The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB Turismo has caused a terrible row. In the blue corner was my friend who claimed this medium-sized hatchback is a pitiful excuse for a car. What 'absolute nonsense',
I exclaimed, as I defended its honour in the red corner. My friend said the Ford Focus has sharper handling than the Giulietta, that the Volkswagen Golf feels more robust, and that at £17,755 this entry-level fashion statement is rather expensive. Unfortunately, despite being made by a long-haired lout, these were valid points. The Focus starts at £13,995 and the Golf – that is possibly tough enough to outlast time – costs from £15,850. Okay, but none of these factors detract from the new Giulietta.
