Used 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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ECCalfa, Cincinnati, OH, 03/08/2017
updated 03/08/2019
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
Love the design. It's eye catching. The handling is incredible. The 4 cylinder sounds like a V6 and has a good growl. It's a blast to drive. It has a lot of cool features like auto wipers, collision warning, and headlights that light up the corners when you start a turn. The Harmon Kardon speakers sound great. The tech package is very simple, but it works really well and takes no time to master. My guess is while it's more basic it's probably going to be better than most systems that they try to force too many features in and they are glitchy. Slam on the breaks and the car stays flat, zero noise drive. The quality is top notch, not single defect or rattle. Only had it for a few weeks - really hoping the reliability is there too. The front sport seats are a tad hard and seem to be built for smaller people. The shifter is taking some time to get used to. That's about all I can find on the downside. 2 year update - still love it. Mine has been more trouble free than the Infiniti I had prior to this car. A few little quirks here and there but nothing worth mentioning.
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Sexy, Sporty, and Moments of WTF
Greg Dwyer, Davenport, IA, 07/12/2018
updated 07/15/2021
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Update below original review: I moved into the Alfa Romeo from a Ford Taurus SHO, looking for a car comfortable both on the commute, and on the track with minimal adjustments. The Alfa turns my commute into a day at the track with the precision handling, incredible tire-chirping acceleration, which is especially aggressive when passing. The cost was comparable to the SHO--I ended up at around $35k once all the incentives were included (No trade in.) The fit and finish of this car is amazing. Tight, quiet, luxurious to the touch. Get the glass roof. Without, it seems somewhat looser, more warehouse-y. The trunk room is pure Alfa Romeo "What do you need luggage for?" And things like cup holders are designed for afternoon tea, not a days' worth of coffee in a Yeti. Bigger containers make adjusting some of the controls a little cumbersome. No more so that Alfa has done to themselves. Very frustrating controls for things like the fan motor. It has a rotary control, but it's brain is attached to the dash display, so rotating the fan one turn only "wakes the display" but doesn't do anything for the fan speed. Not the biggest deal, but you wonder why the two different systems to control one item. And when you're in reverse, nothing else can be controlled...radio, temp, etc because the reverse view camera is occupying the display. Like I said, cumbersome. But that's my only complaint. My dealer is awesome--they understand a certain level of service is expected here with Alfa--unlike my ford guys. There is a slight steering wheel rubbing that they are having a time trying to figure out--so until then it's just more volume on the radio (unless I'm backing up!) Update: I am no longer the owner. The little things became big things. Just wasn't the car for me, I guess. The steering wheel rub never got worked out--and only got more pronounced. I had to have the front facia replaced after hitting a rather aggressive pothole, and that experience was awful--from my dealer not being able to even order the piece from the manufacturer for 4 weeks, to it being installed incorrectly, and painted the wrong color. The whole car glistened with the slightest pearl finish in the white from the factory, but the replacement facia was like white-out correction fluid. Then the repaint had drips between the pieces--by this time (A year) the squeaks and rattles that Alfa owners warned me about began to appear. The fan never seemed like it was connected to the vents. Highest blower setting netted almost no air into the cabin. rear passengers told me of the extreme heat coming through the back seat into the cabin, and were frankly soaked with sweat after a road trip. My Hood latches would intermittently unlatch, a problem they could never quite fix, so for a time, I had white race tape across the hood--not the look I was going for. The shop pulled my hood release handle so hard it came off in their hands, and that was never the same. I'm back to a SHO, where the power is more, and handling is less. But I'll just become a better driver.
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Totally connecting driver and road
C Roussin, Boston, MA, 08/23/2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car directly connects me to the road through perfectly balanced handling, excellent power, great brakes. The seats and dash are great art and fit the "driver's car" aesthetic. Love the car. Every BMW, Audi, Mercedes that I drove bored me to death.
