Leaked images reveal Alfa Romeo Giulia’s cabin layout
First unofficial photos show the interior of Alfa Romeo’s Giulia saloon, highlighting a touchscreen system, carbon trim and manual gearbox.
Unofficial photographs have surfaced revealing the interior of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, providing the first comprehensive look at the cabin ahead of the car’s official debut. The images, which emerged online in July 2015, confirm several key features and design choices in the new saloon’s cockpit.
First Look at the Alfa Romeo Giulia Interior
- Large central touchscreen infotainment system dominates the dashboard
- Rotary controller for infotainment, located near the gear lever
- Physical controls for dual-zone climate system below the screen
- Sports seats in black leather and Alcantara with white stitching
- Three-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated controls for cruise, phone, and audio
- Carbon fibre accents on the dashboard and centre console
- Round air vents similar to those in some Mercedes-Benz models
- Six-speed manual gearbox fitted
- Selectable suspension settings from the centre console
- Rear ventilation outlets for passengers
- Premium audio system installed
Design and Features
The centre console is dominated by a large touchscreen display, positioned above a row of physical controls for the two-zone climate system. The infotainment system can also be managed using a rotary controller near the gear lever, a setup reminiscent of BMW’s iDrive. This suggests that Alfa Romeo is targeting the same premium segment as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The use of a manual gearbox and carbon fibre trim further highlights the brand’s focus on driving enthusiasts.
Sports seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and Alcantara, finished with contrasting white stitching that extends across the dashboard. The steering wheel adopts a three-spoke, flat-bottom design with integrated controls for the cruise, phone, and audio systems. Carbon fibre accents add a performance-oriented touch to the dashboard and centre console. Round air vents, reminiscent of those found in some Mercedes-Benz models, flank the dashboard. The photographed Giulia features a six-speed manual gearbox, which is likely to appeal to enthusiasts. Suspension settings appear selectable from the centre console, and rear passengers benefit from their own ventilation outlets. A premium audio system completes the interior’s equipment list.
Comparison with German Rivals
| Feature | Alfa Romeo Giulia | BMW 3 Series (F30) | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment display | Large central touchscreen, rotary controller | Central display, iDrive controller | Central display, rotary COMAND controller |
| Upholstery | Leather & Alcantara, white stitching | Leather, optional sports trim | Leather, various trims |
| Steering wheel | Flat-bottom, three-spoke, integrated controls | Multi-function, round | Multi-function, round |
| Transmission (as shown) | Six-speed manual | Manual/automatic options | Manual/automatic options |
| Trim accents | Carbon fibre | Aluminium, wood, optional carbon | Aluminium, wood, optional carbon |
| Rear ventilation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
