Alfa Romeo Junior (2024)
| Alfa Romeo Junior | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | Alfa Romeo MiTo Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) |
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.
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 is Alfa Romeo's first all-electric vehicle.[5] It will initially be offered exclusively powered by an electric powertrain, with mild hybrid petrol engines added later.[6][7] 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 kilometers (255 miles) on a single charge.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Oto nowa Alfa Romeo z tyskiej fabryki. Wyciekły pierwsze zdjęcia". magazynauto.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (2024-04-15). "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.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Milano: electric SUV named ahead of April reveal". autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Milano: name confirmed for Alfa's first EV". drivingelectric.com. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "New Alfa Romeo Milano confirmed: Italian electric SUV coming in 2024". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ McIlroy, John. "Alfa Romeo Milano: new electric SUV gets its name". Auto Express. Autovia Ltd. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Milano: Electrifying Performance Meets Italian Style". panorica.com. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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