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Had to buy it
Art Haskins, Westerly, RI, 03/16/2017
updated 09/19/2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
The Alfa Giulia is a fun car to drive. Has plenty of pickup. Using the paddle shifters is a blast. Car holds the road well and the cabin is comfortable. However, I do wish I had purchased the sport seats. Had the car for about 10 days and went on a road trip of 600 miles. Gas mileage was as advertised at 30-31 mpg. Ran it up to 110mph and it had a great deal more to give. The steering takes a little getting use to as it is so responsive. Have had numerous compliments.
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Like an extension of your mind
Wayne Grabow, Fountain, CO, 08/22/2018
updated 03/04/2025
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We had been shopping new cars for about six months when we came across a Giulia Lusso equipped just the way we wanted. It was used (4000 miles) but in perfect shape. It is my wife's car, but I got to drive it last weekend for a 300+ mile trip to the Colorado mountains. OMG. Those curving mountain roads are a real test track. We ran at speeds up to 90 mph; up and down mountains; curve after curve; slow then fast. Use the brakes gently; they respond quickly. When you have a chance to pass, you will swiftly overtake. Suspension is very confidence inspiring. The controls are very complete and easy to read. The seats brought us to our destination in comfort. The interior is beautiful. We love the compact size of the car; luggage room for two was ample. This car replaces a BMW 228i which handled well, but this feels much more deluxe. Our other sedan is a Jag XF; my wife calls this her "little Jag". We couldn't be happier at this point. A year later: The Giulia Lusso has been flawless. Although we have only had to visit our Alfa dealership in Denver for the 10K service, it is a beautiful, clean and supportive location. It is my wife's car, and she loves it. Beautiful and distinctive; quick and responsive; fuel efficient yet powerful. We didn't need to get winter tires; the OE tires provided adequate traction through the winter. I think that for many people who are dissatisfied with their car, it is because they didn't really define their needs and wants before choosing. They didn't get a "bad" car; they got the wrong car. This Alfa is just what we wanted. At 12K miles, we are very satisfied. At two years: Still no defects noted. We have noticed one "limitation", it is not a good car for deep snow. The clearance between the tires and surrounding wheel wells is tight enough that the space fills up with packed snow on occasion which can actually make it harder to turn the front wheels in sharp corners. At 17,000 miles we had to have the tires replaced and the alignment checked and adjusted.. Both front tires were worn to the belts on the inside edge while having significant tread remaining on the more visible outside edges. To me, this indicates that the alignment had been set improperly, but having bought the car used, not sure I can blame the manufacturer. Our Alfa is now 5 1/2 years old with about 29,000 miles. My wife has gone on to driving an Audi SQ5 (which, with its dual turbos, has no turbo lag) and now I am driving the Alfa. It is my 'around town' car. Except for the turbo lag (I am not a stop light dragster), the performance of the Giulia is outstanding. The car has needed no repairs, only normal maintenance. I should mention that although the brake pedal was initially "touchy", reacting quickly, that corrected itself fairly quickly. We have learned that if the car is left sitting, without being driven for an extended period, it should be put on a battery minder (easy to attach) to keep the battery charged. We travel often (about ten weeks per year) which is why our miles driven is low. Our Giulia is now six years old with 30K miles. Still flawless as long as we use the battery minder when the car is parked while we fly away to travel. In winter, the buttons for seat and steering wheel heating are more convenient in the Alfa than in our Audi and Lincoln. It is also smaller than the Audi or Lincoln, easier to maneuver when shopping. At almost 7 1/2 years old, I am driving the Alfa more often as our 'around town' vehicle. I still love the compact size and great handling for traffic and parking. Mechanically sound, comfortable, with good visibility. I have been stopped in parking lots recently on two occasions by people asking more about the car and remarking on its outstanding looks. We have been traveling more recently, gone about 15-16 weeks per year, so the overall mileage is still low. Our Alfa Romeo Guilia is now 8 years old and still a joy to drive. It doesn't have the practicality of our two SUVs (towing, hauling, deep snow) but it is great for general shopping, going to appointments, or other quick trips. Road handling, maneuvering and parking are a breeze.
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