Every single auto show that we attend, we've become more accustomed to the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia. After its debut last summer we saw a bit too much of the Chrysler 200 in its front end. Now though, that feeling has melted away.
That's because every time we get the chance to see one, there's so much to like about it.
Its design is sensual and evokes a response. Think of it as a BMW M3 goes to Milan for the summer. It comes back with far more style and gets far more looks from the boys.
But, there's just one problem. Design isn't an issue, reliability is. And, if you ask any of your friends or family, we're willing to wager that they are concerned about ANY vehicle purchase and the subject's reliability.
The Giulia was just delayed "weeks" due to internal engineering issues.
This has me asking one simple question: Is Alfa Romeo's Giulia ALREADY disappointing BEFORE its U.S. debut?
The head of Alfa Romeo, Fabrizio Curci, has admitted that engineering issues have delayed the launch of the Giulia “by just a few weeks” - but denied reports in Automotive News that a six-month delay was instigated because the all-new car failed to pass European front, side and rear crash tests.
Curci stressed: “Not one single screw is a carryover - this car is all new, and it is true that we wanted to launch this car with the right quality from the start, but that caused a delay of maybe some weeks, certainly not months...
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