The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia ranked #10 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Alfa Romeo Giulia has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Superb engine power Spacious, supportive front seats
Cons Tiny back seats Undersized trunk
The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the newest compact luxury sedans in the segment that prioritizes driving performance over everything else.Minor revisions to feature availability.
Pros Strong turbocharged engine lineup Sleek interior cabin styling Quadrifoglio model is the performance leader of the segment Infotainment system has an easy user interface
Cons Rear-seat space is tight for the class Base-model seats are flat and uncomfortable Manual transmission not available for the U.S. market Trunk space is small for the segment
The 2019 Alfa Romeo is the cognoscenti’s sports sedan, and not just because it’s Italian.
Pros Sensuous shape Great handling Strong engines Quadrifoglio thrills Highly customizable
Cons Sharp steering can be tiresome Lackluster infotainment Tight back seat Active safety tech costs extra
BMW has made a number of features standard across the X1 lineup this year, including driver-assistance features such as forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Navigation with real-time traffic updates is also now included, as is Apple CarPlay, but for some reason BMW requires an annual fee for that normally free feature after the first year.
Pros Sweetheart engine and transmission, athletic chassis, capacious cargo hold.
Cons Unsupportive standard seats, slow infotainment system, subtle exterior styling.
The 2019 BMW X1 crossover is the right shape and the right price for entry luxury buyers willing to overlook some flaws.
pros Good powertrain Spacious cargo area Standard automatic emergency braking Available all-wheel drive...
Cons ...but it’s pricey, like everything else Styling is aged Budget materials in lower trims Why ask more for CarPlay?
The 2019 BMW X1 comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Navigation with real-time traffic, one year of Apple CarPlay and remote services are now standard.Active driver aids — such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning and high-beam assistant - are now standard.
PROS Strong and responsive turbo engine Sharp handling makes it fun to drive Plenty of rear passenger and cargo room High-quality materials and fit and finish
CONS Standard sport suspension may be jarring on rough roads Not particularly quiet on the highway
