The Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Type 940) is a hatchback manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo, as a 5-door small family car. Production started near the end of 2009 and the model was introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The Giulietta placed second in the 2011 European Car of the Year awards. In 2020, Alfa Romeo announced that they were going to axe the Giulietta and production ended on 22 December 2020 spanning 10 years of sales from a period of 2010 to 2020. In total 469,067 examples were produced until 2020.
Overview
The platform used in the Giulietta is Fiat Group's Compact, successor of the C-platform (base for Fiat Stilo, Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta). Practically, this is an all new modular platform; only the central front part comes from the previous C-platform, however that part is also modified. Fiat Group spent around 100 million euros developing it.
84% HSS + UHSS: high strength and ultra high strength hot forged steels 7% hot-formed steels. 3.7% aluminum 2.3% xenoy: polymer material with high energy absorption capacity, forms polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate 3% low carbon mild steels In comparison to older Fiat platforms 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 were available. Available tire sizes were 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 . Only a five-door body was available.
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 US. However, as of early 2010 Fiat was instead planning to concentrate on bringing larger models to the US, such as the Giulia.
2013 facelift
At the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show Alfa Romeo presented an updated Giulietta. Trim changes included 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 wheel designs (16, 17 and 18-inch), as well as new exterior colours: Moonlight Pearl, Anodizzato Blue and Bronze. A new diesel engine variant also arrived, the 2.0-litre JTDM 2, developing and . In the 2014 range, all engines complied with Euro 5+ (Euro 6-ready) emission standards.
2016 facelift
At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, a new Giulietta revision debuted with facelifted front resembling the new larger Giulia. Also the lettering and logo were updated to the new Alfa Romeo brand design. Trim line up was changed to Giulietta, Giulietta Super and Giulietta Veloce, which replaced the previous Giulietta QV but retained the same engine. Also a new 1.6-litre JTDm diesel engine with TCT transmission was introduced, as well as a new exterior colour and wheel designs.
2019 changes For 2019 Giulietta has updated engines, all Euro 6 D: a 1.4-litre 120 PS turbo petrol, a 1.6-litre 120 PS Multijet with manual or TCT automatic transmission, and a 2.0-litre 170 PS Multijet with TCT.Fiat Chrysler Automobiles EMEA Press: New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Model Year 2019 – Press Releases – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles EMEA Press , access-date: 26 February 2019
Variants
Quadrifoglio Verde (2010–2016) The Quadrifoglio Verde is the top of the range model with a turbocharged TBi engine rated at , a lowered ride height ( at the front and at the rear), 18-inch alloy wheels and 225/40 R18 tires, an enhanced braking system ( front, rear) with calipers painted Alfa red; dark tinted windows, aluminium pedals, 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.
The UK version was originally marketed as the Giulietta Cloverleaf, then Quadrifoglio Verde through '14–'15 before finally being renamed to the Veloce in 2016 until the end of production.
2014 update At the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo introduced an updated Quadrifoglio Verde which has a new turbo gasoline direct injection aluminium-block inline-four engine now upgraded to at 5750 rpm and of torque at 2000 rpm, with Alfa's TCT 6-speed twin dry clutch transmission borrowed from the Alfa Romeo 4C. With the new engine, the Giulietta's flagship can exceed and accelerate from 0 to in 6.0 seconds.
This new facelifted version was premiered with a limited 'Launch Edition', recognizable by the black-finish on the sills all round. It was 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.
Pre-facelift styling
Post-facelift styling
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-litre TB MultiAir TCT, with a 6-speed TCT transmission. The Q2 also have front axle limited slip differential system installed.
120 HP 1.4 LPG Turbo (2011–2020) It is a version equipped to run both LPG and petrol fuel types. It includes a Euro 5-compliant 1.4-litre turbo engine rated at at 5000 rpm and at 1750 rpm, three different trim levels (Giulietta, Progression and Distinctive) for all European markets, 38-litre toroid type (ring-shaped) LPG tank at the spare wheel housing, and a 6-speed manual transmission.
The LPG version was unveiled in the 2011 Bologna Motor Show.
Sprint 60th Anniversary (2014–2020) 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 at at 5500 rpm and at 1750 rpm. Other changes include a carbon fibre effect interior trim, and sportier 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 , a custom sports exhaust and the Alfa Romeo TCT transmission. Only 100 of the Squadra Corse cars were 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 until 2016 are Euro5 rated. From late 2015, all engines in the Giulietta range are Euro 6 compliant and all apart from the 2.0L MultiJet2 Diesel (2014) come with improvements to their emission and fuel economy figures.
The top of the range model has 1.7 L turbocharged engine, the 1750 TBi – 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 Petrol engines1.4 TBI4940B1000 at 5000 rpm at 1750 rpm10.9 s 2011–20201.4 TBI4198A4000 at 5000 rpm at 1750 rpm9.4 s 2010–20201.4 TB MultiAirI4940A2000 at 5500 rpm at 2500 rpm7.8 s 2010–20201.4 TB MultiAir TCTI4940A2000 at 5500 rpm at 2500 rpm7.7 s 2011–20201.4 TB MultiAir [Euro6]I4940C2000 at 5500 rpm at 2500 rpm8.2 s 2016–20201750 TBiI4940A1000 at 5500 rpm at 1900 rpm6.8 s 2010–20131750 TBiI4940B2000 at 5750 rpm at 2000 rpm6.0 s 2014–2020 Diesel engines1.6L MultiJetI4940A3000 at 4000 rpm at 1750 rpm11.3 s 2010–20201.6L MultiJetI4940C1000 at 3750 rpm at 1750 rpm10.0 s 2015–20202.0L MultiJetI4940A5000 at 3750 rpm at 1500 rpm9.0 s 2010–20202.0L MultiJet2I4940A5000 at 3750 rpm at 1750 rpm8.8 s 2014–20202.0L MultiJetI4940A4000 at 4000 rpm at 1750 rpm8.0 s 2010–20202.0L MultiJet TCTI4940A4000 at 4000 rpm at 1750 rpm7.9 s 2011–20202.0L MultiJet TCTI4n/a at 4000 rpm at 1750 rpm7.8 s 2014–2020 LPG engine1.4 LPG TurboI4n/a at 5000 rpm at 1750 rpm10.3 s 2011–2020
Fuel consumption & CO2 emissions
Engine City consumption Highway consumption Combined consumption CO2 emissions Years1.4 TB (105 PS) 149 g/km1.4 TB 149 g/km1.4 TB MultiAir 137 g/km1.4 TB MultiAir TCT 121 g/km1750 TBi 177 g/km1750 TBi 162 g/km2014–20201.6L MultiJet 114 g/km1.6L MultiJet (120 PS) 103 g/km2.0L MultiJet (140 PS) 119 g/km2.0L MultiJet (170 PS) 124 g/km2.0L MultiJet TCT (170 PS) 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 Euro NCAP 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 made it the safest compact car ever tested by Euro NCAP by then. 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.
In 2017, the Giulietta was re-tested using the 2017 Euro NCAP test procedures.
Sales YearEuropean salesMexican salesAustralian sales2010 34,168 0 142011 78,911 6 5262012 60,665 40 6102013 45,920 69 19492014 40,941 29 22682015 41,767 116 12722016 41,528 198 6392017 32,700 180 3892018 26,632 104 2972019 15,690 82 1692020 10,817 58Inegi (Datos Primarios Ventas de Autos 2005 a 2020) 120
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