In terms of size, the new Alfa Romeo Junior slots just below the Tonale.
Update April 15, 2024: After the Italian government took issue with Stellantis’ decision to call its small crossover the “Milano”, it’s now called the Junior instead. Here’s why.
Alfa Romeo just revealed the all-new Junior as a compact crossover, at least for foreign markets. We don’t yet have confirmation of whether it’ll make its way to North American shores, but if it does it will sit just below the existing Tonale. Both the base 156 horsepower Milano and the 240 horsepower Veloce will run strictly electric powertrains.
Powering the Junior is a modest 54-kWh battery pack, though Alfa claims as much as 250 miles of driving range thanks to its compact dimensions. That range estimate does use the more optimistic WLTP standard rather than EPA ratings, so expect something in the neighborhood of 200 miles if it were to make it to the U.S. With up to 20 inch wheels being available, the range figure would likely drop notably depending on the final configuration.
Charging on the go takes as little as 30 minutes from 10 to 80%, according to the manufacturer. An 11-kW charger comes equipped on certain models of the car as well. Some of the more advanced tech features include level 2 autonomous driving and a virtual assistant powered by ChatGPT.
The Junior brings luxury features in a compact package
Since the Junior is slotted as a more luxurious offering, 10.25-inch screens, a 360-degree camera system and massaging seats are all available features. The interior brings a splash of sportiness as well from the materials to the aggressive seat and minimalist IP design. Much of the interior looks like it could have been lifted from one of Alfa’s more expensive performance models. It’s not just appearance either, since they claim a Torsen differential is part of the Veloce trim package.
Veloce models also get lowered suspension, stiffer sway bars and bigger brakes. Whether or not any model of the new Alfa Romeo Junior will make it stateside remains to be seen. In the meantime, check out our most recent video on the Tonale linked below.
