As a brand that is relatively new to the United States, Alfa Romeo vehicles are unfamiliar to many American car shoppers. People recognize that Alfa is an Italian luxury brand, but they know little beyond that. Are Alfa Romeo vehicles well-made? What are their most distinguishing features? What do owners say about them? Looking at the European market, the home base of Alfa Romeo, provides some answers. Europeans have been driving Alfa vehicles for a while, and the brand is more established there than it is in the US. So what do Europeans think of Alfa Romeo vehicles? Is Alfa Romeo popular in Europe?

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Top Alfa Romeo Awards

Perhaps the most famous Alfa Romeo vehicle, and the brand's top European award-winner, is the Alfa Romeo Giulia. British automotive magazine What Car? dubbed the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio its Performance Car of the Year for the 2020 model year. The magazine's panel of expert judges found that despite boasting a 510-horsepower V6 engine, the Giulia Quadrifoglio possessed the smooth and nimble driving dynamics of an everyday vehicle.

But the Giulia's popularity extends well beyond professional automotive judges. In 2020, a Giulia took the top prize in four classes of the German car magazine SPORT AUTO's annual award ceremony. The reader poll found the Giulia, Giulia Quadrifoglio, Giulia Veloce and the all-new Giulia GTAm to be the top imported sedan in their respective categories.

These scores are far more than a mere aberration. In fact, the Giulia has held a strong performance record in award shows for many years. Readers of German magazine Auto, Motor and Sport declared the 2019 Giulia the top car in its class for the third straight year. Alfa's Stelvio crossover won this award as well. In 2018, Alfa Romeo's stable of awards included honors from across Europe, especially Germany. And the legacy continues.

Why is Alfa Romeo so Popular in Europe?

When the Giulia and Stelvio won the 2019 What Car? magazine awards, the judges declared that the vehicles were designed to excite the passions while providing the practicality needed for everyday driving. Many of these and other automotive awards, from both judges and the general public, have a few themes in common. These reviews show that the Alfa Romeo lineup offers the excitement of luxury vehicles combined with the practicality of a daily driver. And with its 2021 models, Alfa Romeo is sure to take home even more automotive awards.

The standard 2021 Giulia uses a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to produce a robust 280 horsepower. Drivers seeking stronger performance can choose the Quadrifoglio variant, with a V6 engine making over 500 horsepower. The 2021 Stelvio crossover, with the same engine specifications, uses all-wheel drive as standard on all but the base model.

As Alfa Romeo vehicles, the interior of both the Giulia and the Stelvio uses plenty of soft surfaces including wood, textured metal and leather. Quadrifoglio variants swap out some of the leather for a sleek carbon fiber look. Alfa Romeo's intuitive 8.8-inch infotainment system provides a strong array of features, even on the sporty trims.

Alfa Romeo offers four-year warranties with one year of scheduled maintenance included. Automated emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring are standard across the lineup, with other driver assists available.

Conclusion

The Alfa Romeo lineup has brought home many prestigious awards in European contests. The brand is still unfamiliar to many Americans, but with time and experience, Alfa Romeo will win plenty of accolades on this side of the Atlantic as well.

At Benson Alfa Romeo, we invite drivers to take a turn at the forefront of the automotive revolution. We offer a broad array of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles. Our experienced finance and service professionals stand ready to help drivers enjoy their next great ride. Visit us at 500a West Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greer, South Carolina, or call us at (864) 372-9144 to learn more or to schedule a test drive.