Alfa Romeo has simply launched its first electrified automobile within the type of the 2023 Tonale, a compact crossover powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Nonetheless, the automaker plans to grow to be a completely electrical model by as early as 2027, and the primary of its future electrical autos will debut within the first half of 2024, Alfa Romeo introduced final week.
Code-named Child, the EV will likely be a subcompact crossover that Alfa Romeo mentioned is aimed primarily at Europe. Which means it seemingly will not attain the U.S.
It will likely be a sibling to the Jeep Avenger, which can be electrical however gives the choice of an internal-combustion engine in choose markets. The Avenger can be off-limits for the U.S.
The Avenger’s platform, which would be the identical within the Alfa Romeo, is an up to date model of dad or mum firm Stellantis’ CMP platform. The CMP platform is designed for subcompact automobiles and can be present in extra subcompact crossovers bought abroad, just like the DS 3 Crossback and Opel Mokka.
Alfa Romeo hasn’t revealed any specs for its upcoming EV, however a 54-kwh battery and a 156-hp motor on the entrance axle will seemingly characteristic, identical to within the Avenger.
Manufacturing will likely be dealt with on the identical plant in Tychy, Poland, the place the Avenger is constructed. A Fiat 500X successor tipped to be referred to as the 600, can be scheduled to be constructed on the website.
Earlier rumors have pointed to the Alfa Romeo being referred to as a Brennero, after an Italian mountain cross, identical to the Tonale and Stelvio. Nonetheless, Alfa Romeo mentioned these rumors have been false.
Earlier than the arrival of the EV, Alfa Romeo this yr will launch a brand new mannequin tipped to be its final automobile with an internal-combustion engine. It is rumored to be a supercar going by the title 6C, to replicate a V-6 powertrain.
