If Alfa Romeo returned to the U.S. in 2016, it came with the stunning Giulia sedan, and then soon after with the similar-looking Stelvio SUV. Since then, we’ve never had any new models from the iconic Italian brand However, this could change shortly. This next year Alfa is expected to enter the market with the brand new Tonale which is a tiny hybrid plug-in crossover, which is the first electric vehicle from Alfa.
However, the future looks brighter and electrifying. TopGear U.K. spoke with Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato about the next steps for the company, and it appears that the coming years are going to be very exciting for Alfa and its customers.
Imparato has confirmed Alfa’s very first electric vehicle will be available next year. The new model is expected to be a smaller crossover than the Tonale and is likely to be based on the latest Jeep Avenger (Alfa and Jeep are both part of the Stellantis Automotive Group). However, for those seeking something more similar to the kind of thing Alfa was once known for including sexy sports and sedan cars, the wait won’t be too long.
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In 2025 and 2026 Alfa will launch two fully electric models, which include a brand-new crossover and a sedan. Imparato described the new EV car as the Giulia It appears that it will keep the same name along with the expected performance that comes with it. The Alfa CEO insisted that the new Giulia was required to sport the kind of design that customers would like as a “Connection with the past without jeopardizing the future.”
Engine
Regarding the performance of the vehicle, Imparato passed along some specifics. The entry-level Giulia EV will have 350 horsepower The Veloce will increase that to 800 horsepower. Similar to the current model, the highest performance would be found in the Quadrifoglio however, the EV version would produce 1,000 horsepower, more than double that of the current model powered by gas.
New Giulia EV (and its new cross-over) is expected to have been built using Stellantis Group STLA, a Stellantis Group STLA large platform that utilizes an 800V system to provide high-speed charging, and the range is expected to be about 500 miles. Imparato said, “I don’t want you to suffer inconvenience from switching to EV. The question for me is not whether to switch to EV, it’s to get the right handling and agility.” Following that, the Giulia EV or crossover debut by 2025 or 2026 a bigger EV is being planned for Alfa.
There may be another surprise coming by Alfa a true electric sports car that has modern styling and design that is suitable for the Italian brand. “We’re working on something we can put alongside the 8C in our museum, to be proud of as part of the history of Alfa Romeo,” exclaimed Imparato. The Alfa CEO has said that it’s not certain however the car’s style has been revealed to potential customers and deposits have been made for all available slots for construction. The final decision on whether or to build this unique Alfa will be announced in the spring.
It is expected that the new Giulia EV (and its brand new crossover) will come from Stellantis Group STLA, a Stellantis Group STLA large platform that utilizes an 800V system to provide high-speed charging, and an expected range of about 500 miles. Imparato said, “I don’t want you to suffer inconvenience from switching to EV. The question for me is not whether to switch to EV, it’s to get the right handling and agility.” Following it is announced that the Giulia EV or crossover debut by 2025 or 2026 a bigger EV is being planned for Alfa.
There may be one other surprise coming by Alfa a true electric sports car that has elegant styling that is appropriate for this Italian brand. “We’re working on something we can put alongside the 8C in our museum, to be proud of as part of the history of Alfa Romeo,” exclaimed Imparato. The Alfa CEO has said that it’s not certain however the car’s style has been revealed to potential customers and deposits have already been collected for all slots for the build. The decision about the decision to make this particular Alfa will be announced in the spring.
Competitors
By data alone, Alfa Romeo is lagging significantly behind German as well as Japanese luxury competitors. Brands such as BMW, Lexus, and Audi surpass the Italian company in both categories of SUVs and sedans. The reason for this is due to the absence of models from the Italian brand, there’s no doubt about the quality issues and a declining reputation for Alfa Romeo among luxury buyers. The brand-new Tonale is a small electric crossover designed to boost the brand’s standing as well as create a new market, however, its luxury vehicles remain the majority of its American offerings.
Models
The company is currently undergoing a complete EV overhaul and the Alfa Romeo Giulia EV will be the flagship model of the Italian brand according to Top Gear UK. Alfa President Jean-Philippe Imparato says, “With an electric vehicle, you’re speaking first of the range. The saloon model is more ideal than this. A saloon is better for that. Giulia has returned. We need to create a Giulia that we enjoy. A link to the past, without jeopardizing your future.”
In terms of the efficiency of the electrified Giulia range, Imparato states, “It starts at 350 horsepower, the Veloce is 800 horsepower, the Quadrifoglio is 1,000.” The best part of the power figures are estimates of the battery and charging for the brand new Alfa Romeo EV. The new STLA Large Platform lineup includes the capability of charging at 800 volts and up to 500 miles in total range. In a modern car, the numbers should not be difficult to achieve. Since the range is an important factor for EV acceptance, then the forthcoming Giulia could offer Alfa Romeo the lift it’s wanted for a while.
Imparato agrees, saying “I do not want you to be a victim of the inconveniences that come with switching to electric vehicles. My concern is not whether you should change to EV, but to achieve the correct control and agile.” An all-red 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, similar to the Dodge Charger Hellcat, uses massive horsepower to take on the test track after sunset.
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If the forthcoming Giulia Electric can meet all these specifications, it may be the product that the company requires to survive in the American market. But, it will need to overcome decades of reliability issues to convince luxury consumers to try it. Because Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW offer top-quality EV services, Alfa will still have to do its best to improve its name.