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Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa’s compact luxury-sport sedan corners and steers like a sports
car, which makes it fun to drive. Still, it’s filled with everyday annoy-
ances, such as its unintuitive controls. The 280-hp, 2.0-liter turbo
four-cylinder engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmis-
sion and provides punchy acceleration even in the all-wheel-drive
version. The firm ride absorbs most bumps, but it’s less plush than
many competitors. Fuel economy at 27 mpg overall is among the best
in the class. The attractive interior has matte wood and nicely tex-
tured surfaces, but some switchgear is cheap. The convoluted info-
tainment system is distracting to use. Seat comfort is compromised
by a short cushion and limited range of adjustments, and the cabin
isn’t as quiet as that of its peers. The high-performance Quadrifoglio
version is even sportier, but at the expense of comfort.
Overall Score 48
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 70
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.
Base Price: $38,295-$73,995
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Base, Lusso, Quadrifoglio,
Sport, Ti
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (280 hp);
2.9-liter V6 turbo (505 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic
Length (in.)..................... 183
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ..................111
Weight (lb.) ..................3,695
% weight front/rear ...........52/48
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 905
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 12
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
Premium
CR overall mpg ..................27
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Acura TLX
The TLX has potential but lacks panache, ultimately falling short of
the best luxury compact sedans. It’s available with either a four- or a
six-cylinder engine, but AWD is available only with the V6. The 2.4-
liter uses an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers quick,
direct shifts and contributes to the very good 27 mpg overall. The
V6 is a gem, with plenty of power, but it’s paired with a nine-speed
automatic that isn’t all that smooth or responsive. We found the ride
to be quite comfortable and handling to be responsive although not
sporty. The cabin is quiet, but the infotainment system is distracting
and awkward to use. Recent updates included an exterior freshen-
ing, making the AcuraWatch suite of safety equipment standard,
tweaking the suspension and steering, and adding luxury features to
the interior.
Overall Score 71-74
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score 75-79
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05
Base Price: $33,000-$45,950
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Advance, A-Spec, Stan-
dard, Tech
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.4-liter 4 (206 hp); 3.5-liter
V6 (290 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automatic;
8-speed sequential
Length (in.).................... .190
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................109
Weight (lb.) ..................3,480
% weight front/rear .......... 60/40
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 13
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
Premium
CR overall mpg ...............25-27 Average
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