Used 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sedan.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Love it
ECCalfa, Cincinnati, OH, 03/08/2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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.
Sexy, Sporty, and Moments of WTF
Greg Dwyer, Davenport, IA, 07/12/2018
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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.
Totally connecting driver and road
C Roussin, Boston, MA, 08/23/2018
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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.
Had to buy it
Art Haskins, Westerly, RI, 03/16/2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Two potent turbocharged engines to choose from
- Pro:Sleek interior cabin styling
- Pro:Infotainment system has an easy user interface
- Pro:One of the best-driving cars in the segment
- Con:Rear seat space is tight for the class
- Con:Small trunk and no folding rear seats on the Quadrifoglio model
- Con:Manual transmission not available for the U.S. market
- Con:Base-model seats lack comfort
Which Giulia does Edmunds recommend?
Although we're fans of the turbo 2.0-liter engine in the base and Ti models, the underlying strength of the Giulia is performance, and the Quadrifoglio exploits that to the fullest. Therefore, it's the model we'd recommend if you're considering the Giulia. The Quadrifoglio comes well equipped, so there aren't many options we'd add. Those who are big on active safety technology will want the Driver Assistance Dynamic package. We also like the standard Brembo brakes and sport seats and would skip the pricey carbon-ceramic brakes and less adjustable Sparco carbon-fiber racing seats.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sedan
Driving
Alfa Romeo made some bold performance statements about the Giulia, and from what we've experienced so far, it appears Alfa followed through. Both Giulia and high-performance Quadrifoglio models boast strong engines for their respective segments, and all deliver an entertaining driving experience.
Comfort
Even at the base model level, it's clear the Giulia's focus is delivering a sporty drive. The ride skews firm, and there's an average amount of road noise that sneaks into the cabin. The base model's seats lack cushioning and adjustability, but the sport seats fit like an Italian leather glove.
Interior
Your interior experience will vary greatly, depending on trim level. The type of seats make the biggest difference when it comes to driving position or getting in and out. We found the rear seat to be tight on legroom and all the controls lacking a little bit of quality heft we expect in the class.
Utility
Utility isn't a strong suit of the Giulia, with the exception of the base and Ti trim's split folding rear seats and easy-access car seat anchors (all trims). Small item storage within the cabin is limited, and trunk space is unimpressive.
Technology
Integration of the wide 8.8-inch touchscreen is very well done, and the controls, although slightly cheap-feeling, operate intuitively. We didn't have any complaints regarding the base car's stereo system, but the optional Harman Kardon system produces some fantastic sound.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Ohio is:
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