Giulia [Official] Alfa Romeo Giulia

[klier]

Saw it finally:

Not bad, I'd take it over a Maser Ghibli.

 

[SCOTT27]

It is a serious good looking car. But I want to see(As no doubt everybody else) the models that will provide the sales.

 

[Zafiro]

Saw it finally:
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..and what is your unbiased opinion about the car?

 

[klier]

I like it. But not M3/C63 level like.

 

[slicknick]

Saw it finally:

Not bad, I'd take it over a Maser Ghibli.

Brussels AutoSalon?

 

[DJRaze99]

 

[Rolf]

Saw it finally:

Not bad, I'd take it over a Maser Ghibli.

Did you sit inside the car? How does the interior quality compare to 3-series and C-class? Stunning looking in that colour, its a very good looking car.

 

[Rolf]

I have a funny feeling this car is going to surprise everyone with its capabilities and the way it will drive.

 

[SCOTT27]

I have a funny feeling this car is going to surprise everyone with its capabilities and the way it will drive.

Umm. If you have not read the latest reports that confirm the rumours in the industry. That the car failed internal crash safety tests and is being redeveloped on these aspects meaning it will launch in 2017, longer in the US.

 

[savage-It]

source: roadandtrack.com
Update, 2/5/15/ 11:55AM: An Alfa Romeo spokesperson reached byRoad & Track completely denies the validity of the Automotive News report referenced above, calling it "not accurate or representative at all." The spokesperson affirmed that FCA is still on-track to begin production for the U.S. market Alfa Romeo Giulia in "late 2nd quarter 2016," beginning with the high-performance QV variant with more mainstream models to follow after that...

 

[W201]

Yeah... wish I could trust him. Unfortunately for him, AR and Fiat actions completely deny his words. The only real thing in Alfa Romeo are constant changes to the plan.

It is this absurdity they make with Alfa Romeo that makes me wish it was bought by VAG.

As far as I am concerned, Giulia is a concept car.

Anyways, here is the article from the autonews. Roberto Fedeli is the second from the right.

Former Ferrari chief engineer returns to Fiat Chrysler
Fedeli leaves BMW to head Alfa Romeo and Maserati r&d

TURIN – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has lured former Ferrari chief engineer Roberto Fedeli back from BMW Group to help fix mounting technical challenges. He will be chief technical officer at Alfa Romeo and Maserati.

An FCA spokesman today confirmed the appointment without saying whether it is a newly created position or whether an executive has been fired or reassigned to accommodate the change.

Fedeli arrives at time when FCA has a number of technical problems to solve. The launch of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is months behind schedule. Supplier sources have told Automotive News Europe the Giulia failed to pass internal front, side and rear crash tests, which has resulted in an extensive re-engineering that has added about six months to the midsize sedan's development time.

Maserati's product launch cadence also is off schedule. The automaker's first SUV, the Levante, was supposed to debut in mid-2015 but is not scheduled to go on sale until this summer. The production version of the Levante is expected to appear at next month's Geneva auto show.

Fedeli returns to Italy after a 16-month stint in Munich at BMW following 26 years at Ferrari. He rose to head of r&d for Ferrari's production-car division in 2007 and played a key role in creation of the LaFerrari, a hybrid supercar that sold out before its launch despite a price tag of more than 1-million euros plus taxes. The LaFerrari is also the only hybrid model produced by Fiat Chrysler so far.

Fedeli will report to Harald Wester, who is CEO of Alfa Romeo and Maserati, as well as FCA's chief technical officer.

 

[Monster]

IMO, Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa should be grouped together so they can share resources and help each other out. This arrangement seems very logical to me. Alfa can take care of the lower end of the market, from the small hatch to where the Giulia is positioned on the market, while Maserati occupies the upper luxury and sports car segment. Ferrari can concentrate on doing what it does best, without diluting its brand value by doing something stupid like creating an SUV or a 4 door vehicle of any kind.

Alfa and Maserati can focus on improving the actual quality of the vehicle, increase components sharing and at the same time have Ferrari to work on the engines and the chassis.

The business opportunities are there, they need to get into it while they still can.

 

[Giannis]

at the same time have Ferrari to work on the engines and the chassis

Ah, remember the Lancia Thema 8.32?

Brilliant engine supplied by Ferrari. It was such a shame that you also had to buy the rest of the car, too.

 

[Rolf]

Ah, remember the Lancia Thema 8.32?

Brilliant engine supplied by Ferrari. It was such a shame that you also had to buy the rest of the car, too.

That was a really good opportunity that went totally wrong. I really liked the Thema in 2.0 Turbo form it was in 1986 a real rocket, doing 0-100 in just 7.2sec and hitting 218km/h. I was totally excited when Lancia brought out the 8.32 in 1987 but when I read the specs and also the drive reports i was totally disappointed. The 8.32 used a detuned version of the engine in the Ferrari 328 delivering only 158kw/215PS (a huge 43kw/59PS less than in the 328) and the car was apparently very nose heavy as it was still front wheel drive with horrible torque steer as well.

Luckily this time with the Guilia, it is RWD and future Alfas should do alot of component sharing with this car so Ferrari could wave its magical chassis and engine hand on Alfa and it would be great drivers car in the 3-series class as well as future 5-series class executive saloon.

 

[martinbo]

Why can't I shake the feeling: Alfa Romeo Giuliars.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Why Fedeli left BMW?

 

[Merc1]

IMO, Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa should be grouped together so they can share resources and help each other out. This arrangement seems very logical to me. Alfa can take care of the lower end of the market, from the small hatch to where the Giulia is positioned on the market, while Maserati occupies the upper luxury and sports car segment. Ferrari can concentrate on doing what it does best, without diluting its brand value by doing something stupid like creating an SUV or a 4 door vehicle of any kind.

Alfa and Maserati can focus on improving the actual quality of the vehicle, increase components sharing and at the same time have Ferrari to work on the engines and the chassis.

The business opportunities are there, they need to get into it while they still can.

I agree ! I said this years ago. It would be a natural fit. Fiat for the working man, Maser for the wealthy/working rich and Ferrari for the Richy-Riche. All Italian and for once logical. FCA is about self destruck IMO, and the only brands worth buying/saving will be Jeep and Alfa. Ferrari is already spun off, but still there sorta speak. All that other Chrysler shit will be flushed down the toilet.

M

 

[Deleted member 25]

Why Fedeli left BMW?

nation call of duty

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

if there's any validity to the failed safety testing claim, that's very depressing.

 

[SCOTT27]

There are multiple rumours within the industry in regards to Giulia that it will be interesting to see which will be the next one to be accurate?

Fiat need product especially in the B Segment and C segment. The Punto is practically ancient and the Tipo could be the C Segment shot it needs. But they need SUVs within the C and D Segment. Lancia needs to be cut adrift or invest money in an all new car to show they are serious, not stick a Lancia badge on a Chrysler.
And then how long will it be until Ferrari are sacrificed on the SUV alter of profitability?