The new Giulia boasts a well-appointed interior with leather and soft-touch materials throughout.

New in the update are more premium-feeling knobs found in the centre console, as well as a subtle Italian flag on the shifter.

Three trim colours are available - black, red and tan - each one contrasted with lashing of aluminium throughout.

Nestled in the dashboard of the Giulia is an 8.8-inch multimedia screen, which features touch input for the MY20 version.

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility feature, while occupants can also control the screen with a rotary control knob found near the shifter.

Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation, and two USB-A and one USB-C inputs can be found throughout.

Leather trim is standard fit on the Giulia, and the front seats and steering wheel boast a heating feature.

The Giulia Sport is claimed to sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan is available exclusively in five-seat configuration.

Sports seats are now standard for the front, while the base Sport and mid-tier Veloce grades feature split-folding rear seats. The top-spec Quadrifoglio's rear seats do not fold.

Both rows however, provide plenty of room for adults with the exception of the middle seat in the second row, which can be limited in shoulder- and legroom.

ISOFIX mounting points are for car seats are also found on the two outboard seats in the second row.