NEW Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review! A Final Blow To The BMW M3 & AMG C63

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The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is back for 2024! This updated car gets key changes to make it faster, more comfortable, and even more of a threat to the G80 BMW M3 and hybrid Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance. Alfa's turbocharged V6 super saloon is in its twilight years, but that doesn't mean it can't throw one final 520hp punch at its rivals...
In this review, Sam Sheehan gets to drive the car on the roads of Oxfordshire to see how its wider 600Nm torque band affects real-world performance, before exploring how its GTA-sourced limited slip differential influences handling. Sam also shows you the Giulia Quadrifoglio's infotainment tech upgrades, and compares its practicality to those aforementioned German competitors.
Priced from £78,195, the 2024 car is more expensive than before, but still undercuts the M3 by more than £4,000, and the hybrid (and therefore more technologically complicated) C63 by a full £20k! Theoretically, the Alfa still holds a key advantage because you needn't spend too much on options to unlock its full potential, whereas both the BMW and Mercedes can quickly surpass their starting prices with must-have add-ons. The Giulia becomes even more enticing when you see the prices here: www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alf...
If the Giulia Quadrifoglio is too extreme, expensive and not practical enough for you, then it's definitely worth checking out their more sensible yet fun to drive offerings, such as
- the Alfa Romeo Giula 280 Veloce or TB Super: www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alf...
- and the more practical Alfa Romeo Stelvio 280 Speciale and 210 Milano
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Presenter: @samsheehan55
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Written by: @samsheehan55 and @jamil.jafri
Specifications:
- Engine: 2.9L V6 Biturbo, 520hp, 600Nm
- Top speed: 191mph
- 0-60mph: 3.9s
- Fuel: Petrol
- Transmission: 8-speed ZF Automatic
- Wheels driven: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
- Differential: Limited slip differential (LSD)
- Dimensions: L: 4,639mm W: 2,024mm H: 1,428mm
- Wheelbase: 2,920mm
- Weight: 1,660kg
- Doors: 4
- Boot capacity: 480L
- Electrically operated tailgate
- Body style: Saloon
- 12.3" Full TFT instrument cluster
- Android Auto + Apple CarPlay
- Reversing camera
- Carbon fibre: Bonnet, side skirts, spoiler, dashboard, centre console
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00:00 EPIC INTRO!
00:11 Long in the tooth
00:37 Same engine - more spice
00:51 Chassis improvements?
01:13 Road driving
01:40 Punches above its weight
01:57 Engine and exhaust sounds
02:35 Gearbox and shift paddles
03:27 Handling and performance
03:59 Refreshingly lightweight
04:12 Dimensions
04:18 Ride and comfort
05:30 Letting loose on track
05:46 Price
05:58 Cost to run (mpg)
06:12 Interior and infotainment
07:52 Rear seat space
08:04 Boot space
08:14 Why we want one!
08:36 Engine start up sound
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@cinch 15 күн бұрын

Our new Alfa Romeo video is live here! It talks of the brand's next steps 👀 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZqinZdju7Klln0.html

@nathanb2100 2 ай бұрын

The Giulia is one of those models which will still look beautiful in decades to come 🤩. And as a famous TV show once said, ,You can't be a true petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa Romeo' 😉

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Timeless indeed! Could this be a future classic? 👀 It's looking that way. I used to disagree with said famous TV presenter, but with the Giulia Quadrifoglio, it's looking to be true. /Jamil

@nathanb2100 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch absolutely 😄. It's definitely a car we'll still remember fondly in years to come 🤩

@milanese001 2 ай бұрын

And the new BMW looks ugly already as it steps out of the factory 😂

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

The aftermarket front bumper kits look tempting though 👀

@Alby911 2 ай бұрын

Cringe ngl@@cinch

@belgalad_qv5526 2 ай бұрын

In dec. 2021 I considered following new cars to purchase: G80 M3/M4, M340i, Audi Rs3 sedan, Audi Rs5, Mercedes AMG A35 sedan, Mercedes C43 AMG, G87 BMW M2 (didn't waned to wait 2 years for a lanuch), Ford Mustang 5.0, Chevrolet Camaro 6.2 SS. It all came down between M3, M340i (down on power but wickedly fast and I got a damn good deal on one) and Giulia Quadrifoglio. Went with Giulia and it was best decision I ever made. Would I be happy in an M3 or M340i? Absolutely. Did they give you the driving felling like Giulia? Not even close. M340i felt almost digital how it handled, especially in the long fast corners. Like you were placed on a railroad cart with artifical akward feedback. Giulia was so much more engaging and the feedback feel is second to none. Truly a future classic and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

@frodej6640 14 күн бұрын

When you say "M340i felt almost digital how it handled, especially in the long fast corners" - is this from track usage? On the road I hardly feel any issue on handling, but rather the aggressive setup of the car, like it think it is on the track and want to fly off.

