Probably on here. Macgeek told us they were working on a 350 HP 4C Giulia hybrid with a 48 cell battery 1 1/2 years ago. It will be available in both Europe and the USA.
Hot car. Give us your impressions when have some seat time. Btw, I can’t work my infotainment still...just not a priority for me with this car. Let’s hear about the drive.
The infotainment system is not as smooth as I would like. It takes quite a bit of trail and error, plus the user manual is not that great. The screen could be a little bit larger with a higher pixel for improved visibility. I have a 17 BMW 340 and an 18 Ford explorer to compare it to. The Explorer with the touch screen is the easiest to use. One of main complaints I have is the placement of the large button. if you rest you arm on the centre, you will more than likely push down on it. I think it is missing one layer of control and function. The stereo is the best of the bunch. . The motor is the star no question about that, almost no turbo lag. Puts the BMW to shame. I drive it mostly in Race mode with the soft shock setting, once on the highway, I set in the N and just cruise. They did a fantastic job with great chassis dynamics. I drove my 599 to work this morning and I am actually go home and switch to the Alfa.
I too am in race mode all the time. I too walk past my Ferraris and Porsche to drive the QV. Infotainment? Not even sure what that is nor do I care but I can make the radio work just fine
" I much prefer to the dark wheels that everyone has" Like you said, everyone has them. The bright against the black really pops.
2018 USA Alfa Romeo Giulia Sales:- January - 948 February - 853 March - 1284 April - 1123 May - 1175 Total: 5383
2018 Europe Alfa Romeo Giulia sales:- January - 1673 February - 1463 March - 2158 April - 1619 Total: 6913
Glove box could be bigger. Additional cup holder would be nice. So of the info display in the center dash in N is too small and useless. It does not need more power. I always use the paddle, and now the problem is, I am always pulling both to select Neutral. This happens after I have driven my 599.
and has been used by Alfa Romeo to signify the top model of a line... 80s Spider QV, 80s Milano/75 Quadrifoglio Verde, 80s/90s 164 QV, ... For the Milano (in the US) they used four "colors" of the cloverleaf to signify trim level: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Green (Verde) - the being the Verde.
Aha. That makes sense. I knew that story of the race car driver and his subsequent crash and death. I couldn't figure out what the V stood for...
I’m starting to see them in my train station parking lot. Due to the long delays of the Alfa introduction I had to lease a Lexus IS. The acquaintance I dealt with at Lexus IS moving over to Alfa/Maserati. Lexus comes off lease in Aug 2019 and I’m giving Alfa first shot at my money...
I took my QV in for its 10,000 service. 4 campaigns - Cruise control flash - Instrument panel speedo flash - power train ECU flash - HVAC diagnostic flash I asked to talk to the tech, he said they havent seen any real issues (he mentioned people complaining about things like cup holders and apply play). I didnt know this but its a chain engine, the chains are at the firewall side of the engine. Drop the engine to change the chains. filter $94 Gasket $26 oil $90 labor $200 $430 total.
Not bad. Atleast chains don't need to be changed every 40-50,000 miles like on the old Busso Alfa V6's wich had synthetic belts, and chains rarely break. This V6 sounds bullet proof from what I have heard, if taken care of.
2018 USA Alfa Romeo Giulia Sales:- January - 948 February - 853 March - 1284 April - 1123 May - 1175 June - 979 Total: 6362
My Guilia needed fuel this morning. Had a fill up, but the gauge still indicated it was low on fuel. Returned to the gas station, added another $1:00 to top up. Still indicated low fuel. Hopefully a software update only.