Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce long-term review – first report 

Launched in 2015, the Giulia was growing old gracefully and due to die soon. However, the delay of its electric successor has granted it a new lease of life, and sales will continue until at least 2027. Has this sporting saloon outstayed its welcome? That’s the question I hope to answer by spending three months with an Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce, using it as my daily driver and all-purpose family car. My previous long-termer was an electric Renault 5 E-Tech that I charged at home, so going back to petrol will be strange at first – and a shock to the wallet. I’m hopeful the Alfa’s 280hp turbocharged four will make the higher running costs seem worth it. This is an introduction, as I’ve scarcely driven the car yet, but please come back to this page for regular updates on the Giulia over the coming months. You can also follow me on social media for further thoughts, photos and other car-related ramblings: search for ‘timpitt100’ on Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky. Introducing the