Alfa Romeo Giulia — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

280 bhp

0–60

5.1 s

Top speed

149 mph

MPG

27 mpg

New

$42,000-$56,000

Strengths

Steering feel beats the Germans
2.0 turbo is genuinely punchy
Looks better than rivals

Weaknesses

Infotainment trailed BMW until 2024
Early-build reliability scared off buyers
Dealer footprint thin

Notable tech

Giorgio rear-drive platform
8-speed ZF automatic
Q4 AWD optional
2024 refresh added 12.3-inch digital cluster

Common issues

Early infotainment freezes (resolved 2020+)
Throttle body actuator failures
Brake-by-wire calibration on 2017-18 cars

Used-market budget

$30,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.