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The Alfa Romeo Giulia Thread
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The world’s most interesting police cars
Not all drivers appreciate the sight of a police car behind them, but at least these will get your attention for the right reasons…
https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/world’s-most-interesting-police-cars-0#48
Not all drivers appreciate the sight of a police car behind them, but at least these will get your attention for the right reasons…
https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/world’s-most-interesting-police-cars-0#48
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Raiti's Rides review of the 2022 Giulia
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Alfa Romeo’s halo Giulia GTA and GTAm make landfall in SA
There are very few automotive brands steeped in such romanticism as Alfa Romeo. Equally so is their impervious track record in motorsport from the advent of any competition offered on four wheels. Thus an iconic nameplate has returned to the famed Italian brand; that of the GTA (Grand Turismo Allegerita) or GT lightweight for anyone yet to master the lilting and rhythmic language. Alfa Romeo looks to relive the prestige of their GTA racing masterpieces of the 1960’s with the arrival of the superfluous Giulia GTA and GTAm models.
Of only 500 models produced, South Africa were allocated 8 just before the arrival of the new year. This is an impressive number considering the less than stellar sales the marque garners in their segment locally but affirms that the creations native to the Torino based manufacturer are still adored by local petrolheads. All models are on consignment to Gauteng based dealerships and of the 8 brought over, 2 were snapped up before the Michelin tyres even touched Mzanzi soil. Alfa Romeo states that “the Giulia GTA/GTAm is now a collector’s car” which will presumably only appreciate in value over the years.
A select few South African dealers have been given the opportunity to retail the newcomers – pricing is R3 999 900 for the GTA and R4 299 900 for the track-focused GTAm. There are only six left, so if you’re interested, you’d better act quickly…
www.carmag.co.za
There are very few automotive brands steeped in such romanticism as Alfa Romeo. Equally so is their impervious track record in motorsport from the advent of any competition offered on four wheels. Thus an iconic nameplate has returned to the famed Italian brand; that of the GTA (Grand Turismo Allegerita) or GT lightweight for anyone yet to master the lilting and rhythmic language. Alfa Romeo looks to relive the prestige of their GTA racing masterpieces of the 1960’s with the arrival of the superfluous Giulia GTA and GTAm models.
Of only 500 models produced, South Africa were allocated 8 just before the arrival of the new year. This is an impressive number considering the less than stellar sales the marque garners in their segment locally but affirms that the creations native to the Torino based manufacturer are still adored by local petrolheads. All models are on consignment to Gauteng based dealerships and of the 8 brought over, 2 were snapped up before the Michelin tyres even touched Mzanzi soil. Alfa Romeo states that “the Giulia GTA/GTAm is now a collector’s car” which will presumably only appreciate in value over the years.
A select few South African dealers have been given the opportunity to retail the newcomers – pricing is R3 999 900 for the GTA and R4 299 900 for the track-focused GTAm. There are only six left, so if you’re interested, you’d better act quickly…
Alfa Romeo’s halo Giulia GTA and GTAm make landfall in SA
There are very few automotive brands steeped in such romanticism as Alfa Romeo. Equally so is their impervious track record in motorsport from the advent of any competition offered on four wheels. Thus an iconic nameplate has returned to the famed Italian brand; that of the GTA ...
www.carmag.co.za
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I once had an Alfa Romeo Giulia, so nostalgia prompted a click on this thread...
My first love is two wheels, but it was this willing and experienced lady from Turin that first awakened my inner four-wheel petrol-head.
My Eyetalian donna was a third-hand white 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1600, and I nailed her night and day for nearly two years while a student at Wits in the latter-70s.
My abiding memory is the deep loud suck from the twin-throat Weber (retrofitted to replace the original Solex) when putting pedal to the metal. She had amazing performance but was frustratingly temperamental. After dozens of hours of trial and error, I eventually learned to set and balance her carbs. This was a good foundation for learning to deal with women.
