2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio goes for a Drive

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The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is an incredible 510 bhp 190mph monster with a 0-60 of 3.9 seconds, with beautiful looks
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  • @HEMSJim
    @HEMSJim3 жыл бұрын

    I've had my QF for about 6 months and I'm obsessed with it. I've never had a car that drew so much attention and I get so many people come up to me and ask what it is. Great video!

  • @histriamagna1014
    @histriamagna10143 жыл бұрын

    Now that is a dream car. Alfa vs German super sedans is like a top Italian model vs bearded bodybuilders.

  • @louisbeerreviews8964

    @louisbeerreviews8964

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elvis Božič it’s saloon car

  • @histriamagna1014

    @histriamagna1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@louisbeerreviews8964 Of course it is. Why are you pointing it ?

  • @histriamagna1014

    @histriamagna1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@louisbeerreviews8964 Whatever...saloon, sedan. Same.

  • @thomasferrarojr.9772

    @thomasferrarojr.9772

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@histriamagna1014 Some people are just... You know.

  • @edovol3
    @edovol33 жыл бұрын

    Concerning the Cylinder deactivation, here you have some more info. If you select the 'A' mode, under certain conditions (low engine load and low-mid RPMs) the right bank deactivates. Actually the process is as follows: 1) the torque delivery is gradually shifted to the left bank by operating the 2 separate throttle bodies. 2) Once all the torque has been fully transferred to the left bank, fuel injection and ignition are stopped on the right one. 3) The right bank valve train is stopped as well by using specific collassable tappets. This actually increases fuel economy by reducing pumping losses. 4) As the right turbo halts (no gases are flowing any more due to the fact that valves remain closed) lubrication to the turbine is interrupted through a specific solenoid valve (to avoid leakages). Given the specific architecture of the 90 degrees V6, actually it behaves as if it was made of 2 separate 3 cylinders units, so when the right bank is deactivated, it is not perceivable (at all!). In my QV the only thing you notice is that the fuel consumption reduces visibly: while cruising on the motorway at around 120km/h you can still easily get 7 liters per 100 km. This is an amazing engine (on an amazing chassis)! Well done Alfa

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I spent some time looking for this but couldnt find its, that makes perfect sense. Its an amazing engine, a split personality so a car for all uses

  • @alfaromeo1315

    @alfaromeo1315

    3 жыл бұрын

    👏 bravo !!!! the only one on YT that explained the deactivation procces of the QV! ! ! Thank you.

  • @stefdem1533

    @stefdem1533

    3 жыл бұрын

    The designer of the engine, Pivetti, (who btw did also the latest Maserati engine on the MC20), said he was proud of the deactivation part of engine, rather than the engine design he borrowed from Ferrari (although Alfa has different valve angles/injection system)

  • @theodor12
    @theodor123 жыл бұрын

    Better than any BMW, Merc or Audi. Love it!!

  • @skimmingstonedrone

    @skimmingstonedrone

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree, the oddballs choice but then I'm an oddball

  • @6ettinold

    @6ettinold

    3 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't care less if it wasn't better than those soulless chav wagons, the Guilia is just stunning and sounds dirty. Love 'em.

  • @Alanphuphalee

    @Alanphuphalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    If electronics don't exist in your world then it's better than anything:')

  • @pietenfp0295

    @pietenfp0295

    3 жыл бұрын

    In terms of what?

  • @sultanoftippoo3857

    @sultanoftippoo3857

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Alanphuphalee what?

  • @Aesthetporium
    @Aesthetporium3 жыл бұрын

    I've been an Alfa fan since I was a kid because my parents used to have a 75, but, sadly, sold it way back when in 2006. I am happy that Alfa got back to it's "roots" with this car, making it RWD, even tho the FWD ones are still great. This is just astonishing car to look at. Will still look fresh even 10 years in the future. On the side note, I finally obtained my first ever project car. A 96' Alfa 155 with 1.7 twinspark. Can't be more happy than I currently am, partly of that is thanks to this channel, making me always rememeber how great those cars are. Keep it up with the 145, and of course, all other great cars you have in your furious fleet :)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, good luck with the 155, keep the oil topped up in the twin spark - they do use a lot and can be wrecked by low oil - hopefully the 145 will be back soon

  • @seancooke4127

    @seancooke4127

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving 145 Good news. Good news.

