Alfa Romeo Giulia

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Price £29,180, On sale Now

The Giulia is Alfa Romeo’s latest crack at the executive saloon class. It’s been nearly six years since the old 159 was axed, but the newcomer promises much more – even in a tough market that demands prestige, performance and thrift in equal measure. Rear-wheel drive, well equipped, attractively priced and, of course, beautifully designed, the Giulia appears to have the recipe nailed.

Review

A 180bhp Fiat Group 2.2-litre diesel engine gives decent performance and sub-100g/km CO2 emissions for tax-free motoring. Meanwhile, at the less sensible end of the Giulia spectrum, the 503bhp V6 Quadrifoglio model threatens the German establishment with a dose of Italian style. This all bodes very well for Alfa, and our drives have confirmed that this car is a serious player next to the likes of the BMW 3 Series.