Geneva 2010: Alfa Romeo Giulietta

02 March 2010

It�s not often a car maker celebrates its 100th birthday, and Alfa Romeo is doing it in the only way it knows how � with style.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the company�s new five-door hatchback, replacing the Alfa Romeo 147, and it bears more than a passing resemblance to the pretty Alfa Mito.

And that makes it one of the best-looking looking cars at the Geneva motor show; and almost certainly the most attractive in its class.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta gallery:

Alfa says the Ford Focus sized car is based on its new Comfort platform and will, according to company bosses, offer excellent handling prowess as well as a comfy ride.

Five different versions are on display, including a Cloverleaf version, packing a 235bhp engine, a 170bhp diesel and a 170bhp version of Alfa�s new 1.4 Multiair engine.

Inside, drivers will find the same DNA drive selector as the Mito, which sharpens the throttle, steering and Q2 electronic differential.