What it is: A very hot hatchback addition to the
ever-increasing upscale compact car market.
Cool features: Based on a new "Compact"
architecture from Fiat, the Giulietta is designed to be as exhilarating
on mountain roads as it is comfortable tooling around town, and safe no
matter what. Concealed rear door handles and upswept rear side windows
give the apperance of a coupe. Not to mention a decidedly upscale look
for a downscale price. A variety of turbocharged four-cylinders will be
available, both gasoline- and diesel-powered.
Bottom line: Rumor has it that Alfa Romeo will be
back in the U.S. in 2011 or 2012. If they come back looking like this,
it can't be soon enough.
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