Snapshot
- 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio facelifts revealed
- Updated twins gain revised look and new technology
- Australian launch in the first half of 2023; price rises likely
The updated 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio siblings have been unveiled, ahead of an Australian launch in the first half of next year.
Revealed overnight, the facelifted rear/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 first half of 2023, and follow an update in 2021 that brought a new infotainment system, a restyled centre console, and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capability.
Full details, including local pricing, will be announced closer to launch.
Up front, the largest change is the addition of “3×3” 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.
Inside, the Giulia and Stelvio receive a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster – replacing the previous 7-inch semi-digital 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”.
Alfa Romeo has reshuffled the model range for 2023, with Super and Ti variants offering Sprint and Veloce packages, respectively.
A limited Competizione edition will be available overseas, with matte grey paint, red brake calipers, red stitching, a Harman Kardon audio system, active suspension, and unique badging.
Under the skin, the Guilia and Stelvio are unchanged, with European options including a 118kW/450Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder with RWD, 157kW/470Nm diesel with AWD, or a 206kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with RWD or AWD.
The latter engine is the sole offering in Australia matched with an eight-speed auto and rear-wheel drive in the Giulia, or all-wheel drive in the Stelvio – the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 Quadrifoglio has yet to receive its mid-life update.
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio will arrive in Australia in the first half of next year, with price rises likely.
For reference, the current models are priced from $74,950 before on-road costs for the Giulia Veloce, or $82,950 plus on-roads for the Stelvio Veloce.
Alfa Romeo has removed the previous base and Sport offerings, leaving the Veloce as the sole offering in the four-cylinder Giulia and Stelvio range.
COMMENTS
Keyword: 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio facelifts revealed, due in Australia next year