My enjoyment of Giulia was rudely cut short one Friday night.
With cheap red plonk we were arguing Hegel and Marx at a mate's flat in Braamies when from the road below we heard the squeal of tyres followed by a screeching skid and a sickening thud. We ran out onto the balcony and, looking down, saw that someone in a bakkie, obviously going far too fast, had failed to negotiate the corner and skidded straight into the back of my beloved Giulia parked in the street below.
To my great dismay and consternation, her boxy backend was seriously damaged, and her whole chassis was bent out of alignment. Needless to say I did not have any insurance, and neither did the other driver, a Rhodesian. Being of modest student means, this unhappy circumstance compelled me a few months later to exchange her remains for a 1959 Morris Minor, which I named Animal Passion.
My first love is two wheels, but it was this willing and experienced lady from Turin that first awakened my inner four-wheel petrol-head.
My Eyetalian donna was a third-hand white 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1600, and I nailed her night and day for nearly two years while a student at Wits in the latter-70s.
My abiding memory is the deep loud suck from the twin-throat Weber (retrofitted to replace the original Solex) when putting pedal to the metal. She had amazing performance but was frustratingly temperamental. After dozens of hours of trial and error, I eventually learned to set and balance her carbs. This was a good foundation for learning to deal with women.
My enjoyment of Giulia was rudely cut short one Friday night.
With cheap red plonk we were arguing Hegel and Marx at a mate's flat in Braamies when from the road below we heard the squeal of tyres followed by a screeching skid and a sickening thud. We ran out onto the balcony and, looking down, saw that someone in a bakkie, obviously going far too fast, had failed to negotiate the corner and skidded straight into the back of my beloved Giulia parked in the street below.
To my great dismay and consternation, her boxy backend was seriously damaged, and her whole chassis was bent out of alignment. Needless to say I did not have any insurance, and neither did the other driver, a Rhodesian. Being of modest student means, this unhappy circumstance compelled me a few months later to exchange her remains for a 1959 Morris Minor, which I named Animal Passion.
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Beauty and the piste: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm across the Alps
We have the enviable task of returning the Alfa to its spiritual home of Balocco by way of 1000 wintry miles
“Balocco,” intones the Italian narrator, letting the name linger. “A peaceful village of 250 people, hidden among the vast rice fields of the Vercelli area.” And it does appear peaceful. All is calm as the viewer is taken on a monochrome tour of this agricultural commune an hour east of Turin. The voiceover deferentially drops out for these idyllic moments.
Alas, it’s a ruse. One perpetrated by the devils in marketing at Alfa Romeo. Now the camera cuts to the glassfibre form of a TZ2, stationary as its test driver repeatedly runs the car’s twin-cam four to the redline like a psychopath. A dog runs for cover. A clergyman quickens his step. An engineer watches on with the hint of a smirk. The TZ takes off and a step-nose Giulia GTA gives chase. Mayhem has arrived in Balocco.
The short promo-documentary that ensues isn’t simply a dream-like vision for Alfisti (and who isn’t just a little bit Alfisti?). Made in 1966, a year after the first Giulia GTA was born, it’s six minutes of behind-the-scenes action from the most fruitful chapter in Alfa’s post-war story. A chapter of road racers. Of “the family car that wins races”, as the tagline went. The footage is also, in some small way, why photographer Max Edleston and I are haring through the Alps in the cold darkness, itinerary a-tatter. We’re headed for Balocco in our own Giulia road racer, but it isn’t going quite as slickly as the film.
www.autocar.co.uk
We have the enviable task of returning the Alfa to its spiritual home of Balocco by way of 1000 wintry miles
“Balocco,” intones the Italian narrator, letting the name linger. “A peaceful village of 250 people, hidden among the vast rice fields of the Vercelli area.” And it does appear peaceful. All is calm as the viewer is taken on a monochrome tour of this agricultural commune an hour east of Turin. The voiceover deferentially drops out for these idyllic moments.
