# CR's test drive of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** alfaromeo\ **Created:** [April 24, 2017, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267 "2017-04-24T13:48:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/1 "2017-04-24T13:48:31Z")
…reveals a decently-performing sports sedan, albeit one with a BIG unknown regarding reliability and durability: **_Whoops! There was supposed to be a link posted here, and it shows up on my composing screen, but then it disappears when I try to post it._** 😕 ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/2 "2017-04-24T14:35:13Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > Whoops! There was supposed to be a link posted here, and it shows up on my composing screen, but then it disappears when I try to post it. **That’s okay.** There’s probably only about 11 people who’ll buy one. 😼 _ **CSA** _ ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/3 "2017-04-24T16:05:07Z")
Okay, I finally got the link to post! > **[2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Adds Italian Flair to Sport Sedans](https://www.consumerreports.org/2017-alfa-romeo-giulia/2017-alfa-romeo-giulia-sport-sedan-first-drive-review/?video_id=5392843436001)** > > Consumer Reports takes a first drive in the all-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia sports sedan. The high-performance Quadrifoglio signals a new era for Alfa in America. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/4 "2017-04-24T16:47:49Z")
I didn’t read the whole thing but “seductive styling” caught my eye. I don’t think I would call it that. I’m not impressed with the styling. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/5 "2017-04-24T19:37:10Z")
Motorweek was also favorably impressed in their test drive. At around $70,000, the Quadroifoglio is out of my price range. I’d like to see their A4 equivalent tested. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/6 "2017-04-24T20:30:01Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > I’d like to see their A4 equivalent tested. They don’t sell another 4 door in the US. Are you talking about a European model? Or maybe you’re thinking of the Maserati Ghibli? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/7 "2017-04-24T20:38:58Z")
I have seen a couple in the flesh… Thye are VERY good looking cars. The pictures don’t do them justice. But, they are expensive and Italian so I won’t get to close in case they spontaneously burst into flames or fling parts at me! 😆 ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/8 "2017-04-24T20:43:07Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > But, they are expensive and Italian so I won’t get to close in case they spontaneously burst into flames or fling parts at me! What could possibly go wrong??? ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/7/7931f026de4ca5235e25a67bc780868dd5eeeebb.jpg) p.s. - don’t google “Lamborghini fires”, it’ll make you cry! ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/9 "2017-04-24T20:44:34Z")
I see Nuh THing, Nothing could go wrong! Nope, nothing to see here… Got any marshmellos?? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/10 "2017-04-24T21:31:18Z")
> [@texases](#): > > They don’t sell another 4 door in the US. Are you talking about a European model? Or maybe you’re thinking of the Maserati Ghibli? I think @jtsanders is saying that he would like to see a test of Alfa’s equivalent to the Audi A4. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/11 "2017-04-24T23:31:01Z")
The Giulia with the equivalent engine to the A4. As the article said, the Quattrafoglio is the equivalent to the M3, or maybe the Audi RS-3. I’m interested in the Giulia with the base engine, the one that most people would buy. It’s fun to read about super sedans, but most of us will never buy one. The A4 seems to be the favorite of most reviewers in the compact luxury sedan market, and I’d like a comparison. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/12 "2017-04-25T00:44:40Z")
Ah, gotcha. I thought you were referring to a different size body. This one would be like an S4, maybe an RS4 if they sold it in the US. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/13 "2017-04-25T01:26:37Z")
CR has bought one with the base engine, with some issues. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_lvvcOBlIWU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lvvcOBlIWU) (at 6:24 the Gulia segment starts) ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/14 "2017-04-25T01:49:29Z")
Car and Driver spent a short time with the base models, liked it: > **[2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/first-drive-2017-alfa-romeo-giulia-review)** > > Truly Italian. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/15 "2017-04-25T01:57:29Z")
Yikes - they’ve had LOTS of problems already. Oh, well, back in the Italian car category. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/16 "2017-04-25T02:09:56Z")
sounds strange too say 40k for car is not unreasonable. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/17 "2017-04-29T03:49:14Z")
The latest issue of motor trend has 2 comparisons with the Alfa Giulia, the main test is the regular version against the A4 and others. Of the 4 examples they’ve driven 2 have been fine and one had to be towed off the freeway, one other stalled getting in place for a photo shoot. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/18 "2017-04-29T11:25:47Z")
> [@wolyrobb](#): > > Of the 4 examples they’ve driven 2 have been fine and one had to be towed off the freeway, one other stalled getting in place for a photo shoot. Yikes! When you consider that the cars loaned to _Motor Trend, Car & Driver, and Road & Track_ are provided to them by the manufacturer–after being _very_ carefully prepped–it really makes you wonder about the reliability of the cars that the average purchaser will get. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/19 "2017-04-29T12:52:37Z")
Wow, a 50% failure rate. That’s not going to convince anybody that Alfa has their quality in line with others. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267/20 "2017-04-29T13:28:33Z")
Alfa Romeo is _still_ among the finest cars at the side of the road.