The facelifted 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will arrive in Australia in October sporting an updated styling and the return to its iconic nameplates, with the range now spanning Super, Super TCT and range-topping Veloce.
The revised front-end includes a new honeycomb grille, piano black bumper inserts (with red highlights on sporty models) and revised headlamp and fog lamp surrounds. There are also two new alloy wheel designs and revised tail pipes.
Alfa says the new look brings the Giulietta’s styling closer to the new Alfa Romeo Giulia. As part of the revision, the Italian brand has also redesigned the car’s badges, including both the “Alfa Romeo” and “Giulietta” logos.
Inside, the cabin gains revised seat covers, dashboard and door panel finishes and the new Alfa Romeo logo on the steering wheel boss and upholstery (depending on version).
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta range now commences with the $29,900 (plus on-road costs) Giulietta Super, powered by a 1.4-litre turbo engine that generates 110kW and 250Nm, paired with a six-speed manual. The Super will hit 100km/h in a claimed 8.2secs, and has a top speed of 210km/h, while returning a claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km.
Standard features include:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Dual-zone climate control
- Alfa DNA selector
- Rear parking sensors
- Halogen headlights
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and silver ball shift knob
- LED DRLs
- Honeycomb front grille with black front bumper insert
- Chrome fog light surrounds, chrome side window surround and front door handles
- Darkened headlamp cluster
- Body coloured mirrors
- Uconnect 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
The range continues to the $34,900 (plus on-road costs) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Super TCT, powered by a 1.4-litre turbo engine that generates 125kW and 250Nm, paired with a six-speed twin-clutch TCT automatic. The Super TCT will hit 100km/h in a claimed 7.7seconds, and has a top speed of 218km/h. Fuel use is rated at 4.9L per 100kms combined.
Standard features include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 6.5-inch UConnect touchscreen
- Halogen headlamps
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Alfa DNA selector
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- LED DRLs
- Honeycomb front grille with black front bumper insert
- Chrome fog light surrounds, chrome side window surround and front door handles
- Darkened headlamp cluster
- Body coloured mirrors
The new range now concludes with the $41,900 (plus on-roads) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce, powered by a 1.75-litre turbo engine that generates 177kW and 340Nm paired with a six-speed TCT transmission. The Veloce is said to hit 100km/h in 6.0secs and has a top speed of 244km/h. Fuel use is rated at 6.8L per 100km combined.
Standard features include:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Leather-and-Alcantara seats with integrated headrests
- Launch control
- Red Brembo front brake calipers
- Sports suspension
- 6.5-inch Connect touchscreen
- Alfa DNA selector
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Twin exhaust pipes
- Rear diffuser
- Flat-bottomed steering wheel
- LED DRLs
- Carbon-look headlight cluster
- Front and rear bumpers with Alfa Red pinstripe detail
- Dark gloss mirrors, door handles and fog light surrounds
- Sports pedals
The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta range will be available in Alfa Romeo dealerships across the country from October 1.