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain3 жыл бұрын

    In love with this car.... Dream car to own. Everyone has to own a Alfa at some point.... Looks like you had a lot of fun driving this

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was the best, despite the auto I didnt want to give it back

  • @MarvMavro
    @MarvMavro3 жыл бұрын

    This is my absolute dream car. Beautiful in every way!

  • @edovol3
    @edovol33 жыл бұрын

    I had serval nice cars in my life (BMW, Audi, Lotus, Porsche, etc), by my 2017 Giulia QV has a special place in my heart. It is an amazing car and puts a smile on my face EVERY time I take it. In terms of personality and driving pleasure it is really unique...(and -as a bonus- it is a practical 4 seater!!!)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im very jealous that you get to keep one! I did not want to hand this back

  • @Alanphuphalee
    @Alanphuphalee3 жыл бұрын

    Matt your variety of car reviews are unreal. Amazing, I'm glad a subscribed a long time ago

  • @dominiccook12
    @dominiccook123 жыл бұрын

    This what I like about this channel, old and rare cars one week then the next cars like this!

  • @jkk244
    @jkk2443 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic videography! Wow. Great location, super drone footage. Luscious close-ups. Wonderful pans, great engine sound. I’m not a fan of your jump edits, but I realize they are used to maintain your incredible flow of detailed and interesting information. Incredible to think you are a one-man-band producing such a high-quality product! Very well done sir!

  • @peterriggall8409

    @peterriggall8409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here here. 👍

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @rogerpreece7762
    @rogerpreece77623 жыл бұрын

    I had hours of fun trying to find the bonnet release myself. You just got to love the Italians......and I,ve been using mine as a Daily Driver recently in N and D mode ,as my stupid Range Rover has gone bang and I have been averaging 29.4mpg!!!! And just puts a smile on my face every single day.

  • @spainter1985
    @spainter19853 жыл бұрын

    Rival manufacturers ought to look at these for a lesson in modern car design, great looking saloon!

  • @DavidJones-dq7iu
    @DavidJones-dq7iu3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car. Stunning and what a sound!!

  • @swyton

    @swyton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes not too obnoxiously loud either! Just enough bark to make people look up from their iPhones in town🤗

  • @swyton
    @swyton3 жыл бұрын

    Great review and very honest. I have had my QF as you call it for 1 year now and absolutely love it for all the values you’ve mentioned. People say how beautiful it is and interested in what it can do - when I tell them it laps Nurburg in 7.30mins and hits 191mph oh and 0-100mph in less than 8 secs they are amazed. Can get my family in too!!

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Almost the perfect family super car, they just need to build a sport wagon version

  • @md7999
    @md79993 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you, a manual gearbox is essential for true driver involvement and enjoyment…keep up the great work!

  • @23Piccolina
    @23Piccolina3 жыл бұрын

    Great review of this iconic sport sedan. Alfa outdid themselves with this rear wheel drive masterpiece. Designed by a Pininfarina designer who left them and went to work at Centro Stille Alfa. I own the 2.0 Veloce, and love every minute I spend driving it. But this 2.9 V6 version is incredible. This car is highly underrated.

  • @johnrobbo69
    @johnrobbo693 жыл бұрын

    In the past had Suds, 75, 156 and a 159.........don't think I'll be able to stretch to that one though. Gorgeous car.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    The 'regular' versions are fairly affordable, older ones getting to be a good used price too

  • @Mouse2113
    @Mouse21133 жыл бұрын

    Manual, CD player and the polished chrome inlets would make it perfect 👌

  • @mexistratman1
    @mexistratman13 жыл бұрын

    I’ve come from a diesel 159 to a petrol Giulia (the 200hp base one) I have it 6 weeks now and all I can do is grin. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. Feels like a go kart compared to my old car. Great review!

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im hoping to drive a 'normal' one soon as well, if they did an estate it would be my next car

  • @mexistratman1

    @mexistratman1

    3 жыл бұрын

    furiousdriving unless you really really need the space please go for it! Alfa need the sales 😅 My 159 was a Sportwagon, the Giulia’s boot is quite small but enough for me. It is a shame they won’t make a wagon!