@MB-zt9eo 2 ай бұрын

This is the Best Sport Sedan in the Planet. It is a Refine Patek Philippe vs all those Apple Swatch. And Now that production will be stopped Value will grow up

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's an interesting analogy and prediction. It wouldn't surprise me if they became collectible in the future. / Jamil

@TehNiCoLaS 2 ай бұрын

Did the m5 die or something cause its definitely not this alfa lmfao

@IVIRnathanreilly 2 ай бұрын

@@TehNiCoLaS M5 is a Luxury sedan, 7 series is an executive. Giulia, C class, A4 and 3 series are all sports sedans. He wasn't talking about sedans that were fast, it's a segment.

@ianlee487 2 ай бұрын

@@TehNiCoLaSit's always a bmw fan boy coming out with there crap

@roytrevisan3491 27 күн бұрын

The watch analogy is very sagacious!!

@hawks6973 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad you talked about the analog controls! I love those on my Giulia. I can reach down, eyes still on the road, find the volume knob, and change it. Turn down the heating. Turn off the defrost. Move to the next audio tract. All with my eyes still on the road. I love that. The Giulia really feels like a car, not a simulator.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's how it should be! Such a shame that this isn't the norm any more. /Jamil

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@lightenergyfractoid5675 2 ай бұрын

I tested both the M3 and Q4. Alfa all day every day. The driving experience is just another level. Literally feels like a 4 door Ferrari or exotic, but with actual practicality. Suffice to say, I'm a proud Quad owner now.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 What has Quadrifoglio ownership been like for you? Been on any roadtrips?

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@lightenergyfractoid5675 2 ай бұрын

@@cinchI haven't been on any roadtrips yet. Just got the car recently so haven't had a chance to really give it the beans. I can say it's a great touring car, comfortable etc, but when you switch to dynamic or race it's a beast. Very thirsty too if you put your foot down. No issues so far and I don't really anticipate anything from what I've read.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 Wishing you many happy miles in your new Giulia Quadrifoglio. Please update us if you take it out on a roadtrip. We'd love to hear about it

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@lightenergyfractoid5675 2 ай бұрын

@@cinchWill do. I'm in Canada so driving season has just begun !

@mattwarren69 2 ай бұрын

Thats interesting... I'm a BMW fan however I saw a black Giulia Quad the other day and my petrol headometer was mesmerised by the Alpha's presence! I so want one now!

@paulwardzynski3265 2 ай бұрын

Automotive work of art.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

It certainly feels like art up close. It's going to age beautifully /Jamil

@benwelham 2 ай бұрын

Huge fan of the Giulia four-leaf clover, and it sounds incredible too!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

We hope they keep making them as long as possible. /Jamil

@tigerpjm 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 2017. Daily driven, no dramas whatsoever. The only other thing I'll buy is another one.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Now that's high praise! We'd love to know more about your ownership experience. What roads you've taken it on, what weird and wonderful uses you've had for it.

@tigerpjm 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch Western Australia so there's enough deserted roads to have got it up to 280k/ph, in a car fast enough to have lost half of my license demerit points. It demands to be driven fast and rewards you for doing so. In order from most recent my previous cars have been C63S, A45S, LZ Focus RS, VE Holden Calais V8, Lexus IS300 and 1999 Subaru WRX STi. This is head and shoulder above any of them. Funniest story? The Alfa Romeo dealership quoting $3500 for a brake pad change. Did it myself for $400.

@frenchie3167 2 ай бұрын

got mine new, 518 km spewing petrol all over the ngine bay, spent 3 months in the shop. Would not want to own one out of warranty

@tigerpjm 2 ай бұрын

@@frenchie3167 I had two AMGs that blew diffs, so, you know... It happens.

@theLEGOguy22 Ай бұрын

Trading my 2017 in also. Just placed an oder for a fully spec 24. 6-8 months lead time. Last time to get one is now. I’m in Australia.

@CumminsVoortman 2 ай бұрын

What a great car and reliable too. It was designed from the ground up at this level and then the lesser models were produced from it.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's usually a good sign. It means that we can expect to see a lot of qualities trickle down into the rest of the lineup. That's why the 280 is so compelling, especially at these prices www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo/giulia?useMonthly=true / Jamil

@NHEO 2 ай бұрын

I had two of these and will keep the second one “forever.” No technical issues at all by now.

@CumminsVoortman 2 ай бұрын

@@layne4376 ha you have never owned one…

@belgalad_qv5526 2 ай бұрын

@@layne4376 Bro it is. It has no touching points with older Alfa's. I have one for 2,5 years with no problems. One small issue was the led blinker on the passenger side rear view mirror died and had to be replaced under warranty (took em 30 min). That's about it.

