Thanks to its technology and interaction with the Alfa DNA driving system, it simultaneously guaranties the driver and passengers comfort, pleasure of driving and consumption reduction.
Technically, Alfa’s TCT is as if it was composed of two transmissions in parallel – each having its own transmission – which allow engaging the next gear while the previous one is still engaged; gear changing occurs through a simple gradual exchange of the corresponding transmissions by ensuring the continuity of couple supply and therefore traction.
Alfa TCT automatic transmission can be used both automatically or sequentially, depending whether the driver is looking for a more COMFORTable and sports-like drive or not.
The new “Alfa TCT” transmission is available with Giulietta.
It is all about a transmission system with a last generation dry twin clutch, which takes advantage of the parallel exange concept, allowing gear engagement while the previous one is still engaged.
The innovative dry twin clutch solution guarantees comfort while driving and a superior sports feeling compared to automatic transmission which have a couple converter, but ensures extraordinary results in terms of consumption and emission and minor maintenance costs. As a matter of fact, dry clutches create minor friction compared to those bathed in oil –and therefore dissipate less energy – and require almost 5 liters of gear oil less.
This innovative transmission becomes the new point of reference for that category which likes the relation amog performance, consumption and emission and links together the 170 HP 1.4 TB MultiAir Giulietta with gas propellants (“best new engine 2010”) and the 170 HP 2.0 JTDM-2 diesel.
Multiair 1.4 Turbo engines, featuring a power range between 135 and 170 bhp, set new efficiency standards.
In particular, the peak 170 bph version, with its 124 bhp/liter, marks a very high specific power that ensures sporty performance setting a record in fuel consumption and emissions.
The Multiair technology, due to air intake direct control system, cylinder by cylinder and stroke by stroke, without using the throttle, reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emission by up to 10%, obtaining, at the same time, increased power by 10% and an improvement in torque by 15%.
In addition, through careful combustion control, pollutant emission are also reduced.
The brilliant 1750 TBi 235 hbp engine boats cutting-edge technical solutions such as gasoline direct injection, double continuous variable valve timing, turbocharger and the revolutionary “scavenging” control system which eliminates the turbolag. This is unique technology that controls and optimizes, moment by moment, the fuel dosage, the two variable timing valves position, ignition advance and the initial timing.
The 1750 TBi 235 HP engine boasts record performance: it is the Alfa Romeo engine with the highest specific power (195 HP/I) in the brand history as well as an extraordinary best in class torque specific for petrol engines of this category. This engine is only avaible on Quadrifoglio verde trim, which recalls the famous brand that has competed and won on circuits throughout the world.
The JTDM-2 engines are equipped with innovative injectors that control more precisely the fuel amount and injections frequency. The new 2.0 JTDM-2 140 HP engine with Start&Stop series is top class for torque values and acceleration on one hand, fuel consumption and emission on the other.
Thanks to its characteristics, the 2.0 JTDM-2 140 HP is the engine with the best balance between fuel consumption and performance in its category.
The Start&Stop system, manages the engine stop and its subsequent restart, during all idling phases, while the gear is in neutral position. As soon as the gear is engaged, the system timely restarts the engine, ensuring an immediate response to all control system. The result is a reduced fuel consumption and decreased emissions (by up to 10%), without any vibration or noise during the stop.
The gear Shift Indicator (GSI) device is a true “co-pilot” which suggests discreetly to the driver how to use the engine more efficiently, ensuring smooth and comfortable driving together with fuel saving.
The GSI always active when the Alfa Romeo DNA selector is in Natural or All weather position, and through an appropriate indication on the control panel, it may suggest to engage a higher gears to obtain combustion with a less rich mixture of gasoline, or it may suggest to drop to a lower gear in order to exploit to the utmost the available torque.
It has good suspensions, it helps to comfortable journey. Its class is light made with aluminium and magnesium and it has agile behavior. –La Vanguardia –
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the perfect match between compact size and comfort: it is 4,35 meters long, 1,46 high and 1,80 wide, with good interior space due to a generous 2,63 meters wheelbase and a fully usable and regularly shaped boot.
Inside, the refined details and high quality materials are the ultimate expression of Made in Italy. The dominant concept is lightness, well expressed by taut lines and the horizontal dashboard, where each control device has its ideal location based on advanced ergonomics research. Great attention is paid to the liveability of the interior.
The bucket seats, anti-perspirant, ensure maximum comfort even during longer trips.
Acoustic comfort is guaranteed by side windows that are 25% thicker, double seals on doors and sound-absorbing material performed on a fireproof wall to improve the sound insulation of the interior.
