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Alfa Romeo Giulietta car review – don’t nitpick, just enjoy yourself

Excellent performance from the cracking new diesel, very competitive running costs too, and much better inside. Think about it…
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25 April 2014

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The new 2 litre diesel is both powerful and economical – over 50mpg is easily achievable – and the handling is terrific

What’s hot?

  • Particularly stylish and attractive design stands out from the hatchback crowd.
  • Interior is interesting and effective, offering style and function.
  • Uconnect system works well, accepting various music devices without issues.
  • Sat nav is clear and quick.
  • Road holding is excellent, with real idiocy needed to unsettle the balance.
  • Performance is fine.
  • Economy is surprisingly good, with 50+ mpg easily achievable.
  • DNA switch allows you to select between mellow and relaxed driving or trousers-on-fire dashing.
  • Six-speed gearbox is quick and slick.

 

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The biggest changes have been to the interior – the quality is better, and it’s comfortable, stylish and well equipped

What’s not?

  • Tends to get a little unsettled over bumps, especially at lower speeds.
  • Not as spacious as most of its rivals.
  • Steeply raked rear door makes access trickier than it ought to be.
  • Quite a lot of road noise at all times.
  • Fit and finish is some way off the best in class.
  • Stop-start system is a little slow to react, and can get flustered at times.
  • There’s nowhere to place your phone or iPod once plugged in to the Uconnect system.
  • A tad too expensive against its rivals, both as a private and company driver, to really compete.

 

 

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Matt Morton

Matt Morton

Matt Morton is an automotive content writer for Business Car Manager

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