The sporty Alfa
Giulietta five-door hatchback range has just
been boosted by the addition of another ultra
frugal yet high performing second generation
MultiJet diesel engine.
The new 2.0
JTDM-2 140 bhp is an ideal engine for both
company car drivers and private owners requiring
low fuel consumption and low running costs
combined with driving comfort for long trips.
The new engine
is equipped with the latest generation JTDM-2
MultiJet Common Rail system that is already
present on the 1.6 JTDM-2 (105 bhp) and the 2.0
JTDM-2 (170 bhp) power units. The system
represents the most technologically advanced
solution for controlling high injection
pressures (around 1600 bar) independently of
engine RPM and quantity of fuel injected.
Advanced engine
management guarantees particularly smooth engine
operation in all situations.
This
technology, combined with an electronically
controlled variable geometry turbocharger,
guarantees excellent torque delivery: 350 Nm at
just 1750 rpm (with the D.N.A. selector in
Dynamic position) and 320 Nm at 1500 rpm (in
Normal) – giving it the highest torque in its
class compared to similarly efficient and
powerful engines.
This new Alfa
Romeo Giulietta features reduced CO2
emissions and reduced fuel consumption (119 g/km
and 62.8 mpg respectively in the combined
cycle), a top speed of 127 mph and acceleration
from 0 - 62 mph in 9 seconds. The engine is
designed for customers who appreciate excellent
throttle response but are also concerned with
fuel consumption and running costs. In real
terms, with a 13% BIK (Benefit in Kind) rate,
40% tax bracket company car drivers will pay as
little as £90 a month in company car tax for the
Lusso trim version.
On the theme of
environmental respect, the engine is Euro 5
compliant and is equipped with DPF (Diesel
Particulate Filter) and Start&Stop as standard.
Moreover, advanced exhaust gas treatment
technologies have been used, namely a close
coupled diesel particulate filter and a built-in
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system that
improves control of temperature and gas flow,
simultaneously guaranteeing lower emissions and
reduced fuel consumption.
Lastly, the 2.0
JTDM-2 140 bhp boasts a particularly long
servicing interval, thus minimising work
required on the vehicle during its life cycle
and cutting its running costs. The fact that the
car only needs servicing every 21,000 miles is a
testament to the high quality levels achieved
and the efforts made to improve durability and
efficiency even further, by means of careful
work on individual components.
PERFORMANCE
Top speed mph
(km/h) 127 (205)
Acceleration
(driver + 30 kg): 0 - 62 mph (s) 9.0
FUEL
CONSUMPTION - EMISSIONS
urban cycle mpg
(l/100km) 50.4 (5.6)
extra urban cycle
mpg (l/100km) 72.4 (3.9)
combined cycle mpg
(l/100km) 62.8 (4.5)
Exhaust emissions
- CO2 (g/km) 119
Emissions Standard
EURO 5
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