2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The volume AWD Giulia uses the sole 2025 U.S. engine, so its output is also the model-range maximum. The 505-hp Quadrifoglio did not continue into the 2025 U.S. model year.

The standard 2.0-liter turbo-four supplies a broad 306-lb-ft plateau in the representative AWD configuration.

Alfa's manufacturer figure for the volume AWD configuration is 5.1 seconds; RWD is slightly slower at 5.5 seconds.

The turbo-four is strong, responsive once on boost, and characterful, but occasional throttle/turbo hesitation keeps it below the seamless class leaders. Reviewers consistently praise its robust acceleration more than its low-speed polish.

The ZF-derived eight-speed is quick and engaging in manual/Dynamic use, including very fast paddle shifts, but reputable tests flag reluctant kickdowns and imperfect smoothness in ordinary driving. That makes it good rather than consistently class-leading.

Q4 AWD is available across the simplified range rather than restricted to an expensive engine or top trim. It is a capable performance-oriented on-demand system, but lacks selectable torque-vectoring or terrain modes that would justify the top band.

For the 2025 U.S. model year every Giulia has the same 280-hp gas turbo-four and eight-speed automatic. Buyers can choose RWD or AWD, but there is no alternative engine, hybrid, plug-in, EV, or Quadrifoglio powertrain.

The volume AWD configuration is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined; the otherwise identical RWD version improves by 1 MPG.

The representative AWD Giulia's official city rating is 23 MPG.

The representative AWD Giulia's official highway rating is 31 MPG.

Alfa publishes 397 miles for the AWD car on a full tank; the RWD configuration reaches up to 413 miles.

The EPA estimate for the volume AWD configuration is costly despite reasonable MPG because the car uses premium gasoline. The RWD model's corresponding estimate is $2,550 per year.

Alfa's technical specification explicitly calls for 91-octane premium, placing the Giulia in the low band. There is no regular-fuel or electrified configuration to reduce energy cost.

NHTSA has not published an overall NCAP rating for the 2025 Giulia, so the required numeric value is a conservative segment-neutral estimate rather than a claimed test result.

The Giulia has a Good driver-side small-overlap result with Good structure and injury measures, but IIHS calls its overall small-overlap rating incomplete because the passenger side was never tested. It has no current Top Safety Pick award and lacks the broader modern test set needed to score with class leaders.

The simplified volume Giulia includes the five core systems: full-speed forward-collision warning/AEB, adaptive cruise, lane-departure steering assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection. More capable lane centering and speed-assist functions remain in the optional Driving Assist Package.

Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus provides standard automatic braking, but IIHS has not published vehicle-to-vehicle or pedestrian avoidance results for this generation. With no verified nighttime-pedestrian performance, it cannot reach the top bands.

Blind-spot and rear cross-path detection are standard, and Active Blind-spot Assist can add steering intervention rather than merely warning. No rear automatic cross-traffic braking or safe-exit alert is documented.

Standard lane-departure steering assist can correct drift, while the optional Active Driving Assist package combines cruise and lane-centering steering. It is useful Level 2 assistance, but hands-on and less comprehensive than newer luxury-sedan highway systems.

Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus with Full Stop is standard and the optional package integrates it with Traffic Jam and Highway Assist. That is capable hands-on Level 2 functionality, though it lacks the navigation-linked sophistication and polish of newer class leaders.

The Giulia offers hands-on Level 2 assistance only; no hands-free highway-driving system is available on any 2025 configuration.

LED lighting and automatic high-beam control are useful standard equipment, but IIHS has not rated the 2025 Giulia's headlights. Without measured illumination and glare results, a Good-equivalent score is not justified.

General visibility is fairly good, but the forward-positioned B-pillar compromises over-the-shoulder sightlines and access. Standard blind-spot monitoring helps, while a surround-view camera is not documented for the volume configuration.

There are two complete outboard LATCH positions and a center tether, but IIHS rates usability Marginal because the lower anchors are deep and difficult to maneuver around. Tight rear space and small door openings further complicate rear-facing-seat installation.

The sole core 2025 Giulia configuration seats two in front and three in back.

This is generous headroom for a low-slung compact sport sedan.

Front occupants receive competitive legroom and a broad seat-adjustment range.

Rear head clearance is respectable despite the sedan's tapered roof.

The measurement is well below spacious sedan norms and makes the rear bench best for smaller adults or shorter trips.

