WE thought the 1.4-litre Giulietta was going to be a bit of a doddle after the fire-breathing 173kW QV.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4

How wrong we were.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4

This car is outstanding, easily the best Alfa we have driven in a long time.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4

The unique 1.4-litre TB MultiAir engine produces 125kW of power and up to 250Nm of torque in dynamic mode, yet uses only 5.8 litres of petrol per 100km.

The dash from 0-100km/h takes 7.8 seconds, just a second slower than the more powerful QV.


We clocked up almost 700km in the 1.4-litre turbocharged tyro this week and came away impressed by its styling and performance, as well as the ride and handling.


The ride is quite unexpectedly supple, nothing like the jarring encounters we have had with other Alfas in the past.