After months of waiting, Alfa Romeo has finally revealed “Milano”, its new compact SUV that embodies the sporting spirit and Italian style. The presentation took place in the city of Milan, at the historic headquarters of the Automobil Club Milano, confirming the special bond of the car manufacturer with the city where it was born in 1910.
The new Milano marks the return of Alfa Romeo in segment B, the largest in Europe, and aims to be a “cool and unique” option, combining eye-catching style with cutting-edge technology in terms of connectivity and driving dynamics. It will share the CMP platform with other models from the Stellantis group such as the Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600e or the new Lancia Ypsilon. He will not speak 100% Italian. The new car will, in fact, produced in Poland in the Tichy factory.
La Milano is available in both hybrid and electric versions, without aesthetic or equipment differences, maintaining the distinctive identity of the Alfa Romeo brand. The characteristic snake dominates the front grille, symbolizing the unique essence of the vehicle.
The most "accessible" model starts from 29.900 euros (the hybrid version). In the electric version, which starts from 39.500 euros, the range includes the 54 HP 156 kWh battery version and the 240 HP Elettrica Veloce version, both with a range of over 410 km.
Alfa Romeo Milano is already orderable in the “Special” launch version.
Alfa Romeo Milano: design and dimensions
Alfa Romeo Milano presents compact dimensions with 4,17 meters in length, 1,78 meters in width and 1,5 meters in height, enclosing the uniqueness of the made in Italy design of the Alfa Romeo Style Center, original and modern, typical of the brand. The original and modern design stands out for the balance of proportions, the purity of the lines and the care of the surfaces. And there is no shortage of references to Alfa's typical distinctive features, such as its legendary scudetto (available in the variants called Legend and Progress). The aesthetic reflects the unrivaled heritage of the brand, with references to iconic models of the past such as the truncated tail of the Giulia TZ. The front features “3+3” lights and light clusters Full adaptive LED Matrix, while the shield defines its personality.
Milano represents the maximum expression of Alfa Romeo sportiness, with features such as the mechanical self-locking differential, the most direct steering ratio in the category, sports suspension and 20-inch wheels.
Alfa Romeo Milano: the interiors
Even the interiors of Milan present numerous references to the past to differentiate itself from the other cars in the group, such as the instrument panel with a "telescope" design. The center of the cluster hosts one 10,25-inch LCD screen, while on the dashboard, oriented towards the driver, there is a touch screen 10,25 inch, with widget-based system for complete customization of the experience.
The attention to Italian elegance is reflected in the high-quality materials and in the arrangement of the controls within easy reach of the driver. THE sports seats by Sabelt they offer a mix of resistance, ergonomics and lightness. The infotainment system integrates smartphone mirroring functionality via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while maps are provided by TomTom.
The Milano offers large cargo spaces, with a 400 liter trunk (the most capacious among the premium competitors) can be opened without using your hands, and a storage compartment for the charging cable. Driver assistance systems include longitudinal and lateral control of the vehicle up to autonomous driving level 2, a 180° rear camera and 360° parking sensors, as well as tproximity access technology for opening and closing without customer intervention. Alfa Connect Services offers advanced connectivity and a series of services for safety and comfort, with OTA updates and a virtual assistant Hey Alpha that responds to voice commands.
Alfa Romeo Milano: the available versions
Milan offers four engines: 136 HP hybrid, 4 HP Q136 hybrid, 156 HP electric and 240 HP fast electric. Three packages complete the offer: Techno with level 2 autonomous driving, hands-free electric tailgate, Matrix LED headlights and connected navigation with virtual assistant; Premium with vinyl-fabric blend interior, electric driver seat with massage function, interior ambient lighting and aluminum pedals and door sill plates; Sports with Sabelt seats, Alcantara upholstery and dedicated exterior characterization.
La Hybrid Milan it will be offered with a 1.2 three-cylinder Miller cycle engine with variable geometry turbo and 48v Hybrid VGT architecture, available in the two-wheel drive or all-wheel Q4, first in the segment to offer this mode. The hybrid Milan's powertrain derives from the latest version of the well-known Puretech developed in the PSA group. The electric component includes a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a 21 kW electric motor integrated into the 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
La Electric Milan it features a synchronous electric motor combined with a 54 kWh battery, with a range of up to 410 km. Two power ratings are available: 156 horsepower and the powerful 240 HP Milano Veloce electric version, inspired by the 600e Abarth. Charging takes place at 100 kW in direct current, sufficient to charge the batteries from 10 to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
La Milan Special, the top of the range launch version, offers matt sports finishes, “Spiga” interiors in vinyl and fabric, electrically operated driver's seat with massage function and 8-colour interior lighting. It represents the pinnacle of Alfa Romeo sportiness, with features such as mechanical self-locking differential, the most direct steering ratio in the category, widened track with specific front and rear anti-roll bars, sports suspension and braking system and 20-inch wheels.
Alfa Romeo Milano: prices
The Alfa Romeo Milano is already available to order inSpecial setup, at the price of 29.900 euros for the hybrid version and 39.900 euros for the electric one with the exclusive commercial offer "Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime". The 156 HP electric version will have a starting price of 41.500 euros.
It is possible to purchase it with monthly installments starting from 200 euros, regardless of the engine chosen: for the electric, with a down payment of 7.683 euros, 35 monthly installments and a redemption value of 24.786 euros; for the hybrid, with an advance of 8.780 euros, 35 installments of 200 euros and a redemption value of 20.610 euros.
Tavares: "rejected sales proposals for Alfa Romeo"
During the presentation in Milan, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, shared some background on the brand, confirming the arrival of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia in the next few years, in 2025 and 2026 respectively, produced on the STLA Large platform at the Stellantis plant in Cassino. And then some backstory on a possible sale of the brand: “They knocked on my door asking me to sell Alfa Romeo. It also happened with a Chinese group that was intending to buy a French brand from the Stellantis group. The company that wanted to buy Alfa Romeo was not Chinese." However, the proposals were all rejected as the brand is considered among the jewels of the Group and it would never give it up
During the presentation in Milan, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, confirmed the arrival of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia in the next few years, in 2025 and 2026 respectively, produced on the STLA Large platform at the Stellantis plant in Cassino. He also shared a concerning backstory Alfa Romeo sales proposals: “They knocked on my door asking me to sell Alfa Romeo. It also happened with a Chinese group that was intending to buy a French brand from the Stellantis group. The company that wanted to buy Alfa Romeo was not Chinese." Tavares has rejected all proposals, underlining that the brand is considered among the jewels of the Group and that it would never give it up.
Tavares then explained that the decision to not producing the Milano in Italy was dictated by costs. Building it in Italy would have entailed an "increase of approximately 10.000 euros on the final price" making it "impossible" to offer a model for less than 30.000 euros.
