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Originally Posted by manuelf
Thank you. Generally I do like Sutcliff. But this dead wrong talk about G8x weight figures was really curious. He should have double- checked, when he at the same time had to confess, that the G8x feels lighter than the Alfa.
Reality is (several weighings have shown this), that the G8x is approx. 60-70kg (150lbs) heavier than its predessor (F8x). At the same time in past tests, the F8x was a tad bit lighter than the Giulia QV.
Had Sutcliff put both contenders on the scales ... we might have seen a delta of a bit over 100lbs. Thats it.
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Sutcliff in the review in the OP is not overstating the G80's weight, he is understating the Giulia's
. But in all fairness, he is just quoting official EU weights.
I think you might be underestimating the weight difference between G8X and F8X here. Comparably specced it is more in the 80~110kg range. Based on comparative reviews, the F8X was significantly lighter than the Giulia QV. And based on the numbers I've seen so far, I'd say the Giulia and G80 weigh about the same.
I personally never liked Sutcliff. It is fine to have an opinion, but I've found he often "rigs" his objective numbers to prove his point of view.