Wraps come off Giulietta

Old Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1,8

I was owner of an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Model 1978. On 4th November 2009 I drove my car to a scrap yard, counting on the benefit of 1.500 Euros of a govenrment program. That was the last time that I was driving this, wonderful for its time, family sporty car.
The new one doesn't look so beuatiful as the old one or as my present "collectors item" Alfa 156. If it is really good technically, then perhaps I' ll change my mind and buy the 220 TB performance Cloverleaf model and forget the Audi A5 Sportback.

By nikism on 3 December, 2009, 10:36am

TeeCee

I am a bit disapointed but not too surprised as thanks to Auto Express we have seen sneak pictures before. As the driver of a 147 for the last seven years I do want another Alfa and originally hoped the Mito might be the answer, but its a bit small and the styling put me off - (Its growing on me a bit now though)
I can see the likeness to the 147 in the new Giulietta and like the name but I am afraid it is no beauty. Lets hope it looks better in the metal. No doubt I will get one but not until my trusty 90,000 miles 147 has carried me a bit further.

By TeeCee on 3 December, 2009, 2:58pm

Bella Macchina

This first official image gives a good impression of the new Giulietta (thank goodness they're not calling it Milano!) I don't understand negativity directed at the name or the looks; after all, it's only about 10 times better looking than (any) Seat or current BMW and Italian cars should, surely, have beautiful names. I agree, though, that the way it drives will be critical. Incidentally, I don't agree with some journalistic interpretation of Marchionne's recent remarks suggesting that the future of brand Alfa is in question; rather I agree with his essential message that Alfa must stop reinventing and become expert at what it is really trying to be.

By scotital on 3 December, 2009, 4:53pm

ibiza???

That looks alot like my seat ibiza cupra.

By miles1 on 3 December, 2009, 5:03pm

ibiza???

That looks alot like my seat ibiza cupra.

By miles1 on 3 December, 2009, 5:05pm

I think this is a good looking car and will definitely be one I will consider. I am an Alfa fan ever since I had 2 Alfasuds, a Sprint and 2 33's back in the 80's. I have been waiting for a decent medium size hatch from Alfa ever since - the current 147 being too small. However, I am also a big SEAT fan and currently drive a Leon FR, and I have to disagree with Scotital that the Giulietta is better looking than any SEAT. In my view, the Leon is better looking than the Alfa, but looks are a matter of taste, so it is pointless comparing really. To be honest, I like them both, but the big question is will the Alfa be as reliable as my SEAT's (all 5 of them) have been and will it hold its value as well either. Frankly I doubt it and that alone is likely to result in another SEAT when the time comes to change.

By Debbie312 on 3 December, 2009, 6:21pm

I love my Leon too!

:o) would definitely have another SEAT.

By PaulVFR800 on 6 December, 2009, 12:50am

Pleased to see the return of the hidden rear door handles, I always preferred the look of the 156 over the 159.

By daveterry1 on 9 December, 2009, 11:30pm