Alas, it’s a ruse. One perpetrated by the devils in marketing at Alfa Romeo. Now the camera cuts to the glassfibre form of a TZ2, stationary as its test driver repeatedly runs the car’s twin-cam four to the redline like a psychopath. A dog runs for cover. A clergyman quickens his step. An engineer watches on with the hint of a smirk. The TZ takes off and a step-nose Giulia GTA gives chase. Mayhem has arrived in Balocco.
The short promo-documentary that ensues isn’t simply a dream-like vision for Alfisti (and who isn’t just a little bit Alfisti?). Made in 1966, a year after the first Giulia GTA was born, it’s six minutes of behind-the-scenes action from the most fruitful chapter in Alfa’s post-war story. A chapter of road racers. Of “the family car that wins races”, as the tagline went. The footage is also, in some small way, why photographer Max Edleston and I are haring through the Alps in the cold darkness, itinerary a-tatter. We’re headed for Balocco in our own Giulia road racer, but it isn’t going quite as slickly as the film.
Beauty and the piste: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm across the Alps | Autocar
We have the enviable task of returning the Alfa to its spiritual home of Balocco by way of 1000 wintry miles
www.autocar.co.uk
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Even With The New Car Supply Shortage No One Wants An Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeos sold in January went for more than $3,400 below MSRP on average — an industry record for the month.
Everyone knows it’s a bad time to buy anything, new or used. Except for an Alfa Romeo, because it’s always a good time to buy an Alfa Romeo. A few brands are still recording average transaction prices below MSRP even in this climate, and wouldn’t you know — the Italian luxury marque is at the top of the list.
It doesn’t matter whether you opt for the Giulia or Stelvio; the typical Alfa went for $3,421 under sticker during the month of January, Edmunds reported last week. The Giulia’s strongest year to date in the U.S. was 2018, when 11,519 examples of the sport sedan were moved, per Car Sales Base. By comparison, BMW shifted 44,578 3 Series here that same year.
So far, 2021 has been the worst year on record for the Giulia, with just 7,634 sold. And that’s not just because of the supply chain shortage, because some cars — like the 3 Series — celebrated banner years in ’21. The Stelvio SUV has unsurprisingly fared better than its sedan counterpart. With 10,539 shifted, last year was the Stelvio’s second best since hitting showrooms in 2017.
Now, the Giulia is a fun car — especially the Quadrifoglio. But it also has a reputation for unreliability, and that’s not just me parroting the eternal Alfa talking point to vaguely fumble at an excuse for why this car is underperforming commercially. It’s depressing to think that the brand disappeared from our shores for two decades just to return with essentially the same image problem that forced it to bail in the first place, but here we are. I know there will be a handful of content owners of problem-free Giulias and Stelvios in the comments — I’m happy for you, really. Poor quality is often a problem of perception more than reality anyway.
jalopnik.com
Alfa Romeos sold in January went for more than $3,400 below MSRP on average — an industry record for the month.
Everyone knows it’s a bad time to buy anything, new or used. Except for an Alfa Romeo, because it’s always a good time to buy an Alfa Romeo. A few brands are still recording average transaction prices below MSRP even in this climate, and wouldn’t you know — the Italian luxury marque is at the top of the list.
It doesn’t matter whether you opt for the Giulia or Stelvio; the typical Alfa went for $3,421 under sticker during the month of January, Edmunds reported last week. The Giulia’s strongest year to date in the U.S. was 2018, when 11,519 examples of the sport sedan were moved, per Car Sales Base. By comparison, BMW shifted 44,578 3 Series here that same year.
So far, 2021 has been the worst year on record for the Giulia, with just 7,634 sold. And that’s not just because of the supply chain shortage, because some cars — like the 3 Series — celebrated banner years in ’21. The Stelvio SUV has unsurprisingly fared better than its sedan counterpart. With 10,539 shifted, last year was the Stelvio’s second best since hitting showrooms in 2017.
