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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Alfa Romeo
The Giulia was the car that put Alfa Romeo back on the map for driving enthusiasts, and the US-market versions are among the most interesting to source.
Model profile
The current Giulia (internal code Type 952) arrived in Europe in 2015 and reached the United States for the 2017 model year. It rides on Alfa's Giorgio platform, a bespoke rear-drive architecture shared with the Stelvio SUV, and it is built in Cassino, Italy.
Powertrain and equipment
Almost every US Giulia left the factory with the 2.0-litre GME turbocharged inline-four producing 280 hp and 306 lb-ft, paired exclusively with a ZF eight-speed automatic.
The Giulia is a compact executive sedan only — there is no wagon or coupe. US trim walk runs from the base Giulia through Ti, Ti Sport and Ti Lusso, topped by the Quadrifoglio.
Vehicle selection
Supply is strongest for 2017-2020 cars, typically with 40,000-90,000 miles, and condition is generally good because many Giulias were leased and dealer-serviced.
A used Giulia from the USA makes sense if you want a rear-drive sports sedan with real character and a specification that is hard to find locally — a well-optioned Ti Sport, or a Quadrifoglio with a clean Carfax.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 4-door compact executive sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): approx. 4,643 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 2,820 mm |
| Curb weight | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): approx. 1,500 kg |
| Platform | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): Alfa Romeo Giorgio (rear-drive) |
|---|---|
| Base engine | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 2.0 L GME turbo inline-4 |
| Base output | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 280 hp / 306 lb-ft |
| Quadrifoglio engine | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 2.9 L twin-turbo V6 (690T) |
| Quadrifoglio output | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): 505 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): ZF 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): RWD standard, Q4 AWD optional |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): Petrol |
| Assembly plant | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): Cassino, Italy |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (2.0T) | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): approx. 5.1 s |
| 0-60 mph (QV) | Detail (typical US-market Giulia): approx. 3.8 s |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Giulia reliability has improved sharply since launch, but there are known weak points to check. Early cars (2017-2018) suffered software gremlins affecting the infotainment, instrument cluster and occasionally the electronic parking brake; many were resolved under warranty, so ask for evidence of updates. The transmission control unit and various electrical connectors are the usual culprits for warning lights.
Germany and Europe
US Giulias run amber front side markers, red rear turn signals in some configurations, and mph-primary instrumentation. They lack the EU-mandated rear fog lamp. Emissions and OBD systems are US-federal spec.
Expect to add a rear fog lamp, adapt the lighting where required, and have the speedometer/odometer assessed (km display or documented conversion).
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. A used Giulia can be legally imported and registered in Germany once it passes a TUEV individual approval and customs clearance.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 2.0T covers most needs and is cheaper to run; the Quadrifoglio is the enthusiast choice but demands careful history checks.
Later cars (2020+) are notably better than early examples. A full dealer service history is the single best predictor of a trouble-free car.
Most available cars sit between 40,000 and 90,000 miles; prioritise documented service over low odometer readings alone.
Typically yes — a rear fog lamp and minor lighting adaptations are the usual requirements.
By ocean freight, either in a container or via RoRo, to a North European port, followed by customs clearance.
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