Road test: Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB Multiair Lusso

Alfa Romeo cars have always appealed on an emotional level with their seductive Italian styling, but sadly the cars haven't always delivered in the driving or ownership experience. So with the new Giulietta, Alfa Romeo must be hoping that it can appeal to all levels.

The Giulietta name evokes memories of its attractive 1970s namesake, but this is a very different proposition to that car from the Italian firms popular past. No, this is the replacement for the 147. So, have they done it? I spent a week with a £16,993, 1.4 TB Multiair Lusso to find out.