@NHEO 2 ай бұрын

I own the 21 model with analog instruments in Montreal Verde and all relevant options. Perfect car with excellent value for the money and in terms of driving pleasure and design far superior to the BMW M, Mercedes AMG and Ferrari I ever had. I’m sure it will become a modern classic as soon as production stops and prices will skyrocket in a couple of years. Something “uncontrolled” like this will never ever be built again by a major car company. The fact that Fiat allowed this to be built for 1 billion euros dev cost is already a miracle. Keeping my Porsche Carrera S3.8 from 2013 as well. Now already becoming a modern classic without all the digital bling bling from EVs… 😎

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

You have excellent taste! That's a great colour. It's certainly a great slice of this current era of the automotive industry as well as Alfa Romeo history. Please tell us more about your Carrera S 3.8 👀 /Jamil

@chrishausaman1323 2 ай бұрын

Great review! I love the Giulia so much I have owned 3 now. This makes me want to upgrade to a 2024 someday, which shouldn't be too hard with how much value they hold over the years. I wish everyone could experience a quadrifoglio!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very kind compliment. It's even more of a compliment to the car that you've owned 3! We agree that more people need to experience this car or at least consider it when looking to buy a car in this segment. / Jamil

@chrishausaman1323 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch you’re welcome! And I couldn’t agree with you more. The brand is truly iconic

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing what comes next from the brand. Will they be able to make an EV that stirs the soul in the same way as the current Giulia Quadrifoglio? We hope to find out and publish it here so make sure you're subbed and tap the notification bell so you don't miss it 😉 / Jamil

@chrishausaman1323 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch we’ll get a good idea of the brands direction when the new Milano is announced.

@larrycable984 2 ай бұрын

no competition ... especially in looks/appearance!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

We'd have to agree on the looks. We're glad it has stuck around for as long as it has. /Jamil

@indrarush91 2 ай бұрын

I love my magnesium paddle shifters

@ciaranmcmahon3024 2 ай бұрын

That exhaust!!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

It was meticulously engineered to give you goosebumps... ...probably. Don't quote me on that. /Jamil

@WestfieldFreshAir 2 ай бұрын

Great review and video. Lovely car.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Expect to see more like this - subscribe and turn notifications on so you don't miss it / Jamil

@uksharif 2 ай бұрын

I like the additional comments you put in the captions!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Glad someone noticed 👀 Thank you / Jamil

@NoiserToo 2 ай бұрын

Great review!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. If you'd like to see more content like this, make sure you're subscribed and tap the notification bell so you don't miss the next one. /Jamil

@user-rc4qh3lp7h Ай бұрын

Excellent review, well edited and scripted. Good message on simplicity over tech. In the long term it will probably be more affordable to maintain than the four wheeled iPhones the competitors are making these days. A true classic in waiting.

@bicivanaswegen2077 2 ай бұрын

Best saloon car in it's class since 2017 !!!!!!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Definitely one of our favourites 😃 /Jamil

@Chris-jt4ux 2 ай бұрын

Utter nonsense.

@rlsedition 2 ай бұрын

@@Chris-jt4ux Yes, you are spouting utter nonsense.

@Chris-jt4ux 2 ай бұрын

@@rlseditiondeary me. You must be drunk.

@rlsedition 2 ай бұрын

@@Chris-jt4ux No, I actually own a Giulia. You don't.

@samueldowney2806 2 ай бұрын

That's the best quality production car review I've yet seen on YT. Fantastic work Sam and team. Excellent detail, information, filming and production values. You could have slipped a quick reference to steering feel and feedback in the driving impressions, as much of the tone of this felt like a wonderfully accessible way of communicating quite detailed information and impressions to a broad audience. Very well done! The car seems lovely also. I wish I could afford one before they're all gone!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Hi Samuel. Thank you for your super kind compliment. We're trying our best to make these videos feel accessible to a broad audience while keeping as much detail as possible, so your compliment means a lot to us. We hope to make more videos like this and it makes it a lot easier to justify if it gets shared and the channel gets subscribed to. So, if you could kindly do those things and spread the word with like minded automotive enthusiasts or someone you know who's looking to buy a car, you'd be helping us make more films like this. Since filming this car, Sam and I (Jamil), have been contemplating the Giulia 280 Veloce which seems to be a much more accessible way to get a lot of the good stuff trickled down from the Quadrifoglio and the prices make it so much more tempting 👇 www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo/giulia?useMonthly=true / Jamil

@samueldowney2806 2 ай бұрын

@@cinchThanks Jamil, I certainly will pass on info about the channel. Best of luck for your future successes. Looking forward to more content in future. You guys make a great team.

@jopjoosten1928 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 2017 one. Never had any issue with it apart from the plastic handle for the bonnet that broke. Enjoying every ride in it. The only thing I would want is another one 😆

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Love to hear that you're a proud owner of one and had a relatively trouble free experience. Been on any road trips or track days in yours? /Jamil

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Would you choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio over the BMW M3 or Mercedes AMG C 63 E Performance? Whether you do or don't, let us know why.

@sammyjjoo 2 ай бұрын

Yes, cause sportscars are all about driving experience

@NHEO 2 ай бұрын

Both German cars are excellent products - but nothing compared to this Italian girlfriend. 😎💃

@user-my4xu4gf1z 2 ай бұрын

Bmw m3/m4 obviously. Theirs a reason everyone is trying to be them/beat them. Still failing miserable. The alfa doesn't come anywhere close to the level of performance of the new m3 m4

@BMW_G81_M3 2 ай бұрын

M3 Touring

@scm7379 2 ай бұрын

Grandpa vs … actually I like 🇮🇹 cars, Italian cars owners don’t worry about new models of their cars coming out every 4 to 6 years

@miskomarkovic3446 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great car

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film /Jamil

@dienormaxjean 2 ай бұрын

Love mine! Reliable beautiful and fun car!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

You're the fourth person to say positive things about the reliability of their own Giulia. We love to hear it. Looks like there's some common misconceptions around the topic. /Jamil

@serpenthx 2 ай бұрын

Diff is not from the GTA. GTA has TV (torque-vectoring) diff, like QV, but face-lifted QV now has mechanical LSD, which is more predictable, lighter, probably more reliable and less prone to overheating (like TV diff was).

