FIRST LOOK: New Milano/Junior SUV is Alfa Romeo’s First EV!

[@TopGear]

Bold and beautiful? Or a face only a mother could love? Leave your thoughts below 👇

[@thomaskunz3726]

radioactive accident at the front design...

[@wildsic]

very ugly. This is not an Alfa. Since the French joined the group everything has gotten worse. Porsche wanted to buy Alfa and FCA, under American pressure, didn't allow it. The French have no sporting culture. Sportsmanship is inextricably linked to Italy, England and then Germany. Everything will get worse.

[@mcdril5076]

Who is the real manufacturer of this car? Let’s be honest.

[@donvinylo3058]

@@wildsic Now I understand why it looks like a Renault Clio on steroids . Is this Italian sports car made by French? 😂

[@Akusen_Arcade]

Far from what I want from Alfa. Look half Chinese half American. Ugly and busy front end, boring side view, meh rear end, busy interior. I live in Milano, hate to be represented by this design.

[@onuralev88]

Is anybody getting sick of SUVs?

[@apostolostvable]

You're not alone. The Tonale and now Milano make me that much more ecstatic that I got a Giulia in 2018, and it's been an incredible car ever since. The Milano looks like a mash-up up Hyundai, Mini and Toyota with some Alfa styling cues.

[@greengamerguy623]

yes and the people who drive them

[@Dehumanis3dd]

And EVs?

[@Decenium]

yes, god yes and its so sad to see what bots these car manufactures and people in general are....can we go back to the station wagons pls? ya know, those things that ACTUALLY added some space?

[@AaronHendu]

The general public isnt...that is why it is all we get and all you see when you look up the street. Cars arent built for car guys...they are built for capitalist profit. When will you people realize this is what you CHOOSE by being ok with capitalism in its current form. You need a 5000lb hunk of metal because that is what you are told you need by the capitalists running the show. Humans dont matter...money is the only thing that matters.

[@stlaroche8456]

No one design wheels as nice as Alfa Romeo.

[@savedfaves]

They should stop making cars and focus on wheels.

[@krinos1]

Bmw

[@umiterturk7207]

Aston Martin .

[@G82Watts]

Porsche, bmw, merc...

[@tommywang8229]

Frankly speaking, I don’t like this car at all. But I do wish it’ll be successful so that Alfa can have the money to continue make the car we love, maybe bring back the Spider and GTV?

[@derbigpr500]

Nobody with a hint of taste can like it. Which begs me to ask this question...how does Alfa nowadays allow people with no taste to work as car designers for them? I mean this is like a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Paris hiring food designers from Mcdonalds to make up the new food menu. A disgrace.

[@rlsedition]

@@derbigpr500 Fair enough, so what B-segment hatchback is so much better?

[@michaeln2768]

It won't be financially successful.

[@rlsedition]

@@michaeln2768 Perhaps, but before making that claim I'd like to know if B-segment cars were on your shopping list. I'd guess not.

[@speedglass4841]

its about fitting a design into a shipping container. none of these reviewers realize that the designs are literally confined by the method of shipping. american cars get bigger and imports stay the same size

[@hdsd4341]

My Stelvio is an Alfa Romeo! Milano is a Peugeot with the Alfa badge

[@mikefaulhaber]

Giorgio-based vehicles are special even among Alfas. We need Alfa to make money so that they'll do something foolish and build more brilliant platforms like the Giorgio.

[@isawebb]

my stelvio rattles, the gear change is awful and the mpg is shocking so yes lets hope its like a peugeot

[@Boss-LM]

My Giulietta 1.8 "1984" is Alfa. unfortunately your car is Fiat aka Stellantis...

[@warburgaby]

no, my dear .) you have to study better.

[@dirkdiggler9429]

@@isawebb It has ZF transmission, it is one of the best there is. Don't make yourself a fool. The engines are also superb. I have had no rattles in 3 years of owning it, can't say that for wife's Audi.

[@AaronHendu]

Make one suv and let each company put their own grill and badges on it cause thay is essentially what we have now anyway.

[@SMITESHSURESH]

Those wheels look gorgeous

[@francescomarrella9625]

Oh Yes!! elegant and sporty!

[@BDMZ404]

Heavy electric small suv, followed by a heavy electric small suv and another heavy electric small suv. Car enthusiasts are struggling here folks

[@stormwindchampion3992]

Enthusiasts don't make car manufacturers money. They have to appeal to the mass market and these daft "SUV"s are what's popular and electricity is replacing fossil fuels Enthusiasts are at the bottom of the pile, sadly

[@N1ckZ]

I am an "enthusiast" but I love this car. For the price you can get a Golf, or this (1.2 version), which looks much more special and expensive than any golf ever will.

[@krinos1]

Don’t worry lotus have made a heavy electric big suv!

[@BDMZ404]

@@krinos1 ah yes, my favourite motto of them all - complicate and add batteries ! 😂

[@N1ckZ]

@@BDMZ404 cry about it. It's cool.

[@jeanbatiste]

i absolutely love the wheels, but the whole car kinda just looks like a renault, and i found it really hard to understand the front end initially

[@tobias_k01]

As a struggling brand trying to make a stronger comeback, you have 2 options: 1) Try to compete with everyone else in a successful segment by copying a current trendy formula and apply it to the brand or 2) make something more daring to give yourself an individual profile and identity to disrupt the market and create demand for something with not a lot of competition. Alfa chose option 1 with this, going for the low hanging fruits. But this segment is already very saturated with many options to choose, so what has Alfa Romeo to offer here that no one else has? I don't know and I suppose many other people don't know as well, I don't expect this to be a major sales success outside of Italy. I wish them the best of luck, but a more unique concept and design might have the possibility of a bigger impact and more brand awareness. I could imagine something resembling a modern 4-door 145 similar in terms of market positioning to the outgoing Mini Clubman, but very Alfa Romeo in its shape and concept could make a bigger impact - or also be a total failure of course, but I think you need to be a bit more daring these days.

