Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Cassino – Piedimonte San Germano, Italy[1]
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo 147
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Fiat Compact platform[2]
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L I4 Turbo 1.4 L I4 Turbo Multiair 1.75 L I4 Turbo Diesel: 1.6 L I4 JTDM 2.0 L I4 JTDM LPG: 1.4 L I4 Turbo
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed Dual Dry Clutch Transmission FPT C635
Wheelbase	2,634 mm (103.7 in)[3]
Length	4,351 mm (171.3 in)[3]
Width	1,798 mm (70.8 in)[3]
Height	1,465 mm (57.7 in)[3]
Kerb weight	1,355 kg (2,990 lb) to 1,395 kg (3,080 lb)[4]
Related	Alfa Romeo Giulia (2014) Dodge Dart (2013)
Designer	Alfa Romeo Centro Stile

Giulietta rear view.

Radionav (entertainment,navigation and communication system) in a Giulietta.

Multijet diesel engine used in Giulietta.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta,^[5] (Type 940) is a small family car produced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo and also the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 147. Giulietta production started towards the end of 2009 and was introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show.^[6] In a viability plan forwarded to the US Government in February 2009, Chrysler (a partner of Alfa Romeo parent company Fiat) reported that the 147 replacement would come to market as the Milano and that it could be built in the USA.^[7] However, as of early 2010 Fiat was instead planning to concentrate on bringing larger models to the US, such as the Giulia.^[8] The Giulietta came in second place in the 2011 European Car of the Year awards.

The 2010 Giulietta is available only as a 5-door hatchback. The Giulietta got its Italian dealer presentation on 22 and 23 May 2010. The Giulietta advertising campaign is made with Hollywood actress Uma Thurman.^[9] The end of the advert features the car's mottos - 'I am Giulietta, and I am such stuff as dreams are made on' and 'Without heart, we would be mere machines'.

Safety and driving aids

The Giulietta was designed with a target of a 5-star EuroNCAP safety rating. The car also has many electronic devices as standard: VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) electronic stability control, DST (Dynamic Steering Torque), Q2 electronic differential and Alfa Romeo DNA selector which allows driver to choose between three different driving settings; Dynamic, Normal and All-Weather, this setting controls the behaviour of engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a reactive head restraint and gained five star () rating and overall score of 87/100 in the Euro NCAP car safety tests.^[10] That result makes it the safest compact car ever.^[11] Giulietta's result (97% Adult Occupant, 85% Child Occupant, 63% Pedestrian Protection and 86% Safety Assist) means that the car will also have five-star rating in 2012 when the Euro NCAP system will have reached maximum severity. The Giulietta was named as best performing Small Family category car in 2010 by Euro NCAP.^[12]

Euro NCAP test results
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2011)[13]
Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	35	97%
Child occupant:	42	85%
Pedestrian:	23	63%
Safety assist:	6	86%

Platform

The platform used is Fiat Group’s Compact also called as "C-Evo" during the planning stage. Practically this is an all new platform.^[2][14] Fiat Group used around 100 million euros to re-engineer the C-platform, previously used for the Fiat Stilo, Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta, into C-Evo,^[15] it has a longer wheelbase, shorter overhangs and an advanced new type of MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.^[6] Depending on the market and trim level, 16, 17, or 18 inch wheels are available. Available tire sizes are 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, and 225/40 R18.^[16] The wheels use a 5-hole pattern with a 110 mm bolt circle.^[17] The length of the Giulietta is around 4.3 metres (14 ft), which is similar to the Alfa Romeo 156. Only a five-door body is available for sale.

Variants

Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (2010-)

It is a version with 1.75 L turbocharged TBi engine rated 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp), lowered ride height (15 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear), 17-inch wheels (18-inch optional), an enhanced braking system with calipers painted Alfa red, sporty leather and microfibre seats.^[18] 1750 is an engine size which has its roots in Alfa Romeo's history, with 1.75 L engines being used to power some of Alfa Romeo's first cars.^[19]

UK version is sold as Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf.^[20]

Giulietta GTS Q2

It is a version of GT Q2 with Sport Package for Hong Kong market. It includes the engine from 1.4 TB MultiAir TCT, 6-speed TCT transmission.^[21]

120 HP 1.4 LPG Turbo (2011-)

It is a version using LPG and petrol fuel types. It includes Euro 5-compliant 1.4-litre turbo engine rated 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 5000 rpm and 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm, three different trim levels (Giulietta, Progression and Distinctive) for all European markets, 38-litre toroid type (ring-shaped) LPG tank at spare wheel housing, 6-speed manual transmission.^[22]

The LPG version was unveiled in 2011 Bologna Motor Show.^[23]

