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What is Giulietta QV?

What is Giulietta QV?

The QV (or Cloverleaf) is the high-performance hot hatch version of the gorgeuous Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Pitched against rivals like the Ford Focus ST, Renaultsport Megane and VW Golf GTI, it packs a 237bhp turbocharged 1.75-litre petrol engine into a gorgeous five-door body.

Is Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV reliable?

According to our most recent reliability survey, the answer is a surprising yes. In our 2017 study, the Giulietta finished in 10th place in the family cars category with a score of 83%. Most reported problems related to non-engine electrics, but all were fixed under warranty within a week.

Is Alfa Romeo Giulietta a good car?

Is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta a good car? Its distinctive looks are certainly among its strong points and, in general, the Giulietta’s interior is also everything you’d expect from an Alfa: it’s eye-catching and well laid out. However, some parts are a little way off the class best.

What’s the weight of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV?

Alfa has not made any change to the QV’s suspension since last time around. There’s no weight improvement, either: the engine’s alloy block saves 20kg, but the gearbox is conversely 20kg heavier, so the 2014 dual-clutch Giulietta QV carries the same 1320kg as the 2013 manual transmission version. You win some, you lose some…

Is there a Squadra Corse version of the Giulietta?

The Squadra Corse TCT is a limited edition version of the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde made for the South African market. It comes with the 1750 Turbo Petrol engine modified to produce 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp), a decatted custom sports exhaust and the Alfa Romeo TCT transmission. Only 100 of the Squadra Corse cars will be produced.

Is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde dual clutch?

The flagship version of the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST rival has been treated to a batch of tweaks for 2014, but the most notable is the arrival of the dual-clutch gearbox lifted straight from the seductive 4C sports car. So the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde is dual-clutch only?

When was the 60th anniversary of Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

At Centro Sperimentale di Balocco in October 2014, Alfa Romeo launched a 60th anniversary edition of the Giulietta. The Giulietta Sprint pays homage to the 1954 Giulietta ( Tipo 750/101) which promised good performance at an affordable price.