Now, the Giulia is a fun car — especially the Quadrifoglio. But it also has a reputation for unreliability, and that’s not just me parroting the eternal Alfa talking point to vaguely fumble at an excuse for why this car is underperforming commercially. It’s depressing to think that the brand disappeared from our shores for two decades just to return with essentially the same image problem that forced it to bail in the first place, but here we are. I know there will be a handful of content owners of problem-free Giulias and Stelvios in the comments — I’m happy for you, really. Poor quality is often a problem of perception more than reality anyway.
Even With The New Car Supply Shortage No One Wants An Alfa Romeo - Jalopnik
Everyone knows it’s a bad time to buy anything, new or used. Except for an Alfa Romeo, because it’s always a good time to buy an Alfa Romeo. A few brands are still recording average transaction prices below MSRP even in this climate, and wouldn’t you know — the Italian luxury marque is at the...
jalopnik.com
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Marius Roberts review of the updated Giulia Quadrifoglio
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Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio gain dynamic Estrema range-toppers
Saloon and SUV gain active suspension, chassis domain control and limited-slip differential
The Alfa Romeo Guilia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio will gain a new, range-topping Estrema specification at the end of April, which Turin says emphasises the focus on dynamics and refinement.
Estrema is the firm’s first global special series and adds a host of technical upgrades as standard.
Basic kit on both the new saloon and SUV include active suspension, chassis domain control and a mechanical seal-locking limited-slip differential.
The two cars also gain some exterior design changes that Alfa Romeo says provides “more lightness and a sporty attitude".
These include carbonfibre for the door mirrors and front grille and Estrema branding on the wheels and brake callipers.
The Guilia is fitted with 19in alloys, while the Stelvio receives a 21in set.
Inside, Alcantara seats come as standard, as does red stitching on the steering wheel, seats, dashboard and gearstick. There's also a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
www.autocar.co.uk
Saloon and SUV gain active suspension, chassis domain control and limited-slip differential
The Alfa Romeo Guilia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio will gain a new, range-topping Estrema specification at the end of April, which Turin says emphasises the focus on dynamics and refinement.
Estrema is the firm’s first global special series and adds a host of technical upgrades as standard.
Basic kit on both the new saloon and SUV include active suspension, chassis domain control and a mechanical seal-locking limited-slip differential.
The two cars also gain some exterior design changes that Alfa Romeo says provides “more lightness and a sporty attitude".
These include carbonfibre for the door mirrors and front grille and Estrema branding on the wheels and brake callipers.
The Guilia is fitted with 19in alloys, while the Stelvio receives a 21in set.
Inside, Alcantara seats come as standard, as does red stitching on the steering wheel, seats, dashboard and gearstick. There's also a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
Special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema open for orders | Autocar
Prices start from £50,579 for the Giulia Estrema and the Stelvio Estrema opens at £57,999
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models officially revealed
A few weeks ago, Alfa Romeo models aboard a transport truck were spied wearing mild camouflage and an Estrema badge. The Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models have now been officially revealed by the Italian automaker and slot in between the Veloce and top spec Quadrifoglio models.
The exterior may differ insubstantially from existing models in the range but the brand claims the new offering to be “the first globally available limited-edition series from Alfa Romeo.” A few under-the-surface tweaks make the duo a more performance-orientated alternative to their Veloce spec counterparts.
Standard adaptive suspension and a limited-slip differential provides both SUV and saloon with sharper and more engaging handling characteristics. Both models still employ the 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line four petrol engine which churns out 206 kW and 415 N.m coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The Stelvio SUV uses Alfa Romeo’s all-wheel drive system while the Q4 setup on the Giulia Estrema is optional.
www.carmag.co.za
A few weeks ago, Alfa Romeo models aboard a transport truck were spied wearing mild camouflage and an Estrema badge. The Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models have now been officially revealed by the Italian automaker and slot in between the Veloce and top spec Quadrifoglio models.
