The return of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta…

To celebrate Alfa Romeo’s centenary year, the iconic Alfa Romeo Giulietta will make its long awaited return this week.

Making its public debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the new five-door Giulietta boasts strong Alfa Romeo design cues, excellent levels of comfort and impressive dynamic performance.

The new model is a tribute to the mythical Giulietta from the Fifties which caught the imagination of generations of car enthusiasts and made the dream of owning an Alfa Romeo a reality.

Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show will be able to see five different versions of the new Giulietta including two Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf) versions fitted with Alfa Romeo’s 235 HP 1750 TBi engine, two Distinctive versions with 170 HP 2.0 JTDMturbodiesels, and a Distinctive version fitted with the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo petrol engine.

The new Giulietta: Dynamic Performance
The new compact Alfa Romeo has been designed to appeal to customers looking for a distinctive saloon providing excellent levels of comfort and the best possible dynamic performance.

Alfa claim the new Giulietta has been designed with a number of technical solutions to ensure exceptional dynamic performance including a new-generation steering system, a new light, rigid structure and avant-garde manufacturing techniques.

Fitted as standard on the entire Giulietta range is also Alfa’s innovative Alfa DNA selector which customises the vehicle's behaviour to suit different road conditions and driving styles. The system is designed to modify the operating parameters of the engine, gearbox, steering system and Q2 electronic differential, as well as the Vehicle Dynamic Control system (VDC), offering a smoother drive for driver and passengers. 

Sporty and comfortable: Italian style
Designed by the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, the new Giulietta offers a perfect blend of sportiness and style. Frontal styling includes Alfa's trademark triangular grille and a newly designed classic shield, front bumper and air vents. Front headlights with DRL (Daylight Running Lights) and LED technology complete the look.

From the side, the windows of the new Giulietta recall the appearance of a coupé whilst side ribs elongate the car and accentuate the angular shape of the body.

At the rear, the muscular styling has been emphasised further and innovative rear lights with LED technology have been added to enhance the Giulietta’s sporty style and to improve overall safety.

Step inside: Style & practicability
The interior of the new Giulietta has been designed with excellent attention to detail. Featuring the same design as the 8C Competizione, the main driver controls have been grouped together at the centre of the dashboard for ease and convenience. In addition, the navigation system with pop-up display has been designed to allow the driver to view either maps or the technical data set on the Alfa DNA system, without having to take their eyes off the road.

Practical open storage compartments have been added around the passenger seat and closed storage compartments – depending on the chosen trim – have been added to the top of the dashboard, under the dashboard and in both front and rear armrests.

Power: Innovative Engines
At launch, four Turbo engines will be available on the new Giulietta, all with Euro 5 type-approval and fitted as standard with a Start&Stop system to reduce consumption levels and emissions.

The petrol versions include the 120 HP 1.4TB and 170 HP 1.4TB MultiAir, whilst diesel options include the 105 HP 1.6 JTDM and the 170 HP 2.0 JTDM - both second-generation MultiJet engines. The range is completed by the impressive 235 HP 1750 TBi teamed with exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf) interior.

All the engines are teamed with a state-of-the-art manual 6-speed gearbox which can withstand and transmit high maximum torque values. Subsequently, the MultiAir and 170 HP 2.0 JTDMengines will also be teamed with an innovative dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Model range: Extensive and diverse
The new Giulietta is available in two versions (Progression and Distinctive), along with two custom packs (Sport Pack and Premium Pack).

The entry-level Progression version comes as standard with the Alfa D.N.A. system, VDC (including ASR and hill holder), six airbags, manual climate control, 16’’ wheels, front electric windows and a trip computer.

The Distinctive trim offers dual zone automatic climate control, leather steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, radio with CD and MP3 player, fog lights, seats upholstered in Competizione fabric and a stylish chromed insert framing the side windows.

As on the Alfa MiTo, customers can further customise their Giulietta with two specific Packs (Sport and Premium). The Sport Pack is designed to enhance the sporty soul of the vehicle with features that improve the handling of the car and also adds 17’’or 18’’ alloy wheels, side skirts, sports pedals, wraparound seats with leather and microfibre fabric upholstery, brushed burnished aluminium dashboard insert and burnished headlight frames.

The Premium Pack includes bi-xenon lights with AFS function, the Blue&Me system with bluetooth function, USB port and MP3 player, rear parking sensors, electrically folding door mirrors and an electrochromic rear-view mirror.

Finally, the top-of-the-range 235 HP Giulietta 1750 TBi Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf) version is equipped with the highest-performing engine in the range and stands out for its thoroughbred sports styling, teamed with 17’’ (18’’ optional) wheels.

The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta makes it debut at the Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March) and goes on sale in the UK from May.

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Donna Kelly.

 

  

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26/02/2010