  • @davidmilne5122

    @davidmilne5122

    3 жыл бұрын

    I picked up my Giulia (a 2019 Veloce) about 9 months ago and I'm still smiling like a Cheshire cat, looking over my shoulder after I park and love driving it every chance I get. My previous car was a Civic Sport which was fun and a little more practical but the Giulia is on a completely different level.

  • @beetleything1864
    @beetleything18643 жыл бұрын

    Good Review ! & good choice saying YES to this car ! There are a few video's with folks driving the manual and the general view was the car suits the fast ZF Auto better. When i was a lad and passed my test at 17, i used to borrow my mothers car - an Alfa Alfetta - twin webers - wooden steering wheel - boy was that fun. This car is like getting 80-90 % of Ferrari - the engine !!!

  • @carravioli4803
    @carravioli48033 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted one of these but in MonteCarlo Blue!! My father was thinking of getting one!! I know you love your Alfas Matt, so I hope you enjoyed driving this one!! Such a beautiful car!!!

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was amazing, really didnt want to give it back

  • @carravioli4803

    @carravioli4803

    3 жыл бұрын

    @furiousdriving I really don’t blame you!!!!

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt,this Alfa Romeo is the works,that exhaust note sounds so nice.all the toys makes it a nice car to sit in.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    it is awesome! Stick in a manual and estate back and Ill see everything for one

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool3 жыл бұрын

    I want one, like, now! I love a good old Merc, but thank god there's now a property fast saloon that's not German. The wheels are amazing, not too many pointles "driver" settings, and the info screen doesn't look like a glued on afterthought. Love it.

  • @micmiccorrecaminos9619
    @micmiccorrecaminos96192 жыл бұрын

    De todas las berlinas del segmento, me quedo con este Alfa sin pestañear, pero por goleada...asi de simple. En confianza, con este Quadrifoglio me sobra el resto. Je, je, je. Que belleza, lo mires por donde lo mires, que diseño, tanto interior como exterior, arrebatador sin más !!! Me da igual si algunos de sus rivales tienen algo mas de calidad interior. Que ojo... en cualquier caso es para deleitarse con este Quadrifoglio. Es puro cuore, es puro Alfa. Ademas diseño mas fresco e imnovador que su competencia, enamora a primera vista, te roba il cuore !!! Para mi no hay color....Enhorabuena a Alfa Romeo por este pedazo de producto y todo lo que hacen. Ademas record en su segmento, en el infierno verde Aleman, se puede pedir más ??!!. Saludos desde Barcelona.

  • @elizabethmckay529
    @elizabethmckay529 Жыл бұрын

    Love driving above ALL else so Alfa for me every time

  • @marcomachicitte3299
    @marcomachicitte32993 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2018 QF and it's very nice to see the upgraded tech changes! I sold her when she should have been a keeper! Yep I miss my little queefer! (And the sound of the queef is so lovely ;)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont think I could have sold one if I had one!

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson34633 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! What a treat!

  • @JohnnyPaton
    @JohnnyPaton3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful car. I’m not a fan of modern cars but in my dream garage that would get a place.

  • @shand1967
    @shand19673 жыл бұрын

    I saw one of these at the weekend being put on the back of a breakdown truck and my heart sank for the owner. You see plenty of BMW's, Mercs & Audi's being towed away and my schadenfreude makes me secretly smug when they are stranded at the side of the road. But anyone who buys an Alfa, you have to have huge respect for their owners for getting something different. If my lottery numbers come in then I am definitely getting one of these., however I might also buy a back up Toyota just in case.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it was tyre blowout? Lets hope so

  • @seancooke4127

    @seancooke4127

    3 жыл бұрын

    The poor Toyota will simply end up completely unused and forgotten in a corner of the garage. You won't be able to stop driving the QF.

  • @doktoruzo
    @doktoruzo3 жыл бұрын

    Love the camera work at the beginning and the beautiful scenic backdrop here Matt. Where is it?

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, its Medway Pier in Rochester

  • @theLEGOguy22
    @theLEGOguy223 жыл бұрын

    I have a 17 QV. LOVE IT!

  • @steverichmond3903
    @steverichmond39033 жыл бұрын

    What a car, but bring on the much anticipated GTA!!!!!

