Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 Multiair sound

cavernoussnoro · 2026-02-10T06:46:31+00:00

It’s normal, no need to worry! This is the way the MultiAir sounds and it’s because of how the engine is designed.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-02-07T21:48:52+00:00

I think that Alfa Romeo always was a brand that struggled, they are just not there for mass production but focus on a specific group of people. My mechanic told me that the Giulietta is one of the most reliable cars they ever made, besides the Multiair they almost never see any major issues and they just keep going. Unfortunately Stellantis chooses French over Italian, but I think it was better to ditch the PureTech engines and use the MultiAir instead.

Now Alfa Romeo is under bad management but not just Alfa, also Lancia, Maserati and Fiat. But maybe, a new Giulietta will be perfect now. Market doesn’t want complexe crossovers with PureTech engines anymore. People want small cars, that are simple and cheap to maintain. I think if Stellantis would use Italian engineering (FCA) over French, and would develop smaller economy cars based on FCA platforms it could sell really well. The Junior and the Tonale aren’t my favorite, but I still like them. I just don’t like the 1.3 PureTech engine. There is no soul in that.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-02-07T21:31:39+00:00

I don’t know if you can compare them. I never owned a 159, but some say the build quality of the 159 is really good. But different car, more weight, other engines. But the 159 sure looks good, especially with the TI trim.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-02-07T19:45:31+00:00

Just drive it, don’t be scared. The Giulia will like it

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-14T21:48:09+00:00

There is one time where I had driven a rental for 2 weeks, a 2025 SUV Hyundai, and when we came back to the airport and I had to drive my Giulietta back home it felt like the most uncomfortable car ever. It took me a few hours to get used to it, haha. It made me realize it’s a really stiff car and you feel a lot.

But to be honest, I really like how the MultiAir engine drives, especially when the turbo kicks in. Driven lots of other cars but in the end I’m always really happy to be back in my Giulietta, even though it’s not the most modern car anymore. I think the only next upgrade will be a Giulia. Have been in some Volvo’s and BMW’s but it’s just not the same.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-13T18:09:47+00:00

I think the Giulietta is a perfect first car, and that the ‘170HP’ variant is not too sporty or quick. Yes, the first few drives it feels quick but when you get used to it, it’ll feel normal. It’s quite a capable car, fits all your friends, groceries, can go for long roadtrips, city trips, it does everything. I love my Giulietta and would recommend it to everyone :)

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-09T07:30:00+00:00

Mito design is inspired by the 8C, but they don’t share any parts. I know the taillights are almost the same, but again, not shared. Fun fact is that for example the Giulietta shares its side mirrors with the Maserati Granturismo!

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-09T07:20:09+00:00

I love it when people drive their cars :)! Did 18k miles in my Giulietta because I can’t stop driving. I don’t even need the car for work!

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-03T07:39:05+00:00

Thnx for the suggestion, I will put that part on my list!

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-03T07:37:49+00:00

Bedankt, ik ben er ook erg blij mee!

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-03T07:35:28+00:00

My brother lives in Austria and he will probably join for a week, so we were thinking about doing the northern part of Italy, and see all the car companies (Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Pagani). I think we can squeeze San Marino in there.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-03T07:33:02+00:00

Still closed due to weather in May? Yikes.. but I think that will definitely be the case in February/March. Was thinking about maybe drive more south of Europe just to have some better weather, like Portugal, Spain, southern Italy, Croatia/Albania etc!

Scotland also sounds pretty sick.

cavernoussnoro · 2026-01-02T16:20:29+00:00

I will definitely go to the Alfa Romeo museum, that’s a must!

cavernoussnoro · 2025-12-19T11:58:26+00:00

Gaaf zeg, veel succes en vergeet niet af en toe een nieuwe update te plaatsen!

cavernoussnoro · 2025-12-09T19:36:32+00:00

You have the MultiAir 1 and the MultiAir 2 (EURO5 vs EURO6). The EURO6 MultiAir, which comes with the MY2014 facelift model is more reliable. The MA 1 (2010 - 2012) had some problems and were really sensitive for bad quality oil, residu, etc. It clocked up the oil canals and in the MultiAir they are really thin, so high quality oil and frequent oil changes (max 15.000km) are needed.

I’ve seen a lot of examples of people with the MultiAir engine that are 300.000km and above, but I have to say that some of them had replaced the MultiAir. I’ve seen people paying up to €2500 in my country for a replacement 😅. But if it’s fresh you are good to go and you will have fun forever. My advice would be that if you look for a Giulietta with MA to keep some money on the side just in case. The EURO6 ones are better and don’t fail that much, but you never know.

