Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Alfa Romeo Giulietta Alfa Romeo Giulietta line-up expanded Home > News > Alfa Romeo Recent new car releases ..... here Upcoming new car releases ..... here 21st May, 2013 Fiat Chrysler Group today announced details of an expanded Alfa Romeo Giulietta range with the introduction of four new variants that deliver an improvement in affordability for the stylish Italian small car. As the next step in the new positioning programme for Alfa Romeo models in Australia, the expanded Giulietta range continues to offer all of the traditional Alfa Romeo values of performance and efficiency, elegant design and Italian heritage, but at a price point that puts it within reach of more customers than ever before. “Earlier this year we outlined a new pricing structure for the Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands to make these iconic Italian vehicles more affordable and more accessible to the Australian market,” said Ms Veronica Johns, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Group Australia. “The introduction of an expanded Giulietta range is the next step in our repositioning programme for Alfa Romeo and we’re confident the significant improvements we’ve made to the value equation for this vehicle line will attract the attention of new car buyers.” The new entry-level Giulietta and Giulietta Progression variants join the existing Distinctive and QV models to complete a new four-tier grade system for the Giulietta line-up, with pricing for the entry Giulietta starting from just $25,000 drive-away. The new entry Giulietta variant is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 88 kW of power and 206 Nm of torque from a low 1,750 rpm, which gives it genuine driving flexibility and real world performance. Aided by the low inertia of the turbocharger, the 1.4 TB engine is ideal for those in search of a car that can handle city traffic effortlessly while keeping running costs to a minimum. The turbo engine ensures prompt response and maximum performance even at low revs, while the ‘Start&Stop’ system makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption and emission levels even further, without compromising comfort and on-board safety. The new Giulietta Progression model line is available with the more powerful 1.4-litre TB MultiAir turbo petrol engine, which produces 125 kW of power and 250 Nm peak torque, or the 2.0-litre JtdM MultiJet turbo-diesel powerplant, which delivers 125 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque. Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more In addition to the upgraded petrol or optional diesel engine, other equipment and features on the Progression models over the entry-level Giulietta include 16-inch alloy wheels, driver’s seat electric lumbar adjustment, electric folding exterior mirrors and a rear seat centre armrest. All the key active and passive safety devices are fitted as standard on the new Giulietta and Giulietta Progression variants, just as they are on the others in the Giulietta range, including a full complement of six airbags – driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags and head-protecting curtain airbags – as well as ABS with ASR Brake Assistant, ESC with Hill Holder and the Alfa DNA system. The unique Alfa DNA system allows the car’s 'personality' to be adapted to the needs of the driver and different road conditions. In Dynamic mode, the car’s engine response is immediate, delivering the performance you would expect from the sporting spirit of any Alfa Romeo. With the selector set to Natural, a comfortable, smooth drive is guaranteed at all times while fuel consumption is also reduced. In All Weather mode, the car is ready for the toughest grip conditions by alerting and enabling all of the active safety systems in advance, while engine response will become more gradual and controlled. The expanded Giulietta range goes on sale in Alfa Romeo dealerships around Australia this week. Alfa Romeo Giulietta range – Manufacturer’s List Pricing* (MLP)* Model Engine/Transmission Price*   Giulietta 1.4 TB (88kW) MT $24,550* New model Giulietta Progression 1.4 TB MultiAir (125kW) MT $27,450* New model Giulietta Progression 1.4 TB MultiAir (125kW) TCT $29,450* New model Giulietta Progression 2.0 JTDM (125kW) TCT $33,350* New model Giulietta Distinctive 1.4 TB MultiAir (125kW) TCT $31,350*   Giulietta Distinctive 2.0 JTDM (125kW) TCT $35,250*   Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) 