  • @jaymyers6452
    @jaymyers64523 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic car and fantastic review. Subscribed.

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll Жыл бұрын

    Please stop posting these amazing vids - I just haven't the time to spend drooling from one to the next! -but I love 'em

  • @roverboi100
    @roverboi1003 жыл бұрын

    HELL WHAT A BEAST THATS MY 50TH BIRTHDAY SORTED NEXT YR LOVE THE GRUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @alexbuck2107
    @alexbuck21073 жыл бұрын

    I always go there for photos of my cars as only 10 mins up the road, good location!

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think everyone in Kent does!

  • @JimmyThomasjtpro14
    @JimmyThomasjtpro143 жыл бұрын

    The video I’ve been waiting for!! 🤤

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope its worth the wait!

  • @JimmyThomasjtpro14

    @JimmyThomasjtpro14

    3 жыл бұрын

    furiousdriving oh 100% I love me a good Alfa

  • @nickjames1336
    @nickjames13363 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning car.

  • @Jam3sA
    @Jam3sA3 жыл бұрын

    My perfect Giulia would be if we could get a non-turbocharged V6 manual Veloce, so I'm with you on the gearbox front

  • @robertngreen6
    @robertngreen63 жыл бұрын

    So you liked it then?! Really comprehensive review of an epic car, super video!

  • @knifetrain3118
    @knifetrain31183 жыл бұрын

    That car is absolutely amazing! Absolutely nothing about it I don't like and that sound!!

  • @dmodeboy
    @dmodeboy3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this car. The most beautiful car at the current time in my opinion. It's just stunning. If I won the lottery I wouldn't get a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin. I'd get one of these beauties 😍

  • @Food_n_Driver365
    @Food_n_Driver365 Жыл бұрын

    A car dream come true 💯

  • @FNUKSTER1366
    @FNUKSTER13663 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video 👊

  • @neilwalsh4058
    @neilwalsh40583 жыл бұрын

    Don't really do new cars, but that is quite a piece of kit with the designed in lovely bits that can only be Italian. What I love too is that unlike VAG badge engineering stuff, you ain't ever going to get something very similar to this with a Fiat badge on it although they own Alfa

  • @neilmustow368
    @neilmustow3683 жыл бұрын

    What a design the Giulia is a very sporting performance saloon

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton3 жыл бұрын

    It's a beast of a car.

  • @ianoconnell8678
    @ianoconnell86783 жыл бұрын

    Love these so much in fact any Alfa Romeo is there an update on the Fiesta like is there a goes for drive video coming up

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    soon

  • @paulmckinder3082
    @paulmckinder30823 жыл бұрын

    I love Alfa's had a 156 sportwagon selespeed I loved it I this is a beautiful looking car I want one

  • @golders99
    @golders993 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely car

  • @Robert-nz2qw
    @Robert-nz2qw3 жыл бұрын

    It shuts down one side. The engine effectively has two ECU, one per bank. The logics needed to make this work is quite elaborate. It must transfer power from one bank to the other to maintain total power output. It must keep reconnecting the shut off bank ever so often to avoid damaging the catalytic convertor. It must be ready to reenable the shutdown bank if the driver accelerates. Etc.

  • @davidvickers4228
    @davidvickers42283 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing car 🚗

  • @GoldenCroc
    @GoldenCroc3 жыл бұрын

    What a treat Matt! I love the look of these cars and almost bought one about three years ago, but decided to go for an older, more analog feeling BMW instead, and tune it to similar speed as this one. I am doubtful if it will be any cheaper in the end, but having a diesel which can keep a cloverleaf honest is a reward in itself I guess. Oh, and I always thought the green and white stitching inside is supposed to symbolize colors of the alfa Cloverleaf logo? Maybe I just didnt get the Joke, sorry if that was the case.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it is, I just saw the flag on the shifter and thought it was that.

  • @JDBARNES123
    @JDBARNES1233 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, would love you to do more Alfa's, please could you take a 147 out for a drive? I have a 2007 face-lift 1.9 8v and would love to see one on the channel!

  • @timhancock6626
    @timhancock66263 жыл бұрын

    At last a serious..serious car !

