Even though Alfa Romeo may not be a popular name here, there are plenty of options available. At Alfa Romeo dealers NY residents can test drive some of the top models.

The Giulia is proof that this luxury brand can deliver the goods. It features an athletic chassis, four-cylinder engine, quick steering, and tenacious breaks, which make it a joy to drive for professional and novice drivers. If drivers are concerned about build quality issues, these have been resolved and don’t feature any electrical or mechanical glitches. Drivers can rest assured that when they test new cars at Alfa Romeo dealers, New York drivers are safe. For 2019, the car has two appearance packages. The Nero Edizione package is available on all models and will add a darkened trim to the exterior, headlamp bezels, wheels, and exhaust tips. The Carbon Fiber package is only available on the Ti Sport model, and it’s mostly for exterior styling. There are three new wheel designs and this year you have heated rear seats and an alarm system as options. The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine gives you 280 horsepower. There is competitive fuel efficiency numbers, and it gets about 32 MPG on average. The sweeping dashboard acts as a visor to shade the infotainment screen from the sun. Seats are comfortable and well upholstered.

The Giulia Quadrifoglio helps bring some awareness to the brand. It has a 404 horsepower twin turbo V6 engine. Some of the new features for 2019 include a folding rear seat, along with anodized brake calipers. There are two new packages. The Nero Edizone adds dark exterior trim pieces for a better look. There is a lot of standard equipment, including power adjustable leather-trimmed front seats, differential blind spot monitoring, adaptive dampers, and an 8.8-inch infotainment system with navigation.

The Stelvio is designed for those who want a crossover look, and its handling separates it from a lot of the competition. For 2019, it’s now available with rear-wheel drive, which comes standard on the bottom two models. Every version can now have heated rear seats, along with an alarm system. There are two new option packages for exterior styling. There is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that gives 280 horsepower with an eight-speed transmission. Key safety features include forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. However, many of these aren’t standard and have to be added on.  The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a 505 horsepower engine that gives it a performance level that was once only reserved for a sports car.

The 2020 Romeo 4C has a low slung body with a sport-tuned body that makes your commute feel like a track day. The 237 horsepower turbo four engine is zippy, and the suspension is perfectly tuned for  back roads. The cabin pays homage to simpler times before distractions like an infotainment system. There aren’t a lot of driver assistance features, except for a backup camera and rear parking sensors.