I actually like the fact it's not got a massive screen. All you need is a speedo and rev counter. Bravo Alfa for keeping it old school. I'm off to buy one.
Best part about these cars is the steering and chassis and thankfully the base model is nearly identical to the QVs in that regard. Same steering rack and patended double wishbone suspension. Plus less weight over the nose.
Alfa have potentially made the attainable dream 2 car garage. Ideally, the Guilia would have an AWD option for our Canadian winters. What a beautiful, fun pair of vehicles.
@@mynameIan Sorry - my bad. I had seen references to Q4 versions in some markets and assumed (incorrectly) that this applied to the Quadrifoglio version. Apparently not.
@@TheRoybeasley it’s a shame that is isn’t. It is really difficult to fight the SUV trend in North America. Very few AWD driver’s cars are left. I have two Mini JCWs which have now been cancelled or replaced by larger SUVs by Mini. We don’t get any BMW Touring models. We do get Audi is Avant format but only in hyper expensive RS formats. The future is bleak.
I can't believe that I got my Guilia QV in 2017! An immense car then and seems even better now. Alfa took us to Millbrook to play for a day which was great, but it was even better when I took her to a track day at Brands - nothing was anywhere near as much fun (unless in a Caterham!). I put Winter tyres on from mid Oct to early March and I think it makes a huge difference to handling and confidence in Winter months - R is also a nice setting... Great video.
As a Giulia Quadrifoglio driver I’m asking me even race mode is more fun if ‘dynamic’ is better for lap time. To drive precisely… Thanks for this outstanding video. ❤
That green color sure is beautiful! Dang these cars are pretty and a lot of fun from the looks of them. Safe to say you had a fantastically fun day with these cars Sir Pete!
The critical difference between the quadrifoglio that Sivocci had on his 8C and the emblem today is that Ugo's was in a 4 pointed diamond, this signified the 4 Alfa Romeo racing drivers , Ascari , Masetti, Sivocci and Ferrari . When Sivocci got killed , the others took away the 4th corner in a mark of respect and cloverleaf was from then on presented in a delta (triangle)
The Quadrifoglio story you tell, Matt, is the romanticised version. In fact, Sivocci's family says he was not superstitious and the Quadrifoglio badge was shown (in different forms) to distinguish factory cars from those of privateers at times not linked with Sivocci's accident. This is the official story from the Alfa Romeo museum curators, but everyone else repeats the same marketing spin 😀
@@bathembufutshane1462 unfortunately, Matt's story is the romanticised marketing story. Alfa Romeo's museum curators and historians cannot confirm why the Quadrifoglio went from being in a tilted square, to a triangle. In fact, the Quadrifoglio first appeared to help distinguish Alfa Romeo's team racing cars from those of privateers during events. Sivocci's grandson also confirms Ugo was not superstitious and, best proof of all of the speculative link to this driver's death is that Alfa Romeo marketing did not use it until 1964. So, don't believe all that you read (especially if said by those just repeating the story they heard).
Wow were not that far into the new year & you've been a very busy boy with some awesome car's already Peter love these Alfa's!!👌🏻👍🏻 Seriously looking forward to the rest of the year with whatever surprises you have for us!!👍🏻
Brilliant, what a car. I was considering the Giulia when I got the Stinger, but was slightly out of my price range and was worried about reliability as a daily driver. Super video, love it. Do you have the best job in the world lol 😊
Pete, this sedan remains one of the finest sport sedans ever made! I have owned 2 Giulia's since 2017....however not the Quadrifoglio versions. Currently driving the 2.0 Stelvio. I prefer the Giulia model to the Stelvio, but wife wanted a SUV. Great review!
Alfa definitely produce some great looking cars, and the colour of that Stelvio is even better in the flesh. Good to see that in these EV times there are still some great ICE vehicles to be had 👏🏼
You journalist are the real reason Alfa Romeo doesn't do better in sales. You drive the cars,give them a good report then you go buy some other F-ing vehicle. Alfa and Maserati have that same issue. I own both,and really would never touch a Porsche.
I agree but I will also take it further. They keep repeating the mantra that Alfas are not reliable even though they beat the germans in the jd power study here and in the US. So they keep on sowing the seeds of doubt and it is fucking so old, can we just move on. Also, the journalists dont report on all the audi and vw engine issues or dsg gearbox issues. They dont report the insane out of oil leaks, coolant leaks and plastic parts that fail on BMW models, go check the forums. It grates me!
Nice video Ped. I have a 2019 qv. What a car it is. Have a fiammenghi H pipe on it and oem 2017 springs. The 18s and 19s had higher springs but the originals are way better. I remember watching one of your old QV review , it was one of those reviews that made me want to buy one. Had 3 M3s before the qv. The Alfa is a very special precise machine
For the 2019 model year they went back to the same springs as the 2017s. Only the 2018s had the 4x4 springs. I ended up putting Altissimo GTA Performance springs and GMS caster/camber kit on my car, along with GTAm CDCM. It went from awesome to bonkers!
Love this! My only complaint about the Giulia Quadrifoglio is the base car is so pretty, that I often miss the Quadrifoglio on the road, unless I can see the quad exhausts. Great video as always.