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor96523 жыл бұрын

    Lovely Jubbly, you sound like when you have your first car, but would the novelty wear off with the Alfa as quick?

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, Im still excited by them after a couple of years when Ive owned then

  • @alchapman1052
    @alchapman10523 жыл бұрын

    You were certainly in your element testing this rather nice motor . Nicely laid out and sounds nice. You’ll be gutted when it’s time to hand it back.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tried to hide it and pretend to be out..

  • @PaulBaker85
    @PaulBaker853 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, love the video, but could you try to watch the large volume jumps? The exhaust sounds are WAY louder and I was wearing headphones...

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    sorry Paul, it didnt sound far off on the speakers

  • @DashCamSerbia
    @DashCamSerbia3 жыл бұрын

    Quadrifoglio Verde and GTA, the best things existing in automotive world.

  • @frothe42
    @frothe423 жыл бұрын

    This Giulia sounds just like the Maserati Ghibli, and the Alfa design is much better than the stretched versions of the German marques. I believe US 🇺🇸 versions did come only with the automatic, although I could be mistaken, the Giulia Ti came with a manual transmission, and AWD. And if course there is the Stelvio, with a QF version as well. Another smashing video!

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got a manual AWD in the US? That sounds like my perfect version (as a sport wagon!)

  • @frothe42

    @frothe42

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving I believed that the Giulia came with a manual transmission, but I must have been mistaken. I just went to their website and saw that the 8 speed automatic is standard across the line, down to the basic Giulia, starting about $41,000+. The Quadrifolio starts around $74,000+, $75,00 and the packages like Cold weather and navigation are standard, but the wheels and safety equipment package push the Quadrifolio around $80,000+, US, from the model you test drove. It looks like the red paint may have been a $2,000 option, and the wheels $500 (five hole cloverleaf) and the suite of safety equipment adds another $2,000. Despite all of this, this vehicle is like a small Maserati, and that Maserati/Ferrari engine sounds exceptional ! That, and the Giulia comes in many different ranges, from Lusso, Sport, Ti, and even Carbon fiber edition! This is just the 4 cylinder version, which is quite powerful in its own right! And what I really like about the Alfa is that it looks distinctive, not bland stretched or squashed version like all the German marques with styling that makes it difficult to identify model range. I know you like a good manual transmission, and I do as well as long as it has a good clutch and smooth shifting, but many today, especially in the US 🇺🇸, DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A MANUAL, and I believe all the electronics make automatic shifting faster, and some automatics a bit more fuel efficient than a standard manual transmission. I must say that having a manual here in the US is a theft deterrent since many do not know how-to properly drive one! Although I am at an age where I prefer an automatic, but one where you can manually shift gears for downhill engine braking and for winter driving, even with such aids as ABS and TCS. And most drivers do not know that.

  • @michaelstaley2241
    @michaelstaley22413 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic car Alfa top notch superb.😎

  • @theLEGOguy22
    @theLEGOguy223 жыл бұрын

    Greta video. You can select Race mode when your driving - I use Race mode mostly and whilst this mode does turn off the forward collison system, I find this incredibly annoying anyway - it would be great if this could be permanently switched off in all modes. Traction contract remains on enough and the torque vectoring diff makes corrections very easy so Race mode really can be enjoyed in most conditions. It’s not the big scary driving mode some reviews make it out to be.

  • @andrewsimpson718
    @andrewsimpson7183 жыл бұрын

    Food for the soul, plain and simple. :-)

  • @LOTPOR0402
    @LOTPOR04023 жыл бұрын

    Better looking more exclusive and more exiting than any current BMW

  • @histriamagna1014

    @histriamagna1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree 100%

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    By a long way!

  • @dirkcuypers6669

    @dirkcuypers6669

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving 6 Giulia qv's (non daily driven) in a 15 mile radius here. That's more than the competitors. There goes my exclusive car. 😒

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman12 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video to a beautiful car, but the amount of editing you do, makes it look like you dont breath

  • @davidsingleton9864
    @davidsingleton98643 жыл бұрын

    Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrifoglio hard to ignore tempting I'd have it.