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

Correct. The confusion may be due to translation - this new facelift inherits suspension changes inspired by the GTA, not the LSD as noted.

@saranciuc7717 Ай бұрын

I have an alfa romeo 159 which I'm in love with, can't imagine how this one is feeling when driving.

@hansnordlander2618 Ай бұрын

Awesome car🏎want one for sure❤❤

@xmunitrader 2 ай бұрын

does anyone know if the US gets all the upgrades including 520 bhp that he mentioned??

@Food_n_Driver365 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful review! I’ll surely miss my GQV if I ever sell it 😢 I’ll be thinking about it once I hit 100k miles.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Make this miles count! /Jamil

@Gazza-zg2tr 2 ай бұрын

Best car i have ever owned on my second one now after selling my GTR.This car will put a smile on your face,oh and they are reliable lol in my experiance.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

We love to hear that other owners have said the same thing regarding reliability. This might be Alfa's golden age 😲 Would you mind sharing some of your favourite memories of your QF? Any great driving roads or road-trips that bring it to life? / Jamil

@stephenlongfield8492 2 ай бұрын

Had a Giulia QV and now have a G80 M3, some inaccurate information…. don’t let the manufacturer claims fool you the QV is actually just as heavy as the M3 - have a look at actual owner weighing results. Both are excellent cars and I’d have either tbf, the m3 is far more capable and tunable but despite being the faster and far more effective (and better engineered) car it doesn’t feel as special somehow. To anyone considering one I’d certainly try both before deciding.

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

Been down this road, driving both cars on commutes, fast roads and track. The BMW is more thoroughly engineered and fast but artificially numb. The Alfa is the truer driving machine with real sound and character. It is a smooth operator relative to the more explosive and boring M car.

@stephenlongfield8492 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@nessuno5403each to their own but I disagree. The M car is far from boring and the harder you push the better it responds, the Alfa prefers a 7/10ths drive and when pushed harder comes somewhat unhappy.

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

@@stephenlongfield8492 let me rephrase - it is boring because it is now more GT and easier plus more artificial to drive faster. The Giulia is alive albeit more so above 3000rpm. Give me real sound, a more agile chassis, better steering and suspension anytime. BMW is not boring to traffic light sprint champions and drifters. In the bends, it leaves to be desired with its girth too.

@stephenlongfield8492 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@nessuno5403that’s the point though, it’s not more GT at all. It’s far more rewarding to drive hard and on the limit. The chassis is leagues better than the Alfa and it corners better. The damping at higher speeds on the Alfa is too soft and it loses composure. The e diff is clumsy and it often ends up spinning one wheel as it struggles to lock at the appropriate time. The front active splitter is a constant nuisance with poor ground clearance even at standard ride it constantly touches the floor on more challenging bumpy roads, I have no issues on the same roads in the M3. Sound as stick I agree the Alfa is louder and less artificial, I’ve simply coded the sound through the speakers off and installed a midpipe and the sound is not only improved but to my ears better than the Alfa. Another weak point on the Alfa is the heavy torque reduction when in anything other than race mode (which also deactivates the traction/stability plus stops you from having the softest setting of suspension. As I said, it’s still a great car but it’s in a class behind the G80 in honesty.

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

@@stephenlongfield8492 I consider the G series M cars more GT (had an F87) because they are easier and too easy to drive fast for anyone 😴 Anyway, you lost me at "e-diff" for the Alfa because you obviously don't own and have not driven one with the new setup 🙂 And, despite all, it says a lot that a 2016 project still matches and is preferred by many over the newer German obese offerings. When I walked off the G80, I also praised the B58 because the S58 is not as characterful as the S55 was. And with a worse ZF vs fun DCT it again adds (sorry) boredom.

@gustavoflorio5383 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Just have a single picky problem with it: when you show the dimensions of the car, go for the width without the mirrors.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Gustavo. If you'd like to see more like this from us, please help us to justify it by subscribing and sharing with like minded petrol heads. The width sans mirrors comes to 1.86m. /Jamil

@nahcurtis 2 ай бұрын

These subtitles are ELITE!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Curtis! 😆 / Jamil

@esvignettes7592 2 ай бұрын

One of the best sedans ever made. It will go down in history as the most engaging TTV6 because it’s an Alfa and they made it for you to thrash

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

We love this engine! And we're curious to see how they develop the V6 in its next iteration - the 33 Straddle. We're hoping to film that car so subscribe so that you don't miss it! /Jamil

