Thing is, everyone wants Alfa Romeo to flourish, but far too few people do the actual thing that would give Alfa any chance of flourishing. Which is to buy an Alfa.
So, in a world where V6 roadsters and 500bhp petrol estates sell in teeny-tiny numbers, Alfa has decided to raise its chances by dipping into a hot segment where there are squillions of buyers. A small proportion of squillions is many more than a small proportion of teeny-tiny.
The Junior, then, is a compact crossover with either electric or mild hybrid power. If you think Alfa shouldn't be making cars of that description, go buy a Giulia or shut up.
Anything Alfa in its looks?
In mid-2021 Alfa got a new design director, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos. This is his first car here apart from the deliberately retro 33 Stradale supercar, so it gives an indication of his new direction.
It's well-proportioned for its type, with a chunky nose carrying the Alfa shield in cut-out form, and a groove beneath the bonnet edge. A reference to the step-nose 1963 GT Junior perhaps? The ski-jump tail profile helps aero, of course, and that peak above the rear wheels is becoming an EV cliche. We’re told the Giulia TZ influenced the rear end look. What’s the size and power?
It's 4.17m long, which is more than a supermini but not bloated. The Junior uses the platform basics of multiple other Stellantis small cars; from superminis to crossovers from Peugeot, Vauxhall, DS, Jeep, Fiat and Lancia. The petrol ones are called Ibrida and use the 136bhp mild-hybrid outfit launched in 2023 in various Peugeots. It's a three-cylinder 1.2 petrol with a six-speed DCT auto and it works very pleasantly. It starts at £27.895.
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(Alfa Romeo Junior Speciale Elettrica 2025)
Engine Type: Electric
Power: 115 kW (156 PS)
Torque: 260 Nm
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 9.0 sec
Top Speed: 150 km/h
Transmission: Automatic / FWD
Range: 411 km.
Nominal Capacity: 54.0 kWh
Luggage Capacity: 400 lt.
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- the new face of Alfa Romeo. After the Tonale now the Junior. Compact SUV. My wishes are all the best and have a nice trip full of successes ❤🖤
- As great as it is on the outside, it's disappointing on the inside with cheap hard plastic parts. My old alfa 147(2004 model) had superior materials than the Junior. Even a renault captur has superior interior materials than the new alfa. Disappointment!
- "The 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior is a stunning blend of Italian design and cutting-edge technology! The sleek exterior exudes sportiness, while the interior is a perfect mix of luxury and innovation. Alfa Romeo has truly elevated the compact car game!"
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