There is more than quad exhausts if you know your Giulia's 😉 Auxiliary front bumper vents, bonnet vents, front fender vents with Quadrifoglio badges, carbon fibre side skirts, rear carbon fibre spoiler... and then the quad-piped diffuser 🤪
Once upon a time, such a luxury spec would be sold by Alfa Romeo as a 'Quadrifoglio Oro' (gold) to distinguish it from the sporty 'Quadrifoglio Verde' (green). They have no imagination now.
I own a '22 QV. Alfa has been decontenting these since 2020 the high water mark for options. In 2020 you could option carbon ceramics, more colors and interior specs than any subsequent year. How is Alfa spinning that removing the e-diff on the '24 is an upgrade?
I’ve had a Giulia 280PS RWD for four years and I see no other car on the market that looks so good and drives so well so I’ve just ordered the Giulia Q !! Your video is a confirmation that I did well!!!
Got my QV couple months ago. Been a BLAST. Corners like a dream. You can’t really floor it until you hit 3rd gear or else you just keep skipping tires LOL
Steering feel is on a par with any Supercar. Designed by the guy that did the Ferrari 458 👌 Handling is superb but my Porsche wins that one but not really a fair comparison. Front engined saloon vs mid engined roadster 😬
Enjoyed the video of both cars. The more videos I watch, the more the Alfa grabs me vs RS 5. I need a SUV for the back roads (gravel), and now the Stelvio is doing a good job of seducing me.
Great video Pete! Prefer the purer great Giulia but it would have had far more success from launch ( against the m3) if it had had the following ingredients - a touring version for much better practicality and imagine the hype 6 years ahead of the bmw ! - a choice of colours for the inside (which bmw has) instead of the sad black only interior - a tuneful exhaust in all modes - and a 2/4 wheel drive system ( unlike bmw which gives you the choice) for family safety when daddy needs to drive sensibly… As the Stelvio great car but a SUV…
The wheels are the same diameter, but the rear rims are wider, as are the tyres (although the front tyres have a marginally taller aspect ratio). It may be that the camera angles combine with these differences to make the wheels look smaller.
I love the Giulia, such a beautiful looking thing. Such a soulful alternative to the increasingly ugly and ubiquitous Germans. I always thought that a detuned V6 would’ve been a nice addition to the range, for those of us with smaller pockets.
Great video. Alfa Romeo lost to BMW and Mercedes in the last 40 years. I hope with their current and future range there is a great chance that it will dominate in the next 10 years and beyond! They are "mini Ferraris".
Picking up a two years old Giulia Voloce next week; trading in a slightly older BMW 320. Can’t believe the driving experience and the ambience in the Alfa after a prolonged test drive. What have I been thinking about all these years? It bothers me not that the Beemer has a slightly better infotainment system, and the lower interior plastic isn’t quite as nice….big deal. The drive, the character; can’t wait.
I wish you’d say something about the difference between them, other than the obvous 4wd..? The much taller centre of mass & the extra weight of the Stelvio, things like that. Maybe some simple laptimes? To be expected.
Peter…the car we should always promise ourselves…if only the dealers were good and reliability and build quality were up there with the driving feel. However..my cousin bought a nearly new Alfa 33 Green Cloverleaf and drove it for about ten years, did over 100,000 miles, it was parked outside her Somerset cottage every night in rain and mud but never let her down, never had any big bills and didn’t even go rusty….maybe luck but that was a good car only sold when she went to live in Florida! I looked at a white Stelvio in Falmouth last week..not the best colour but it still had presence…it still attracted attention…it needs bravery…that or a new Evoque??…..I think I know the answer!!🫣😎😎😎😃😃😃😃😃Stay safe, Richard.
How reliable are these cars? I love the love of these cars i want one . Please talk of the reliability for would be future owners . Negative on my part i know .
@@PetrolPed Thank you so much for your reply PetrolPed. I'm talking of the distant past models . People really want to know about the common issues with these obviously fantastic models aswell. The very expensive belt change, the water in the footwells if a certain flap is left open, the constant engine check light issues etc etc . I was going to buy one from my local dealer in Nuneaton 2 weeks but didn't have the confidence to sign the papers.
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I loved that film today as I also like both those cars. My personal choice would be the Stelvio and I also looked at getting one when I was shopping for my E-Pace. Obviously I would have loved that version but budget halted that dream. The Giulia reminds me of the M2 but is in my opinion far more classy. At least I can feel as though I have experienced some of the thrills through your content so thanks for that.
Good morning again Mr P did you see( of course you did ) the new Skoda Epic the Yeti inspired EV they have just released I hope you get it on your channel so you can give us your unbiased take on it.
Just watched the video Peter which, for obvious reasons, I could not watch live! One of my questions last night should have been why it is necessary to re subscribe to your channel every time I watch a new video. This does not happen on Joe’s channel
@@PetrolPed - sad. I drive all makes of car at work. I absolutely detest the soulless EV’s. Not keen on Hybrids either. None of it makes any sense. I do not understand why it is being forced upon us, other than to remove transport from the majority that can’t afford oversized, overpriced Scalextric cars
New digital instruments, lighter mechanical differential with GTA retuned suspension, LED adaptive headlights. In EU, UK and China also an extra 10HP, but same torque and 0-100km/h time.
Great cars. They look very nice and finally the rear drive is back👍 I don’t understand why a suv is driven on track. That goes for all manufacturers of SUV’s.