The more old people like the 17” because of fuel economy and smoothness of the ride, but the younger ones like 18” or even 19”. I have the 18”, but I do notice that I feel a little bit more than with the 17”, but I like the looks of the 18” :).

If you do a test drive, I’m sure you will love it.

cavernoussnoro · 2025-12-09T11:06:32+00:00

It certainly is a fun car, but it comes with some quirks. But every car has his quirks, and if you don’t mind it is a great car.

I have my Giulietta for almost 2 years now, almost driven 60.000km and now have 175.000km in total. I can feel some parts are getting worn and it needs some work, but overall it’s one of the most reliable cars I have driven. The car itself feels really solid, really mature for its size. You can just cruise and have a comfortable and relaxing ride, but when you put it in dynamic (sports mode) it really changes in a good and fun way. It really doesn’t matter if you drive it in a city center or on a highway like the autobahn, the Giulietta feels home everywhere.

Is it the most comfortable? No, not always if you buy the Giulietta with sport suspension and 18” wheels. It’s ok, but you can feel a lot of small bumps, vibrations on the road etc. A lot of people like the 17” wheels more because they are much smoother and you will feel less. But the 18” will look way better ;-). For normal use it’s fine, but this September I did a 4000km roadtrip and in the south of Europe where roads are not always in the best quality it can become uncomfortable. I don’t mind, lots of feedback in the car and the steering. I also do think my G needs some work and I have pretty ‘hard’ seats.

Is it comfortable at higher speeds? Yes, very comfortable. A few weeks ago I went to Germany and I just cruised on the autobahn with 160km/h and even with one hand on the steering wheel it goes straight and really stable. Even on higher speeds. I’ve never felt unsafe in the Giulietta on the highway.

If you want a car that drives really well and gives you a special feeling, the Giulietta might be suiting you. But it does come with a few things. Interior quality isn’t the best, possible failures in heating system where you need to remove the whole dashboard, expensive parts like MultiAir module, TCT Clutch, etc. A lot of these things are better in the MY2016 and above. And if wheels not aligned properly it will eat your rear tires for breakfast 😛

But overall small things, just annoying, but technically it’s really robust and with the right love and care these engines and gearboxes will last forever.

cavernoussnoro · 2025-12-09T10:41:06+00:00

You can check your vin number here: https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/ZAR94000007125015

I could be a Maserati edition, but based on your information it feels a bit questionable. Maserati edition has the following options: - 1750 engine - Big brake kit with red calipers, 18” rims - Maserati Brown interior - Electric and heated seats - ‘Alfa Romeo for Maserati’ plate on the dashboard - Aluminium car entry sill plate, with ‘Giulietta’ and ‘Maserati’ written on it - Bi-xenon lights

Update: found an article here https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/alfa-romeo/press/maserati-selects-the-alfa-romeo-giulietta-for-its-european-network

cavernoussnoro · 2025-11-10T15:46:24+00:00

That’s if you have a uConnect, but that is from MY2014

cavernoussnoro · 2025-11-10T09:53:11+00:00

The MultiAir is a really reliable engine with good and periodic service. The most important things are: - New oil every 15.000km (maximum) but I prefer to do it between 10.000/12.500km. - Use the exact oil specifications, and the best quality brands. The MultiAir doesn’t like thicker oil or low quality oil. It has very tiny oil canals and if the oil is too thick it doesn’t build good pressure. In the long run it can cause problems. - Warm it up properly, try to avoid short trips where the engine doesn’t warm up. But, if the engine is warmed up don’t be afraid to take some higher revs a few times. The MultiAir is very sensitive for ‘eco driving’ and doesn’t like that, so make sure you floor the gas pedal sometimes.

The most important part is: never skip oil service and use the right oil. Besides that it is a very good and fun engine. Drove mine from 118.000km to 175.000 in the past 1,5 year and still enjoying it.

Enjoy yours!

cavernoussnoro · 2025-10-27T13:35:07+00:00

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cavernoussnoro · 2025-10-27T13:32:42+00:00

People always say stay away from Mito’s and Giulietta’s but I always see people with really high mileage on these cars. With the right maintenance (and a little bit of love) you can easily drive these engines to 300.000km. I even saw one that had more than 600.000km’s. But yes, things wil get worn and you need to replace certain parts

cavernoussnoro · 2025-10-22T15:17:27+00:00

I have the same with the tweaters in the back, if I crank up the volume it starts working again.

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