The Giulietta has three driving modes (known as Alfa D.N.A.) that adjust the car to the individual driver and the road conditions. The Dynamic mode optimizes performance, the Natural mode provided the best fuel economy, and the All-weather mode is made specifically for poor weather conditions. These modes alter the setup of the car’s brakes, steering, engine, and accelerator simply with the flip of a switch. This is just the tip of the technological iceberg. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has more to offer inside, according to reviews from UK’s Auto Car.
Semi-automatic Transmission
This twin dry clutch transmission is made up of two gearboxes that work by allowing one gear to engage while the other one is still engaged. This delivers continuous torque when shifting gears without decreasing the power. This gives a smooth and fast ride that any sports car enthusiast or automotive technology buff can appreciate.
Infotainment System
The technology used in the Giulietta aren’t limited to what’s under the hood. The infotainment system in the car is quite advanced and noteworthy. The Uconnect 5” Radio is offered as standard and provides a high quality sound system along with multimedia services and other functions. The radio is easily operated by touch through the five-inch touchscreen or through voice recognition.
The radio offers typical AM/FM radio, a CD player, USB and AUX connections for media players, Bluetooth interface, and an audio steaming system. These allow you to easily listen to music, hear your text messages, and answer phone calls. The steering wheel controls allow you to do all of this without ever removing your hands from the wheel to provide you with distraction-free driving. This is all paired with the Bose Sound System for high quality sound.
The Uconnect technology also offers a navigation system in a partnership with TomTom so you always know where you are and where you’re going.
The Mechanics of the Giulietta
The Giulietta utilises the Macpherson front suspension as well as the Multilink rear suspension for optimum balance and control even at high speeds. Combine that with the three different driving modes (the aforementioned D.N.A.) and it’s apparent that the Giulietta looks to offer the best in driving safety, performance, and vehicle traction while still remaining sporty and comfortable.
This car also offers active dual pinion steering, a steering system that is made specifically for this car. It provides sensitive steering, full integrations with the dynamics control system, and driving comfort through power-assisted steering.
There is also a pre-fill braking system that operated in Dynamic mode. With this system the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system in the car gives the driver a braking response that is as fast as possible for added safety and agility. The system also has the technological capability to detect hazardous situations that call for a fast braking response and pressurises the braking system before the pedal is even pressed.
These advances in steering and suspension coupled with the smooth transmission, different driving modes, and an impressive braking system give the Giulietta a satisfying combination of agility, comfort, control and safety.
To add to the car’s safe reputation it also earned the Euro NCAP 5-star rating for safety according to UK’s Car Buyer. This is based on the aforementioned safety technology as well as the six airbags, the three-point seat belts, a collapsible pedal unit and steering column, and an anti-whiplash system. LED headlights and taillights as well as a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System have also helped the Giulietta earn high safety marks.
These technological advances in safety, performance, and overall style make the Alfa Romeo Giulietta a favorite amongst car enthusiasts and technology buffs alike.
