Here are the official pics of the new Alfa Giulietta, which debuted yesterday with sales to start around Europe in May. The Giulietta is based on Alfa’s new Compact platform which focuses on driving dynamics: road grip, agility and safety, thanks to a new chassis which makes use of materials such as aluminium and steel.

The Alfa DNA system which first appeared on the Alfa MiTo, is also featured on the Giulietta, with three set-up programs of Dynamic, Normal and All Weather. The dimensions of the Giulietta are slightly larger than the 147 it replaces, measuring 435 x 146 x 180. It has a wheelbase of 263 cm and a boot capacity of 350 litres. Among the new interior features we see a pop-up display for navigation or engine updates, although the big deal for the new Alfa is the engine line-up.

The Alfa Giulietta comes with four engine options at launch date, all of which are Euro 5 compliant and fitted with start&stop technology. The petrol models are: 1.4-litre TB with 120 hp and the 1.4 TB Multiair with 170 hp. The diesel models on offer are a 1.6 JTDM with 105 hp and a 2.0 JTDM with 170 hp, both of which are second generation Multijet models. To be added later is the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde equipped with the 1750 TBi with 235 hp and 340 Nm. It has direct injection and a ’scavenging’ system which eliminates the turbo lag.

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This video tour shows us the official interior of the new Alfa Giulietta. The video says that the interior has been based on that of the Alfa 8C and includes brushed aluminium finishes, pop-up navigator display and Blue&Me multimedia system with USB outlet. It looks like quite a classy effort from Alfa and with eight Bose sound speakers we can only imagine this thing rocks when turned on.

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The Alfa Giulietta in Quadrifoglio Verde version seen in this video is being used to demonstrate the Alfa DNA system and the Giulietta equipped with ESP. While we already have an idea of the three suspension modes for standard, sports and all-weather driving, this is probably one of the best looks that we’ve had so far of the new Alfa hatchback in action. For more details on the car, see our posts on the Alfa Giulietta, including the official video, live pics from Geneva and pricing and competitors details.

Source | Autoblog.it

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The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta car configurator is online and it’s definitely worth a look if you’re considering buying an Alfa Giulietta. Who would have said it would look this good in black, for example? You can play around with the Alfa Giulietta interior, exterior colours, engine choices, wheels and all the options.

The Alfa Giulietta is on sale at an entry level price of 20,300 euros, topping off at 29,000 euros for the Giulietta Quadrifoglio version. The intelligent pricing makes it a competitive option for this segment, and with that classy Alfa look, we think it could become every bit as successful as the Alfa MiTo.

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After news that an Alfa Giulietta GTA could be in the works, here is the first rendering of a hypothetical Giulietta GTA design. If the project gets the green light, it would be the return of the GTA name, meaning Gran Turismo Alleggerita, after appearing on the Alfa 156 and Alfa 147 high performance versions.

Both of those models were equipped with the Busso 3.2-litre V6, 24V engine with 250 hp. Impressive as that engine is, the Alfa Giulietta GTA would be equipped with a 1750 TBi engine which already appears on the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde version with 235 hp. The GTA version, though, would probably use MultiAir technology, resulting in a higher power output of 250 hp.

This particular engine will appear on the Alfa Romeo 4C show car present at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. The event will celebrate 100 years of Alfa Romeo, and the Giulietta GTA could be a nice birthday present. Whatever the engine used, power is unlikely to be below 275 hp for the Giulietta as it competes with the Volkswagen Golf R and its 2.0-litre TSI engine with 270 hp.

Source | Theophilus Chin

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The Alfa Giulietta will have its own official presentation a few weeks’ from now, despite already appearing at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. We’ve seen plenty of Giulietta pics, as well as live pics of the Giulietta from the show, and here, finally, is the official video.

After seeing a video of the Giulietta in the snow, we now get a closer look at it in action, along with some information regarding the details of the model. The Alfa Giulietta will have dual pinion steering, Alfa DNA with electronic differential, start&stop system and multilink suspension which should appear on other Fiat Group models in the near future. I like the video - cute and clever. Take a closer look.

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Fiat is developing an Alfa Giulietta GTA model, and is also developing its first hybrid car in the form of the Fiat Punto Evo hybrid. The Alfa Giulietta GTA sports version would be equipped with a 1750 TBi MultiAir engine, and would replace the Alfa MiTo GTA which appeared as a concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, but that didn’t make it to production. The Alfa Giulietta GTA could also be called the Quadrifoglio Verde or Cloverleaf version, which means we saw a preview of it at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It could have about 235 hp. The Alfa Giulietta range will soon also have TCT models with dual clutch transmission.

The Fiat Punto Evo recently got a facelift, although more significant changes are planned for the future, including possible modifications to the suspension system. A Fiat Punto Evo hybrid could appear (as could an Alfa MiTo hybrid), thanks to the collaboration with Chrysler which will provide some of the hybrid know-how. A new Fiat 500 US version with chassis upgrades will also appear, meaning that the Fiat is undertaking an overall touch-up of its range, which will hopefully stand it in good stead in the future, especially for the Alfa Romeo brand under fire from Sergio Marchionne.

