Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) 2010–Present
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Cassino, Frosinone, Italy |
| Designer | Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car / Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Fiat Compact platform |
| Related | Dodge Dart Jeep Cherokee Chrysler 200 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L I4 t/c petrol/LPG 1.4 L I4 t/c petrol (MultiAir) 1.75 L I4 t/c petrol 1.6 L I4 t/c diesel (JTDM) 2.0 L I4 t/c diesel (JTDM) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed Dual Dry Clutch Transmission FPT C635 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm (103.7 in) |
| Length | 4,351 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (70.8 in) |
| Height | 1,465 mm (57.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,355–1,395 kg (2,987–3,075 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 147 |
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Type 940) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo.
Giulietta production started towards the end of 2009 and was introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In a viability plan forwarded to the US Government in February 2009, Chrysler (a partner of Alfa Romeo parent company Fiat) reported that the 147 replacement would come to market as the Milano and that it could be built in the USA. However, as of early 2010 Fiat was instead planning to concentrate on bringing larger models to the US, such as the Giulia. The Giulietta came in second place in the 2011 European Car of the Year awards. Between 2010 and 2012 around 200,000 Giuliettas were built.
The 2010 Giulietta is available only as a 5-door hatchback. The Giulietta got its Italian dealer presentation on 22 and 23 May 2010. The Giulietta advertising campaign is made with Hollywood actress Uma Thurman. The end of the advert features the car's mottos - 'I am Giulietta, and I am such stuff as dreams are made on' and 'Without heart, we would be mere machines'.
Platform
The platform used is Fiat Group’s Compact also called as "C-Evo" during the planning stage. Practically this is an all new platform. Fiat Group used around 100 million euros to re-engineer the C-platform, previously used for the Fiat Stilo, Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta, into C-Evo, it has a longer wheelbase, shorter overhangs and an advanced new type of MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Depending on the market and trim level, 16, 17, or 18 inch wheels are available. Available tire sizes are 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, and 225/40 R18. The wheels use a 5-hole pattern with a 110 mm bolt circle. The length of the Giulietta is around 4.3 metres (14 ft), which is similar to the Alfa Romeo 156. Only a five-door body is available for sale.
2014 changes
At the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show Alfa Romeo presented an updated Giulietta. Trim changes include a new Uconnect infotainment system with 5" or 6.5" Radionav touchscreen, a new front grille, a chrome-plated frame for the fog lights, a new and more supportive seat design, new wheels (16, 17 and 18 inch), as well as new exterior colours: Moonlight Pearl, Anodizzato Blue and Bronze. A new diesel engine variant has also arrived, the two-litre JTDM 2, developing 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) and 380 N·m (280 lb·ft). In the 2014 range, all engines comply with Euro 5+ (Euro 6-ready) emission standards.
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2016 facelift
Debuting at 2016 Geneva Motor Show, New Giulietta with facelifted front resembling Giulia and with new updated brand logo and new lettering. Trim line up will be changed to Giulietta, Giulietta Super and Giulietta Veloce. New body colour, new rims designs. Previous Giulietta QV will now be changed into sporty Veloce trim available with 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) engine and TCT transmission. Also debuting will be a new 1.6 JTDm 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) TCT diesel engine.
Variants
Quadrifoglio Verde (2010-)
The top of the range model is a version with 1.75 L (1,742 cc) turbocharged TBi engine rated 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp), lowered ride height (15 mm (0.6 in) at the front and 10 mm (0.4 in) at the rear), 18-inch Spoke design alloy wheels with dark titanium finish and 225/40 R18 tires plus 18-inch 5 Hole design alloy wheels as an option; an enhanced braking system (330 mm (13.0 in) front, 278 mm (10.9 in) rear) with calipers painted Alfa red; dark tinted windows, sports kick plates, cloverleaf badges, leather and microfibre seats plus sports leather seats as an option; dark brushed aluminium dashboard. 1750 is an engine size which has its roots in Alfa Romeo's history, with 1.75 L engines being used to power some of Alfa Romeo's first cars.
UK version is sold as Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf.
Quadrifoglio Verde (2014-2016)
In Geneva Motor Show Alfa Romeo introduced a new Quadrifoglio Verde, it has new 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) direct injection 1750 Turbo Petrol aluminium-block engine and Alfa TCT 6-speed twin dry clutch transmission borrowed from Alfa Romeo 4C. With new engine the Giulietta's flagship can exceed 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 6.0 seconds.
This new facelifted version was premiered with a limited 'Launch Edition', recognizable by the black-finish on the sills all round. Available in new matt Grigio Magnesio Opaco along with Rosso Alfa and Rosso Competizione. Each car has its own numbered plaque. Around 700 units were made.
GTS Q2
The GTS Q2 is a version of Hong Kong market version GT Q2 with Sport Package. It includes the engine from 1.4 L TB MultiAir TCT, 6-speed TCT transmission.
