Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 (2016–2026) Price Guide

The modern 952-series Giulia brought Alfa Romeo back to rear-wheel drive after two decades of front-driven cars, and the Quadrifoglio version announced that Alfa was serious about competing with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG on their own turf.

The Range

Launched in 2016 on the bespoke Giorgio platform, the Giulia was available with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder in 200bhp and 280bhp forms, a 2.2-litre turbo diesel with 150, 180, or 210bhp, and the Quadrifoglio’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 510bhp. The V6 was developed by Ferrari engineers and shares its architecture with the engine in the Ferrari California T. Rear-wheel drive is standard; Q4 all-wheel drive was available on some four-cylinder models. An eight-speed ZF automatic is the only transmission across the range.

The Quadrifoglio

The Quadrifoglio is the Giulia that matters. The Ferrari-derived V6, active torque vectoring rear differential, carbon-fibre driveshaft, and Brembo brakes created a sports saloon that set a Nürburgring lap record for production saloons on its launch. It is raw, dramatic, and engaging in a way that the more polished BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 cannot quite match. The trade-off is that the Giulia demands more attention from its driver and its owner.

Common Issues

Early 952 Giulias suffered from quality control inconsistencies — misaligned panels, uneven paint, and electrical gremlins including phantom warning lights and infotainment freezes. The 2.2 diesel can suffer from injector failures and DPF issues on cars used for short journeys. The 2.0 petrol is more reliable in daily use. The ZF gearbox is fundamentally sound but the software calibration on early cars could be hesitant. Recalls have addressed several issues, and 2019-onwards cars are generally better assembled. The Giulia shares its Giorgio platform with the Stelvio SUV, which uses the same engines and many mechanical components.