Alfa Romeo is the small Italian brand in a market dominated by German and Japanese ones. Its cars are bought for how they steer and how they look, and the range here is deliberately narrow — four models, each aimed at a segment where the obvious choice has become predictable. The Giulia and Stelvio date from 2016 and were facelifted in 2023; the Tonale is the newcomer, added in 2022.
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How much does a new Alfa Romeo cost in the UAE?
The range spans AED 119,000 to AED 449,900, which covers everything from a compact hatchback to a V6 performance SUV. Engines run from 1.4 L to 2 L, all turbocharged, so even the cheapest car in the lineup makes more power than its size implies. Most of the volume sits in the lower half of that spread.
Which Alfa Romeo models are sold in the UAE?
Four. The Giulietta is the compact hatchback and the entry point to the brand; the Giulia is the rear-drive executive saloon; the Tonale is the electrified compact SUV; and the Stelvio is the mid-size SUV that shares the Giulia's platform.
Do Alfa Romeos really rival the German brands?
The Stelvio is the reason to shop this brand at all: it is the sharpest-driving SUV in its class and the only one that feels like it was engineered by people who enjoy corners. The BMW X3 is the more rational purchase — broader service coverage, deeper parts supply and a resale value that behaves predictably.
What is an Alfa Romeo like to own in the UAE?
Rewarding on the road and demanding at the workshop. The authorised network is compact, which means booking ahead and accepting that a part may be ordered rather than stocked, and resale is softer than for the German cars these are cross-shopped against. Owners who find a good independent specialist early report a very different experience from those who do not.
