I've never read so much unncessary hate towards a reviewer before. A slightly different presenting style should never be criticised if it works well. Great car and great review. Keep up the good work James.
I know a lot of people say you sit too close to the wheel, but when you were on about the starter button it really hit home how close you actually sit! You'd end up with severe injuries in a crash sitting that close to the wheel, you're quite likely to strike the steering wheel despite the airbag. It needs room to fully inflate. Also you have the wheel rake too high - the steering wheel should point at your chest not your face.
Alfa Romeo...Just my best Respect...SUCH AN BEAUTIFUL Design and structure...ADMIT IT FELLAS The Giulia and Stelvia will fuck up the Germans in performance..I mean they trully win in Options..Buld Quality and Luxury but in enjoy and performnace aaaand Design...I love it....I like it that Jaguar thing...so true
wow, look at the styling of that steering wheel????? Is he for real? AND they all come with a starter button on the wheel too? Honestly, this review is juvenile, largely pointless and provided by someone that I'm not convinced has the credentials or the presence to be taken seriously.
Sorry Auto Express, but if I see this guy 'reviewing' another car, I'm unsubscribing for all eternity. He may well be a lovely bloke, but he shits me to tears.
What is everyone's problem with this guy!? it's been how long since he took over from Mat....stop complaining about it. Mat is on Carwow, if you're expecting to see him go there instead. Give this guy a break. No he's not the same as Mat, but he's good in his own way, he keeps me interested for the full video the same as Mat does
Aren't people allowed to voice their dislike about a video? We have been watching this channel before James got here, and since they are producing videos for us to watch, should only be normal that we voice our honest opinion and ask for a change in host.
It's because he often speaks complete rubbish and over-exaggerates things. For example, his rant about the "wobbly" cheap knobs for the sat nav is nonsense. The reason why that knob moves so much is because IT'S MEANT to do that, the knob doesn't just turn around the vertical axis to scroll through menus, it also moves in X and Y axis (like gamepad controllers for example) for more functions. It's TOTALLY different than the ones in the Audi he mentions which only rotate, so of course they don't move in other directions. Besides, they're not made out of cheap plastic AT ALL, the knob is actually made out of satin chrome, rubber and black gorilla glass. And it's obvious they're not trying to copy Audi as he said, because the knob is totally different in design and function. So, THAT is one of the reasons why people hate him.
I don't mind this cat, he's fine. I just get annoyed when he calls everything from convertibles to farm tractors and school buses a 'coupe'. Not so in this video.
That's it I'm done! Porscher macaaun??? There's posh and pompous but this guy is both in extreme quantities and has resulted in me un subscribing from this channel and it's utterly painful content!
Being Gay has nothing to do with the way your voice sounds you idiot. It just someone's vocal inflection and intonation that happens naturally. Learn something and take your head out of your ass!
....SMH....I know plenty of straight men who have high voices or "flamboyant" voices.... You're generalizing and stereotyping, plain and simple. What a person's voice sounds like has absolutely no bearing on their sexual orientation. Enough said here. I'm not going to pursue broadening someone's mediocre intellect over a youtube thread...
I have a gay male friend and bizarrely we talking about this subject only a couple of months ago! It's a big thing in the gay community ie the reasons for the higher pitched voices. My friend was even showing me discussions and articles from LGB websites where people were discussing this and wondering why how the higher pitched voices came to be. I can't remember the exact details but from what I do remember, the poster above (hotstuff92) is along the right lines - it does relate to embracing a new sexual identity that's a hybrid between masculine/feminine and a rejection of traditional masculine deep voice. Some of his friends who are gay have really squeeky, high pitched voices which he says have become more pronounced the more that they've openly embraced their gay identities.
I can't believe I'm saying this about an Alfa, but this one looks rather "forced", made to fill-up a segment that the brand doesn't cater to. The back looks well-proportioned though. I prefer F-Pace over this anyday. BUT Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is my favourite car EVER. (BTW I don't get why people hate this guy so much? I thought he was okay)
I'm not going to get all personal like the other comments on here.... But you should stop trying to give off the Tiff Needell vibe in your reviews. Only he can pull it off
Seriously?! This guy on this channel, too? He may be a nice guy but he is definitely not a good presenter. The way he speaks is just outright annoying and seeing the comments, it's no a personal problem of mine.
