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After revealing the C38, Alfa Romeo turns its attention back to road cars for the Geneva Motor Show. Following an unconfirmed rumor, the Italian automaker confirmed to Motor1 that something new is in the pipeline for March 2019.
“We're excited to show everyone a taste of what’s next in the world of Italian performance and luxury. Stay tuned on March 5th to see a glimpse into the next chapter of Alfa Romeo's legendary story,” said Berj Alexanian, PR manager at FCA in North America for Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
If Berj would’ve said performance without luxury, then we’d expect something sporty. On the other hand, luxurious is how the Italian automaker describes the Giulia and Stelvio, which leads us to believe that we’re dealing with the C UV.
The sub-Stelvio compact crossover has been confirmed at the Capital Markets Day 2018, and knowing Alfa Romeo, it will be underpinned by the Giorgio vehicle architecture. What this means is a choice of four-cylinder turbo gasoline and diesel options, as well as the possibility of shoehorning the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 in the engine bay.
Be that as it may, the V6 would put the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio at a disadvantage considering the C UV will be lighter than both. Given these circumstances, we’re inclined to think the range-topping powertrain will be the 2.0-liter GME with hybrid assistance.
Alfa Romeo said at the Capital Markets Day 2018 that its lineup would be 100-percent electrified by 2022 with mild-hybrid, e-turbo, and plug-in hybrid setups. Even the next generations of the GTV and 8C are expected to save fuel with the help of these technologies while taking performance to the next level.
An all-new Giulietta hatchback, Giulia long wheelbase, Stelvio long wheelbase, and a mid-size crossover are also coming, featuring Level 2 and Level 3 semi-autonomous driving technologies and 24/7 connectivity to the Internet. This means the MiTo and 4C will bite the dust by the end of 2022, and we’re not surprised.
Both models aren’t selling exactly well, which is to be understood from the 4C at least. The MiTo is too old and too expensive to be relevant in the subcompact segments of this day and age. Case in point, even Opel has an electric version of the Corsa in the offing!
If Berj would’ve said performance without luxury, then we’d expect something sporty. On the other hand, luxurious is how the Italian automaker describes the Giulia and Stelvio, which leads us to believe that we’re dealing with the C UV.
The sub-Stelvio compact crossover has been confirmed at the Capital Markets Day 2018, and knowing Alfa Romeo, it will be underpinned by the Giorgio vehicle architecture. What this means is a choice of four-cylinder turbo gasoline and diesel options, as well as the possibility of shoehorning the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 in the engine bay.
Be that as it may, the V6 would put the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio at a disadvantage considering the C UV will be lighter than both. Given these circumstances, we’re inclined to think the range-topping powertrain will be the 2.0-liter GME with hybrid assistance.
Alfa Romeo said at the Capital Markets Day 2018 that its lineup would be 100-percent electrified by 2022 with mild-hybrid, e-turbo, and plug-in hybrid setups. Even the next generations of the GTV and 8C are expected to save fuel with the help of these technologies while taking performance to the next level.
An all-new Giulietta hatchback, Giulia long wheelbase, Stelvio long wheelbase, and a mid-size crossover are also coming, featuring Level 2 and Level 3 semi-autonomous driving technologies and 24/7 connectivity to the Internet. This means the MiTo and 4C will bite the dust by the end of 2022, and we’re not surprised.
Both models aren’t selling exactly well, which is to be understood from the 4C at least. The MiTo is too old and too expensive to be relevant in the subcompact segments of this day and age. Case in point, even Opel has an electric version of the Corsa in the offing!
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