2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Sprint trim is surely apt and justified at $42,950 with an advanced standard safety suite and comfort inside the cabin. The heated front seats with 6-way power adjustability, heated rear seats, and leatherette finish in pairing with 8-speaker audio unit seem to be a great value proposition for such a price tag. On top of that, the high-tech ends along with driver selectable modes further extend the driving experience. Therefore, the Sprint trim without any additional package is the preferable option to be opted for. 

"It strikes a terrific balance between luxury and performance: agile and exciting, but comfortable when you want it to be." - MotorTrend

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia is available in 4 trims starting with the Sprint configuration at a price tag of $42,950. It gets Heated front and rear seats with driver's seat memory along with an 8.8-inch multi-touch display on the inside. Further, the standard features like the Forward Collison Warning & Blind Spot Warning maintain the safety persona. At $45,750 comes the Ti trim that adds Saddle Brown Leather Seats and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels over the Sprint trim.      

After the aforementioned, the Veloce trim is the next in the lineup at a cost of $50,890. It goes on to enhance the standard array of assets with 19-inch Signature wheels & 14-way sport front leatherette seats. The last in the production line is the Quadrifoglio with a cost of $80,030 that has exclusive features such as the Alfa DNA Pro Mode and Sparco Racing seats along with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio sound system.     

"The Giulia pulls away from stoplights with zeal while singing soaring Italian arias."  - Car And Driver

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia carries forward the powertrains and drivetrains from the 2021 model year. It gets you a 2.0L turbo I-4 that makes 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque that is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission either in RWD or Q4 AWD layout. Another engine under the hood is the 505 hp 2.9L twin turbo V-6 that is specific to the Quadrifoglio trim that hooks up with the standalone RWD layout. 

The 2022 Giulia receives sport suspensions on offer meaning the wheel alignment and ride handling will be extremely precise. In addition to that, the ALFA DNA Drive Mode System has been integrated as well that includes the Natural Mode, Dynamic Mode, All Weather Mode, and the Race Mode. These configurations adjust the throttle response, steering sensitivity, and other mechanical changes for improved dynamics.  

The Alfa Romeo Giulia with its 280 hp turbo I-4 accelerates from 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds while the quarter-mile clocks 14.2 seconds with a top speed of 149 MPH. The timing further reduces to 3.8 seconds for the 0-60 MPH with 505 hp 2.9 twin turbo V-6 engine. To flatten the power curve, the 12-inch front and 12.5-inch vented disc rotors have been fitted on the wheel. The braking unit also comprises Brake Assist and ABS alongside to extend the braking prowess. 

Compared to the competition, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has 19 hp more power than the A4 and 25 hp extra performance over the C-Class, and the 3-Series. As a result, the Giulia offers 19 MPH higher top speed than the rest rivals. Also, it is 0.3 seconds quicker in its 0-60 MPH acceleration against the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. However, the A4 outclasses the Giulia by 0.2 seconds in the same feat despite being $2,000 less expensive than the latter.   

"Alfa Romeo Giulia won't break the bank at the pump." - The Car Connection

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a combined fuel economy of 33 MPG with its RWD layout. This figure comes down by 1 MPG when the AWD configuration is employed under the platform. On the whole, the average range reach of up to 413 miles is achievable with a such number in conjunction with its 15.3-gallon fuel tank. 

As per data, the Giulia is 2 MPG less efficient than the BMW 3-series and has a 0.3-gallon smaller fuel tank. This allows the 3-Series to have 55 miles extra range practicality over the Giulia. On the other hand, the C-Class has almost 2 MPG more fuel economy and a 2-gallon bigger fuel capacity than Giulia allowing it to have over 100 miles gap against the latter at max.  

"Slide into the driver's seat, and a sporty, user-friendly cockpit greets you." - CarBuzz

Step inside the interior of the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia and an opulent yet practical space welcomes you. The base black-accented leather upholstery in the Sprint trim does change to Saddle Brown Seats in the Ti trim and Red Sport Leatherette in the Veloce at $600 each. Along with such formats, the 6-way heated front seats have been arranged as well that can be increased to 10-way and 14-way power adjustability in the Ti and Quadrifoglio respectively. 