The new compact architecture of Alfa Romeo Giulietta represents a real technical and technological leap over all the platforms that preceded it. Due to the compact and functional structure and the materials used, it provides new levels of excellence in terms of comfort, dynamic driving and safety on board. Compared to the previous generation, the entire architecture has been redesigned improving performance and strength and reducing weight.
The lightness of this architecture results in excellent performance (both in acceleration 0-100 km/h, and in acceleration 40-80 km/h and 80-120 km/h) in addition to a significant reduction of the braking distance also due to be the Pre-Fill system.
The “Alfa Romeo” drive experience is guaranteed by sophisticated suspensions, active Dual Pinion steering, as well as the use of hight-strenght aluminium and steel.
Compact architecture was also designed to complement and enhance to the utmost all of the car features, amphasizing the three set-up functions (Dynamic, Natural and All Weather) made available by the Alfa Romeo DNA selector. To express great agility on the top of the category on the every day roads.
The steering wheel is equipped with the innovative Dual Pinion servo assisted system, whose two pinions are keyed directly on the rack. The starter engine is placed on the rack, hence inside the engine compartment, instead of the steering column to archieve a safer condition for the driver in the case of a frontal impact by eliminating the need for knee airbag.
The highest percentage of aluminium and light and ultra resistant alloys makes the floor of Giulietta lighter and stronger, with benefits in performance and fuel economy.
The front-wheel suspension of Giulietta, Mc Pherson type, have been reworked for maximum stiffness under lateral loads and to reduce the weight, 4 kilos, compared to a traditional solution. Aluminium alloys were used for the uprights, and high-strenght steel for the arms and the crossbar; some structural components have been optimized, with high returns on driving comfort.
For the rear suspension, a sophisticated Multilink system has been adopted, which, thanks to its new aluminium arms, weighs over 10 kg less then a traditional Multilink. Its geometry guarantees comfort, roadholding, stability and safety under any condition.
Giulietta offers two different types of driving experience. The standard structure allows a perfect balance between comfort and agility and comes with the Progression and Distinctive versions. The Quadrifoglio verde structure offers fun and safe driving thanks to the sport rims, available in 17” and 18”.
The latest creation from Alfa Romeo has passed the Euro NCAP crash test with flying colours. Scoring 5 stars out of 5, the Italian car has a new major safety selling point. _ Automobile-magazine.fr –
Designed for maximum active safety due to its suspension devices, Dual pinion active steering, braking system and the overall dynamic balance of the architecture, Giulietta guarantees the best interaction among all the dynamic management the system. The Alfa Romeo DNA selector manages all the sophisticated devices (VDC, Dual Pinion, Q2 differential, engine torque curve) ensuring driving safety and performance like only Alfa Romeo can do.
5-STAR EURO ncap WITH A SCORE OF 87/100 IN 2010 Rating: best result ever in its category. To achieve these levels of protection Giulietta was subjected to more than 15.000 hours of virtual analysis, 100 crash tests, 150 tests on HyGe slide and more than 100 tests on components and subsystems.
The third load increase the energy absorption capacity of the front and reduces both the inertial forces and the intrusion into interior.
Safety inside the vehicle is guaranteed by 6 airbags, standard for the whole range, three-point seatbelts with double pretensioners and load limiters, collapsible pedals and steering column, second generation antiwhiplash system and Isofix.
The Electronic Q2 is a self-blocking differential that distributes the torque between the front wheels ansuring maximum driving precision and safety.
In particular, it allows the maintenance of a trajectory consistent with the steering wheel angle set at high speed or low grip, effectively nullifying understeer and allowing safer driving.
The Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) gives driver torque feedback through the steering wheel, helping him to correctly perform any critical trajectory; through an impulse signal on the steering it suggests to the driver the correct countersteering maneuver.
The braking system is equipped with the Pre-Fill system, a new function that is activated when driving in DNA Dynamic mode. When the control unit perceives a dangerous situation that requires rapid braking, the system is put under pressure a few moments before the driver presses the brake pedal, so as to reduce the stopping distance of the car.
Giulietta Alfa Romeo DNA system, up to only available on racing cars already tested on Alfa Mito, acts upon the engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gear (automatic where present), allowing three different patterns, according to the situation or the driving style chosen.
For a sportier style simply move the lever to Dynamic position: so Alfa Romeo DNA activates the Q2 Electronic system that, while making the steering less servo-assisted for a sportier driving experience that guarantees impeccable control.
For a comfortable driving Natural mode is perfect: brilliant engine, very discreet Vehicle Dynamic Control and DST set to avoid oversteer.
Natural mode also suggests gear change time thanks to the Gear Shift Indicator, which helps optimization of fuel consumption and emissions, for perfect city driving.
When driving on low grip surface All Weather mode is the right choise. It enhances the effect of traction control and increase sensivity to mu-split, keeping the car stable while running on surfaces with different grip levels, such as when 2 wheels are on ice and 2 on asphalt.
