Many were baffled when the new Giulietta sedan came out in 1977. The line was probably too far ahead of its time, due to its truncated tail. Initially the two available engines were 1300 and 1600, but later came 1800 and 2000. After the initial distrust, the Giulietta began to experience good sales success. The first series was replaced in 1981 by a restyling.