[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/alfa-romeo-gloria-concept-and-new-giulia-saloon\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/alfa-romeo-gloria-concept-and-new-giulia-saloon\/","headline":"Alfa Romeo Gloria concept and new Giulia saloon","name":"Alfa Romeo Gloria concept and new Giulia saloon","description":"In a meeting in a large building somewhere a short while back, a startlingly bad decision was made. This decision rivalled another startlingly bad decision when Nissan named a car the Cedric. For reasons beyond reason, the normally refined Alfa Romeo had named their new concept car the Gloria. Ironically, as if calling a car Cedric wasn\u2019t bad enough, Nissan too called a car Gloria which was the sportier version of the Cedric. Although that\u2019s where the comparisons end, Nissan\u2019s […]","datePublished":"2013-02-21","dateModified":"2013-02-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/alfa-romeo-badge.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/alfa-romeo-badge.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/alfa-romeo-gloria-concept-and-new-giulia-saloon\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":410,"keywords":["Alfa Romeo","alfa romeo style centre","Audi A4","bi-turbo","BMW 3 Series","european design institute","fiat & chrysler design","fiat group","geneva motor show","giulia","gloria","lorenzo ramaciotti","master in transportation design","nissan cedric","revival","sergio marchionne","turin"],"articleBody":"In a meeting in a large building somewhere a short while back, a startlingly bad decision was made. This decision rivalled another startlingly bad decision when Nissan named a car the Cedric. For reasons beyond reason, the normally refined Alfa Romeo had named their new concept car the Gloria.Ironically, as if calling a car Cedric wasn\u2019t bad enough, Nissan too called a car Gloria which was the sportier version of the Cedric. Although that\u2019s where the comparisons end, Nissan\u2019s Gloria does not look like Alfa Romeo\u2019s Gloria.Currently Alfa Romeo has a bit of a gap in their roster as far as executive saloons go, a gap that the company is planning to fill in 2014 with the new Giulia.The Gloria is the end result of ideas conceived within the Alfa Romeo Style Centre along with Master in Transportation Design students based at the European Design Institute in Turin.The Gloria would be powered by a bi-turbo V6 or V8 engine, while emphasis has been placed on interior space and comfort. This was essentially the student\u2019s project with guidance and advice from Alfa Romeo.Lorenzo Ramaciotti is the head of Fiat & Chrysler Design, he says: \u201c..we commented, discussed and guided the projects in order to get the most from their spontaneous expressions of creativity.\u201d\u00a0Although he did stop short of saying that Alfa gave any advice regarding the name.The Giulia will rival the Audi A4 and BMW 3-series and will be part of the Alfa Romeo revival plan that Fiat hope will launch the brand back into the forefront of our minds when it comes to making purchasing decisions.The Giulia will have the luxury of being powered by petrol engines exclusive to Alfa it was announced by Sergio Marchionne, the head of Fiat Group. As part of the revival plan, Alfa is to benefit from a range of Alfa-only engines going forward.The final look and name is not yet set in stone, although we should expect to hear an announcement at the end of the summer or autumn. Don\u2019t be surprised to hear of a name change as Giulia I can confirm, is not something that flows onto the page too easily. Pricing is expected to begin at around \u00a322,000.The Gloria concept car will feature at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, which runs from the 7th to 17th of March this year.Images from panorama-auto.it and diseno-art.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Alfa Romeo Gloria concept and new Giulia saloon","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/alfa-romeo-gloria-concept-and-new-giulia-saloon\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]