@hawks6973 2 ай бұрын

I don't have the Four Cheese version, mine's a TI, but I've had it three years now and had zero - none - nada - problems. The little hatch in the trunk where the battery is doesn't line up perfectly any more. That's the sum total of problems I've had. I still - after three years - when I walk out of the door knowing I'm driving it, it's still a thrill. I look for opportunities to drive somewhere now, as long as I'm driving my Giulia.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Four cheese 🤣 That's exactly the sort of story we love to hear. When it makes you want to go for a drive - that's when you know you've chosen the right car. Wishing that you continue to have many happy miles. Have you been on any road trips with the car? /Jamil

@hawks6973 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch Road trips? Yes, several. The best one was down US-101 from Aberdeen, WA to Arcata, CA. A little under 600 miles, but along the Pacific coast, through all the beach towns of Oregon and the Redwood forests. Those stretches of 101 have a lot of curves and hills, and it's a great place to drive a sports car. At any moment, you are either enjoying the thrill of driving a twisty road, or else you're stuck behind an RV doing 20 mph and have an opportunity to enjoy the absolutely beautiful views.

@KPSX1 Ай бұрын

The best mid-size sedan in the world 🔥

@neilmitchell9421 2 ай бұрын

Without a doubt the best car I have ever owned. And yes, I have owned plenty. Sold my Audi TT for this and don’t regret it one bit. Plenty of boring Audi and Mercedes here in Australia but not a lot of Alfa’s. if you want a performance car that stands out from the crowd and look forward to track days as well as the daily commute - get one of these before it’s too late and they go all electric. A future classic for sure. Great video BTW.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Neil. We're glad to hear that you've had such a great ownership experience with your Giulia Quadrifoglio. Have you been on any fun road trips or track days with your Giulia. We have a feeling that it'll be a future classic too. Only time will tell though. /Jamil

@neilmitchell9421 2 ай бұрын

No track days... yet. I am running the car in, even if cars these day supposedly don’t need it. I plan one for sure though! I have to say I look forward to piloting it every day for the work commute lol.

@th3mute 2 ай бұрын

Alfa, every day of the week. In love with this car - would sell my house and live in it if I didn't need more vertical storage space than it can provide :(

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

I know just how you feel which is why I'm looking at more affordable Giulias such as the 280 Veloce model. It might also be your ticket: www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo/giulia?useMonthly=true /Jamil

@nickedwards6637 2 ай бұрын

Took a chance on a QV 2yrs ago, yes there was some pain to go through with a couple faults and the dealership network isn’t great, however it’s absolutely worth it and I still love it as much as the day I bought it, and this is coming from a Type R fan having both fk2 and 8 models with bulletproof reliability, still wouldn’t let go of my Guilia, yes it’s that good

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience with the QF, Nick. Glad to hear that you're loving it. How many miles have you done in it? /Jamil

@nickedwards6637 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch 12,000 give or take

@guidofoc7057 2 ай бұрын

Stunning car!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

It really is. Will age gracefully! /Jamil

@mariogiovanetti2949 2 ай бұрын

Da orgoglioso possessore di Giulia Quadrifoglio cambio manuale, e tutti gli optionals, vi dico di seguire il consiglio: Correte a comperare subito la Giulia bellissima e con un'anima perche a breve non ne troverete piu!

@edombre4637 2 ай бұрын

You are so lucky to have the manual transmission.

@samueleloi5876 2 ай бұрын

Hi from Italy! For the brakes you can always choose carbon ceramics as an optional!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Hello Samuel! That's good to know, thank you.

@vintageyu-hi-oh4271 6 күн бұрын

It’s a timeless design ❤

@cinch 5 күн бұрын

I think so too! Always a head turner / Jamil

@bossadave 2 ай бұрын

Good video

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave. Much appreciated 😃 /Jamil

@nopants3560 2 ай бұрын

Good dash as you explained, I have a feeling that the huge iPads will get rejected , when people don't want them anymore. especially the cars where everything is controlled ! absolute madness. If that carries on im buying 90's car

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

It might take some time but I think; either more people will agree or vehicle safety regulators will step in (Euro NCAP have already started to). / Jamil

@timw2083 2 ай бұрын

I love my IS500 but the Guilia is a great looking car.

@georginachev1140 2 ай бұрын

Fundamentally the gearbox is the same as the M3 - 8 speed ZF with a torque converter. It's just the calibration that's different - and means a lot!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Goes to show how important calibration is. Makes a huge difference. /Jamil

@theodoremi 2 ай бұрын

It is just software and usually it can be reprogrammed easily

@areSSonchannel 2 ай бұрын

Quest’auto è arte

@findlay234 2 ай бұрын

BMW M4/3 gearbox is the same though, so assume it's just a software issue?

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a software calibration difference /Jamil

@philiphawkins4684 2 ай бұрын

BMW G series M3/4 also has the ZF auto gearbox!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

And yet, such a big difference. I suspect BMW chased the best performance whereas Alfa would have tried to go for more characterful gear changes. /Jamil

@nopants3560 2 ай бұрын

Has the Veloce been upgraded??