This is so predictable: he is just reading a text prepared by the German editor of AutoExpress. The message to pass is that AR will never be at the same level of German cars....so boring
As long as he conveys accurate information about the cars he is testing until then it does not matter that he is a little snob and irritates some trolls here!
Tanase Liviu I don't get it 😂 I personally think he's one of the better reviewers, maybe people are just still butt hurt that he took over from Matt on Carbuyer.
i can't help it but this reviewer does not really have a lot of camera-appeal. he lacks flair, mannerism isn't accesible to the audience and he just doesn't have the overal appeal of his predecessors. not saying he doesn't know his stuff, but can we have someone else as a reviewer pls?
I really like this vehicle and think the styling is (for the most part) brilliantly done and quite unique. That being said, while the user reviews are typically 5/5 that I have seen they are almost always from people who have had the vehicle for less than 5,000 miles. Reliability from Consumer Reports puts it at 1/5. Other reputable car review sites also have it quite low. So for the price, I know I myself am a bit unsure if this is worth it bases solely on the reliability ratings.
Decent review. The main predominant problem with Alfas is reliability. James, can you please come back in 5 years time and let us know how many things have broken or just fallen off this car? I suspect those dubious knobs in the centre console will go first. Also please throw in information on the number of times the car has broken down by the road or refuse to start. This might seem like cynicism but alfa has a big job to win back people’s confidence. Their history with reliability have been shocking.
Love the styling of the Giulia Quadrifoglio but I feel like Alpha missed the mark with this one. The front seems oddly narrow and the back looks like it could belong to a cheaper BMW SUV or Hyundai or some such
I've never read so much unncessary hate towards a reviewer before. A slightly different presenting style should never be criticised if it works well. Great car and great review. Keep up the good work James.
“New focus on styling” are you joking? Alfa’s have always been about the styling an passion!
Where has this reviewer gone? I haven't seen him in years and he was fantastic!
James Batchelor, you're doing fine mate. A solid review with as usual, a bit of humor.
why is everyone hating on this guy?? he's a good, no nonsense car reviewer😕
Jay Rasodha I know, he's one of the better reviewers I've seen, I don't get it.
You said if you opt for the 4WD version... It only comes as 4WD in the UK. At least get the basics right.
Brian Woods you get it right, the lowest model is a rwd
Why does he always sit on top of the steering wheel?!
chopsky like my granny
Not that he is, but a lot of race car drivers sit real close to the wheel
So what!?
Don't mind the haters,James..love your work..keep it up!!
This guy is like a young Quintin Wilson..Think he's hilarious
Very nice review mate! Very interesting
I was hoping this was going to be Steve Sutcliffe
Please tell me, is Alfa going to show us Canadians and Americans some love and send the Stelvio our way?
TacoSeniour yes
Good review james. 👏
Cool review. Thanks
thank you 4 the in-depth revw!!!
You were the geezer that almost shit himself on the Caterham, coolest reaction video I ever saw, proper blat.
Great Review, Thanks
great review thank you
Why is the insurance so fing high in London !
Fuck is up with that engine clatter at 3:00?!!!!
Why so much hate, the review was good...
I have one for the last week…. Its awesome
I know a lot of people say you sit too close to the wheel, but when you were on about the starter button it really hit home how close you actually sit! You'd end up with severe injuries in a crash sitting that close to the wheel, you're quite likely to strike the steering wheel despite the airbag. It needs room to fully inflate. Also you have the wheel rake too high - the steering wheel should point at your chest not your face.
James isn't on enough, I love how utterly middle aged he is regardless of circumstances more please, great review.
Good work
Good job, James!
What's the name of the song played at the beginning?
thanx
why are these reviewers trying to Quentin Wilson mark 2
Good review. No nonsense straight to the point. Don't listen to the haters.
Actually Alfa installed is first infotainment about twenty years ago on the 166, which dashboard and interiors were even better than on the Stelvio
Alfa Romeo...Just my best Respect...SUCH AN BEAUTIFUL Design and structure...ADMIT IT FELLAS The Giulia and Stelvia will fuck up the Germans in performance..I mean they trully win in Options..Buld Quality and Luxury but in enjoy and performnace aaaand Design...I love it....I like it that Jaguar thing...so true
Meanwhile....who cares about the reviewer when there's a STELVIO to talk about.....!!!!
The front looks like an angry pickachu!
