Alfa USA/Canada 2015/2016 A new beginning

I dont understand how can they still be behind on tech after so many years. When the previous QP was introduced it was already outdated in tech and goodies. Now, 12 years later they still are behind. I cant believe tech is expensive to add to a car. A decent nav nowadays is not expensive anymore.

 

Yes tough to fathom how they are behind in tech. Chrysler U-Connect systems are usually pretty highly rated, higher rated than Ford Synch and Caddie Que systems...What gives specifically?

 

Oh come one. Ferrari is much, much worse.

 

Both these companies have pretty much always built really crappy cars wrapped in pretty bodies. Obviously nothing has changed.

The QP is a great car, but well behind the BMW. Alfa? Really what did you honestly expect?

 

The Ghibli does indeed have UCONNECT which is fantastic but not as slick or stylish as the German infotainments. Also, it's far too similar with other FCA products. I believe the Levante will have a more polished and updated UCONNECT with much more tech, which itself will become available on the Ghibli-Quattroporte in 2017.

The shifter itself is so finnicky, can't believe it hasn't been addressed. Has anyone tried a 2016 to see if it's been improved?

As for the Giulia, the infotainment it bespoke and supplied by Magnetti-Marelli. Various videos online show the functionality and graphics and it looks quite good.

Let's wait and see.

 

Looks quirky to me and can't imagine it would do well in N.A. Reminds me of Citroen cars.
The UCONNECT on the Ghibli is simple to use simply because it is so basic. Basically a glorified Blue tooth. I'm sure they'll add brake assist and lane departure in the next model years, but for a close to $90k car, it is missing ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, soft close doors, 3 zone climate control, etc. I think they rushed the car to the market and then like most other Maserati products, they kind of forget about it and leave it to languish in the market. The previous QP was beautiful but it took almost 14 years for a new model to hit the market.

 

It's the same. But a GPS has much less importance in a 488 than it does in a Ghibli. I actually wouldn't want electric seats in a 488 for example.

Plus it seems they are catching up with apple car etc.

 

Not bad.

 

After promising that the Giulia would start production last week, Marchionne has back tracked again, calling the car "technically immature." go figure.

Alfa Romeo Delayed the Giulia Because It Was "Technically Immature"

 

FCA celebrates superb sales numbers in Geneva

https://www.autoedizione.com/fca-celebrates-superb-sales-numbers-geneva/

Presentation Alfa Romeo Stelvio in November 2016

https://www.autoedizione.com/presentation-alfa-romeo-stelvio-november-2016/

Harald Wester (picture) has meanwhile confirmed that;

- A more powerful version of the 4C is coming.
- Within two years we can expect an extra sports car as well.
- Rumour even has it that the Giulietta-successor is scheduled for 2017 already.
- Confirmation was given that the MiTo won’t be replaced,
- while a bigger SUV with up to seven seats is in the pipeline
- together with a coupé and Spider based on the Giulia.

 

Good news then. I hope the more powerful version of the 4C will help drive prices down for the base model..

 

Next week North America will receive the Alfa Giulia with a 280HP AWD 8spd Auto and TI spec at the New York Auto show.

http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=17382&mid=1

Alfa Romeo Debuts the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Lineup at the New York International Auto Show

Rebirth of the brand – the all-new 2017 Giulia is the first of eight all-new Alfa Romeos debuting through 2020, and embodies the brand's La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit

Giulia nameplate reflects a 55-year heritage of Alfa Romeo's lightweight, performance sedan tradition and over 105 years of brand history, carving its legend on road courses around the globe

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Giulia Ti models deliver seductive Italian style and craftsmanship to the premium mid-size sedan segment

All-new, all-aluminum, 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbo engine with eight-speed automatic transmission delivers a class-leading, standard 276 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing it to launch from 0-to-60 miles per hour (mph) in less than 5.5 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 149 mph

The innovative Alfa Q4 all-wheel-drive system offers the Giulia and Giulia Ti models even more all-season capability and performance

New eight-speed automatic transmission, with available column-mounted paddle shifters, is designed for enthusiasts with gear shifts in less than 100 milliseconds

As the “halo” model in the lineup, Giulia Quadrifoglio highlights Alfa Romeo’s performance and motorsport knowhow with best-in-class 505 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a record-setting 7:39 seconds around the legendary Nürburgring
Near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, segment-leading torsional rigidity and the most direct steering ratio on the market, thanks to Giulia’s all-new rear-wheel-drive architecture

Exclusive to Giulia Quadrifoglio, state-of-the-art technologies, including torque vectoring, active aero front splitter and Alfa DNA Pro mode selector with Race mode, combine to maximize the all-new Giulia’s driving exhilaration

 

8 spd zf auto i thought has been around awhile but obviously not the 2 liter turbo......

lease European, buy Japanese.....Alfa better have nice lease rates if they are going to move product.....