What’s a fervent car person’s biggest hankering? It is to own and drive a sports car. We all could do that only if the world’s famed automakers were a bit generous with respect to the pricing of their models. However, embrace yourself to get rolling in power-packed luxury in an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce for just AED 249 daily through the Middle East region’s largest and oldest personal mobility solutions company, ekar.
This subscription offer comes at a time when summer is still upon us with many rummaging a weekend getaway or a sojourn at the UAE’s most tranquil and enticing places.
To accentuate the exhilarating summer vibe, the Giulietta Veloce is a fast and modern hatch which is characteristically Italian in the way it appears and the tactility it exudes on the inside. Veloce being an abbreviation for fast and speedy, the car raves about its aggression through diagonal lines on the hood projecting the signature triangular grille the Alfa Romeo insignia sits atop of. The honeycomb pattern on the grille and a wide trough garnished in yellow impart the car its distinctiveness.
Viewed laterally, the Giulietta depicts minimalism with clean and crisp lines. However, some bits such as the yellow brake callipers, ginormous 5-spoke darkened rims and muscular haunches are the notable highlights of the car. Its four-door specification indicates it can thrill a family which will relish the throaty cacophony spouted from the oversized round exhaust pipes.
Sit on the inside and the first thought which is likely to hit you is that this is one of the few cars still having analog dials which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as the sporty fonts are legible and pay homage to the times when instrument clusters used to be simple. However, the racy pedals, alcantara on the seats, dashboard bezel with dark flair finish and unique 3-spoke steering wheel design are the nuances to appreciate.
To ensure the driver won’t have to take his eyes off the road, the car comes with voice commands to change the temperature, radio and other settings. Of good use is the optional 6.5” navigation system which guides you to change directions while you’re driving in a spirited demeanour. There are 3 driving modes Dynamic, Natural and All Weather to help you manoeuvre the car through numerous terrains with ease. Good music bodes well with the pops and crackles from the car so available on option, is Bose sound system that divulges music to your ears.
Hitting hard on all fronts, it conspicuously hasn’t missed out on the performance aspect as well. After all, this is what Alfas are known for, aren’t they? This nifty hatch delivers 235 hp and 340 Nm of torque to aid you in breaching the 100 Km/h barrier in just 6 seconds. A 6-speed twin-clutch transmission channels the power to all wheels for making it a poised cruiser which accelerates nimbly and with alacrity. However, obstacles come uninvited so should you have to floor the brakes, this car comes blessed with Brembo brakes to decelerate fast and come to a halt.
On the face of it, the Giulietta Veloce comes across as one of the best bargains which can be experienced for this price for 150 Km on a diurnal basis. What makes it a more sizzling proposition is a number of added bonuses such as comprehensive insurance and roadside assistance.
Through this offer by ekar, the hunger of even the most ravenous enthusiasts can be pacified because of its affordability which has been a constant endeavour of the brand since its venture into the carshare and leasing business in 2016. It has served more than 200,000 customers in the Middle East till date providing fillip to a whopping 1.5-million road trips. Owing to its continuous deliverance on quality products and cheaper rates, it was awarded the accolade of the GCC Car Sharing Providers Company of The Year in 2019 by Frost & Sullivan.
A coveted brand name, a great car, thrifty rates and great roads the Middle East has on offer, just what ardent petrolheads long for!
