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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio prices slashed by up to $15,000
An end-of-year offer on Alfa Romeo's high-performance sports sedan will see Giulia QV buyers save between $7500 and $15,000 until December 31, 2026.
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2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia - Veloce
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
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Overview
Variant
Veloce
Variant
Not available
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.1 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
206kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
300kW / 420Nm
951km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
3 years
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: 0
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.9 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 1
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Memorized adjustment
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Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Remote battery management
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Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 120
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 113 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 141 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 190 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,995 cc
Engine code: 55273835
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 58 L
Tanks
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.9 in
Touch pad control: yes
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 16.8 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.1 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 951 km
Combined: 16.4 km/L
Country/highway: 20.4 km/L
Urban: 12.2 km/L
Urban: 8.2 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Performance
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 280 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 206 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,250 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,250 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 408 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 408 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 300 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 300 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 420 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 420 Nm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.3 km/kWh
Combined: 28 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.8 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.5 mi/kWh
Combined: 280 Wh/km
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined: 171 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 566 km
Combined km high vehicle: 678 km
Combined km low vehicle: 503 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Mechanical
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: AT8
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission code: 8HP50 ATX
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 2
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Responsive suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Run flat: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Run flat: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 255 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 108
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 9 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 10 in
Body style
Body type: Sedan
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: GIORGIO
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Sedan
Body style
Body type: Sedan
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Sedan
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
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Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Electrically deployed: yes
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 480 L
Cargo capacity
Frunk capacity: 84 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 366 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,800 mm
Front track: 1,559 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 100 mm
Overall height: 1,436 mm
Overall length: 4,643 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,024 mm
Overall width: 1,860 mm
Rear track: 1,604 mm
Wheelbase: 2,820 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,700 mm
Front track: 1,710 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 127 mm
Overall height: 1,379 mm
Overall length: 4,963 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,144 mm
Overall width: 1,966 mm
Rear track: 1,693 mm
Wheelbase: 2,900 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 955 mm
Headroom rear: 955 mm
Leg room front: 961 mm
Leg room rear: 814 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,425 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,362 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 745 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,105 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,445 kg
Tare weight: 1,409 kg
Trailer noseweight: 64 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,795 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,090 kg
Tare weight: 2,090 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 900 w
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 150 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Brand name: Harman/Kardon
Number of: 14
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 14
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy, Leather
On doors: Leather
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy, Leather
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 10
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
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Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response activation: Manual
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Adjustable side bolster type: Electric
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Adjustable side bolster type: Electric
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Storage
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Heat pump: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): 160000
Distance (miles): 99420
Duration (months): 96
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Scenario mode 3: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 8.89 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 26.58 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 13.29 h
Duration (hours): 9 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.31 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.84 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.69 h
Duration (hours): 0.3 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 270 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 270 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor location: Rear
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery cell count: 336
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 800 V
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 89 kWh
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 82.3 kWh
Wall charger: yes
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
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