A peak into the Alfa Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia perfectly embodies the brand’s new paradigm remaining loyal to its century-long tradition. Not by chance, only those who have a great past can face the challenges of the future. The respect for the brand’s proud history is demonstrated also by the original badge – designed by Robilant Associati – the new model will show to the world for the first time. The emblem has been renewed and modernised on the outside while the distinctive shape and style elements which have made it an admired symbol the world over remain untouched.

There are five elements which made Alfa Romeo one of the world’s most desirable automotive brands – distinctive Italian design, state-of-the-art, innovative engines, perfect 50/50 weight distribution, unique technical solutions and the best weight-to-power ratio. Those are the indispensable ingredients for creating an Alfa Romeo.

The Giulia’s proportions are based on the technical architecture of the entire car. For Alfa Romeo, the key elements were the 50/50 weight balance and rear wheel drive. In order to balance the weights perfectly, the engine and the mechanical parts are arranged between the two axles.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia. Picture: Supplied

That is why the Giulia has very short overhangs, a long bonnet and front wings, a retracted passenger compartment ‘settled’ on the drive wheels and muscular rear wings which visually mark the point where power is unleashed on to the road. All this translates into a very generous wheelbase – the longest in its category – but contained in one of the most compact bodies.

The same inspiration is found inside the car. Everything is clean, essential and centres on the driver, such as the controls grouped on the small steering wheel designed to adapt to all driving styles. The driver’s position was ‘cut’ as a fabric with a diagonal tunnel, a slightly undulated dashboard and cleverly orientated instruments which convey the impression of a tailor-made suit with hand-crafted care and premium materials: carbon fibre, wood and fabrics are chosen for their visual and tactile pleasantness and assembled in such a way to make the human touch visible.

State-of-the-art, innovative engines are another characterising element of a genuine Alfa Romeo. The six-cylinder turbo petrol tuned by engineers with Ferrari background delivers 380kW and exhilarating performance. For instance, it is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in only 3.9 seconds.

The new Alfa Romeo Giulia also features a renewed Alfa DNA which modifies the car’s dynamic behaviour according to the driver’s selection – Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficient (implemented for the first time on an Alfa Romeo) and, naturally, Racing.