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Yes. It was updated in 2023

@drplando14 2 ай бұрын

Surprising they didn’t update their infotainment center. Even Cadillac CT5 and 4 are making updates and the blackwing is killer

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

What new features of the infotainment were you looking for? /Jamil

@drplando14 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch I would like a faster processor, better back up camera, and a new design. I like the look of the new upcoming ct5 which seems to borrow from the lyriq and the Jaguar XE and xf look clean and modern. For an expensive car like this one I think it could help it. I just bought a Jag XE but I had this alfa on my list (it was my #3) and since I spend almost all my time in the driver seat, I wanted something that matched the luxury of the car.

@amara6079 2 ай бұрын

What about the oder Version 2020? Not quadrifolio 280 ps?

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

The 280 is still a really appealing car which we reviewed here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr1zmsua0sq7ZoE.htmlsi=9cwdNnG7zYPJt5Eh /Jamil

@darryllongley4025 Ай бұрын

Get it mapped by celtic tuning I did and it's now 604 bhp

@cinch Ай бұрын

👀👀👀 please tell us more about what it's like to drive. We'd love to investigate this 🔍 /Jamil

@mariojovanov888 2 ай бұрын

Perfect car😇

@acrepairnearme 2 ай бұрын

This thing is fast!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Certainly felt like it! /Jamil

@FreshlySnipes 2 ай бұрын

I looked at this but decided on my G80 M3 manual. Neither the C63 nor the Alfa got close to the M3.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

What sold you on the car? We wish we could get the G80 M3 manual in the UK😭 /Jamil

@MrMatraiv 2 ай бұрын

the gearbox is the same as are used in the BMWs. Maybe they just didn’t nailed the programming this time as they did with the previous engine mapping.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Yeah maybe. Suspicious as to why they didn't make any changes to the calibration for this update. / Jamil

@gideonsward 19 күн бұрын

Loved The Title :) ❤ Real RWD Alfa's For Years Us Old RWD Alfa Lovers Asked For "Real" RWD Alfa, We Finally We Got It. (shame, i cant afford it, 2.0 used in my country is 25K Euro, QV 120-150K) But I'm Glad I Head My Time With My 79 Tuned Alfetta GCL Saloon - It Was A Blast (Bought in 1989) And The Memory Of Second Gear Corners Power Slides Will Stay With Me For Ever. 🙂 (and so is the racing clutch in traffic jams)

@cinch 19 күн бұрын

Yeah it feels like it's been a really long time since the last RWD Alfa Romeo. Thank you for your kind words. If you'd like to see us make more films like this please share this with likeminded petrolheads as well as subscribe with notifications on so you don't miss the upcoming Alfa Romeo content /Jamil

@emanemanrus5835 2 ай бұрын

the next Giulia will be a rebranded / electric Dodge, weighing 3000 kg... Can you imagine what crazy prices the truly-AlfaRomeo Giulias from 2023/2024 will reach?

@ASDLR 2 ай бұрын

If i only had enough money😳😍

@bombardierboerboels 2 ай бұрын

If only they made a wagon version 🙏😁

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Was thinking just this but a viewer commented that they swapped their Giulia Quadrifoglio for a Stelvio Quadrifoglio for space for their dogs. Given that they're mechanically very similar, it might be the solution you're looking for. www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo/stelvio / Jamil

@leccy9901 2 ай бұрын

I've got a bmw m3. And i love it. Beautiful car and awesome driving experience on the road. Maybe on track, the alfa could get up to a little bit more.... but i dont track my cars. When i get rid of the bmw in 18-24 months time i will try the alfa. I'll give it a real go. But until then, the m3 is making me very happy as a daily. There's a reason everyone else is making cars to try and compete.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that you're enjoying the M3. Which generation is it? Yes, we strongly recommend giving it a test drive at least. /Jamil

@edombre4637 2 ай бұрын

I believe production of the Giulia stops in 2024, so you won’t be able to get a new one in 18-24 months

@williamsebastian88 Ай бұрын

Its also the only car in its class with active aero and real functional diffuser.

@cinch Ай бұрын

Yep! That'll set it apart for years to come

@ksoman953 19 күн бұрын

I don't know about anything... but the car after 9 years is still beautiful. Can't be said about most other cars.

@cinch 17 күн бұрын

You certainly know this. Hard to disagree with you on that one. Reckon it might be a future classic just on design alone? /Jamil

@Sparkythecat88 2 ай бұрын

Does this have any interior ambient lighting?

@edombre4637 2 ай бұрын

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't have interior ambient/mood lighting but that seems to be quite low on the priority list of a focused car like this /Jamil

@brasilverdeeamarelo620 2 ай бұрын

ALFA ROMEO Top D++++ 👆🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻🙏🏻😎🇧🇷🇮🇹 FIOTEIROS!!!

@rahxe80 2 ай бұрын

Great review, Im still annoyed that Alfa won't offer a sunroof option like their competitors do.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️ It's interesting that they don't offer a sunroof because they do on the regular Giulia. Maybe it was a weight or emissions homologation requirement? /Jamil

@brandons9138 2 ай бұрын

Why would you ruin a perfectly good sports sedan by cutting a gigantic hole in the roof?