Apart from contrasts, the rear seats have been empowered with heating function too throughout the trim lineup. However, it is those Sports front seats with expandable thigh cushions and side bolsters that take the seating position to another level in the Veloce trim. In addition to that, there is a Premium Interior and Sound Package at a price tag of $1,800 that can be availed of with the Ti and Veloce trims for leather covering on the dash and doors.  

In terms of interior dimensions, the Giulia offers 1-inch more legroom than the A4 in the front row. But the latter gets 1-inch extra shoulder room over the former in the rear row. The 3-Series also has that 1-inch advantage in the rear row for the shoulder room against the Giulia. Regarding the infotainment unit, the 8-speaker audio set and 8.8-inch multi-touch display have been embedded inside the cabin of the 2022 Giulia. 

Moreover, the navigation unit has been made available to each trim alongside the Air Quality Filtration System. For bringing that extra touch to the musical experience, the 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio sound system with subwoofer is also there in the inventory as standard for the Quadrifoglio and optional for the Ti and Veloce. Some of the other features have been mentioned below:

• 6-way heated front seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Leather Upholstery
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 8-speaker sound system

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"Arguably the most handsome premium compact sedan, the 2022 Giulia enhances modern appearances with reminders of the marque's fine heritage." - Kelley Blue Book

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia hits the track with its iconic V Scudetto grille in 6-exterior body colors for the Sprint trim such as Vulcano Black Metallic and Alfa Red. Also for the 2022 model year, the Adaptive Xenon Headlamps now come as standard all across the production line. Moreover, there is a dual-pane sunroof on the top as well from the Ti trim onwards.   

The 2022 Giulia gets the pairs of the 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch alloy wheels with their relative accents and polishes. In order to supplement these wheel rims, the respective all season performance tires have been added to inventory. As far as modifications are concerned, one does have the opportunity to have an Exposed Carbon Fiber Roof at $2,000 and Gloss Red Caliper with White Script at $650.    

Based on the comparison, the Giulia is lighter than the A4 by some 100 lbs while falls short by 5-inch in the overall length. Meanwhile, the C-Class appears to be much more compact as it has 200 lbs less weight and is 2-inch less wide than the Giulia. However, the gap is not much among them that would impact their driving and handling. Some of the notable exterior features have been listed down: 

• Alfa Romeo’s V Scudetto grille
• LED headlamps and taillamps
• 17-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels
• Tinted front windshield
• Dual exit performance exhaust system

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"2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Debuts With More Standard Equipment." - Motor1

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia has got no safety rating from the NHTSA and IIHS yet. But in the 2021 model year, the Giulia managed to have an overall "Good" IIHS rating, however, missed on grabbing the Top Safety Pick award. Since it is based on the same Giorgio platform of the Jeep Cherokee, one can expect a 4-star NHTSA safety rating from the 2022 Giulia. Some of the other standard safety tech features are: 

• Standard Automated Emergency Braking
• Standard Lane Departure Warning
• Available Lane Departure Assist
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control
• Brake Assist
• Anti-Slip Regulation / Torque Control
• Traction Control
• Front Seatbelt with Dual Pretensioners
• Rear Back-Up Camera
• Electronic Stability Control
• Front and Rear Parking Assist Sensors

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2022 Audi A4

The 2022 Audi A4 has got lower power and corresponding performance compared to the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Even the range practicality favors the 2022 Giulia over the former. Considering the spaciousness, both of them are almost parallel. The same stays true regarding handling and driving as well. Hence, Giulia gets the preference here. 

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with less power and performance. However, it compensates for all that with its better interior accents, more balanced interior seating and cargo, and fuel economy. Except for the performance parameter, the C-Class has a clear edge against the Giulia. 

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2022 BMW 3 Series

The 2022 BMW 3 series might be lackluster in performance dynamics but it is one fine luxury sedan with high tech-ends and space management. The trim opulence is also on another level with an impressive safety nudge. The range reach further increases its lead over the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Therefore, it has to be 3-Series between the two.

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia is definitely one of the top 5-seater mid-size luxury sedans. It has been given the golden ratio of power and comfort. The interior ambiance and exterior appeal are also some of the highlights of the 2022 Giulia. But there are other options in the market as well such as the C-Class and 3-Series that can be analyzed before finalizing it.