Alfa Romeo Giulia - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

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Find everything you need to know about the Alfa Romeo Giulia here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.

Our Rating

3.8/5

Price

$48,245 - $50,245

Engine

2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder

Power

280 hp

Torque

306 lb-ft

Drivetrain

RWD / AWD

Pros

Sultry looks, satisfying dynamics, smooth everyday capability

Cons

Reputation for poor reliability, tight rear seats, lacks the tech of competitors

Bottom Line

A gloriously engaging sport sedan—especially in red-hot Quadrifoglio form—that requires some sacrifices to live with. Not the most modern, spacious, or reliable, it still sets the dynamic bar.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Overview

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia carries on from 2025 unchanged except for a slight price hike. Last year the lineup was simplified to a single core model, replacing previous trims with optional packages for customization. Notable updates include the introduction of the limited-production Tributo Italiano edition, which features 19-inch aluminum wheels, red calipers, a sport rear diffuser, and premium interior touches such as leather upholstery and a Harman Kardon audio system.

Standard across the lineup is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with customizable layouts, a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine producing 280 horsepower, and an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The Giulia offers rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and includes Alfa Romeo’s DNA drive mode selector for performance tuning.

Safety features like Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus are standard, alongside convenience options such as heated seats, wireless charging, and navigation. The Tributo Italiano edition adds features like a leather-wrapped dashboard, aluminum paddle shifters, and sportier exterior accents.

The Giulia continues to prioritize weight distribution and driving dynamics with a carbon fiber driveshaft and a sport-tuned suspension. Colors for 2026 include: Alfa Rosso, Milano White, Misano Blue, Moonlight Gray, Verde Fangio Vesuvio Gray and Vulcano Black.

While the high-performance Quadrifoglio model was discontinued, it is expected to return to production in 2026 for the 2027 model year. Unfortunately that model has not been confirmed for sale in the US.

Our Final Verdict

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Overall

3.8

Performance9.0
Features7.0
Comfort7.0
Quality and Styling8.0
Value7.0

Detailed Specs

Price

$48,245 - $50,245

Engine

2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder

Power

280 hp

Torque

306 lb-ft

Drivetrain

RWD / AWD

Transmission

8AT

Fuel Economy

24/33/27 mpg (RWD) 23/31/26 mpg (AWD)

Cargo Capacity

12.0 cu ft


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