The updated iterations of the Alfa Romeo Giulia sports sedan and Stelvio SUV have arrived in South Africa. See what’s changed as well as what you can expect to pay for the latest models below…

The Alfa Romeo Giulia competes in a shrinking segment where it rivals the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. Nonetheless, the updated Giulia is now available in South Africa!

More so, the Italian firm also welcomes an updated Stelvio SUV to market which goes up against rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Jaguar F-Pace to name a few…

Key features and changes

This update excludes any changes to the familiar engine offerings which means that the Giulia retains its 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine with 147 kW and 330 Nm in the Giulia Veloce as well as the 375 kW / 600 Nm 2.9-litre turbocharged V6 engine in the range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio, the latter of which claims an admirable zero to 100 kph sprint time of 3.9 seconds.

Similarly, the Stelvio retains its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with 206 kW and 400 Nm as well as the aforementioned thumping 2.9-litre turbocharged V6 with 375 kW and 600 Nm. An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard for both models.

While exterior styling has remained mostly unchanged, the interior of Giulia and Stelvio gain an 8.8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Tactile quality has also improved with a material mix of carbon fibre, leather and Alcantara.

The update also includes rear USB ports, cargo net, passive entry, wireless smartphone charging pad, 8-way electrically-adjustable seats with driver memory and 4-way lumbar support.

In terms of driver assistance features, both models gain a Driver Assistance Pack which includes automatic high-beam assist, active blind spot assist, lane-keeping assist, driver attention alert and interior/exterior electrochromic mirrors with automatic dimming.

How much does the Alfa Romeo Giulia Cost in South Africa?

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce: R989 900

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV: R1 599 900

Buy an Alfa Romeo Giulia on Cars.co.za

How much does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Cost in South Africa?

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Super: R1 159 900

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q: R1 749 900

Buy an Alfa Romeo Stelvio on Cars.co.za