2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio: Pricing and features

Alfa Romeo's lightly-facelifted Giulia sedan and Stelvio medium SUV have hit Australian shores and, thanks to the introduction of a new Ti entry-grade, their prices of entry are down to $68,450 and $76,450 respectively.

This reflects Alfa's decision to drop the previous Giulia and Stelvio Sport trims as they aged, rather than lowering prices – though Veloce pricing is unchanged for 2023. Quadrifoglio pricing is yet to be announced.

As for specification, both are more richly equipped than before and feature refreshed styling both inside and out. The 2023 Giulia and Stelvio are in Alfa Romeo dealerships now.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio pricing

John Law

Our original story, below, has been updated with new information

October 2022: The updated 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio siblings have been unveiled and are now available to order in Australia.

Alfa's facelifted rear- and all-wheel-drive models gain a revised exterior design and updated technology – including a digital instrument cluster.

These changes are inspired by the Tonale small SUV – also due in Australia in the imminently – and follow an update in 2021 that brought a new infotainment system, restyled centre console, and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capability.

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What's new?

Up front, the largest change is the addition of “3x3” matrix-LED headlights, replacing the previous bi-xenon units. The three-eye daytime running lights are inspired by Alfa Romeos of the past, such as the SZ Zagato and Proteo concept.

There are also sequential LED indicators in the headlights, a restyled front grille and lower front air intakes, and new LED tail-light housings.

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Inside, the Giulia and Stelvio receive a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster – replacing the previous 7-inch semi-digitised unit – with three display views: Evolved, Relax and Heritage.

Like the Tonale, Alfa Romeo will offer non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing a unique digital ‘certificate’ where vehicle data is stored, housed within a network of servers (known as the ‘blockchain’).

The brand claims this will improve a car’s resale value and provide “a further source of credibility which helps the owner/reseller, but also reassures the buyer in the choice of a used vehicle”.

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Alfa Romeo has reshuffled the model range for 2023, with Ti replacing the old Sport variant, though retaining Veloce trims locally, rather than the overseas Sprint variant.

The Ti trims are available with black or tan (Giulia)/chocolate (Stelvio) upholstery, while the athletic Veloce gets the choice of red or black cow-hide.

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Overseas Competizione spec shown

In addition to the Ti, the sporty Veloce models get a more menacing exterior treatment and a limited-slip rear differential.

Safety

Despite new safety technology that brings level 2 autonomous driving to Giulia models, its 2016 five-star ANCAP rating has expired.

The Stelvio – fitted with identical safety features – retains its five-star credentials until December 2023.

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Powertrains

Under the skin, the Guilia and Stelvio are unchanged, with a sold powertrain sold in Australia being a 206kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with RWD (in Giulia) or 'Q4' AWD (in Stelvio).

Both cars utilise a ZF-sourced eight-speed torque converter automatic whith wheel-mounted paddles for manual control.

The 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 Quadrifoglio supert sedan has yet to receive its mid-life update.

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Availability

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio are available to order now from $68,450 and $76,450 respectively – both before on-road costs.

Jordan Hickey