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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 C4Fiat 600Jeep 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”.

World premiere of the brand new ID. Buzz GTX with 4MOTION all-wheel drive

Volkswagen presents the brand new ID. Buzz GTX: The electrical Bulli geared up with a robust efficiency drive system will in future be obtainable with two wheelbases, two battery sizes and a selection of 5-, 6- or 7-seater. It additionally comes with customary 4MOTION all-wheel drive for optimum pulling energy and traction in each driving state of affairs. In addition, each GTX fashions share an individualized design. Pre-sales of the ID. Buzz GTX will begin in the summertime. This yr, Volkswagen is as soon as once more increasing its vary of sporty GTX fashions alongside the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID. 7 Tourer .