2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review | Raucous sports sedan is ageing like a fine Italian wine

Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:00 Pricing and specs
02:40 Interior review
03:56 Infotainment & safety
04:38 Passenger space
05:03 Luggage space
05:36 On the road
09:40 Track test
14:50 Verdict

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio has been around a while now, but has just received a fairly significant update.

While you’ll need to be a trainspotter to identify the external differences, the bigger changes are hidden underneath with the change from an electronic to a mechanical limited-slip differential.

To see if this freshen-up has kept carsales’ 2018 Best Driver’s Car in the fight with the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S, watch the video above.

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[Godzilla]

Ive always thought of this car as “the drivers choice” over the M3 and C63, especially now that it has a mechanical LSD. It sold a fraction of the numbers too. A future classic for sure!

[sDonkey]

I have a 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia veloce... drives and handles like a proper enthusiasts car...

[VytautasGaisrys]

I happen to own exactly the same car as in the video - I cannot believe how good it is drive - a true driver's dream. 100% future classic!

[Awmarr]

Although interior is outdated, I like it more than the current German ones. I just think it’s cooler and more driver focused.

[geoff_greenQV]

Thanks Scott. I just bought a MY21 Quadrifoglio. Whilst I miss some of the tech available on the similar German marques, I absolutely love the way it drives, It may not be as configurable as others but it is a very comfortable daily drive for commuting as well as an extremely thrilling drive at the flick of a switch!

[AlfaQuad]

I have this exact car, exact colour! Magnificent. I was gonna get a Veloce but you only live once! So glad I went for the real one, these last petrol Quads will become future classics! ❤️

[Food_n_Driver]

I love my GQV to death! I’ll be at 100k miles by the end of this year!

[FTragic]

You won’t get a pitpass in heaven if you haven’t owned an Alfa Romeo…true story! And that is the Alfa to own!

[chasinglimits]

If you’re a driving enthusiast who loves Italian styling and amazing razor sharp handling with a surge of power, this is the machine for you! I speak from experience you won’t be disappointed!

[ryanm.]

This is one of the greatest cars of our time

[itaholic]

I have a MY 2017 with some mods : shorter springs, 20 inch forged wheels with ultralow profile tyres, GTA(m) suspension software, tuned to 570 HP-720 Nm, no more rev limiter in the first 5 gears in Dynamic mode, more progressive paddle feel and a separate button to open and close the exhaust valves in whatever driving mode. I don't care about the poor resolution of the rear parking camera or the dated infotainment. It's all about the driving experience and the feeling that the car gives you. Even after 7 years there is no better car to find at this price that can be easy going (in A or N mode) or go completely bonkers (in D or R mode). I'll never sell it ! That's for sure.

[mesasartworks]

Almost 10 years old but still
- impressiver exterior design
- quick
- fast
- beautiful
- sound is extreme good and unique
- acceptable MPG
- comfortable
- reliable
- a drivers' dream car

I own two Alfas at the moment, one of them will never sold. Need to keep ma age as young as possible with lot of smile on my face :)

[MB-zteo]

Compliments for Yours Review! This Car is Mega! Period. But this car just for the Right People! Not for All. For the rest pls take Big Digital Elephants that is for the Majority. For me Better a Giulia🍀

[MrZhampi]

Thank you for being the only one I've seen on video who explained the electronic breaks and diff well. And I've seen all of them.

[zajebancija]

This car looks at least really dynamic/ sporty, not like the new M5 tank. Also great that it has not these black gloss surfaces everywhere.

[GianzSSD]

Love this car - it will be my next purchase ❤ 2025 upgrade

[alexanderperry]

I don't understand why some reviewers go on about how hard it is to say "Quadrifoglio." Just look it up, there are dozens and dozens of people who got it right. It's pretty simple.

[Calvin]

This is the drivers choice. And this is coming from a life long BMW fanboy. Who cares about small resolution of the back up camera. As long as you can see it, that’s enough! No need for all the extra. Just give me that lightning steering and Italian styling.

[mgirish]

Nice
Love my 2019 Giulia QV and don't find the ESD and the brake by wire as big of a deal as people complain about. The car has been an amazing performer on street and on track. Biggest issue is it being designed with Ferrari influence....hence Ferrari-ish costs. But what cars in this class don't cost big $$$. As compared to the competitors, I don't miss the tech...just more to go wrong in my past experiences. The valve cover gasket issue is well known (on the Giulia) and imperative that you have a warranty and extended warranty to make sure this is covered, because it is an engine out job to replace Valve cover gaskets. That said, one of the most exhilarating, stylish and balanced performance sedan I have ever owned. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[ashypravs]

No matter how unreliable it may seem... I simply love and adore this car