Used 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso Sedan Review
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JRDCIO, Aiken, SC, 01/07/2020
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I've owned 6 SAABs in my life. Three were convertibles. I was looking for something different instead of the all too common BMWs and Volvos. I found it in the 2019 Alpha Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso. Lots of power in its best-of-breed aluminum 280 HP engine. Styling is the best Italian designers can offer. Price was reasonable with significant discounting. I was willing to take a chance. … Closest dealer is 2 1/2 hours from me, lots of feedback that reliability was not that good and I was not sure that Alpha Romeo would have the patience to stick it out in the States.This is why I signed a 2 year + lease. I am delighted that I took a chance. Car is fabulous! The features offer most of the current creature comforts and advanced safety features. Next year's offerings will have even more. Fit and finish rivals the best of vehicles offered in this entry level luxury sedan segment with a lot more pizzaz. I hope I continue to say this through the end of lease. Because I do not want to get just another postage stamp BMW that everybody has.
Update: I've had the Giulia now for 20 months. No problems at all. However, when the lease is up I probably will not purchase it. It has a 3 year warranty. The closest dealer is 2 1/2 hours away. If I have a problem outside of the warranty there is not much local knowledge on AR. Too bad since it is a great car.
Gets Better With Age
Warren, Owensboro, KY, 10/27/2022
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
This is a car, like most Italian cars, that seems to get more enjoyable over time. Driver reviews really don't cover this much, but most long term ownership reviews agree that it's a car that eventually feels like it is part of you. The Alfa mystique is still there. And it's a fairly exclusive car due to its poor sales, which means that they are a steal right now. I picked up my Lusso … for 32K with less than 22K mikes on it. It was over 60K when new.
The drive is fabulous, and I'm glad I opted for RWD instead of AWD. I had a loaner with AWD and didn't find the experience of having less autonomy an advantage.
The 2 liter has a big turbo, and it feels sublime on twisty roads in D mode, as this mode keeps you in boost.
I was finding the usual Audis and BMW's lacking in excitement, and this car offers that in many unexpected ways.Everybody talks about unreliability, when in fact many Audi and BMW models have worse ratings. But it's popular for the general public to assume that Alfas are unreliable. If you research actual ownership you will see that this is relatively untrue.
The only issues I have had are warnings coming up saying that something is currently unavailable, even though they are working fine. Audio, for example.But the HK system and everything else works great. Great stereo sound.
I typically drive 80-85 mph and the car still delivers 32 mpg, which is pretty good. I've achieved 37 mpg once, in heavy, steady 55 mph traffic.
My Russo Lusso is a car that I'm looking forward to owning a long time.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso Sedan
What’s new
- Minor revisions to feature availability
- Part of the first Giulia generation introduced for 2017
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong turbocharged engine lineup
- Pro:Sleek interior cabin styling
- Pro:Quadrifoglio model is the performance leader of the segment
- Pro:Infotainment system has an easy user interface
- Con:Rear-seat space is tight for the class
- Con:Base-model seats are flat and uncomfortable
- Con:Manual transmission not available for the U.S. market
- Con:Trunk space is small for the segment
Which Giulia does Edmunds recommend?
While the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in the standard Giulia and Giulia Ti trims has respectable grunt, we recommend the Giulia Quadrifoglio for one simple reason: It's the most powerful car in its group, and it has the suspension, brakes and aerodynamics to back it up. To ensure comfort for day-to-day driving, we'd keep the standard seats and add the Driver Assistance Dynamic package for its adaptive cruise control. We've found the standard Brembo brakes and heated sport seats more than adequate, so there's little reason to get the pricey carbon-ceramic brakes.
Full Edmunds Review: 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sedan
Driving
8.0A sport sedan must perform well across most categories to be the least bit competitive. Thanks to its electronics and uninspiring tires, the Giulia can be a little bit hit or miss when it comes to handling but not so much that you don't look for any excuse to go for a spirited drive.
Comfort
7.5The front passengers will no doubt be more impressed with the Alfa than those in the rear, but that's not too different from any other sport sedan. While tire and wind noise can fade into white noise, various creaks and groans cause mental discomfort.
Interior
7.5Since this is a driver's car, it should be no surprise that the driver comes out well ahead in the interior of the Alfa Romeo. Rear passengers won't have much room to get in or get comfortable, so it might be a bit of a fight for the shotgun seat position.
Utility
6.0Style claims another victim as the Giulia lacks the generous trunk access and interior storage of most midsize sedans. But if you travel with little clutter and basic luggage, the Giulia can still be a fairly practical proposition.
Technology
5.0Buyers not looking for a technological tour de force might be happy enough with the Giulia's stout audio system and functional navigation. Beyond that, the Alfa Romeo has a lot of catching up to do, especially on the reliability front. Tech gremlins were a constant annoyance.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Ohio is:
$70.33 per month*Legal