The electro-hydraulic Dual Pinion steering isa a standard feature on all Giulietta versions and guarantees optimal control.
Its name comes from the presence of two pinions.
The first pinion is connected to the steering column and directly mounted on the rack of the steering box, with no artificial filters between the wheels and the driver hands: this allows a better control, feeling the wheels connected to the steering-wheel.
The second pinion is connected to the electric actuator and is also mounted directly on the rack: this adds support to the driver during all maneuvers.
It is the device allowing the driver to choose between three driving modes according to his own syle or different road conditions.
It is activated by simply moving the switch placed in front of the gear lever.
There are three styles to choose among: Dynamic, Natural or All Weather.
To have everything under control.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with the new integrated TMC PRO map navigation system.
It provides real-time traffic information and, due to its central position at the top of the dashboards, allows the driver to see the route and mechanical functioning parameters, without taking ayes off of the road.
The innovative BLUE&ME Tom Tom portable navigation system is available on Giulietta: high-tech, pratical and safe even in the event of a crash.
Integrated with the infotainment system, it can be simply removed by pressing a buttom and can be navigated aon a 4.3” coloured touch-screen which also allows the phone or USB output devices connection.
In addition to 45 Europe maps, Tom Tom is integrated with the Fuel Efficiency function, which monitors driving style, recommending the best solution according to consumption and emissions.
The new navigation system is integrated with the Alfa Romeo DNA selector and provides information on allo f the three different setting.
In Dynamic mode for instance, the Dynamic Display is available, split in two areas: one showing information about the turbo pressure and the maximum power use rate, the other with the accelerometer indicating the longitudinal and lateral acceleration reached during the trip.
The customize Giulietta, there’s the BOSE HI-FI system with CO-MP3 radio, with double tuner and double antenna, for a driving experience that involves all the senses.
The new "Alfa TCT" is now available on Giulietta.
This new transmission system has a dual dry clutch, which allows the insertion of the next gear while the previous one is still running.
The innovative double dry clutch solution ensures a driving comfort and a sporty feeling better than the ones provided by the automatic transmission with torque converter , while providing outstanding results in terms of fuel consumption and emissions and lower operating costs. Dry clutches create less friction then oil based ones - thus dissipating less energy - and require almost 5 liters of oil refill less.
This innovative transmission has set a new benchmark for this market branch in terms of ratio between performance, fuel consumption and emissions and is available on Giulietta petrol engines MultiAir 1.4 TB 170 bhp ("Best New Engine 2010") and the diesel fueled 2.0 JTDM-2 170 CV.
The new "Alfa TCT" is an oustanding result of “Alfa DNA Technology”, a system on which Alfa Romeo base its models development, that combine excellent dynamic performance, efficiency, environmental performance, comfort and safety with passive and active control in all driving conditions.
Dynamic: it's the automatic transmission that also equips the super Alfa Romeo 4C car concept. It provides driving comfort and a sporty feeling better than the ones provided by the automatic transmission with torque converter.
Natural: because fuel consumptions and emissions are remarkably reduced.
All weather: it's a specific correction system that gives maximum grip in difficult situations. This innovative automatic transmission can operate in fully automatic or sequential mode: due to a precise and ergonomic gear lever, the “up” and “down” positions can be managed manually and can be combined to the "shift paddles" behind the wheel.
"Alfa TCT" provides excellent performance with extremely low levels of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Giulietta version featuring "Alfa TCT" and diesel engine 170 hp 1.4 TB MultiAir (voted Best New Engine of the Year 2010) has a top speed of 218 km / h and gets from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds.
Even with these excellent figures, fuel consumption is extremely low (5.2 l/100 km) as well as CO2 emissions (121 g / km), with results that make Giulietta the most efficient and eco-friendly compact car, even when compared with competitors models that feature manual transmission and have significantly lower power levels and performances.
Even when combined with the 2.0 JTDM diesel engine 170 HP-2, fuel consumption (mesured in combined cycles) goes from 4.7 l/100 km to 4.5 l/100 km while CO2 emissions reach class-leading levels of 119g/km.
The "Alfa TCT" features a high level integration with all of Giulietta systems.
In order to get the best performances in all driving conditions and styles, the gearbox interacts with the braking and the engine control systems, the Alfa DNA switch, the start-stop system and vehicle stability control one.
The new "Alfa TCT" in based on two transmissions working in parallel, each with its own clutch, which allows you to select and enter the next gear while the previous one is still engaged. The gear change happens naturally and gradually, ensuring a smooth drive.
The result is a driving comfort and a sporty feeling better than the ones provided by the automatic transmission with torque converter, with a higher change speed and constant power.
