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 | |
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) |
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.