  • @morgman43
    @morgman433 жыл бұрын

    I'm with you on the manual gearbox. I have a ZF auto, and it's very clever, but my next car will be a manual.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Id sell a kidney to get this car. Id sell my own kidney if it was manual

  • @ryanm.3681
    @ryanm.36812 жыл бұрын

    I need that key chain for my Giulia!

  • @jgh548
    @jgh5483 жыл бұрын

    I think I'm getting old because I look at a car like this and I feel that I should be drooling over it, but when I hear five million gearchanges, farting exhaust, see the computer bits everywhere, the complexity in the engine bay and look at how oversized and bloated the whole car actually is, despite the nice styling that hides it to some extent, I just get turned off. I have this lingering feeling that anything made after about 2015 is just too bloated, too complicated and too compromised. But that's just me being a sourpuss!

  • @amsams6098

    @amsams6098

    3 жыл бұрын

    With you on that and I'm only 43. It's all just so over the top with the big fat speedo pods etc, Why? Don't dislike it though, don't love it either.

  • @benday1218

    @benday1218

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know where you're coming from. It weighs 1600kg (sources vary), something 1250kg and 300bhp would do a similar job in terms of fun. But I guess I'm describing a 'normal' modern hot hatch there.

  • @davidmacdonald1695

    @davidmacdonald1695

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ben Day The fact that a hot hatch can have 300hp is insane and unnecessary in itself. I had an Alfa 33 16v boxer-with 4WD-weighing in at 990kg, the 2WD 8v version was 890! Hence the 137hp I had gave adequate hot hatch performance.

  • @davidmacdonald1695

    @davidmacdonald1695

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m with you on the fact that most cars are ugly and bloated these days, particularly German cars or Hondas. However, this beauty is an exception...

  • @benday1218

    @benday1218

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmacdonald1695 totally agree, but safety gear weighs a lot these days!

  • @sebastianh-man1879
    @sebastianh-man1879 Жыл бұрын

    That sounds much louder than the 2020 models i have witnessed 🤔

  • @tomicarr90
    @tomicarr903 жыл бұрын

    All of the want! That has got to be one of the prettiest cars on sale today! And that noise!...

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is an epic machine...I need one (in manual, and estate)

  • @tomicarr90

    @tomicarr90

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving that would be stunning, have they done an estate yet?

  • @GaryJohnWalker1
    @GaryJohnWalker13 жыл бұрын

    So you quite like it, then? I'd rattle on about the 2.5 gtv I had over 35 years ago, that kept me poor for 2 or 3 years. But this Giulia looks like it'll actually work more often than not, and that's a plus for any Alfa. Wish it got more publicity.

  • @robc5955
    @robc59553 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that is one gorgeous car, and it’s kinda within grasp although not if you follow ie it’s a 150k car. It’s so good looking even the base models look good, not many pull that off.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    £67000 for a Ferrari engine and chassis in the prettiest bodywork on the road makes it sound cheap when you put it that way!

  • @arrangrant6037
    @arrangrant60373 жыл бұрын

    Best review I’ve seen of this car. I agree with you about not offering a manual version a lot of other manufacturers are guilty of this now the new Alpine A110 especially springs to mind on this I think they lost a lot of potential sales as a result 👍👍

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely. They all spend alot of time answering the question 'why no manual' with the reply "no demand"...then why are so many asking about it? I love this car but I wont buy any daily car as an auto until we are forced to by electrics

  • @arrangrant6037

    @arrangrant6037

    3 жыл бұрын

    furiousdriving Porsche are now making a manual version of the new Boxster after initially saying they would only make automatic versions only this was due to customer demand there a great review on Harrys Garage.

  • @vanceman99

    @vanceman99

    2 жыл бұрын

    So I have worked with Alfa Romeo and other brands like BMW and Audi at promotional driving events all over the US and recently chatted with the head of Alfa USA in California. For the US Market, it just doesn't make sense any more from a financial point of view to have older-style clutched manuals in a production car. The majority of people just don't buy them, especially when much of their target market live near big cities with lots of traffic. If you've ever been stuck in LA traffic with a clutch, you will see how tired your left knee gets. Most younger people have NO IDEA how to drive a manual, either. Plus, with the reliable ZF transmission, you get more flexibility for cruising and higher mileage, fast shifts in Drive mode, and the ability to bang thru the shifts with the paddles in manual mode or even using the "stick" if you want that old-school feel. The auto transmission also works better in conjunction with all of the collision mitigation and cruise control functions. The car is so good in so many other aspects, that even the manual "purists" will forget about their lost clutch after driving it a while.