Engines

The range of engines includes the new 1.4 L T-Jet petrol and M-jet diesel family, all turbocharged. A six-speed manual and Dual Dry Clutch Transmission TCT (Twin Clutch Transmission) introduced at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show, will be choice gearboxes for customers. Fitted to the 1.4 MultiAir petrol and 2.0 MultiJet diesel, this compact six-speed gearbox reduces the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of both engines compared to the manual versions. The diesel drops to 119 g/km,^[24] while the petrol is reduced to 121 g/km,^[25] giving the latter best-in-class emissions and power output in its class for a petrol engine.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta uses a new engine which utilizes a system known as Multiair. The system controls the amount of air going into the engine by controlling when air is allowed into the engine and how much the inlet valve opens. The system works by inserting a "tappet" between the cam shaft and the valve and the engine management system can control the amount of oil that is allowed into the "tappet" thus changing the effective opening profile of the inlet valve. The system can also change the overlap of the inlet and exhaust valves as well as changing the amount of lift and this allows the engine to maintain a steady pressure in the inlet manifold which is used to increase the amount of torque the engine produces while maintaining the efficiency of the engine. The system is said to increase torque by 20% while reducing emissions by a similar amount. All engines except the 1750 TBi have a Start&Stop system and all are Euro5 rated.^[26]

The top of the range model has 1.7 L turbocharged engine the 1750 TBi - 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) with an exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde configuration (called Cloverleaf in the UK). At the 2011 Bologna Motor Show an LPG version of the Giulietta was unveiled.

Petrol

Diesel

LPG

Fuel consumption (EC 1999/100) and CO₂ emissions

Source^{[27][28][29][30]}

Marketing and sponsorship

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde is used as Superbike World Championship safety car.^[31] A fleet of Giuliettas was used also in Eco Targa Florio organisation.^[32]

Awards

The Giulietta came as second in European Car of the Year 2011.^[33] The Multiair engines used in Giulietta was voted for the best new engine in 2010.^[34] The car has also collected the following awards:

• Auto Europa 2011^[35]
• Auto Trophy 2010 (Design Trophy - Compact Category) - Auto Zeitung^[35]
• Compact Car of the Year Trophée L'Argus^[35]
• Greek Car of the Year 2011^[36]
• Czech Republic Car of the Year 2011^[37]
• Die besten autos 2010 - Import compact cars category - Auto, Motor und Sport^[38]
• Die besten autos 2011 - Import compact cars category - Auto, Motor und Sport^[39]

Notes

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010)

Look up Giulietta in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

• Official site

v t e Alfa Romeo Brands Marques Active Alfa Romeo Defunct Alfasud FNM Divisions, joint-ventures and subsidiaries Former and defunct Fábrica Nacional de Motores (FNM) Alfa Romeo Avio Società Pompe Iniezione Cassani & Affini (SPICA) Società Franco Italiana Motori (Sofim) Predecessors Società Italiana Automobili Darracq Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.) Current cars MiTo Giulietta Historic and discontinued models 24 HP 40-60HP 20-30HP 6C 8C G1/G2 RL RM 1750/2000 1900 2000 2600 33 Stradale Alfa 6 Alfasud Alfetta Giulia Giulietta Gran Sport Quattroruote GTA GTV Nuova Giulietta Montreal Spider Sprint 145/146 147 155 156 159 164 166 33 75 90 Arna 8C Competizione GTV Spider (916) SZ/RZ Brera GT Spider (939) Concept cars 2uettottanta 2000 Sportiva 33.2 BAT series Carabo Disco Volante Diva Navajo Kamal Nuvola Pandion Proteo Scighera Visconti 4C TZ3 Eagle Giulia Sport Canguro Bella Iguana Vivace Delfino Vola Zeta 6 Dardo Caimano Issima Trucks Tipo 50 Tipo 80 Tipo 85 Tipo 110 Tipo 350 430 500 800 900 Mille A19N Vans Romeo A11/F11 A12/F12 AR6 AR8 Racing cars Grand Prix P1 P2 P3 Tipo A Tipo B (P3) Tipo C (8C-35) Tipo 308 Tipo 312 Tipo 316 Bimotore 12C Tipo 512 158/159 Alfetta TZ/TZ2 GTA Tipo 33 177 179 182 183T 184T 185T 155 V6 TI Motorsport Alfa Romeo in motorsport Alfa Romeo in Formula One (Alfa Romeo Grand Prix results) Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Corse Autodelta N.Technology Jolly Club Technologies Blue&Me Selespeed Multiair Alfa Romeo engines (aircraft engines) platforms Places and facilities Alfa Romeo Museum Alfa Romeo Arese Plant Alfa Romeo Pomigliano d'Arco Plant Alfa Romeo Portello Plant Balocco People Nicola Romeo Giuseppe Merosi Vittorio Jano Enzo Ferrari Rudolf Hruska Carlo Chiti Gioacchino Colombo Wifredo Ricart Orazio Satta Puliga Giuseppe Busso Ugo Gobbato Drivers Formula One drivers Tazio Nuvolari Giuseppe Campari Achille Varzi Luigi Arcangeli Clemente Biondetti Antonio Ascari Ugo Sivocci Jean-Pierre Wimille Guy Moll Gastone Brilli-Peri Baconin Borzacchini Clubs Alfa Romeo Owners Club (USA) Alfa Romeo Owners Club (UK) Alfa Romeo Owners Club (Italy) Category Commons