Alfa Romeo Giulia review

The Alfa Romeo Giulia isn’t the easiest of executive saloons to get into, due to its fairly low roofline and low-set seats. But once you’re in, it caters for larger adults fairly well in both the front and the back with a surprising amount of head room unless you’re considerably more than six feet tall. 

The front seats are quite wide, adjustable and comfortable, even if they could use a little more under-thigh support. Both shoulder room and elbow room are also good. There’s an assortment of cubbyholes for stowing your odds and ends, too, including a sizeable space underneath the centre armrest.

In the back, there’s a competitive amount of head and leg room for the class – more than you'll find in the Volvo S60 but less than there is in the BMW 3 Series.

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The Giulia's boot isn't too far behind key rivals, such as the 3 Series and S60, for outright load capacity. However, ultimately it's slightly smaller; we managed to fit six carry-on suitcases inside, compared with seven in those rivals.

Meanwhile, split-folding (40/20/40) rear seats are optional on entry-level Super trim, but they’re standard-fit from Nero Edizione trim and above.