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Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce Shows Up In Paris, It Has A Facelift

Alfa Romeo brought a few novelties to the Paris Motor Show, but none of them were all-new models.
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Instead, the Italian premium brand owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles introduced the “Veloce” versions of all the models in its portfolio. These variants are the Italian equivalent of Audi’s S models, which sit between the standard range and the performance-focused RS cars.

The idea is not new, so Alfa Romeo thinks it might be a way to get more buyers in its showrooms to sign contracts. The Italian carmaker needs this to work, as it is struggling to increase its sales for some time now.

Undoubtedly, the star of the Alfa Romeo booth in Paris is the new Giulia Veloce. It is a modern incarnation of two old names in this brand’s legacy, which has been put together for those that want a sporty version of the Giulia, but does not feel like getting the all-out Giulia QV.

The result is a model that has had its performance enhanced, and its look improved, without being the M3 contender that the Giulia QV can be in the right hands. The world preview of this model also introduced the Q4 version, which is “Alfa Romeo speak” for all-wheel drive.

The Alfa Romeo stand in Paris also featured is the Giulietta Veloce. This is the Giulia’s smaller brother, which is a hatchback that was launched a few years ago.

In 2016, the Giulia received a facelift, and the changes were done to bring the car up to date with the newest trends in the small, but close, Alfa Romeo family.

The car has received a new front grille, a “trefoil nose,” and new engine, transmission, and extra equipment options.

The MiTo, Alfa Romeo’s smallest and most affordable modern car, has also received a facelift and a Veloce version this year. The car you can see in the photo gallery is a Veloce version, which has been enhanced with Mopar accessories from the new Sport Kit.

The latter includes 18-inch alloy wheels with “burnished diamond-effect,” a red Veloce badge, a new red finish on the front bumper, and the rest of the changes that have been applied in the MiTo range.
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About the author: Sebastian Toma
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Sebastian's love for cars began at a young age. Little did he know that a career would emerge from this passion (and that it would not, sadly, involve being a professional racecar driver). In over fourteen years, he got behind the wheel of several hundred vehicles and in the offices of the most important car publications in his homeland.
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