@rahxe80 2 ай бұрын

@@brandons9138 Because not everybody wants to track their 3800 lb sport sedan . I also said I'd like a sunroof option just like bmw offers on their M3 , like Mercedes does with the c63 and Audi with the rs4. Key word option.

@edombre4637 2 ай бұрын

The quadrifoglio’s have a carbon fibre roof - I don’t think you can put a sunroof in those roofs????

@andrewstevenson6540 2 ай бұрын

I'd take this over any current Ferrari never mind a Merc or BeeEmm. Just a pity there's no clutch pedal though 😐

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That's a bold claim, Andrew and we see where you're coming from but we'd still like to have a go at some Ferraris. A manual option would have been nice but those aluminium shift paddles bring a similar (but certainly different) experience that makes it much easier to not notice the empty space next to the brake pedal. What would be your alternative manual choice in this class? /Jamil

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

A manual existed in 2016 and they made about 1000 for mainland Europe only up to 2018. It wasn't worth it or as good as the automatic according to many reviews.

@andrewstevenson6540 2 ай бұрын

@@nessuno5403 yeah only available in left hand drive 😐

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating. Makes you wonder how much work it would take to convert it to a manual /Jamil

@randyg5076 2 ай бұрын

I believe it has the same ZF trans as the G80, just different calibration.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Ah yes. BMW have done a lot of work to calibrate the same ZF gearbox but something tells me that their goal was more towards performance whereas Alfa Romeo might have been going for a more characterful gear change? / Jamil

@HooMeye 27 күн бұрын

One thing that the Alfa has as an advantage over the other two brands/models is it's fabulous looks. No modern day BMW or Merc comes close. And driving over the public roads like a lunatic is not for everyday if you even do that at all.

@cinch 25 күн бұрын

I fully agree. The looks alone make it very compelling / Jamil

@glennpearson4699 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had Ferraris and Porsches and my Alfa is one of my all time favourite cars. I wish I still had it.😢

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's high praise Glenn. Did you replace it with anything fun? /Jamil

@glennpearson4699 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch Taycan Turbo S, then GTC4 Lusso. 812 Superfast next

@ingocernohorsky 2 ай бұрын

Alfa should make a 2 door Coupe and a Sportswagon of the Giulia

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That would be awesome! /Jamil

@questionyourself718 2 ай бұрын

Watching the Lap Times of this Car, BMW is not loosing sleep over this Car. And watching Sales numbers is like taking a Napien for BMW 😂

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's fair. But lap times were neither focus of this car or this review /Jamil

@Usman-zp6ig 2 ай бұрын

This ain't a patch on the g80 m3 xdrive

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

What makes you say that Usman? / Jamil

@Sergesedd22 2 ай бұрын

Not at all.

@user-lv9yt5ug2z 2 ай бұрын

This Is my dream car and when you say it is not going to be available when Im old enough caused I'm a kid it hurts me💔

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

I bought my dream car 28 years after it ended production. I was 18. You can still make it happen when you're old enough. /Jamil

@user-lv9yt5ug2z 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration.❤️

@pgivno4241 Ай бұрын

tells the truth this guy.

@cinch Ай бұрын

We're glad you agree ☺️ /Jamil

@brandonhodnett5420 2 ай бұрын

It’s unfortunate that the sport sedan that has better handling and steering feedback than any of these cars never gets discussed. AND it comes manual as a real enthusiast car should. Shame for not even mentioning the CT4 V Blackwing, it’s faster around a track and all major automotive journalists agree it’s the best handling/driving of the class.

@antoniozarrella3239 Ай бұрын

Still the best in its class!

@cinch 29 күн бұрын

For sheer driving pleasure, probably, yeah. /Jamil

@zerobow9413 Ай бұрын

No mention of the Audi RS3? [which looks like its trying too hard]

@RetrocarStyle Ай бұрын

Way more fun to drive than an M3....Alfa gives you the power in all its rawest form....BMWs are fast but they all feel like someone is turning up a knob when pressing the gas....BUT ALL THAT FUN COMES AT A COST. Recently changed a drive belt on a Giulia Quad....the job pays 7 hours...whole front of the car has to come apart......INSANE. AND ITS STELVIO QUAD SISTER IS EVEN WORSE!

@michaelv6870 Ай бұрын

To quote the great Jeremy Clarkson, "You`re not a petrolhead if you haven`t owned an Alfa". Thank God I had two so I don`t have to go through the nightmare of owning an Alfa ever aagin.

@cinch Ай бұрын

😭😭 which Alfas did you have?

@michaelv6870 Ай бұрын

@@cinch A 75 Milan V6 and a 164 Quadrifoglio

@PaulAndBiscuit 4 күн бұрын

Great car, but it is not a "final blow" to those cars, I'm not sure it is even on BMW and Mercedes radar. With the lightness I would take it to a weigh bridge as Alfa massively understates the weight of these cars.

@ItaThe3rd Ай бұрын

I had the 2017 model, and I've just bought the 2024 model because Alfa Romeo is stopping the production now. Amazing car! I had a 911 before, and believe me, this car drives much, much, much, better! Great value for what you get.

