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Alfa Romeo Milano: agency’s smallest mannequin will get sizzling 237bhp EV

Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano as its third SUV and its first series-production electrical automotive.

Named for the model’s hometown, the urban-focused crossover is positioned because the non secular successor to the Giulietta and Mito hatchbacks, majoring on accessibility however providing each premium attraction and driver engagement in a bid to “attract a new generation of Alfisti”.

Alda Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato mentioned that the Milano was designed to assist the model go “from exclusive to inclusive”. He highlighted that the Milano would sit in the identical line-up on the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale, including: “Alfa is the only brand that is able to sell a car at €2 million and €30,000.”

Imparato added: “Many of Alfa Romeo’s fans still miss the Mito and Giulietta, and now we revamp their stories. Welcome home.”

Measuring 4170mm lengthy by 1780mm huge and 1500mm tall, the Milano adopts a number of daring new design cues however nods again to Alfas of previous with options just like the swollen wheel arches, a ‘coda tronca’ bluff rear finish and SZ-inspired headlights. The most distinctive function is the brand new interpretation of Alfa’s conventional front-end grille, wich on electrical variations featured stylised components from the agency’s emblem.

As with the Citroën C4, Fiat 600, Jeep Avenger and Peugeot 2008 with which it shares a platform (and its fundamental dimensions), the Milano is offered with the selection of electrical or mild-hybrid petrol energy.

The Milano Ibrida combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and a 28bhp electrical motor within the six-speed computerized gearbox for 134bhp and the potential of short-distance EV operating. It’s front-wheel-drive as customary, however a four-wheel-drive model will arrive later – “a first in the premium segment”, Alfa says.

The Milano Elettrica makes use of a well-known set-up that includes a 54kWh battery – good for 255 miles and able to charging at 100kW – and a front-mounted 154bhp motor, however with a “specific calibration” aimed toward offering “excellent performance and an engaging and very sporty drive, like every Alfa Romeo”.

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Alfa Romeo Milano enters ultimate testing section forward of April debut

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.  

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Alfa Romeo Milano: electrical SUV named forward of April reveal

Alfa Romeo has named its new small SUV the Milano, as a tribute to the corporate’s Italian residence metropolis, and confirmed it can reveal the automotive in April subsequent yr. 

The new crossover – which appeared for the primary time in leaked pictures not too long ago – takes Alfa Romeo again into the B-segment for the primary time for the reason that Mito supermini retired in 2019 and would be the model’s first electric car to succeed in showrooms.

Alfa Romeo has confirmed that the Milano shall be bought with pure-electric and mild-hybrid powertrains, however solely the EV is at the moment deliberate to return to the UK. 

In reference to widespread latest experiences that the automotive can be known as Brennero, Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato informed reporters: “As a matter of respect for our history, the SUV will not be named Brennero, as I have read on social media. I told you two years ago that it would not be Brennero.”

The title Milano – final used within the Nineteen 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”, Imparato mentioned. 

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

Alfa Romeo Milano side leak

Powertrain particulars stay unconfirmed, however the Milano is about to make use of a 54kWh battery for a variety of round 250 miles. 

The electrical Milano shall be four-wheel-drive, Imparato confirmed, 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 shall be conceived with an emphasis on off-road capacity, the Milano will use a 4WD format to present the automotive distinctive and fascinating dealing with traits, according to Alfa’s dynamic remit.    

Autocar requested Imparato how the corporate will guarantee the brand new Milano will really feel like an Alfa Romeo, regardless of its volume-oriented positioning and shared underpinnings. 

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Alfa Romeo Revives Iconic Milano Name… For A Crossover

Alfa Romeo will name its new “sport urban vehicle” the Milano. The new crossover will debut in April and be accessible as a battery-electric automobile. The mannequin’s identify pays tribute to the town of Milan, the place the corporate began, which Alfa honors in its emblem.

The Italian automaker has been teasing its new SUV for a number of months, asking its social media followers in June to name the new offering, which rumors had steered may have been referred to as the Brennero. Then, in November, Alfa teased some taillights with the tagline, “A new era begins.” We’re nearly sure it is the Milano the corporate is teasing.


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Unique Alfa Romeo 75 Customized by Carrozzeria Castagna Could Fetch $167,000 at Auction

The Alfa Romeo 75, known as the Milano in North America, was introduced in 1985 as a compact sports sedan to compete with the popular BMW 3 Series (E30). It succeeded the Giulietta and remained in production until 1992, when it was replaced by the 155. In 1994, Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Castagna took a 1987 model and transformed it into a one-of-a-kind coupe with a peculiar design. The customized car, named “Vittoria”, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the following year.

The goal of the Vittoria project was to incorporate styling elements from the unconventional-looking SZ (Sprint Zagato). Despite being a concept, the car is fully street-legal as it is based on a production model. However, it has been rarely used and has predominantly been kept in storage. With only 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) on the odometer, the vehicle remains in excellent condition, although there is some corrosion where the aluminum and steel parts meet.