The Alfa Romeo Milano – the Italian model’s second small SUV – is now within the ultimate phases of testing and improvement on the hallowed Balocco check monitor.

Primed for a full unveiling on 10 April, the Milano is primed to take Alfa Romeo again into the B-segment for the primary time for the reason that Mito supermini was retired in 2019.

Alfa Romeo has additionally emphasised the give attention to the SUV’s dealing with, stating that it is focusing on “best-in-class driving dynamics” to “assure fast cornering with a excessive degree of grip”. 

It added that the workforce of engineers engaged on the Milano beforehand developed the 4C and 8C sports activities automobiles, the Giulia saloon and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio efficiency SUV.

Powertrain particulars might be introduced in April, however we’re anticipating the Milano EV to make use of a 54kWh battery, providing a spread of round 250 miles.

Alfa Romeo confirmed final yr that, along with being the model’s first electrical automotive to achieve showrooms, the Milano might be bought with a mild-hybrid powertrain.

Currently, although, solely the EV is deliberate to return to the UK. 

The title Milano – final used within the Eighties for the US-market model of the 75 saloon – was chosen to stress “the connection between the car and the roots of Alfa Romeo”, Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato stated. 

Measuring round 4.1m lengthy and 1.8m large, the brand new Volvo EX30 rival will share the E-CMP platform with the Jeep Avenger, alongside which it will likely be in-built Tychy, Poland. 

The electrical Milano might be four-wheel-drive, suggesting it will likely be the primary E-CMP-based automotive so as to add a second motor on the rear axle. 

Jeep has additionally confirmed a four-wheel-drive model of the Avenger, however whereas that might be conceived with an emphasis on off-road capability, the Milano will use a 4WD format to provide the automotive distinctive and interesting dealing with traits, according to Alfa’s dynamic remit.