It solely took one slide to spark a firestorm: Alfa Romeo appeared to substantiate that its future lineup would consist solely of a compact SUV, seemingly erasing the subsequent Giulia and Stelvio in a single stroke. However that picture didn’t inform the entire story.
Following the presentation of its FaSTLAne 2030 technique, the corporate launched an announcement clarifying what’s truly subsequent—and filling in a number of necessary gaps. The important thing takeaway? The subsequent Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are nonetheless on the best way. Simply not instantly.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio with Efficiency Pack
Photograph by: Alfa Romeo
Compacts Take Precedence
The slide proven at Stellantis’ Investor Day highlighted simply two upcoming merchandise: a compact SUV and a efficiency automobile. That was sufficient to gasoline hypothesis, however Alfa Romeo later issued an announcement clarifying its future roadmap, confirming {that a} new compact mannequin can also be within the works.
‘In continuity with icons just like the 147 and Giulietta, it’ll mix innovation with the model’s distinctive DNA.’
That strongly suggests the Giulietta identify may return. Both manner, Alfa Romeo’s future lineup now seems broader than many anticipated—or had been led to imagine. However the true query stays: what’s taking place with the Giulia and Stelvio?
In line with the assertion:
‘Alfa Romeo is learning options to proceed competing within the D-segment with new interpretations of the present vary made up of the Giulia and Stelvio, staying true to its performance-oriented DNA whereas adapting to the evolution of the market. The model will leverage versatile platforms to progressively introduce multi-energy options, together with hybrid and electrical powertrains. Extra particulars might be communicated at a later stage.’
In easy phrases, the next-generation Giulia and Stelvio haven’t been canceled. As an alternative, Alfa Romeo is taking extra time to find out one of the best technique for returning to the core of the phase, the place competitors contains fashions just like the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW 3 Sequence.
Each fashions are nonetheless anticipated to supply a number of powertrain choices—together with hybrid and totally electrical variations—and the STLA Massive platform stays a powerful chance. So there’s no want for obituaries simply but. Alfa Romeo seems decided to launch these fashions solely when there’s an ideal mixture of design, know-how, and engineering.
Alfa Romeo’s Compact SUV Teaser
Photograph by: Stellantis
Alfa Romeo’s Upcoming Lineup
The assertion additionally reaffirmed Alfa Romeo’s dedication to the Junior SUV. The corporate stated:
‘[The Junior] might be up to date over the course of its life cycle and can proceed to compete within the B-SUV phase, concentrating on a younger and dynamic viewers and serving as a pure entry level into the Alfa Romeo world with a product on the prime of the class.’
As talked about earlier, a extra conventional compact mannequin can also be on the horizon—an sudden transfer that might place Alfa Romeo in opposition to future rivals such because the Audi A3, BMW 1 Sequence, and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It could additionally use a multi-energy platform like STLA One to help quite a lot of powertrains.
And at last, there’s the halo mannequin: a sports activities automobile developed beneath the BottegaFuoriserie label. As a result of, whereas practicality nonetheless issues, Alfa Romeo is aware of the significance of constructing individuals dream.
Motor1’s Take: It is good to know that new variations of the Giulia and Stelvio are each on the horizon, even when they are not taking place anytime quickly.