  • @garysimpson3900
    @garysimpson39003 жыл бұрын

    But will it rot out from underneath in 10 years needing lots of welding?

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @kidcowdy1231
    @kidcowdy12313 жыл бұрын

    Just wish they would do a sport wagon, if they did a sport wagon I would be 100% aiming for it to be my next motor. I do not accept Alfa's remark that I should by the stelvio I want a car not an SUV.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% with you, I hate SUVs, and wouldn't buy one as a main car, sport wagons are far more stylish and generally have better load space

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts65303 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a beautiful car! I’d love a Sportwagon version, but I’d settle for a Stelvio when I can afford one! I’ll stick to my Giulietta for now........the only criticism I have is that I’m not a fan of the new monochrome Alfa badge - I much prefer the old enamelled multi-coloured badge........

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im still hoping for a sport wagon, the Stelvio boot is too small for me and IM not an SUV fan. I did love that old badge, I have one on my desk!

  • @StevesMachines
    @StevesMachines3 жыл бұрын

    Thats a lovely looking car.... you are going to need to update your intro sound track now ;)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes I need to work that in!

  • @leemacdonald6533
    @leemacdonald65333 жыл бұрын

    Finally a decent alfa

  • @ash7990
    @ash79903 жыл бұрын

    27mpg is exactly what the 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia I use averages - on a good day!

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin30503 жыл бұрын

    You know that you've made it in life when your tea shelf is trimmed in leather.

  • @jwall3743
    @jwall37433 жыл бұрын

    Look, this is all very well, but what is happening with the Rover Cabrio? Have I missed a vid?

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    no parts in the post. And every time I touch it it breaks more so Im not touching it

  • @jwall3743

    @jwall3743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving absolutely fair enough. It does seem a resentful and tetchy sort. But I do have R8 tinkering withdrawal. Never thought that's something I'd write, but here we are.

  • @jwall3743

    @jwall3743

    3 жыл бұрын

    love your stuff by the way, it has been fantastic over lockdown

  • @dadskillz
    @dadskillz3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @kevinoakes1171
    @kevinoakes11713 жыл бұрын

    Matt, I have watched ALL of you videos, all the way through, but, as an Alfa 159 owner, I thought the 159 was the prettiest car in the world, but, after watching this review, I HAVE to buy a Guilla..... end of..

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't think they'd top it, but that interior..that engine...

  • @markkarm9253

    @markkarm9253

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the 159 it's still one of the best looking cars made in recent years. And it drives very well. The problem is, there is almost no "alfa" in the 159 :( Engines are mostly GM, the chassis was made by GM, it's FWD, It's very heavy and the interior are not made of the best materials. I would still buy it thought ;) I'd rather a beaten up 159 than a bmw 3 series (i see 320D everywhere, i'm feed up of even looking at them).

  • @rossluke901
    @rossluke9013 жыл бұрын

    I've always been a bmw man love the 3 series. Even always would choose the mondeo BUT after watching this I'm changing from the BMW and choosing this it's beautiful car

  • @liamgibbons3255

    @liamgibbons3255

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree it's a beautiful car but being a alfa romeo, when it breaks down its gonna cost a bomb to mend it

  • @rossluke901

    @rossluke901

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@liamgibbons3255 very true but break down with a bit of Italian style haha

  • @liamgibbons3255

    @liamgibbons3255

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossluke901 being Italian when something goes wrong I don't think they will hire out a hire car, as its something that they know about?

  • @rossluke901

    @rossluke901

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@liamgibbons3255 ok.

  • @filipegil8752

    @filipegil8752

    3 жыл бұрын

    liam gibbons Well, look to reliability indexes for up to 4 yrs old cars and Alfa Romeo as a brand is as bad/good as any of the german competitors. Look for 6 to 15 yrs old and Alfa beats them hands down by a mile. The Giulia as been quite solid and reliable. It’s not a Lexus or an Honda but it’s really solid and well built and a lot better engineered underneath than the germans. If you like driving this is the one 😎👌

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson34633 жыл бұрын

    Agree it's a pity a manual isn't available

  • @oliversmiddy840
    @oliversmiddy8403 жыл бұрын

    Why all the mentions of the car's size? It really isn't that big. I have test driven a QV three times and never found its size to be an issue - it felt smaller than my Audi A4 Avant. Phenomenal car, and I'll be placing an order in the new year when Alfa restart orders.

