The new Alfa Romeo Junior is also the first-ever pure electric Alfa Romeo, with a petrol-powered alternative set to follow later.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior has intentionally expressive styling, with a bold stance and lively detailing. It also has a sporty interior and hip-hugging seats.
Yet the new Alfa Romeo Junior promises to be practical too, with the biggest boot in its sector and even a clever cable organiser to stow the EV charging lead.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior is built on the same platform as the impressive new Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600e, while other rivals include the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Mokka, Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen T-Cross.
The new Alfa Romeo will also face premium competition from the Lexus LBX and upcoming new MINI Aceman.
Oh, and if you think you previously thought this car was called Milano, you're right. Just days after launch, it had to hastily be renamed Alfa Romeo Junior after the Italian government objected to the use of the Milano name...
The new Alfa Romeo Junior really is coming soon – ordering will open in the summer, and first UK deliveries may begin before the end of 2024.
Prices are still to be confirmed, but it is likely the new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica will cost from around £35,000.
A cheaper new petrol-powered Alfa Romeo Junior alternative may follow later, which could see prices dip to under £30,000.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior is set to be one of the sportiest and most distinctive-looking small SUVs on sale. It will certainly stand out in a packed sector, and contrast with the more classically 4x4-look Jeep Avenger with which it shares underpinnings.
In profile, the new Alfa Romeo Junior has short overhangs, a sweeping side profile and extra-distinctive large alloy wheels. You can get them in several different styles, including a wonderful teledial design.
At the front, the new Alfa Romeo Junior offers the legendary Alfa grille in two different designs, either a classic shield or a more modern 3D interpretation of the firm’s logo.
The Alfa Romeo badge sits proudly on the bonnet of the new Junior, while the headlights reference the triple-light setup of classic Alfas, and the bumper has large and sporty air intakes.
At the rear, the new Alfa Romeo Junior's side profile blends into an aero-style ‘kamm tail’ that again sets it apart from most of its rivals. Muscular and very distinctive, the new Alfa Romeo Junior's design is sure to attract new car buyers.
The good news story continues inside. The new Alfa Romeo Junior has a racy and driver-focused interior, with a 10.25-inch digital display sitting between a dual-cowl instrument binnacle, while the steering wheel has a classic shape.
The centre console of the new Alfa Romeo Junior is angled towards the driver, and features a 10.25-inch touchscreen packing the latest tech, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s also a row of physical buttons for ease of use.
Clever features include a ‘Hey Alfa’ virtual assistant that integrates ChatGPT for more intuitive voice recognition. Alfa Connect Services give over-the-air updates and the sat nav includes EV Routing that helps owners find public chargers on the move – automatically routing them on longer trips.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior's air vents are in the shape of a ‘quadrifoglio’ – four-leaf clover – and optional Sabelt sports seats (a renowned name in motorsport) offer ultra-hip-hugging comfort and distinctiveness.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior is surprisingly practical, too. It promises plenty of rear seat passenger space and the 400-litre boot is the biggest in the small SUV sector.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior also has a clever cable stowage compartment under the bonnet.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior is launched in pure electric guise – it is called the Alfa Romeo Milano Elettrica. Both have the same 54kWh battery, which should give an EV range of up to 250 miles.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica will offer DC rapid charging, so it can be charged from 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes.
There will be two power outputs of new Alfa Romeo Junior. The standard car will produce 156PS, while a new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce will produce 240PS.
Bosses say the new Alfa Romeo Junior will drive like a proper Alfa Romeo. The aim is to deliver best-in-class roadholding.
The sporty new Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce version goes even further. It has the most direct steering in the small SUV segment, while the sports suspension is lowered 25mm and it has stiff front and rear anti-roll bars.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce also has 20-inch high-performance tyres, a Torsen differential and 280mm front brake discs with four-piston calipers.
The petrol-powered new Alfa Romeo Junior is likely to use a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo engine, which should offer 50mpg fuel efficiency.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the bigger brother to the new Alfa Romeo Milano. It was introduced in 2022, meaning there are growing numbers of used Alfa Romeo Tonale available on heycar. You can have it both as a hybrid and a clever plug-in hybrid, with prices on the used market now starting from around £30,000.
If you're after a more affordable small electric SUV, you're in luck. We have news here at heycar on how the new Vauxhall Mokka Electric is more than £7k cheaper, and how £5k has been cut from the Honda e:Ny1. In other news, the new Ford Puma is a refreshed version of Ford’s best-selling new car that arrives in time for spring 2024. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen ID.7 has recently become better value with the launch of a new Volkswagen ID.7 Match variant. The new Audi Q7 has also been revealed ahead of its UK launch later this year. We have news on the exciting new Polestar 4 as well, which follows hot on the heels of the new Porsche Macan. We have also revealed everything you need to know about two more retro recreations, the new 2024 Renault 5 and 2025 Renault 4.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is the pure electric version of the firm’s new small SUV. It is available with two power outputs, a standard 156hp model and a sportier 240hp Veloce. Both have the same 54kWh battery.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior is roughly the same size as a Ford Puma. It measures 4.17 metres long, 1.78 metres wide and 1.5 metres tall.
Ordering for the new Alfa Romeo Junior opens in summer 2024 – so you won’t have long to wait!
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