Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars for sale

Frequently asked questions about the Alfa Romeo Giulietta

• What is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
• The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a five-door hatchback designed to tempt buyers away from other premium-ish hatchbacks like the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, and Volkswagen Golf. The way it differentiates itself from these cars is by being left-field and visibly full of gusto.
  
  It's been on sale, largely unchanged, since 2010.

• Which versions of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are available?
• The Giulietta is only available as a five-door hatchback, with no other variations offered throughout its lifetime. Interestingly, the Giulietta's rear door handles are hidden near the rear windows, giving it the illusion of being a three-door. But don't you worry, it's a full-fat five-door with a 350-litre boot.
  
  Alfa has kept the engine range simple with one petrol and three diesel units on offer. It's unusual to offer so many diesels in this day and age because of the public's perception of them being un-green. The petrol is a 1.4-litre turbo, while there are two 1.6-litre diesels with different power outputs and a 2.0-litre turbodiesel thrown in for good measure.
  
  The Giulietta has manual and automatic gearbox choices. Various trim levels have been offered throughout its lifetime. Current highlights include the Super, the Speciale, and the Veloce.

• What is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Performance Version?
• The most performance oriented Alfa Romeo Giulietta was the Cloverleaf which is no longer on sale. It is sometimes referred to as the Giulietta QV, which is short for quadrifoglio, italian for four-leaf clover.
  
  It packs a 1.75-litre 240hp turbocharged engine that takes it from rest to 62mph in 6.8seconds. Post 2014 cars are only available with an automatic gearbox.
  
  It's not quite up to the standards of the Ford Focus RS or Renaultsport Megane, but there's no denying that if you're after a quick Alfa, it's one of the cheapest around.

• Is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta good to drive?
• Broadly speaking, it's pretty good. It blends performance and comfort well, and you're well insulated from noise. The most powerful diesel engines are punchy while the less powerful diesel engines err more on the side of economy. The lower powered petrol engines aren't all that fast. But the punchier petrols are good to drive. 
  
  All versions have driving modes. They're referred to as Alfa Romeo's DNA system. D=dynamic, N=normal, and A=all-weather. Dynamic mode delivers quicker throttle and steering response. Normal feels, erm, normal. While All-weather softens the throttle and makes the traction control stronger, to aid drivers on slippery roads.

• Should I buy an Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
• If you value style above everything else and can't bear the thought of just being another Volkswagen Golf driver, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta certainly is a route you could go down.
  
  The design is a lot older than its rivals, which means it's rife for discounts, both in terms of cash and finance. While if you really want a car with 240hp, a used Giulietta Cloverleaf is one of the cheapest ways of getting one.