The exterior may differ insubstantially from existing models in the range but the brand claims the new offering to be “the first globally available limited-edition series from Alfa Romeo.” A few under-the-surface tweaks make the duo a more performance-orientated alternative to their Veloce spec counterparts.
Standard adaptive suspension and a limited-slip differential provides both SUV and saloon with sharper and more engaging handling characteristics. Both models still employ the 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line four petrol engine which churns out 206 kW and 415 N.m coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The Stelvio SUV uses Alfa Romeo’s all-wheel drive system while the Q4 setup on the Giulia Estrema is optional.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models officially revealed
A few weeks ago, Alfa Romeo models aboard a transport truck were spied wearing mild camouflage and an Estrema badge. The Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models have now been officially revealed by the Italian automaker and slot in between the Veloce and top spec Quadrifoglio models.
www.carmag.co.za
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Alfa Romeo Giulia render imagined as an crossover EV
Petrol powered sedans are a dying breed, even for brands like Alfa Romeo who are steeped in the visceral experiences they provide. A latest Giulia Render has been created based on CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato’s latest words hinting that the next generation model will not feature combustion propulsion at all.
Alfa Romeo have outlined their roadmap for the next few years and intend on being all-electric by 2027 as with many other brands scrambling to meet regulation changes imposed by governments all around the world by the end of the decade. What this means is that any, if not all, future models in the fabled Italian brand’s portfolio will be powered quietly by batteries and electric motors unlike anything from before.
The first model from the Turinese manufacturer to dabble in electrification is the fresh faced Tonale SUV. While it may not be offered as a pure EV, the model is ushering a new era for the brand with a selection of powertrains including PHEV derivatives. The first pure EV Alfa Romeo will arrive in 2023 and will likely share an assembly line in Poland with Jeep’s latest electric crossover.
Do not despair if you’d like to still own a petrol-only powered Alfa Romeo from new since the brand is expected to introduce updates for the superlative Giulia and Stelvio next year. Spy shots have shown that they will feature new headlights but it is still unknown if any significant changes under the bonnet will happen – likely not.
www.carmag.co.za
Petrol powered sedans are a dying breed, even for brands like Alfa Romeo who are steeped in the visceral experiences they provide. A latest Giulia Render has been created based on CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato’s latest words hinting that the next generation model will not feature combustion propulsion at all.
Alfa Romeo have outlined their roadmap for the next few years and intend on being all-electric by 2027 as with many other brands scrambling to meet regulation changes imposed by governments all around the world by the end of the decade. What this means is that any, if not all, future models in the fabled Italian brand’s portfolio will be powered quietly by batteries and electric motors unlike anything from before.
The first model from the Turinese manufacturer to dabble in electrification is the fresh faced Tonale SUV. While it may not be offered as a pure EV, the model is ushering a new era for the brand with a selection of powertrains including PHEV derivatives. The first pure EV Alfa Romeo will arrive in 2023 and will likely share an assembly line in Poland with Jeep’s latest electric crossover.
Do not despair if you’d like to still own a petrol-only powered Alfa Romeo from new since the brand is expected to introduce updates for the superlative Giulia and Stelvio next year. Spy shots have shown that they will feature new headlights but it is still unknown if any significant changes under the bonnet will happen – likely not.
Alfa Romeo Giulia render imagined as an crossover EV
Petrol powered sedans are a dying breed, even for brands like Alfa Romeo who are steeped in the visceral experiences they provide. A latest Giulia Render has been created based on CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato’s latest words hinting that the next generation model will not feature combustion...
www.carmag.co.za
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Alfa Romeo Giulia to be reborn as segment-straddling EV
Alfa model blitz set to include unconventional Giulia successor and flagship Q7 rival
Alfa Romeo’s premium-focused reinvention under the ownership of Stellantis is continuing apace, with the focus now shifting to a replacement for the Giulia saloon and, according to senior sources, the creation of a new large SUV flagship.