Trunk capacity is usable but below average for a sedan, though folding rear seats extend the load floor.

A center console, door pockets, cupholders and wireless charging cover daily needs, but the cockpit has no standout storage innovation.

Supportive, well-bolstered power leather front seats suit long drives, but the cramped rear limits four-adult comfort.

The ride is civilized and impressively controlled for such an agile car, but broken pavement exposes a firm edge.

Cruising refinement is appropriate for the class, but the Giulia prioritizes sporting feedback rather than isolation and is not a segment quietness leader.

The consolidated 2025 core model is unusually well equipped with dual-zone climate, heated front and rear seats, a heated wheel and wireless charging.

The simplified 2025 lineup starts with the rear-wheel-drive core Giulia; this is the delivered base price before options.

With only one core trim for 2025, the AWD version is the representative volume configuration; Edmunds labels it the most popular configuration.

The exact-model-year AWD estimate is expensive for a sedan, with most repair expense arriving after warranty coverage ends.

The Giulia is projected to lose nearly two-thirds of its value in five years, substantially worse than strong-residual luxury sedans.

Coverage matches the common compact-luxury standard.

Unlike many mainstream warranties, powertrain coverage does not extend beyond the basic warranty and is short against the rubric's five-year floor.

One scheduled service and four years of roadside help provide a useful but brief ownership benefit; luxury rivals with multi-year maintenance plans are stronger.

$49,245 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (37.53% retained, or about $18,482) leaves about $30,763 in depreciation. Add the projected $6,673 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $37,436 in total.

The 2025 Giulia is a mature carry-over design, but the strongest survey source lacks enough responses to publish a model prediction. Independent longevity data is middling rather than class-leading, so the outlook is slightly below average for a compact luxury sedan.

Alfa Romeo's recent dependability result is close to, but worse than, the industry average. That is a material improvement over the brand's old reputation, yet not evidence of top-tier consistency, and Consumer Reports could not rank the brand for lack of data.

The exact 2025 model has one recall, for an intermittent missing or incorrect rear-camera image. It is safety-relevant but remedied by a software update or radio replacement, with no 2025 engine, transmission, fire, or structural campaign found.

The volume car's 280-hp 2.0-liter turbo four and eight-speed automatic have been used throughout this generation, so 2025 does not introduce first-year powertrain risk. The ZF-derived automatic has a strong reputation, while scattered reports of turbo wastegate/coolant-oil seal and electrical issues keep the package below the proven leaders.

Soft-touch plastics, fine leather, and a distinctive dashboard make the cabin appropriately premium, but reviewers consistently find the material richness behind the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It is competitive, not class-leading, at the volume trim's price.

Later-production Giulias are generally assembled better than early cars, but contemporary reviews still flag less solidity and polish than German and Japanese rivals. The evidence supports acceptable assembly with scattered shortcomings rather than pervasive defects.

Alfa's US dealer footprint is sparse compared with established luxury brands, making authorized service inconvenient outside major markets. The factory warranty is competitive, but warranty terms do not compensate for limited geographic coverage and mixed service experiences.

Routine and specialist repairs cost more than the all-brand average, and the low-volume US fleet limits aftermarket depth. Parts sharing through Stellantis/Mopar helps, but reported parts delays and dealer-dependent electronics make ownership support weaker than normal.

The integrated display is small by 2025 luxury-sedan standards and no larger factory screen is offered.

Touch and rotary-controller redundancy is intuitive, but small icons, dated graphics and occasional lag keep it below current rivals.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but 2025 U.S. sources do not establish wireless projection; score reflects standard wired integration.

Native navigation and voice commands are standard but feel dated, so most owners will prefer phone projection.

The standard eight-speaker system is adequate and an available 14-speaker Harman Kardon system provides a credible premium upgrade.

A crisp 12.3-inch full-digital cluster is standard and offers three distinct, well-integrated layouts.

Connected navigation services exist, but no 2025 documentation demonstrates regular whole-vehicle OTA feature updates.

Alfa Connect provides useful remote lock, unlock, start, locate and vehicle-health functions, though services are subscription dependent and lack phone-as-key.

Four USB ports and standard wireless phone charging are adequate for a five-seat sedan, but there is no broad fast-USB-C or AC-outlet provision.

Proximity keyless entry, push-button start and app-based remote start cover the expected luxury conveniences, but phone-as-key is absent.

Front and rear sensors and a reversing camera are standard, but the camera is low resolution and no surround-view system is established for the core U.S. trim.