Source | Autocar

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Here’s a live video of the Alfa Giulietta at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, courtesy of our colleagues at Autoblog.it. The competition is fierce for the new Alfa hatchback, with the Giulietta up against hugely successful models like the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf. The 147 replacement is a good looking model, though, and has plenty of Alfa engine technology and performance to boot. See our post for official Giulietta pricing, and our analysis of the Giulietta competitors.

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The Alfa Giulietta price is more competitive than first thought, which is a big step in the right direction for the future success of the Giulietta. We don’t yet know what the details are of the “Progression” and “Distinctive” packages are, but the Giulietta nudges the premium market with some very good prices.

The Alfa Giulietta 1.4 TB with 120 hp (Progression) is the entry level model with 20,300 euros, while the “Distinctive” kit costs an extra 1,700 euros. The new Multiair engine option is really a steal on the Giulietta with the 1.4 TB Multiair with 170 hp costing 22,000 euros in Progression or 23,700 euros in Distinctive.

The top-of-the-range fuel model Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde with 235 hp costs just under 30,000 euros. The diesel range is also looking competitive with the 1.6 JTDm-2 with 105 hp costing 22,300 euros, and the JTDm-2 with 170 hp costing 25,700 euros. If you’re interested in the Sport Pack, 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels are available at 1,700 and 2,000 euros extra, respectively. All the Alfa Giulietta pricing details are after the jump.

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The pricing of the Alfa Giulietta has been leaked on the web, although we’re talking speculation at this stage, and nothing official as yet. The guys at Autoblog.it have revealed the Giulietta, in its local market in Italy, could cost about 26,000 euros for the 2.0-litre JTD with 170 hp. They make the price comparison below of vehicles on the Italian market, chosing three door, mostly entry level models (although this logic is questionable as the Giulietta is strictly a five door model). See what you think about the Alfa Giulietta pricing, and have another look at the Giulietta live pics below.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta: 2.0 JTD, 170 hp 26,000 euro
Audi A3: 2.0 TDI, 140 hp 28,180 euro
BMW 1 Series: 120d, 177 hp 30,500 euro
Fiat Bravo: 2.0 Multijet, 165 hp 24,451 euro
Kia pro_ee’d: 2.0 CRDi, 140 hp 24,051 euro
Lancia Delta: 2.0 MJT, 165 hp 27,050 euro
Mazda3: 2.2 MZ-CD, 150 hp 23,270
Opel Astra: 2.0 CDTI, 160 hp 24,151 euro
Volkswagen Golf: 2.0 TDI, 170 hp 28,525 euro

Alfa Romeo Giulietta live at Geneva

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The Alfa Giulietta in white or the Alfa Giulietta in red….? There was never any doubt that the Alfa Giulietta would be a sexy car at the Geneva show, and the 147 replacement looks like it could hold its own among the Giulietta competition, aesthetically at least. The big question is whether it will be enough for Sergio Marchionne. In a year marking 100 years of Alfa the main goal is to be a crowd pleaser, and sell while you’re at it.

The Alfa Giulietta comes with some impressive engine options - the new 1.4-litre Multiair with 170 hp, for example, or the 1.4 T-Jet with 120 hp. But if you want the superfast, sports model in true Alfa Romeo tradition, you’ve just got to go for the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, with its four-cylinder engine with 235 hp. It has a top speed of 242 km/hr and can reach 100 km/hr in 6.8 seconds. Check her out in these lovely Giulietta live pics.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta live at Geneva

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New pics of the Alfa Giulietta have been released as it nears its 2010 Geneva Motor Show debut. New technical details have also been made available for the first “Compact” platform model for Fiat, known as the C-Evo. While still adopting some aspects of the Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta platform, the Alfa Giulietta is different for its suspension and its Dual Pinion steering. It also adopts the Alfa DNA programming which debuted on the Alfa MiTo, with Normal, Dynamic and All Weather set-ups.

The Alfa Giulietta replaces the Alfa 147 and includes classic Alfa design on a slightly larger hatchback. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show will be five different Alfa Giulietta models: two Quadrifoglio Verde versions equipped with the 1750 TBi at 235 hp and 340 Nm of torque; two “Distinctive” versions with the 2.0-litre JTDM engine, 170 hp and 350 Nm; and another “Distinctive” version fitted with the exciting 1.4 Multiair Turbo petrol engine with 170 hp and 250 Nm.

The engine range available at launch includes the diesel option 1.6-litre JTDm with 105 hp and 320 Nm of torque, and a final petrol engine version available will also be the 1.4 TB with 120 hp. The entire range is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the Multiair and 2.0-litre diesel will have the new TCT dual clutch transmission.

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