120 HP 1.4 LPG Turbo (2011-)
It is a version using LPG and petrol fuel types. It includes Euro 5-compliant 1.4-litre turbo engine rated 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 5000 rpm and 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm, three different trim levels (Giulietta, Progression and Distinctive) for all European markets, 38-litre toroid type (ring-shaped) LPG tank at spare wheel housing, 6-speed manual transmission.
The LPG version was unveiled in 2011 Bologna Motor Show.
Sprint 60th Anniversary (2014-)
At Centro Sperimentale di Balocco in October 2014, Alfa Romeo launched a 60th anniversary edition of the Giulietta. The Giulietta Sprint pays homage to the 1954 Giulietta (Tipo 750/101) which promised good performance at an affordable price. The 2014 Giulietta Sprint features a unique 1.4-litre MultiAir petrol engine rated 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 5500 rpm and 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm. Other changes also include a carbon fibre effect interior trim, sporty exterior styling including side skirts, rear diffuser and oversized exhaust.
Squadra Corse TCT (2015-)
The Squadra Corse TCT is a limited edition version of the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde made for the South African market. It comes with the 1750 Turbo Petrol engine modified to produce 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp), a decatted custom sports exhaust and the Alfa Romeo TCT transmission. Only 100 of the Squadra Corse cars will be produced.
Engines
The range of engines includes the new 1.4 L T-Jet petrol and M-jet diesel family, all turbocharged. A six-speed manual and Dual Dry Clutch Transmission TCT (Twin Clutch Transmission) introduced at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show, will be choice gearboxes for customers. Fitted to the 1.4 MultiAir petrol and 2.0 MultiJet diesel, this compact six-speed gearbox reduces the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of both engines compared to the manual versions. The diesel drops to 119 g/km, while the petrol is reduced to 121 g/km, giving the latter best-in-class emissions and power output in its class for a petrol engine.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta uses a new engine which utilizes a system known as Multiair. The system controls the amount of air going into the engine by controlling when air is allowed into the engine and how much the inlet valve opens. The system works by inserting a "tappet" between the cam shaft and the valve and the engine management system can control the amount of oil that is allowed into the "tappet" thus changing the effective opening profile of the inlet valve. The system can also change the overlap of the inlet and exhaust valves as well as changing the amount of lift and this allows the engine to maintain a steady pressure in the inlet manifold which is used to increase the amount of torque the engine produces while maintaining the efficiency of the engine. The system is said to increase torque by 20% while reducing emissions by a similar amount. All engines except the 1750 TBi have a Start&Stop system and all are Euro5 rated.
The top of the range model has 1.7 L turbocharged engine the 1750 TBi - 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) with an exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde configuration (called Cloverleaf in the UK). At the 2011 Bologna Motor Show an LPG version of the Giulietta was unveiled.
Specifications
| Engine | Type | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
Top speed | Years |
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| Petrol engines | ||||||||
| 1.4 TB | I4 | 940B1000 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5000 rpm | 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 10.9 s | 186 km/h (116 mph) | 2011– |
| 1.4 TB | I4 | 198A4000 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 5000 rpm | 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 9.4 s | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 2010– |
| 1.4 TB MultiAir | I4 | 940A2000 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 5500 rpm | 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm | 7.8 s | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 2010– |
| 1.4 TB MultiAir TCT | I4 | 940A2000 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 5500 rpm | 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm | 7.7 s | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 2011– |
| 1750 TBi | I4 | 940A1000 | 1,742 cc (106.3 cu in) | 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) at 5500 rpm | 340 N·m (250 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm | 6.8 s | 242 km/h (150 mph) | 2010–2013 |
| 1750 TBi | I4 | 940B2000 | 1,742 cc (106.3 cu in) | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 5750 rpm | 340 N·m (250 lb·ft) at 2000 rpm | 6.0 s | 244 km/h (152 mph) | 2014– |
| Diesel engines | ||||||||
| 1.6L MultiJet | I4 | 940A3000 | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4000 rpm | 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 11.3 s | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 2010– |
| 1.6L MultiJet | I4 | 940C1000 | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 3750 rpm | 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 10.0 s | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 2015– |
| 2.0L MultiJet | I4 | 940A5000 | 1,956 cc (119.4 cu in) | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 3750 rpm | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 1500 rpm | 9.0 s | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 2010– |
| 2.0L MultiJet2 | I4 | 940A5000 | 1,956 cc (119.4 cu in) | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750 rpm | 380 N·m (280 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.8 s | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 2014– |
| 2.0L MultiJet | I4 | 940A4000 | 1,956 cc (119.4 cu in) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4000 rpm | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.0 s | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 2010– |