If you're gonna say ''quadrifoglio'' 26 times in a video someone could have done some research how to pronounce it. It takes literally 20 seconds.
great review!!!
wow, look at the styling of that steering wheel????? Is he for real? AND they all come with a starter button on the wheel too?
Honestly, this review is juvenile, largely pointless and provided by someone that I'm not convinced has the credentials or the presence to be taken seriously.
I'm guessing this guy got taught how to do voiceovers and car reviews by Quentin Wilson... He sounds exactly like him!
what is the music at the start??
Verdi - La traviata Brindisi...
A good review and I like the Alfa, it's distinctive. Poor mans answer to a Levante?
Nope
Sorry Auto Express, but if I see this guy 'reviewing' another car, I'm unsubscribing for all eternity. He may well be a lovely bloke, but he shits me to tears.
Don’t be sad. Just go and stop wining. Jesus some people overestimate there importance...
What is everyone's problem with this guy!? it's been how long since he took over from Mat....stop complaining about it. Mat is on Carwow, if you're expecting to see him go there instead. Give this guy a break. No he's not the same as Mat, but he's good in his own way, he keeps me interested for the full video the same as Mat does
Aren't people allowed to voice their dislike about a video? We have been watching this channel before James got here, and since they are producing videos for us to watch, should only be normal that we voice our honest opinion and ask for a change in host.
It's because he often speaks complete rubbish and over-exaggerates things. For example, his rant about the "wobbly" cheap knobs for the sat nav is nonsense. The reason why that knob moves so much is because IT'S MEANT to do that, the knob doesn't just turn around the vertical axis to scroll through menus, it also moves in X and Y axis (like gamepad controllers for example) for more functions. It's TOTALLY different than the ones in the Audi he mentions which only rotate, so of course they don't move in other directions. Besides, they're not made out of cheap plastic AT ALL, the knob is actually made out of satin chrome, rubber and black gorilla glass. And it's obvious they're not trying to copy Audi as he said, because the knob is totally different in design and function. So, THAT is one of the reasons why people hate him.
It's nothing to do with 'Matt' (whoever than this). This guy is just shit at reviewing cars.
I don't mind this cat, he's fine. I just get annoyed when he calls everything from convertibles to farm tractors and school buses a 'coupe'. Not so in this video.
qw Matt isn't any good anymore. He is so biased and is too silly when he tries to be clever.
That's it I'm done! Porscher macaaun??? There's posh and pompous but this guy is both in extreme quantities and has resulted in me un subscribing from this channel and it's utterly painful content!
2:13 TransMOration? is that a new british motoring journalist word?
"..it`s such a lovely toouch". Ok, that`s it, i am gone..
new focus on styling? my guy, alfa has always made beatiful cars. i guess he just likes the flowy and curvy suv’s🙄
Why does he talk like this?
Morris Kramer he is gay
Being Gay has nothing to do with the way your voice sounds you idiot. It just someone's vocal inflection and intonation that happens naturally. Learn something and take your head out of your ass!
....SMH....I know plenty of straight men who have high voices or "flamboyant" voices.... You're generalizing and stereotyping, plain and simple.
What a person's voice sounds like has absolutely no bearing on their sexual orientation. Enough said here. I'm not going to pursue broadening someone's mediocre intellect over a youtube thread...
Many more gay men definitely have higher pitched / campy sounding voices compared to straight men. Why? Because they're GAY.
I have a gay male friend and bizarrely we talking about this subject only a couple of months ago! It's a big thing in the gay community ie the reasons for the higher pitched voices. My friend was even showing me discussions and articles from LGB websites where people were discussing this and wondering why how the higher pitched voices came to be. I can't remember the exact details but from what I do remember, the poster above (hotstuff92) is along the right lines - it does relate to embracing a new sexual identity that's a hybrid between masculine/feminine and a rejection of traditional masculine deep voice. Some of his friends who are gay have really squeeky, high pitched voices which he says have become more pronounced the more that they've openly embraced their gay identities.
Alfa is about the drive experience instead of the interior concerns
I can't believe I'm saying this about an Alfa, but this one looks rather "forced", made to fill-up a segment that the brand doesn't cater to. The back looks well-proportioned though. I prefer F-Pace over this anyday. BUT Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is my favourite car EVER. (BTW I don't get why people hate this guy so much? I thought he was okay)
I'm not going to get all personal like the other comments on here.... But you should stop trying to give off the Tiff Needell vibe in your reviews. Only he can pull it off
Seriously?! This guy on this channel, too? He may be a nice guy but he is definitely not a good presenter. The way he speaks is just outright annoying and seeing the comments, it's no a personal problem of mine.