No head-up display is offered on the 2025 U.S. Giulia.

Five seats, LATCH anchors and split-folding rear seatbacks handle small-family duty, but 35.1 inches of rear legroom and a modest trunk complicate rear-facing seats and strollers.

AEB, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, lane assistance and parking sensors are standard, but the 2025 IIHS record is incomplete rather than a current Top Safety Pick.

Heated rear seats and a composed ride help, but tight rear legroom, limited rear amenities and a small trunk constrain four-person touring.

Compact dimensions, excellent seating ergonomics, a responsive engine and adaptive cruise make routine driving easy, though the quick chassis and imperfect transmission calibration are less relaxing than class leaders.

The RWD core car's 27-mpg combined rating is respectable for a 280-hp luxury sedan, but premium fuel, tires and luxury-brand service prevent low running costs.

A tidy 182.8-inch body, 35.5-foot turning circle and standard front/rear sensors suit urban parking, offset by a mediocre backup camera.

The Giulia has no published U.S. tow rating, bed or meaningful payload-oriented configuration; it is a passenger sport sedan, not a work tool.

Its sophisticated luxury interior, low body and performance-focused components are poorly suited to repeated jobsite abuse or fleet work.

There are no bed tie-downs, onboard AC power, washable work surfaces or meaningful commercial upfit ecosystem.

Supportive seats, 505-mile EPA highway range and a controlled ride make it a capable tourer, but rear space, firm impacts and only partial Level 2 functionality limit it.

Available Q4 AWD can handle weather and maintained gravel roads, but low clearance, no tow rating and sedan packaging sharply limit outdoor versatility.

Split-folding rear seats and a ski pass-through extend the 13.4-cu-ft trunk, but bulky bikes and camping gear remain a squeeze.

Balanced, light-footed responses, excellent body control and unusual stability place the standard four-cylinder Giulia at the top of its class for handling.

Very quick, accurate steering communicates the chassis clearly and remains a defining advantage, even if some tests note limited fingertip feedback.

Large standard Brembo hardware provides strong stopping power, but brake-by-wire pedal feel and ordinary all-season tires keep it short of elite consistency.

The 280-hp turbo four is responsive and quick, but the eight-speed automatic can hesitate or shift less smoothly than the best calibrations.

The turbo four is acceptably isolated in normal use but becomes coarse and less musical under hard acceleration than premium six-cylinder alternatives.

The tight turning diameter benefits city streets and parking garages.

Excellent seat and wheel adjustment, well-placed armrests, physical climate controls and large metal paddles create an unusually driver-focused cockpit.

Fast responses, rear-drive balance, charismatic styling and genuinely communicative controls make even the volume Giulia an enthusiast recommendation.

The single core trim bundles leather, heated power seats and steering wheel, wireless charging, adaptive cruise, parking sensors, navigation, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch digital cluster. Advanced lane-centering functionality still requires the inexpensive Active Assist package.

A 280-hp rear-drive sport sedan at $47,245 with substantial luxury and safety equipment is standout performance value, while AWD adds only $2,000. Cabin richness and dated infotainment keep it short of the very top band.

Buyers can choose RWD or AWD and several option packages, but 2025 replaces Sprint, Ti, and Veloce with one core trim plus limited Tributo Italiano and later Intensa editions. There is one 280-hp gas engine and no regular Quadrifoglio, hybrid, or alternative body style in the US lineup.

The Giulia is a very low-volume US seller and was declining entering this model year, far outside the segment's mainstream luxury choices.

Alfa Romeo carries distinctive Italian design and motorsport cachet with enthusiasts, and the Giulia remains a recognizable driver's-car halo. Limited dealer reach and reliability concerns weaken broad-market prestige and resale versus BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus.

Large factory cash and transaction discounts make the 2025 Giulia unusually negotiable and materially improve buyer value, though the support also reflects weak demand and aging inventory.

The 2025 car remains in the generation that began for 2017, so its architecture and 8.8-inch infotainment are old by compact-luxury standards. The 2023-era lighting and 12.3-inch cluster updates help, but 2025 mainly simplifies trims rather than delivering a redesign or major technology refresh.

Reviewers continue to regard the Giulia as one of the segment's most engaging drivers' cars, but its small rear seat, merely adequate luxury ambiance, and dated interface prevent consistent class-winning verdicts. Its reputation is stronger for dynamics than for recent major awards.