Alfa Romeo Giulietta Pre Model 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso 170 bhp 5dr Car Review - February 2012

REVIEW
List Price: £22,150
Tax Band: D
Insurance Group: 25
MPG: 60.1
CO2: 124
0-62 Mph: 8.0 secs
BHP: 170 BHP
Range: 793 miles
CarSite Verdict:  3/5
If you are looking for an affordable, sporty looking family car that delivers style and performance, then the Alfa Romeo Guillieta 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso 170 bhp 5dr could be the car for you. Reliable, environmentally friendly and safe, the car is a suitable investment for the family.

PROS:  This stylish family car offers comfortable cruising, enduring performance, journey entertainment and advanced safety for medium sized families.

CONS:  The car has minor driving issues with tough steering at turns and a sensitive throttle. Its gear shift is a bit rough and Alfa Romeo has a less than stellar reliability record.

Behind the Wheel

At 60.1 mpg, the car offers excellent fuel economy. With an acceleration of 0-62 mph in 8 seconds with a top speed of 135 mph, the car can double as a sports car. Its 1956 cc engine delivers strong performance at 170 bhp at 4000 rpm with torque figures at 258 lb-ft at 1750 rpm.

Driving the car has a nimble feel, good body control and differs slightly in the various driving modes. In the Normal mode the steering wheel offers little sensation, but it’s the right mode when around town as the throttle becomes very sensitive in Dynamic mode making it difficult to drive the car smoothly. The car’s gear shift is a little rough and it can get noisy when the road surface becomes coarse.

Looks & Equipment

The Alfa Romeo Guillieta 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso 170 bhp 5dr has an elegant look with fashionable and comfortable leather interiors. Standard features of the car are four seats, air-conditioning, climate control, front and rear electric windows, rear parking sensors, cruise control and an engine stop-start system. The model is an upgrade from the standard Turismo model additionally having alloy wheels, steering wheel-mounted stereo controls, MP3 connectivity and Bluetooth.

Practicality, Safety & Reliability

The car has plenty of space in the front, but less in the backseat which can be a problem for tall passengers and decent fro small children. It has ample space in the boot for long travels.

The Guillieta 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso is a very safe car with a 5 out of 5 Euro NCAP rating. It has standard safety features like stability control, front, side and curtain airbags, active anti-whiplash front and head restraints. The car has excellent green credentials with a EURO 5 emissions rating with 124 g/km, one of the lowest in the Guilietta line.

The car comes with a 3 year warranty and unlimited miles. Additionally, Alfa offers excellent customer services so that families can enjoy the high standard performance of the car for a long time. Even with minor drawbacks behind the wheel, the Guillieta 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso offers excellent performance and safety, key features of a medium family car.

Value for Money

The Guillieta 2.0 JTDm-2 Lusso is priced at £22,150, a reasonable price for a medium family car with advanced transport and entertainment features. However, at insurance category 25 and Road tax band D the car incurs significant additional costs to the price. Nonetheless, considering its fuel efficiency, performance and safety features, the car is a worthy investment for a stylish family car. Additionally, the popularity of the Guilietta line and the Alfa brand will maintain strong resale values.

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