Speaking to Autocar at the Pomigliano factory in Italy that will build the recently revealed Tonale crossover, Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato said that he had tasked the design team with looking at an unusual replacement for the Giulia. In addition, industry reports have been circulating about the development of a new range-topping SUV in the vein of the Porsche Cayenne, likely to be battery-electric.
Imparato told Autocar that the current Giulia and Stelvio SUV have “some years left to run” but he has already given a brief to Alfa Romeo’s designers (led since June last year by ex-Seat and Dacia design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos) to consider, including a proposal for an estate-style car that might take on the new Genesis G70 Shooting Brake.
www.autocar.co.uk
Alfa model blitz set to include unconventional Giulia successor and flagship Q7 rival
Alfa Romeo’s premium-focused reinvention under the ownership of Stellantis is continuing apace, with the focus now shifting to a replacement for the Giulia saloon and, according to senior sources, the creation of a new large SUV flagship.
Speaking to Autocar at the Pomigliano factory in Italy that will build the recently revealed Tonale crossover, Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato said that he had tasked the design team with looking at an unusual replacement for the Giulia. In addition, industry reports have been circulating about the development of a new range-topping SUV in the vein of the Porsche Cayenne, likely to be battery-electric.
Imparato told Autocar that the current Giulia and Stelvio SUV have “some years left to run” but he has already given a brief to Alfa Romeo’s designers (led since June last year by ex-Seat and Dacia design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos) to consider, including a proposal for an estate-style car that might take on the new Genesis G70 Shooting Brake.
Alfa Romeo Giulia to be reborn as segment-straddling EV | Autocar
Alfa model blitz set to include unconventional Giulia successor and flagship Q7 rival
www.autocar.co.uk
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Limited Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models open for order
Prices start from £50,579 for the Guilia Estrema, while the Stelvio Estrema opens at £57,999
The special edition Alfa Romeo Guilia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Estrema models have opened for order, with the first deliveries expected in the coming months.
The Guilia Estrema, driven by a 276bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, is priced from £50,579, while the cheapest Stelvio Estrema, powered by a 207bhp 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, opens at £57,999.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol Stelvio Estrema meanwhile starts from £59,999. All three cars are based on the current, range-topping Veloce specification shared by both models.
Turin says the Estrema specification emphasises the focus on dynamics and refinement. It marks the firm’s first global special series and adds a host of technical upgrades as standard.
Basic kit on both the new saloon and SUV include active suspension, chassis domain control and a mechanical seal-locking limited-slip differential. The two cars also gain some exterior design changes that Alfa Romeo says provides “more lightness and a sporty attitude".
www.autocar.co.uk
Prices start from £50,579 for the Guilia Estrema, while the Stelvio Estrema opens at £57,999
The special edition Alfa Romeo Guilia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Estrema models have opened for order, with the first deliveries expected in the coming months.
The Guilia Estrema, driven by a 276bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, is priced from £50,579, while the cheapest Stelvio Estrema, powered by a 207bhp 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, opens at £57,999.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol Stelvio Estrema meanwhile starts from £59,999. All three cars are based on the current, range-topping Veloce specification shared by both models.
Turin says the Estrema specification emphasises the focus on dynamics and refinement. It marks the firm’s first global special series and adds a host of technical upgrades as standard.
Basic kit on both the new saloon and SUV include active suspension, chassis domain control and a mechanical seal-locking limited-slip differential. The two cars also gain some exterior design changes that Alfa Romeo says provides “more lightness and a sporty attitude".
Special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema open for orders | Autocar
Prices start from £50,579 for the Giulia Estrema and the Stelvio Estrema opens at £57,999
www.autocar.co.uk