- Alfa Romeo introduced a new C-segment crossover model.
- There will be multiple powertrain options.
- Production will begin in Italy in late 2027.
Alfa Romeo made some news today at the National Automotive Industry Roundtable, an event organized by the Ministry of Trade and Made in Italy. It doesn’t feel like Monterey Car Week at all. Stellantis COO Emanuele Capellano revealed a teaser for a new Alfa Romeo model, and it’s not what we were expecting to see.
The single image shows a new C-SUV based on the Stellantis STLA medium platform. In other words, it is No The long-awaited replacement for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as that model will ride on the STLA Large platform. This model will fit somehow between the existing Tonale and the upcoming second-generation Stelvio, and will likely have a new name.
In Europe, Alfa Romeo also sells a smaller model called the Junior, so we suspect this new model will sit below the Tonale.
Another crossover?
Alfa Romeo says the new C-SUV will feature “multi-energy powertrains,” meaning mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric, not all of which may be sold in the United States. Although we don’t know exactly how big this model will be, the STLA Medium platform already underpins a variety of Stellantis vehicles like the Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma and the Peugeot 3008.
Styling will come from Alfa Romeo’s design center in Turin, Italy, so you can expect it to look pretty good. The close-up image reveals what appears to be a rear end, which hopefully won’t obstruct the trunk space to an excessive extent.
Production is scheduled to begin at Alfa’s Melfi, Italy plant in the fourth quarter of 2027. The current Giulia and Stelvio will remain in production until 2027, at which point they should finally be ready for their much-needed replacements. 2027 could also see a replacement for the Toenail, which was recently refreshed, but that could also be accompanied by a new design.
Alfa Romeo has also teased a Bottega Fuoriseries project in collaboration with Maserati. Details are minimal, but it’s expected to be some kind of sports car.
Motor1’s Opinion: If Alfa Romeo wants to survive as a brand, especially here in America, it needs more than a small crossover. The Stelvio and Giulia Alfa are the core of the brand ethos, and these two models have not only been pushed to the back burner, they’ve also been taken off the stove at this point. It’s unclear whether Alfa has enough interesting products to remain relevant over the next two years.