His chest is touching the steering wheel. Does he have to sit so close?
Infotainment in Alfas: 159, Brera and Spider was called Blue & Me and was actually pretty good for its time. Argh
The Q4 have 280 hp
This is so predictable: he is just reading a text prepared by the German editor of AutoExpress. The message to pass is that AR will never be at the same level of German cars....so boring
SUV! 👍
The cough was everything . Haha
Don't you have to vocalize the word when you are coughing? not after?
this guy is like nails on a black board
Bender talking about fender
No manners do you? Hero behind a keyboard.
7:00-7:01😂😂😂😂😂
This drammatic music was just so annoyoing! Stop ruining your videos by putting such incredibly pathetic music in it.
Lovely car well done Alfa
The front is alright but the back is 50/50
Oh no ... not again ! Not on this channel too ! James Batchelor is fking everywhere - leave us be man !
Done - unsubscriebed here too
As long as he conveys accurate information about the cars he is testing until then it does not matter that he is a little snob and irritates some trolls here!
Tanase Liviu I don't get it 😂 I personally think he's one of the better reviewers, maybe people are just still butt hurt that he took over from Matt on Carbuyer.
As if you will be missed... bye bye!
the aria Brindisi from La Traviata how italian
Not bad
This guy is light in the loafers.
The Gay Derangement Syndrome on this comment board is astounding.
It's "Quadrifoglio"
He should be reviewing nail polish 💅 not cars 😂
This guy is quite a good reviewer! I do not understand what you numbskulls are getting at.
His posh voice gets really annoying.
"But" boy is back! oh, nooooo!!!
i live in london and i cant bear his contrived private school accent
You are really good at car reviews James! But on another matter...I think you could be a good Doctor. Ya know?
it's a jacked up Giulia
James kicks ass at this and y'all need to step off.
I reckon James is OK...!!! Big thumbs up.....
very interested in the vehicle, couldn't stand this guy for more than 1 minute.... I'm out.
Reminds me of Quentin Wilson, Unfortunately.
under 4 seconds!!!
wow, did they phone Mazda and ask for their CX-5 design? Looks almost exactly the same to me~
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Uber Alles !
i can't help it but this reviewer does not really have a lot of camera-appeal. he lacks flair, mannerism isn't accesible to the audience and he just doesn't have the overal appeal of his predecessors. not saying he doesn't know his stuff, but can we have someone else as a reviewer pls?
But will it be reliable?
BangAun Motovlog last time alfa was unreliable was in the 80/90... move on please.
I really like this vehicle and think the styling is (for the most part) brilliantly done and quite unique. That being said, while the user reviews are typically 5/5 that I have seen they are almost always from people who have had the vehicle for less than 5,000 miles. Reliability from Consumer Reports puts it at 1/5. Other reputable car review sites also have it quite low. So for the price, I know I myself am a bit unsure if this is worth it bases solely on the reliability ratings.
Olfo Row-mey-owww.
reminds me of a subbie b9 Tribeca
Decent review.
The main predominant problem with Alfas is reliability. James, can you please come back in 5 years time and let us know how many things have broken or just fallen off this car? I suspect those dubious knobs in the centre console will go first. Also please throw in information on the number of times the car has broken down by the road or refuse to start. This might seem like cynicism but alfa has a big job to win back people’s confidence. Their history with reliability have been shocking.
Smooth Herb the reliability now is good. In Italy they fired a worker (he worked in Alfa for 30 year) for only one error...
37,000 what? Speak English please.
quaDrifoglio - no audi quattro here....
So this is what you get when you breed Elton John with David Walliams?
QUADDDDDRRRIIIIFOLIO... NOT QUATTROFOLIO
Looks like a Mazda CX-5
Pfff this guy is terrible!!
Love the styling of the Giulia Quadrifoglio but I feel like Alpha missed the mark with this one. The front seems oddly narrow and the back looks like it could belong to a cheaper BMW SUV or Hyundai or some such
Saloni Mude someone who says "ALPHA" should shut the fuck up...please;)
is he pretending to be posh?
I cant watch this guy anymore.
unsubed cause of this guy
Spread Senate yellow toilet educator United doubt salad remain.
looks like Maserati
Looks like every other midrange SUV!