Alfa Romeo has confirmed local pricing and specification for the updated Giulia sports sedan, which will be landing in dealerships from June this year.
Starting from $68,450 before on-road costs, the Ti is now the entry point into the Giulia range, with the mid-level Veloce starting from $74,950 before on-road costs.
The updated Giulia will initially be offered in two guises locally
Once on the ground, it’s likely that the updated Giulia will still face competition from the likes of the Audi A4, the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the premium midsize sedan segment.
Though Alfa Romeo Australia hasn’t announced pricing for the range-topping Quadrifoglio model, it was noted that it is due to land in Australian dealerships between October and December of this year.
Considering that pricing hasn’t changed for the current Veloce model, it could be possible that the updated Giulia Quadrifoglio lands in Australia at the same price point of $151,700 before on-road costs.
Subtle exterior changes come to Giulia sedan
On the outside, the Giulia is a very familiar offering with the same overall aesthetic as the outgoing model.
New headlights, and a different grille finish are the changes at the front
Subtle exterior changes have only been made to the front of the sedan, and include new matrix LED headlights, and an updated finish on the three air intakes across the front fascia.
The same 19-inch alloy wheels are carried over from the last model and are standard across both Ti and Veloce grades.
Moving to the Veloce grade, the Giulia adds red brake calipers, a dark front bezel, and a bespoke rear diffuser.
A diffuser can be found at the rear of the Veloce model
New 12.3-inch screen a centrepiece of updated interior
It’s a similar story on the inside of the sedan, with most aspects carrying over from the pre-facelift model.
The biggest change here is the addition of a 12.3-inch digital cluster that sits behind the steering wheel.
This is flanked by an 8.8-inch infotainment screen that supports wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and gets built-in satellite navigation.
The majority of the interior has carried over from the previous model
Heated seats, dual-zone climate control, and a wireless phone charger are the other features thrown in for good measure.
A sunroof is also an option on both models and comes at a $2700 premium over the purchase price.
In the Veloce, sport seats replace the standard offerings, and it also gets aluminum shift paddles,and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
Until the Quadrifoglio arrives later in the year, the 2.0-litre turbo is the only engine option
Under the bonnet, both the Ti and the Veloce make use of a four-cylinder turbo-petrol 2.0-litre engine that produces 206kW and 400Nm. This is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission in both grades.
It’s worth noting that the Giulia Veloce gets a limited-slip differential in order to maximise performance.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2023: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- Ti: $68,450
- Veloce: $74,950
Correction: a previous version of this story stated that the Giulia Veloce’s price was $82,950, it has now been amended to the correct figure of $74,950.
