The Alfa Romeo Junior is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Italian company Alfa Romeo since 2024. At its introduction, it is the smallest Alfa Romeo currently on sale.
Alfa Romeo Junior | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
Also called | Alfa Romeo Milano (pre-production) |
Production | 2024 (to commence) |
Assembly | Poland: Tychy (FCA Poland)[1] |
Designer | Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive |
Platform | Common Modular Platform |
Related | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
Length | 4,170 mm (164.2 in) |
Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor |
During its introduction, the Junior was launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano. Following a complaint from the Italian government that claimed it is illegal to sell "Italian-sounding" products that were not produced in Italy, Alfa Romeo renamed the vehicle to Junior. The nameplate was previously used by the brand as a trim level of the 105- and 115-series Giulia coupes in the 1960s.[2] The previous name, Milano was the US-market name for the Alfa Romeo 75 saloon, and a reference to Alfa Romeo's hometown, Milan.[3]
Overview edit
The vehicle was revealed on 10 April 2024 as the Milano, and was renamed to Junior five days later. It is intended as a direct replacement for the MiTo in the same B-segment and the Giulietta at the same time.[4] The Junior is related to the Jeep Avenger and the Fiat 600 and manufactured along them in Tychy, Poland, sharing the same STLA Small (e-CMP2) platform.
The Junior features a few design elements reference to the Giulia TZ, a scudetto shield front grille (Elettrica version will have the logo cut into it and Hybrid version has a traditional grille with 'Alfa Romeo' script), hidden rear door handles, "3+3" adaptive Full LED Matrix headlights and a black trim piece surrounding the taillights.[5][6] The Junior is the first Alfa Romeo to ditch the traditional offset numberplate for a central mounted numberplate in response to new pedestrian safety regulations.[7]
The interior has two 10.25 in (26.0 cm) screens for the instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system, air-con vents Quadrifoglio four-leaf clover shape, and optional Sabelt sports seats. Other features include the option of 360-degree parking sensors and 180-degree rear camera, Alfa D.N.A drive mode selection, 'Hey Alfa' virtual voice assistant and Level 2 autonomous driving safety features.[5]
The Junior is Alfa Romeo's first all-electric vehicle.[8] It will initially be offered exclusively powered by an electric powertrain, with mild hybrid petrol engines added later.[9][10] Launch versions will be offered as dual-motor, four-wheel-drive. The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica (Electric) has a 54 kWh battery pack, offering a range of over 410 kilometres (250 miles) on a single charge.[11]
References edit
- ^ Struk, Maciej (9 December 2023). "Oto nowa Alfa Romeo z tyskiej fabryki. Wyciekły pierwsze zdjęcia". magazynauto.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (15 April 2024). "Italian Government Forces Alfa Romeo to Change Name of Milano SUV to 'Junior'". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Baby Alfa Romeo SUV Gets Name Familiar To American Fans". carbuzz.com. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Page, Felix (24 January 2024). "Alfa Romeo Milano: electric SUV named ahead of April reveal". autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b "NEW ALFA ROMEO MILANO: SPORTINESS GOES COMPACT". Stellantis Media. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (2024-04-10). "2024 Alfa Romeo Milano: This Is It". Motor1.com.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (2024-05-28). "Alfa Romeo Is Dropping Its Offset Front License Plate for Safety Reasons". Motor1.
- ^ Jervis, Tom (27 February 2024). "Alfa Romeo Milano: name confirmed for Alfa's first EV". drivingelectric.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Edkins, Jamie (18 April 2024). "New Alfa Romeo Milano confirmed: Italian electric SUV coming in 2024". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Crooks, Alastair (27 February 2024). "New Alfa Romeo Milano tests its mettle ahead of April 2024 launch". Auto Express. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Milano: Electrifying Performance Meets Italian Style". panorica.com. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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