2024 Alfa Junior
| Introduced as 'Milano', it was renamed following objections from the Italian government. |
The commentators are struggling for words. Only the officials have no problems therewith, a bombastic introduction, where? Of course in Milan, the second largest city in Italy and traditionally the home of Alfa.
Is it also manufactured there? Probably not, because its substructure is the same everywhere in the Stellantis Group, and then so is the production. But that doesn't have to bother you if it might make it a little cheaper.
Then the high-voltage battery, which is still too small despite minor upgrades, is more of a problem. Because unlike the Opel Astra, for example, it is optionally available with a more powerful engine. Tradition obliges, even if
the reach suffers as a result.
The design, for which the new Centro Stile at the Mirafiori plant near Turin is responsible, has already begun to polarize opinions. Good thing, because you can't sell the front of the Giulia forever. Even the rear is pleasing
and offers a relatively large amount of luggage space.
Our old Hyundai Kona has to capitulate here with the same length. The Milano is a compact SUV and as such is of a rather moderate height. inside, the display looks classic, but it is digital. Otherwise rather button-oriented
and not very focused on piano lacquer.
It will also be available as an 'Ibrida' with a 100 kW (136 hp) 1.2L three-cylinder and six-speed dual clutch transmission, as well as a 48V mild hybrid with at least 21 kW. At the moment there is even room for a charging cable
under the front hood.
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