  • @CathodeRayNipplez
    @CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын

    Isn't she just beautiful. 236 kW/t. What a fabulous thing! $168,000 here in Au. "Quadrifoglio" means "four-leaf clover" Think I need a bigger piggy bank and a lucky four leaf clover...

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge2063 жыл бұрын

    I average around 29mpg in my 2.4 V70 so that economy on the Alfa is absolutely brilliant

  • @douglasfleetney5031
    @douglasfleetney50313 жыл бұрын

    Drive Audi's all day, love them. BUT I WANT TO OWN THIS!

  • @shieldaigbencher
    @shieldaigbencher3 жыл бұрын

    I actually want one of these...

  • @adrianrowden8266
    @adrianrowden82663 жыл бұрын

    So Matt, we take it you like the Giulia.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its ok

  • @rogerpreece7762
    @rogerpreece77623 жыл бұрын

    Hi....Interesting review. However you mention you cannot put the car into Race mode unless its stopped???.... Think you will find you can ... you have to turn the nob and hold it in Race mode for a second or two and then release it.. and Hey Presto you have got the full fat Race version... Wouldn't recommend it in the rain though unless you are Kimi Raikkonen or you will probably end up in the nearest hedge! Regards, Rog

  • @richardbdop8741

    @richardbdop8741

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's right! Race mode is available at any time.

  • @johnedwards3198
    @johnedwards31983 жыл бұрын

    Great review as always but something just doesn't feel right about Modern Monday especially an evening upload. Personal preference I love your regular morning upload style or clock off time (yes I know could just watch it in a morning)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    It took way longer to edit than usual, it actually went live the second it finished uploading

  • @johnedwards3198

    @johnedwards3198

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving good work as usual, just half expected it to be a different channel 😀 bizarre how accustomed I became to upload schedules 🤔😅

  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis3 жыл бұрын

    The 159 petrol was not without problems, all the 4 pots had trouble with cam chains stretching just like the Opel engine they were based on (the 2.2)

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    As they've aged they've started to have issues, the 2.4 now has timing chain problems but thats after 10+ years, back when they were new they were one of the most trouble free cars in class

  • @fhwolthuis

    @fhwolthuis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving the 2.4? Diesel? It has a belt 😉

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Frank Wolthuis it was something timing related.. I found out about it when I was looking 2 years ago

  • @richardhowlett9424
    @richardhowlett94243 жыл бұрын

    Thought some bloke in a Transit was going to come past around 31 mins 😂. I would prefer that Alfa to an Aston , seriously.

  • @0161pumaste
    @0161pumaste3 жыл бұрын

    Such a handsome devil...........i mean the Alfa, not you Matt! ;-) lol

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    how dare you!

  • @0161pumaste

    @0161pumaste

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@furiousdriving haha, keep up the good work matt, your videos are better than watching tv! :-)

  • @seancooke4127
    @seancooke41273 жыл бұрын

    Possibly the perfect car. If I can spec a towbar would it be prudent to get my caravan suspension lowered and beef up the wheels and tyres.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Id be happy caravanning with this as a tow car

  • @soundseeker63
    @soundseeker633 жыл бұрын

    I want one in green! Great looking car and, even with all the QV body kit on it, still relatively classy and understated looking compared to the silly overblown offerings from Audi or the fussy, tacky looking BMW equivalents. Only the Mercedes and Jaguar get close to this style wise, but neither are as cool as an Alfa. My only complaint is that Alfa haven't maximised the potential of this platform - where is the coupe version, or the spyder? Can you imagine this car as a drop top!? Yum! Also I wish they gave people the choice of a manual too. Having the choice is always a good thing. But still, a very exciting and desirable car that I would love to drive one day.

  • @furiousdriving

    @furiousdriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree - manual and a sport wagon for this, and then a rear drive spider at least

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