Road test: Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCT

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Alfa Romeo is continuing its mission to tempt VW Golf and Ford Focus drivers to its pretty Giulietta by giving it a dual-clutch gearbox. But is it any good?

What is it?

Dual-clutch gearboxes are appearing in more and more cars these days as they offer sporty performance, but not at the cost of fuel consumption or CO2 emissions. Alfa Romeo is the latest company to introduce such a gearbox. Dubbed "TCT" (Twin Clutch Transmission), it was only ever available in the Alfa MiTo – now it's in the Giulietta which will be welcome news to fleet owners and company car drivers.