Alfa Romeo Giulia for Sale - Import from Japan

The modern Giulia is the Type 952, a rear-drive saloon on Alfa's Giorgio platform that replaced the 159 line in the brand's mid-size slot. Japanese registrations begin in 2017, so every Giulia in the recent stock is a first-generation 952. Older cars carrying the Giulia name, such as the 1960s Giulia Super, are classics and a different kind of purchase altogether.

Chassis codes in the listings tell you the engine. Cars are listed in Japan under codes such as 95220 for the 2.0 litre turbo petrol, 95222 for the 2.2 litre turbo diesel and 95229 for the 2.9 litre twin-turbo V6 of the Quadrifoglio. Treat the first digits as a quick filter, then confirm the exact engine and trim from the auction sheet or the dealer's description before you bid.

Alfa Romeo has used the Giulia name on a number of models, so a plain search can return a lot of unrelated results. Check that you are looking at the 952 and not a Giulietta, which is the older hatchback and has its own page.

The 2.0 litre turbo petrol with an eight-speed ZF automatic is the common Giulia and the sensible choice for most buyers. It is quick enough, returns decent fuel economy and has no particulate filter to worry about. Japanese dealers list it as Super in the base trim and as Veloce when you want the higher-output version with sportier styling and bigger wheels.

The 2.2 litre diesel suits long-distance drivers and markets where diesel is cheap, though short urban trips are hard on any modern diesel's filter. Treat it as a high-mileage cruiser.

The Quadrifoglio is a different animal: a 510 PS Ferrari-derived V6, carbon fibre driveshaft and sharp steering. It is the one collectors and enthusiasts want, and it prices accordingly. Competizione and similar special editions show up at auction too, and Alfa fitted LED lights, leather and driver-assistance packs on many cars, so read the equipment list rather than assuming.

Buy a Veloce if you want a daily driver with character, a Super if the budget is tight and a Quadrifoglio only with a clear idea of what the servicing will cost.

Alfa Romeos have a reputation for electrical glitches, so electronics come first. Ask for a full scan, and look for stored faults, a flaky infotainment screen, warning lights and driver-assistance messages. On a car of this age, a dealer-serviced history from Alfa Romeo Japan is worth more than a low odometer number.

Next read the auction sheet. Overall grade 4 or higher with no repair marker is the target for a car you intend to keep, and the interior grade tells you how it was used. Our guide to reading Japanese car auction sheets explains the letters and the damage diagram.

Look at tyres and brakes, since a Giulia is heavy on both, and ask whether the battery was replaced, because the stop-start system punishes weak ones. On diesels, ask about oil changes and any regeneration warnings. Check body panels for paint mismatch, especially on the long bonnet and front bumper where stone chips and parking scrapes gather.

Finally, ask for an inspection with photos on any car above a million yen. It costs little against the price of a bad choice.

These are asking prices from ZervTek's live stock sample, shown as FOB, meaning the price of the car at the Japanese port before freight and import costs. Prices below were recorded in November 2026.

• Early 2017 to 2019 cars: from about ¥540,000 to ¥1.45 million FOB, including 2.0 turbo Super and 2.2 diesel Super trims
• 2023 cars: about ¥4.7 million FOB, including 2.0 turbo Competizione
• 2024 cars: about ¥5.7 million FOB
• 2025 Quadrifoglio: about ¥13.4 million FOB

The cheapest listings are the oldest and most worn, so compare grades and kilometres before assuming a bargain. Prices move with the yen and with what reaches auction, so check the live Alfa Romeo Giulia listings when you are ready to budget.

The Giulia 952 was sold new in the United States, and none of these cars is close to the 25-year age rule, so a US buyer has no practical reason to import one from Japan and no legal shortcut either. Canada's 15-year rule does not cover a 2017 car yet, and Canadian-market cars were sold new anyway.

The Giulia has been sold in many countries, so it is not a classic import anywhere. The question for a Japanese car is whether your market accepts used cars of this age and meets local rules on emissions, safety and registration. Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive markets each have different procedures, and diesel cars are restricted in some places.

Check steering side on each listing, then confirm current rules with your customs or transport authority before bidding. Our overview of how much it costs to import a car from Japan covers freight and duty in more depth.

Start with the engine you want, because a 95220 and a 95229 are priced and serviced very differently. Tell us the trim, budget and colour, and we search auctions and dealer stock for you.

ZervTek has exported from Chiba since 2014 to more than 30 countries. Our dealer access to the major auctions, which run Monday to Saturday, matters here because Giulias often sell on auction day. Pre-bid inspection with photos is available on request, and a deposit may be asked before bidding; any unspent amount stays in your wallet balance.

After a win, payment is due within three days. A saloon this size travels well by RoRo, though many owners of a Quadrifoglio pick a container for extra protection. We prepare the export certificate, invoice and Bill of Lading, and the RoRo and container ports guide explains the sailing options.