Alfa Romeo is working on a new compact car called the Milano and it’s nearly ready to be shown to the public, as its world premiere is scheduled for the 10th of April – less than a month from now.
The Italian automaker has not had a small car in its stable since it cancelled the Mito and Giulietta in 2018 and 2020, respectively, making this new model an exciting prospect for fans of the badge who may be looking for a more accessible option.
What we know so far
While Alfa Romeo has a long history of car manufacturing going back more than 100 years, its current global line-up only consists of three models – the Tonale, Stelvio, and Giulia – all of which are catered towards the high-end of the market with the cheapest option, the Tonale, having a South African starting price of R787,900.
Alfa has never been a mass-market brand, but it did previously offer a handful of more affordable vehicles, such as the B-segment Mito and C-segment Giulietta hatchbacks that were intended to be competitors to models like the Audi A1 and Mazda 3, but these products were put to rest a few years ago with no clear plans for a replacement.
However, the Turin-based company is finally returning to this segment with a new B-segment vehicle called the Milano, which is expected to take the form of a compact crossover to cater to current market trends.
A leaked image of the Alfa Romeo Milano’s digital driver display.
There are no official photos of the car thus far, but leaked images have been circulating online giving us a sense of what to expect in the coming weeks.
Naturally, much of the design is reminiscent of what we’ve seen on the manufacturer’s other models, including its signature V-shaped grille, slim LED headlights, and alloy wheels with a circular pattern.
The car has been engineered by a team that has also worked on Alfa’s sports cars like the 4C and 8C, and this influence can be seen in smaller details like the boot spoiler and the aerodynamic lines of the body.
The company claims that it will deliver “best-in-class” driving dynamics, though it’s interesting to note that the Milano is being built on a shared platform.
The Alfa Romeo Milano will share a platform with the Peugeot 2008.
Alfa Romeo is part of the Stellantis group, a large organization that represents 14 different car brands including Abarth, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, and others.
As a result, the Milano is being built on the same architecture as the Peugeot 2008.
What’s more, the crossover will be the brand’s first fully-electric model and features an all-wheel-drive layout with a 54kW battery good for 400km of driving, according to Autocar UK.
The battery-electric version will be limited to select markets that haven’t been announced yet, but the carmaker is also planning to launch a mild-hybrid model with a turbocharged petrol engine.
While no details have been officially revealed, the expectation is that it will be the same as the 1.2-litre units found on Peugeot 208 and 2008 that produce between 74kW and 100kW, partnered with a 48V battery and a small electric motor.
While this remains speculative for now, we should find out the official specifications, features, and markets of the new Alfa Romeo Milano upon its reveal in less than one month’s time.
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