Day 1 | Picking up the 2017 Giulia Ti

May 8, 2017

2 min read

Day 1 details.....!

One of the minor let-downs of buying a new car with some performance attributes is that you won't be able to fully enjoy the complete car until it has accumulated some miles. However, that doesn't mean their wasn't a lot to explore and appreciate. Before getting into full review/opinion/commentary mode, here are the basics. 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD; Alfa Black exterior (one of a couple no charge paint choices), Red/Black interior- added package to get leather dash and upper doors trims, Ti Performance package with 19in wheels, Dual-Pane Sunroof, a couple driver assist functions and navigation. All powered by the 280 HP (306 lb-ft) 2.0L turbo engine and a 8-speed Automatic.

In my initial trip home I noted a few things. Finding a preferred driving position is really easy. The front sports seats are really comfortable and have power adjustments in all possible directions- including the power bolsters which feel like they inflate around you with a touch of a button. And as typical in car like this there are multiple seat memory settings that includes mirror positions. Steering wheel has good adjustment range in position and telescoping action. There are not a lot of buttons on the console so in some cases it takes 2 'actions' to complete something than in some cars may only require 1. For example, radio presets require a pull back on the center rotary controller and then a quick rotate and click to select desired preset. Like a handful of new cars the shift process is a little different than typical. Reverse is acquired by pressing the button and pushing the shifter forward and drive is the opposite. Putting in Park is just a press of a button on top of the shifter. Nothing crazy, but different. On the topic of shifting- the aluminum shift paddles are really attractive and very comfortable behind the steering wheel. In this car they are stationary (mounted to column) instead of rotating with the wheel. Lots of talk about what is right or wrong or better but I prefer the fixed design. Likely more focus on shifting later on after more hours behind the wheel. Probably enough for day one. I have some manuals to read.