Alfa Romeo Giulietta holds an important place in the history of motor companies: with it Alfa Romeo capacities transitioned from manual assembly of cars to mass production. The model has been produced in three generations that have been coming out at long intervals from 1954 to the present.

In 1951, the work on a sedan project, called Tipo 750 began. However, due to problems with noise insulation the project manager distinguished engineer Rudolf Hruska offered to release a sports coupe first, as the owners of the sports car liked interior noise, and to devote the gained time to eliminate the defect.

In 1954, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint (2 + 2) coupe was presented at the Turin Motor Show. In April 1955, in Turin the presentation of the 4-door sedan took place, and a few months later an open 2-seater convertible Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was released. Besides, the Milanese coachbuilder Carrozzeria Colli constructed a wagon Alfa Romeo Giulietta Promiscua (91 copies of this car were produced).

In 1959 at the Frankfurt Motor Show the first restyling of the first generation model was introduced. The developers moved the fuel tank cap closer to the rear bumper, also changed the form of the front headlamps and grille, fenders acquired more rounded shape. In the autumn of 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars transformed again, changes again occurred in the front part of the body.

In 1965 the production of the model ceased in connection with the release of Alfa Romeo Giulia to the market.

Just ended oil crisis elevated economy cars in priority. Released in 1977, the second generation of Alfa Romeo Giulietta borrowed base, engines and mechanical components from the Alfa Romeo Alfetta. To justify the simultaneous presence of two almost identical four-door sedans on the market, the manufacturer has simplified and made cheaper equipment for Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Restyling of 1981 affected many parts of the body and interior. There were new plastic bumpers, protective skirts, a dashboard, mirrors, seats and a steering wheel. In 1983, the shape of bumpers and rear seats and the dashboard were changed. In 1985, Giulietta Alfa Romeo 75 took place of the Alfa Romeo second generation.

25 years later Alfa Romeo Giulietta returned to the market. At the Geneva Motor Show 2010 the presentation of the third generation took place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. The design of the five-door hatchback was developed in sport style of such models as Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and Alfa Romeo MiTo. Rear door handles were cleverly built into the window frames, so at first glance the car seemed to have three doors. The interior was stylish and eye-catching, the instrument panel was ergonomic, front seats had a lot of adjustments and the back seat was designed for three seats.

In the autumn of 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta received minor exterior changes. Chrome steel fog lamp bezel and a larger corporate label became the distinctive features of the new exterior. Internal changes were made too: the old push-button appliances were replaced with a touch interactive console with navigation system, the form of the steering wheel and trim materials were changed.