1750 TBi (173kW) MT $39,150*   Alfa Romeo Giulietta range – key features by model Giulietta 1.4-litre TB engine (88kW/200Nm) with six-speed manual transmission Giulietta includes the following equipment Alfa Romeo DNA system ABS with ASR Brake Assistant Q2 electronic differential ESP with Hill Holder 16-inch steel wheels with multi-spoke wheel cover ‘Start & Stop’ system Dual front airbags Front side airbags Side curtain airbags Alfa Sound System with CD/MP3 player and 6-speakers Steering wheel mounted radio and phone controls Electric windows Rain-sensing wipers Headlight dusk sensor Giulietta Progression 1.4-litre TB MultiAir engine (125kW/250Nm) with six-speed manual or six-speed TCT transmission 2.0-litre JTDM engine (125kW/350Nm) with six-speed TCT transmission Giulietta Progression includes the following equipment, in addition to those of the Giulietta 16-inch five-twin-spoke design alloy wheels Driver’s seat electric lumbar adjustment Electric folding exterior mirrors Rear seat centre armrest Giulietta Distinctive 1.4-litre TB MultiAir engine (125kW/250Nm) with six-speed TCT transmission 2.0-litre JTDM engine (125kW/350Nm) with six-speed TCT transmission Giulietta Distinctive includes the following equipment, in addition to those of Giulietta Progression 17-inch turbine-design alloy wheels Front fog lights Chrome kit Alarm Rear parking sensors Automatic dual zone climate control Humidity and odour sensor Rear seat air vents Electro-chromic interior rear view mirror TomTom navigation with vehicle integration Electric folding exterior mirrors Alfa Sound System with CD/MP3 player and 8-speakers Competizione fabric upholstery Giulietta QV 1750 TBi engine (173kW/340Nm) with six-speed manual transmission Giulietta QV includes the following equipment, in addition to those of Giulietta Distinctive 18-inch turbine-design alloy wheels Red brake callipers Dark tinted privacy glass QV dash panel Bose sound system with 10-speakers Aluminium sports pedals Aluminium door sill kick plates Alfa Romeo Giulietta range – technical data NEW     1.4 TB 1.4 TB MultiAir 2.0 JTDM 1750 TBi Engine         Number of cylinders, lay out 4, in line 4, in line 4, in line 4, in line Bore and Stroke (mm) 72.0 x 84.0 72.0 x 84.0 83.0 x 90.4 83.0 x 85.0 Displacement (cc) 1,368 1,368 1,956 1,742 Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1 16.5:1 9.5:1 Maximum power output kW/rpm 88 @ 5,000 125 @ 5,500 125 @ 4,000 173 @ 5,500 Peak torque Nm/rpm 206 @ 1,750 250 @ 2,500 350 @ 1,750 340 @ 1,900 Distribution (control) Toothed belt with hydraulic tappets Toothed belt with hydraulic tappets and intake side MultiAir system Toothed belt with hydraulic tappets Two continuously variable valve timing units and toothed belt with hydraulic tappets Fuel supply Multi-Point Injection, turbocharger with intercooler Multi-Point Injection and MultiAir valve control system, turbocharger with intercooler MultiJet II: direct injection, 1600-bar variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler Direct petrol injection and turbocharging with scavenging system and intercooler Start&Stop system – for automatic engine stopping/starting for short stops during city driving, useful for optimising fuel consumption and CO2 emissions Standard Standard Standard - Transmission         Drive Front Front Front Front Gearbox 6-speed manual 6-speed manual or 6-speed TCT 6-speed TCT 6-speed manual Wheels/Tyres         Tyre size 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V (1) or 225/45 R17 91W (2) 225/45 R17 91W 225/40 R18 91W Rim size 7J x 16 7J x 16 (1) or 7.5J x 17 (2) 7.5J x 17 7.5J x 18 Wheel type Steel with wheel cover Alloy Alloy Alloy Brakes (Disc)         Front (mm) 281 305 305 330 Rear (mm) 264 264 264 278 Capacities – Weights         Fuel tank (litres) 60 60 60 60 Tare weight (kg) 1,259 1,269 / 1,284^ 1,299 1,319 Max. towing weight (kg) braked 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 Performance         Max. speed (km/h) 195 218 218 242 Acceleration (Driver + 30 kg) 0-100 km/h (sec) 9.4 7.8 8.0 7.2 Fuel Consumption (l/100km)         Urban cycle 8.4 7.9 / 6.7^ 5.3 10.8 Extra-urban cycle 5.3 4.7 / 4.3^ 4.0 5.8 Combined cycle 6.4 5.9 / 5.2^ 4.5 7.6 CO2 emissions (g/km) 149 134 / 121^ 119 177 Environmental classification Euro 5 Euro 5 Euro 5 Euro 5 ^ Denotes TCT figures (1) Progression models (2) Distinctive models NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as on-road costs). 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