In addition to the flagship 510hp Quadrifoglio model that debuted last year, three engines will be offered: a 200hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine with either 150hp or 180hp and marked out as the first diesel unit in Alfa Romeo’s history made entirely of aluminium. The diesels will be available with a six-speed manual or a new eight-speed automatic transmission; the petrol will be solely offered with the auto.

A new Integrated Brake System for improved braking performance also debuts on the new Alfa Romeo Giulia along with a patented rear suspension design.

Models will come with rear-wheel drive as standard, with all-wheel drive offered for some versions.

Three trim levels will be offered – Giulia, Super and Quadrifoglio. Specification details will be released closer to launch but the Super version features leather interior with full-grain leather seats and dashboard, combined with a real wood interior trim, as well as 18-inch wheels, 8.8-inch Connect 3D Nav infotainment system and aluminium gearchange paddles fixed to the steering column.

The new Giulia will be available to order in all markets throughout the EMEA area from 15 April.