2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia review

1. Stunning good looks

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a work of art. Its striking on-road presence nods to both luxury and performance while still retaining the iconic Alfa style. This four-door sedan has sleek lines, a unique V-shaped grille, and the option of red-painted brake calipers for a true-performance car look. Standard models have 17-inch 15-spoke aluminum wheels but look out for the Veloce's 19-inch five-hole sport wheels or the Quadrifoglio's 19-inch Dark Tecnico wheels.

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2. Memorable performance

The base trim (Sprint) of the 2022 Alfa Giulia features a 280-hp 2L turbocharged engine with standard all-wheel drive. Things just get more powerful from there with the Quadrifoglio trim, which takes things up several notches with its 505-hp V6 engine. No matter which trim you choose, you'll enjoy the Giulia's driving dynamics, from the way it hugs the corners to how it sounds when you put your foot down.

3. Quadrifoglio trim

If it's sports-car performance you're looking for, the Quadrifoglio trim is the way to go. The 2.9L twin-turbo pumps out 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, this is all routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive. To further up the ante, you'll get a torque vectoring rear differential, adaptive damping suspension, and the Alfa DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector with a race mode.

4. Attention to detail throughout

All models of the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia are designed to wow. The cabin offers supportive seats and aluminum details throughout, giving a sporty feel without being over the top. The Giulia Ti trim has wood details, leather-trimmed seats, and a dual-pane sunroof. The Veloce offers smart black window surrounds and a sport rear diffuser for a classy performance look. Finally, the Quadrifoglio adds extra carbon fiber details, performance facias, and available Sparco^® race seats.

5. Practical and powerful

It might look and feel like a sports car, but the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia is still a four-door sedan. The performance heart of this car is backed up by its good looks, plus you get the bonus of space and modern amenities throughout. You'll be able to enjoy your favorite tunes and podcasts with standard Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ connectivity but look to the Velcoe trim and up for a premium Harman Kardon^® sound system. All models also include a rearview camera, parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and more.