Photo: Dragos Savu for Alfa Romeo Romania
Introduced in the U.S. exclusively with an eight-speed automatic for the model year 2017, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio isn’t exactly a commercial hit. Neither is the regular Giulia, chiefly because reliability problems and tough competition from the German establishment are in the way of success. To make matters worse, the 2018 Giulia Quadrifoglio gets a $1,500 price increase.
As explained by Cars Direct, $1,400 of those $1,500 go on two pieces of standard equipment presently offered as optional extras. The first comes in the form of the 14-speaker Harmon Kardon premium audio system, and the latter is 14-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. In truth, we’re talking about a difference worth $100 between the 2017 and 2018 model years. With destination, the Q now costs $75,095. Too much, too little, you decide.
Alfa Romeo's move fares well in comparison to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, for the two rivals don’t offer standard forward collision warning and auto-braking function. For audiophiles who are interested exclusively in the power of numbers, the Bavarian super sedan 16 standard speakers.
In regard to mechanical updates, I’m afraid there’s nothing new on the horizon for the Italian super sedan. 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 closely related to the Ferrari 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 in the Portofino, 505 horsepower, and 443 pound-feet of torque from 2,500 to 5,500 rpm. Translated to performance, the numbers stack up as follows: 3.8 seconds to 60 mph, 191 mph maximum velocity, and a blistering Nurburgring lap time of 7m32s. Not bad, Alfa Romeo!
The Stelvio sport utility vehicle, which is basically a high-riding Giulia, is also available in the United States. The full-on Quadrifoglio is not yet on sale, but the performance alone should make it extremely popular with people in the market for something different from the likes of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63.
On an related note, Fiat Chrysler might spin off Alfa Romeo at some point.
Alfa Romeo's move fares well in comparison to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, for the two rivals don’t offer standard forward collision warning and auto-braking function. For audiophiles who are interested exclusively in the power of numbers, the Bavarian super sedan 16 standard speakers.
In regard to mechanical updates, I’m afraid there’s nothing new on the horizon for the Italian super sedan. 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 closely related to the Ferrari 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 in the Portofino, 505 horsepower, and 443 pound-feet of torque from 2,500 to 5,500 rpm. Translated to performance, the numbers stack up as follows: 3.8 seconds to 60 mph, 191 mph maximum velocity, and a blistering Nurburgring lap time of 7m32s. Not bad, Alfa Romeo!
The Stelvio sport utility vehicle, which is basically a high-riding Giulia, is also available in the United States. The full-on Quadrifoglio is not yet on sale, but the performance alone should make it extremely popular with people in the market for something different from the likes of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63.
On an related note, Fiat Chrysler might spin off Alfa Romeo at some point.
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