The Base Model was the standard offering for the Alfa Romeo Giulia - Type 952 when introduced for the 2016 model year. The Base Model Giulia was available in a variety of trim levels, including Sprint, Ti, and Veloce. These compact sedans were powered by a 280hp 2.0L turbocharged inline four engine that is paired to an 8 speed automatic transmission. Depending on the market, a 6 speed manual transmission was available. Rear wheel drive (Q2) was standard, while later in production four wheel drive (Q4) was optional.