All cars boast the usual Mini plus points, though: tactile controls, a slick gearchange and electric power steering that while unnatural in its firmness when you press the infamous Sport button, is better
weighted than most rivals.
At 1429 kg in 2.2 - litre diesel spec, the Giulia is usefully lighter
than most rivals; even the aluminium bodied Jaguar XE weighs 100 kg more
than the feather -
weight Alfa.