In the hectic rhythm of Metro Manila—marked by relentless traffic, unpredictable EDSA stretches, and weekend escapes to up north or down south, finding a sedan that evokes passion married to performance, style without forgetting functionality while possessing true road presence is nigh on impossible.
Amid the sea of Audis, BMW’s, Mercedes-Benzes and Lexus sport-luxury sedans, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce stands apart. It doesn’t just transport; it evokes a strong, powerful emotion with every drive.
The Giulia Veloce boasts a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 280 HP and 400 NM torque. These healthy numbers are only half of the Alfa’s magic. As any Alfisti will know, it’s the chassis that should shine through.
The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is dispatched in a respectable 5.7 seconds before reaching a nearly 240 km/h—impressive figures for a sedan both sporty and practical. Coupled with an 8-speed ZF automatic, gear changes are crisp, unleashing power smoothly when the moment calls.
Beyond the numbers, the engine’s linear torque surge ensures swift city overtakes, where hesitation is costly and getting ahead or being left behind happens in a split-second.
Truly, Italian design is universally beautiful, cutting across boring, generic designs with truly eye-catching and unique shapes. And the Giulia’s is striking: athletic and elegant at the same time, its silhouette is distinct and very Italian.
The low sculpted hood, iconic “Scudetto” grille, and assertive stance reveal its performance roots. Signature touches include 19-inch telephone dial alloys, modernized for the 21st Century, huge red Brembo 4-piston front calipers etched with Alfa Romeo, and sensual proportions that outshine and out-style rivals from Bavaria and Ingolstadt alike.
Whether lounging outside a chic café or slicing through weekday traffic, the Alfa will steal everyone’s attention, driving past like a star on the red carpet, capturing everyone’s attention.
Inside, Italian flair continues with sport leather seats, a driver-focused dashboard, and premium materials that elevate the cabin beyond the ordinary. Sporty leather front seats and a configurable digital cluster turn daily commutes into engaging experiences, emphasizing that this is no mundane ride.
Performance and aesthetics aside, the Metro demands comfort and refinement, testing the limits of a car’s NVH. The Giulia strikes this balance beautifully.
Its double wishbone front suspension mated to the new Alfa-Link multi-link design smooths out city imperfections without dulling agility, ensuring long EDSA cruises or bumpy detours remain fatigue-free.
Both are motorsport derived items, so you can be assured that they have all the amazing footwork Alfas are known for, while maintaining its magic carpet ride.
An 8.8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto caters to modern needs, while parking sensors and a rear camera enhance maneuverability in tight spots—all wrapped in thoughtful ergonomics avoiding generic design.
There’s a Harman Kardon a surround sound system to keep you entertained when the traffic prevents the Alfa from delivering driving fun.
What truly sets the Giulia Veloce apart in a sea of luxury sedans? It is the very visceral, the very emotional connection it creates between driver and machine. You feel it even as you stare at it, before even stepping in, before starting the engine, and before driving off. There is a powerful attraction that Italians are known to evoke.
Beyond specs and technology, Alfa Romeo prioritizes driving emotion. The steering is sharp and communicative, rear-wheel drive dynamics lively, and the car’s balance offers confident sportscar agility on winding roads. It doesn’t just have the safe, predictable understeer on the limit; it feels lively, communicative and very much willing to engage in some hooliganism on the road, the twistier, the better.
On the open road, the Alfa forces you to focus on it: it engages you, talks to you, entertains you, tells you stories. The steering wheel is like Braille on the road, the throttle gives a raspy ballad, the exhaust note muted by the turbocharger, the suspension urges you to dance with it through the corners and the brakes are like a sparring partner playfully jabbing you to make sure you’re paying attention.
You can imagine the Alfa using its arms and hands to emphasize it’s point in a very animated manner. Just like a real Italian.
For those seeking a sedan but weary of the usual uninspired, unimaginative and boring options, for those that seek a car with soul, one that excites through design, performance, and presence, the Alfa Romeo Giula Veloce is the obvious choice. It has a personality no other can match.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce is not for everyone. The Alfa offers genuine character, exhilaration, and a bold design statement—a refreshing breath of passion in a sea of boring, mindless, sterile and unimaginative conformity.
It carries the heart of Italia!