@cinch 29 күн бұрын

What a glowing review. We're glad to hear that you're having such a great experience with the Giulia QF. What about the way that it drives has you hooked? /Jamil

@ItaThe3rd 29 күн бұрын

@cinch Hey Jamil, I think that the handling is very sharp for a saloon car, and the gearbox is smooth and quick. Rear wheel driving is always preferable for me, but this car is quite dangerous when you get out of corners when you put it in race mode (which I like, haha). I thought the new mechanical differential (there was an electronic one in the old model) would make the car more predictable (again, a good thing for safety, but not when you take it to the truck/mountains) but I haven't noticed any change. Other than the driving experience, the sound of the engine is great, but the Turbo vibrations and sound are special. It's not even close to the sounds you get from the 911 for comparisent. The turbo sounds like the most beautiful fart I've ever heard. Thanks for the review, it was great!

@aikwdl_7542 2 ай бұрын

BMW has NEVER lost sleep over an alfa romeo lmao

@ianlee487 2 ай бұрын

Shut up German fanboy but they stole alfa,s Montreal green bmw a joke

@lawrencef8507 2 ай бұрын

Interior needs more tech, but everything else is really great

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

What tech features would you prefer to have? /Jamil

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

Good review but inaccurate: the M3 Competition ZF is worse than this Alfa's and the M3 CS have been retuned to improve it; the new suspension setup is GTA, not the LSD; you're wrong about a different power band and driving feel. Same torque and 0-100km/h acceleration confirm it, and top speed is only microscopically higher to make believe the extra power adds something. Anyway, only the EU, UK and China get +10hp.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Perhaps it's the subtle changes to the rest of the car that ensured it, but the engine felt stronger and freer through the mid-range on our drive - and the Alfa explanation was a tweaked engine map. Either way, especially with an Akrapovic exhaust, the engine is a delight 😍 You're absolutely right about the LSD, I was so giddy with excitement when noting down the changes to the car that I managed to group the LSD in with the GTA chassis parts. Oops. Thankfully, the result is the same: driving heaven! Glad to see we have such knowledgeable people watching our videos 😁 /Sam

@nessuno5403 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch apologies, but it's easy to get excited and be wrong when just test driving a car for a limited time instead of owning it :) Press release and esteemed automotive reporters such as Italy's Quattroruote confirm no noticeable power delivery change. And the Akrapovic on this car changes only the tone but not volume of the 690T engine note.

@rewantasubba5180 2 ай бұрын

My list. called the dealer they saying 7 yrs warranty from alfa.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's a long time! Which dealer quoted this warranty? /Jamil

@rewantasubba5180 2 ай бұрын

@@cinch gargish AR dealer in dubai for Gulia 24.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

That's interesting because it's a 24 months factory + 12 months retail warranty in the UK. Makes you wonder why there's a such a huge difference between markets 🤔 /Jamil

@mcphersonjohnathon 2 ай бұрын

Every car should come with a warranty as long as the financing since the fool people into taking huge long loans.

@imeprezime9280 2 ай бұрын

Is engine better on new giulia, old one last for 50k max.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

We'd love to have spent long enough with the car to find out. Hopefully we will soon so make sure you're subscribed to find out when get to test it 🙂 /Jamil

@ianlee487 2 ай бұрын

The rubbish people come out with 50k garbage I gather your another German fanboy try looking at how long your German garbage is last

@TimGi1 2 ай бұрын

Great, fantastic car, but Last of it’s kind 😢 Stellantis wants that Alfas Future is electric ☹️😬🤷🏽‍♂️

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

If Alfa Romeo put the same minds behind this Giulia Quadrifoglio into any future EVs, then there's hope that they'll make it really fun to drive. / Jamil

@steveong4738 2 ай бұрын

Alfa Romeo lost to both BMW and Mercedes for the past 40 years. I hope with their new range of sedans and SUVs, (with each generations of Mercedes and BMWs looking same) the dynamics will be for Alfa Rmoeos in the next 20 years. They are "mini Ferraris" and every guy car should get one.

@sebastiano8565 2 ай бұрын

It is GIULIA, not Guilia 🙂 It is not Ferrari derived, but the same engineers have developped it ;-) Thanks for the video anyway!

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

Ahh you've found the typo. Just keeping you on your toes 👀 Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed it. If you'd like to see more films like this from us, please like, subscribe and share with like minded enthusiasts as it helps us to justify making them. /Jamil

@seanoconnor8135 2 ай бұрын

I just wish it sounded better

@uksharif 2 ай бұрын

There are almost no C63s on the roads these days, I think that says A LOT. You see M3s mostly, but more quads than Mercs...

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

What do you think Mercedes should do to fix this?

@uksharif 2 ай бұрын

@cinch a 4 cylinder and bland styling just doesn't work. The C63 has always been a bit of a muscle car. A 6-cylinder hybrid would have worked better. Otherwise just go full electric and throw millions of horsepower at it.

@cinch 2 ай бұрын

I think so too. Would be interesting to see how the E53 (with its turbo 6 cylinder hybrid) fares /Jamil