| 2.0L MultiJet TCT | I4 | 940A4000 | 1,956 cc (119.4 cu in) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4000 rpm | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 7.9 s | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 2011– |
| 2.0L MultiJet TCT | I4 | n/a | 1,956 cc (119.4 cu in) | 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 4000 rpm | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 7.8 s | 219 km/h (136 mph) | 2014– |
| LPG engine | ||||||||
| 1.4 LPG Turbo | I4 | n/a | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 5000 rpm | 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm | 10.3 s | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 2011– |
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
| Engine | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO2 emissions | Years |
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| 1.4 TB (105 PS) | 8.4 L/100 km (34 mpg‑imp; 28 mpg‑US) | 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) | 6.4 L/100 km (44 mpg‑imp; 37 mpg‑US) | 149 g/km | |
| 1.4 TB | 8.4 L/100 km (34 mpg‑imp; 28 mpg‑US) | 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) | 6.4 L/100 km (44 mpg‑imp; 37 mpg‑US) | 149 g/km | |
| 1.4 TB MultiAir | 7.9 L/100 km (36 mpg‑imp; 30 mpg‑US) | 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg‑imp; 50 mpg‑US) | 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑imp; 40 mpg‑US) | 137 g/km | |
| 1.4 TB MultiAir TCT | 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg‑imp; 35 mpg‑US) | 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg‑imp; 55 mpg‑US) | 5.2 L/100 km (54 mpg‑imp; 45 mpg‑US) | 121 g/km | |
| 1750 TBi | 10.8 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 22 mpg‑US) | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) | 7.6 L/100 km (37 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) | 177 g/km | |
| 1750 TBi | 9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg‑imp; 25 mpg‑US) | 5.2 L/100 km (54 mpg‑imp; 45 mpg‑US) | 6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg‑imp; 35 mpg‑US) | 162 g/km | 2014– |
| 1.6L MultiJet | 5.5 L/100 km (51 mpg‑imp; 43 mpg‑US) | 3.7 L/100 km (76 mpg‑imp; 64 mpg‑US) | 4.4 L/100 km (64 mpg‑imp; 53 mpg‑US) | 114 g/km | |
| 1.6L MultiJet (120 PS) | 4.9 L/100 km (58 mpg‑imp; 48 mpg‑US) | 3.3 L/100 km (86 mpg‑imp; 71 mpg‑US) | 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg‑imp; 60 mpg‑US) | 103 g/km | |
| 2.0L MultiJet (140 PS) | 5.6 L/100 km (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) | 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg‑imp; 60 mpg‑US) | 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) | 119 g/km | |
| 2.0L MultiJet (170 PS) | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) | 4.1 L/100 km (69 mpg‑imp; 57 mpg‑US) | 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg‑imp; 50 mpg‑US) | 124 g/km | |
| 2.0L MultiJet TCT (170 PS) | 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) | 4.0 L/100 km (71 mpg‑imp; 59 mpg‑US) | 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) | 119 g/km | |
| Note: Consumption figures according to European Commission Directive 1999/100/EC. | |||||
Safety and driving aids
The Giulietta was designed with a target of a 5-star EuroNCAP safety rating. The car also has many electronic devices as standard: VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) electronic stability control, DST (Dynamic Steering Torque), Q2 electronic differential and Alfa Romeo DNA selector which allows driver to choose between three different driving settings; Dynamic, Normal and All-Weather, this setting controls the behaviour of engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a reactive head restraint and gained five star (
) rating and overall score of 87/100 in the Euro NCAP car safety tests. That result makes it the safest compact car ever. Giulietta's result (97% Adult Occupant, 85% Child Occupant, 63% Pedestrian Protection and 86% Safety Assist) means that the car will also have five-star rating in 2012 when the Euro NCAP system will have reached maximum severity. The Giulietta was named as best performing Small Family category car in 2010 by Euro NCAP.
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
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| Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2011) | ||
| Test | Points | % |
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| Adult occupant: | 35 | 97% |
| Child occupant: | 42 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 23 | 63% |
| Safety assist: | 6 | 86% |
Sales
| Year | European sales |
| 2010 | 34,168 |
| 2011 | 78,911 |
| 2012 | 60,665 |
| 2013 | 45,920 |
| 2014 | 40,941 |
| 2015 | 41.767 |
| 2016 | 41.528 |
Marketing and sponsorship
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde is used as Superbike World Championship safety car (except in the United States rounds, where because of Fiat marketing, the Dodge Challenger SRT and some Ram Trucks are used since the Alfa Romeo brand is not sold in the United States, but the Ram and SRT brands are.). A fleet of Giuliettas was used also in Eco Targa Florio organisation.
The Giulietta was used as a hero car in the 2013 film Fast & Furious 6. To promote the film, Alfa Romeo published a series of photos featuring Giuliettas that were destroyed during the film's production. In addition, six Giuliettas were offered with a dashboard plaque signed by cast members of the film, as well as the option to attend a stunt day with a stunt coordinator.
Awards
The Giulietta came as second in European Car of the Year 2011. The Multiair engines used in Giulietta was voted for the best new engine in 2010. The car has also collected the following awards:
- Auto Europa 2011
- Auto Trophy 2010 (Design Trophy - Compact Category) - Auto Zeitung
- Compact Car of the Year Trophée L'Argus
- Greek Car of the Year 2011
- Czech Republic Car of the Year 2011
- Die besten Autos 2010 - Import compact cars category - Auto, Motor und Sport
- Die besten Autos 2011 - Import compact cars category - Auto, Motor und Sport