Alfa Romeo’s lineup is pretty thin in the US. The automaker currently offers the Stelvio and Giulia, with the Tonale going on sale this year. The automaker is looking to expand its presence in America, and a large new electric vehicle is planned as part of that effort.
said Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato European Automotive News that it serves to bring fully electric E-segment vehicles to North America that may look nothing like your traditional crossover. Imparato also said that aerodynamics is important in an EV, allowing for more creativity in vehicle design. The automaker will be nailing the look of the car this year, with the new model slated to arrive sometime in 2027.
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This isn’t the first time Alfa has talked about a larger model joining its lineup. Imparato confirmed last March that the company would introduce larger vehicles for rivals such as the BMW X5 and 7 Series. Alfa’s lineup in the US is currently reaching the D segment, with no larger ones available to consumers.
Alfa wants to increase its sales outside of Europe to 40 percent of its total by 2030. The automaker also wants to have only battery-electric vehicles in its lineup by 2027, with the first BEVs to arrive next year, likely older electrified versions. rumored Brennero who might not make it here. The brand’s first dedicated BEV will launch in 2025.
The brand will focus on its performance attributes as it transitions to offering only electric vehicles. According to Imparato, a future Alfa EV should offer a motor producing 350 to 800 horsepower (260 to 596 kilowatts), with a high-performance Quadrifoglio variant likely to produce around 1,000 hp (745 kW).
Alfa Romeo is part of Stellantis, a new conglomerate formed by PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2021. The automaker now has more than a dozen brands under one roof, and they are “performing”, each receiving a “chance to fight”. “. Automakers have been given a decade to prove their viability, and the clock is ticking.
Alfa Romeo Tonale should help increase sales of the brand. Still, its striking resemblance to the new Dodge Hornet, other Stellantis brands, and Dodge’s lower starting price could jeopardize those plans.
