"Alfa Romeo Giulia": characteristics, description, photo

"Alfa Romeo Giulia" is a prestigious car that is produced by the Italian company starting from February of the current year, 2016. In 2015, in the summer, it was introduced to the world as the successor to such a model as Alfa Romeo 159. The production of the model was postponed more than once. The fact is that the project was not one and not twice changed. Especially the design work lasted for a long time. But in the end the model went into production.

Design

"Alfa Romeo Giulia" looks very elegant, proportionate and stylish. The car features short overhangs, a long bonnet and powerful wings. Still this model boasts the largest wheelbase in the category, combined with a fairly compact body.

Thanks to rounded corners and enveloping racks the machine looks very dynamic and fast. The main highlight of this model is the original radiator grille and the stamped horizontal line. And, of course, we can not fail to note the high-quality surface finish. Optics is still very unusual. It received a fundamentally new look. Sharp edges along the edges are in harmony with the rounded central part.

What about the back part? A huge bumper is decorated with a sports sample, which is distinguished by two pairs of exhaust pipes. Also the designers made the boot lid as compact as possible.

In general, the "Alfa Romeo Giulia", a photo of which is provided below, turned out to be a really magnificent car, attracting looks.

Interior

The new "Alfa Romeo Giulia" inside looks really luxurious. In the process of interior design, natural leather, metal, wood and carbon fiber were used. Plastic is also there, but in a minimal amount.

The salon is very ergonomic. Especially pleases the driver's workplace. The console is clearly turned in the direction towards it, with the same calculation all switches and devices are located, which makes it easy to operate.

On the instrument panel you can see classic dials with dials. There is also a display, but most of the parameters are displayed on a multimedia screen integrated into the console center. A little lower are the instruments for controlling the "climate". By the way, the front seats are separated by a tunnel. And on it it was decided to install a selector automatic transmission.

Architecture

The modular rear-wheel drive architecture, known as Giorgio, was the basis of this sports sedan from the Italian automotive company. It implies the use of materials such as carbon and aluminum when creating a structure.

Particular attention to the developers gave the steering. Engineers equipped it with multiple settings and integrated a special electric power in the mechanism. The top version can boast of Torque Vectoring technology, which automatically routes the traction individually to each wheel. The rear differential is equipped with an increased level of friction, and the DNA system has 4 different operating modes that affect the settings of the main nodes.

Characteristics

The best engine that can be aggregated car "Alpha Romeo Giulia" - is a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine, the volume of which is 3 liters. The engine is equipped with turbocharged supercharging, as well as direct fuel injection. Also, the developers endowed the engine with the technology of deactivating a part of the cylinders under small loads. As a result, the unit produced 510 horsepower.

He works under the control of a 6-band "mechanics". But variants with an 8-speed "automatic" are also offered. Also, potential buyers can choose between full and rear drive.

"Alfa Romeo Giulia", the characteristics of which are really impressive, boasts excellent dynamics. Up to 100 km / h the car accelerates in less than 4 seconds. And its speed limit is 321 km / h.

Engine options

Other models are also offered. With a 1.8-liter turbo unit for 300 "horses", for example. And what engine can boast the standard "Alfa Romeo Giulia"? The basic version differs 276-strong 2-liter in-line engine, equipped with a turbocharger. Other available motors generate from 180 to 330 liters. from.

It is interesting that each engine was developed by the specialists of the concern independently. All of them are produced at the Fiat plant. Gasoline units produce 120, 170 and 200 "horses", respectively. Diesel - 105 and 203 liters. from. In addition to the above-mentioned powerful versions, a model with an engine having one turbine is still available. It produces 240 liters. from.

By the way, if you believe the claimed data, then this car is very economical. The version with a 105-horsepower 1,4-liter diesel engine consumes only 4-5.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Design Features

The "Alfa Romeo Giulia" specifications are quite powerful. But engines are not the only thing that this model can boast of.

This machine also has an ideal mass distribution - 50 x 50. It was decided to make the suspension completely independent. Only behind is a multi-link design, and in front - double wishbones. Very efficient brakes, excellent handling, and still this model boasts adaptive shock absorbers. Thanks to such features the machine maneuvers perfectly and even turns at high speed.

By the way, the driver has the ability to reconfigure the system. It is interesting that the top version (with the most powerful engine) has a racing mode. Together with him are offered brakes made of ceramic and carbon alloy.

And, of course, security. It is at the proper level. "Alfa Romeo Giulia" got 5 stars on the Euro NCAP check. And this made the novelty even more attractive.

Equipment and cost

The car "Alfa Romeo Giulia" is well equipped even in the base version. Inside, it has a compact multifunctional steering wheel, which perfectly fits in the hands. Also it is equipped with the built-in button of the system "Start / Stop". Another novelty can boast a completely new multimedia system of 8.4 inches, which is complemented by a premium audio system and various other features.

In addition to the above, the car's equipment list includes 2-zone cruise control, light-alloy 16-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, wipers equipped with rain sensors, leather braiding for steering, LED DRL, power windows, air conditioning, 6 airbags and heated mirrors .

The cost of the car in the basic version is about 35 thousand dollars. This is about 2,230,000 rubles. And in the maximum configuration with the most powerful engine, the cost will increase to 70,000 dollars. However, considering what characteristics manufacturers have allocated a novelty, this is a fair price.