Alfa Romeo has made its innovative TCT (Twin Clutch
Transmission) system available in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The system was
first used in the Alfa Romeo MiTo earlier in the year. The automatic dual dry
clutch six-speed transmission is a class leading innovation by Alfa Romeo that
sets the benchmark for its ratios between performance, fuel consumption and
emissions.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta and MiTo are the first models to
combine the TCT system with Fiat’s MultiAir engines with Stop/Start fitted as
standard. The TCT system provides greater driving comfort with a sportier
feeling while ensuring improved efficiency and lower fuel consumption. The
system either works in full automatic or sequential mode. The driver is able to
manually change gears using the paddle shifts found on the steering, or use the
gearshift. Drivers can also use the Alfa D.N.A driving selector to enhance
comfort, performance, safety and efficiency features.
The TCT system consists of ‘two gearboxes’, one for odd
gears and the other for even gears, each with its own clutch, allowing the
selection and engagement of subsequent gears while the previous gear is still
engaged. Gear changing is smooth, yet fast, guaranteeing continuous torque
delivery and traction, therefore avoiding loss in power resulting from gear
changing associated with conventional automatic gearboxes.
ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA
TCT DISTINCTIVE
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta with TCT is equipped with a 125kW
1.4-litre Turbo MultiAir engine that takes the Giulietta to a top speed of
218km/h. The 0-100km/h sprint is completed in just 7.7 seconds.
Fuel consumption for the Giulietta with TCT is just 5.2 litres/100km with a CO2 rating of only 121g/km. The five-door hatchback Giulietta also comes with an array of safety features including the Alfa DNA system which incorporates Q2 electronic differential and DST, VDC including ASR and hill-hold, 6 airbags, front seatbelts with dual pretensioners and front seats with anti-whiplash as standard.
Fuel consumption for the Giulietta with TCT is just 5.2 litres/100km with a CO2 rating of only 121g/km. The five-door hatchback Giulietta also comes with an array of safety features including the Alfa DNA system which incorporates Q2 electronic differential and DST, VDC including ASR and hill-hold, 6 airbags, front seatbelts with dual pretensioners and front seats with anti-whiplash as standard.
In addition to the TCT, there are four models in the
Giulietta range namely the Progression, Distinctive, Distinctive TCT and Quadrifoglio
Verde. Alfa Romeo offers a 5-year/150 000 km warranty on the Giulietta with a
6-year/90 000km service plan with 30 000km service intervals in the
1.4-litre Turbo models.
ALFA ROMEO MITO TCT
DISTINCTIVE
The MiTo TCT is coupled with Alfa Romeo’s 1.4 litre Turbo
MultiAir engine, delivering 100kW at 5 000rpm. The MiTo with TCT sprints
to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds with a top speed of 207km/h. Fuel consumption for the
MiTo TCT sits at 7.1 litres/100km and has a CO2 emissions figure of 126g/km.
The MiTo TCT is equipped with seven airbags as standard and
features Alfa’s VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system and includes Hill Holder,
ABS, ASR and Brake Assist as well as Dynamic Steering Torque (DST).
The MiTo range now comprises four derivatives namely the Distinctive, Distinctive TCT, Quadrifoglio Verde and the Quadrifoglio Verde Sport. Alfa Romeo offers a 5-year/50 000km warranty and a 6-year/90 000km service plan, with service intervals set at 30 000km.
PRICES
Mito 1.4 Turbo
Multiair Distinctive TCT
R265 000 (incl VAT and CO2 Tax)
Giulietta 1.4 Turbo
Multiair Distinctive TCT
R315 000 (incl VAT and CO2 Tax)
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