Leaked images of Alfa Romeo’s upcoming small electric SUV have surfaced, giving us a glimpse into the new entry-level model from the Italian brand. Set to be launched in early 2024, this SUV will take the place of the Mito supermini in their lineup.

Originally known as the Brennero, the small SUV will now be given a different name when it hits showrooms. It will sit below the Tonale crossover and will be built on the e-CMP platform, which is also used by the Fiat 600 and Jeep Avenger.

Alfa Romeo has not made any official comments on the leaked images, which first appeared on Instagram and are now circulating widely.

The new electric SUV is expected to measure around 4.1 meters in length and 1.8 meters in width. It will be the smallest Alfa Romeo since the Mito was discontinued in 2019. The company has suggested that it will remain as the smallest car in their lineup due to the declining demand for upmarket superminis.

According to Daniel Guzzafame, the head of products at Alfa Romeo, the new B-segment SUV will indirectly replace the Mito. He stated, “The Mito will not be replaced as it was, but it will for sure be indirectly replaced by the B-segment SUV. The premium B-segment doesn’t exist, and around the world, we need to fill it. With an infinite amount of money, resources, time? Fantastic, I’ll do everything. But without that, I need to rationalise; I need to pick the segments that are actually relevant for the base customers in the premium segments. We considered a lot. We needed to decide whether to go two doors, four doors, so we made a decision, and the Mito will not be replaced as it was. But we will see. All of the world is evolving, small cars are becoming more important again.”

Priced at around £35,000, the new small Alfa Romeo SUV will be targeted towards new customers, including families and females. The brand aims to move away from being seen as a solely “sporty brand” favored by middle-aged men.