The hotly anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia is now available to order from prices starting at £29,180, which is more than its rivals but even the base model is able to boast a 2.0 turbocharged petrol. Couple that with a high levels of practicality and a five-star NCAP rating and you've got a rather tasty proposition on your hands.
What's better still, if you order one now you may be able to get it before Christmas - just make sure there is enough room under the tree for it... The new Giulia will be offered in five trims, starting from the simply named 'Giulia' base trim all the way through to the M3 rivalling Quadrifoglio - car which is able get to 62mph in 3.9 seconds. For a detailed breakdown check out this article.
A choice of two petrol and two diesel engines will be on offer across the range which will be mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Alfa's D,N.A. drive mode selector is also on hand to offer a tailor-made drive plus drivers can enjoy other features such as dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, cruise control and smartphone integration.
There is also more safety equipment then you can shake a stick at with features such as Front Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Integrated Brake System and Lane Departure Warning all featuring in the base model upwards. Could we see Beamer drivers converting? It looks likely, plus they'll have more style.