Short test: Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 JTDm 210 Aut AWD Veloce
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In terms of hardware, there is nothing wrong with this Julia. Even in terms of aesthetics. The exterior means "only" differently shaped bumpers from the base, everything else is hidden under the sheet metal. What I liked the most were the special sports seats and of course the more powerful engine paired with the eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Thus, Julia hides the most important part of her characteristics in the name Velos. Of course, it is worth mentioning the excellent handling and road position, the driver and passengers will be less satisfied with the driving comfort due to the 19-inch wheels with a small cross section, but also because the turbodiesel engine is not quite suitable. an example of no noise. In fact, with all the comfort in the driver's seat, like the gear levers on the steering wheel, I'd like something else that you get from Giulia Veloce for an extra €280 - a XNUMX-litre turbocharged petrol engine. XNUMX "horsepower".
The engine is not the last, but still powerful and economical enough.
But, at such a higher base cost, it probably would have ceased to be used normally. It is this motor equipment that matters in terms of economy. Despite the increased power and not quite economical driving, Giulia Veloce showed a relatively economical consumption - on the test an average of 8,1 liters per 100 kilometers, on a standard circle an average of 6,1 liters. Of course, this is much more than the factory standard mixed cycle promises, but - as we all know, this data is a rather outdated method of measurement (maybe even more). Otherwise, it cannot be attributed to its engine, which operates under the most stringent emissions standards that came into force on September 1 this year (and it also does not have additional selective catalytic reduction, which allows you to "save" on topping up AdBlue). Hopefully such a supplement will be available soon, but until then, we can write: Giulia Velos delivers what she promises on behalf of.
Price-wise, the Giulia is at the top of the list of competitors, so it will probably also have to make a purchase decision – the sporty heart (Cuore Sportivo).
text: Tomaž Porekar · photo: Saša Kapetanovič
Alfa Romeo Julia Julia 2.2 JTDm 210 AUT AWD Fast
Basic data
| Base model price: | 49.490 € |
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| Test model cost: | 62.140 € |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 2.143 cm3 - maximum power 154 kW (210 hp) at 3.750 rpm - maximum torque 470 Nm at 1.750 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 8-speed automatic transmission - tires 225/45 R 19 Y (Bridgestone Potenza S001). |
| Capacity: | 235 km/h top speed - 0 s 100-6,4 km/h acceleration - Combined average fuel consumption (ECE) 4,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 122 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.610 kg - permissible gross weight 2.110 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.643 mm - width 1.860 mm - height 1.450 mm - wheelbase 2.820 mm - trunk 480 l - fuel tank 52 l. |
Our measurements
| T = 24 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 9.870 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 7,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 15,2 years ( 146 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 8,8 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,1 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 37.6m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 59dB |
evaluation
The Giulia Veloce has everything for good handling and a fun ride, but of course it costs a lot.
We praise and reproach
form
engine and transmission
position on the road
moderate fuel consumption
delightful leather interior
conductivity
suspension with short and sharp irregularities / holes
gear lever non-ergonomic design non-ergonomic sunroof control buttons
tailgate closing lever