[@francescomarrella9625]

i agree!

[@oliver.gilbert]

the fact of the matter is, they tried making something daring with the Guilia and it was a sucess, but it didn't make any money. This will sell and it will probably make money for the brand.

[@riccardomarcinno7513]

Imagine having Alfa Romeo's classic design archives to inspire you and then putting out such a tasteless car. If this was a KIA or some unknown chinese brand I wouldn't be so horrified, but it's an Alfa Romeo...and it's called Milano, my hometown, a place famous for fashion, elegance and design.

[@TVCHLORD]

Mama Mia this is a disaster

[@flaviofernandesvf]

Do the following, study automotive design and do better.

[@kenshilcock7198]

In this segment there is a need to grab attention, within seconds. Subtle doesn't work at the moment ( unless it's a 'value' option )

[@literatura-violintrivium-q9952]

What problem with Kia? Nowadays Korean brand is capable of making excellent designs!! However, this model changed its name for 'Junior' because of politicians's stupidity (they didn't warn about the inconvenience of its name)

[@TheFereg]

well, if you are in the segment of buying an Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008...etc this one definitely looks better both exterior and interior. i wish alfa all the best.

[@aye3678]

The front grill is an abomination.

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

It wil grow on you. You need to see the car

[@ashkan.arabim]

ah yes, can't have any new car without styling complaints from the experts in KZbin comments

[@Shea-austin]

@ashkanarabi3785 Don’t need to be an expert to say it’s just not good looking. 💀

[@jal1797]

The chief designer of this car should have been fired without even giving a reply.😂

[@oladiedoo50]

@@ashkan.arabimwatch Bembli lmao, he shares the same opinion. The new design is genuinely a downgrade to Alpha Romeo

[@hiraeth040]

Am I blind or this car look kinda like the Vinfast Vf8 🤔🤔

[@corey31]

I knew I had seen this front end on something!

[@nelmur]

Had the exact same thought.

[@cal7348]

So Alfa romeo with +100 year history looks similar to a brand created 5 year ago? English are ....

[@corey31]

@@cal7348 the Alfa Design language has drastically changed. The only consistency is the shield shaped grill.

[@cal7348]

@@corey31 is like people who think Giulia is a copy of 3 series... Cringe. Alfa romeo did that BEFORE bmw Every famous vw, audi was designed by italian. So 90's Mercedes too

[@jasongray6437]

Front looks very fussy. Alfa should stick to understated old style beauty.

[@mcdril5076]

Renault Capture PRO Italy Edition ???

[@luca9528]

😂 no is 2008😂😂😂

[@luca9528]

@@maxz2552 🤣

[@brickhead_07]

I think it looks good, better than a LOT of other SUVs.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

lol pfp and comment check out 😂

[@francescomarrella9625]

yes in its segment it looks good😉

[@eddylee3826]

Looks Shizzzz , american design shizzzz

[@yissibiiyte]

I think the Tonale is one of the best looking crossovers out there. This though, not so much

[@G82Watts]

That's insane. I think exactly opposite. The tonale has ugly weird headlights and the grille doesn't look as flush as this one. This is the first alfa I actually think is 🔥

[@christopherbanks9449]

Why was the display both inside and out so dark? Do they not want us to actually see their product offering?

[@Arno_7-a]

Looks like a vinfast with alfa grill

[@fortheloveofnoise]

This is a Binvast....bin as in trash can.

[@g4zzauk]

Nice enough looking car, grille is horrific though! Can`t help thinking this is the beginning of the end for alfa romeo, stellantis has an absolute gem of a brand with alfa, shame they don't realise it.

[@Nick-ct1ww]

Brand engineering has gone too far. This is just a generic car lightly styled to maybe look like an Alfa. It shares. Nothing with its true heritage at all. Just an excercise in trying to extract some value from a once proud name. Shame on you Stellantis.

[@apostolostvable]

Yeah there are a bunch of versions of this platform. Alfa, Lancia, Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, DS and I may be forgetting one.

[@derbigpr500]

I said Stellantis would ruin Alfa and I was right.

[@rlsedition]

Well, let's see what Alfa has done to the chassis to make it a class-leading handler.

[@Nick-ct1ww]

Was watching Jack at No.27 review the Alfa Sud Sprint. Now that was a true Alfa. Should have been the car the golf became

[@Rohol64]

It's named Alfa Romeo JUNIOR! NOT Milano! Milano is sacred! 😅

[@jamesdecross1035]

Since when could an SUV ever be described as "small"? That is not a small car.

[@onuralev88]

It's a "small" size chubby hatchback.

[@tommywang8229]

It is “small” in SUV terms

[@Decenium]

its small on the inside....

[@MrMuz99]

Small Utility Vehicle.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

a morbidly obese hatchback for those with no sense of style or sporting pleasure

[@Egovangaurd]

Does anyone actually want this before a coupe??? We deserve a two door!

[@davidblalock9945]

Looking at it and I’m under whelmed. Its lost that beautiful exhaust note and that signature styling that made me desire the car with a raw animal lust.

[@rlsedition]

This is for entry-level buyers more than true enthusiasts.

[@vaughan2203]

Italy Actually Made Alfa Romeo Change the Milano’s Name to ‘Junior’ The car is being built at the Tychy plant in Poland, and is the first Alfa Romeo model entirely produced outside Italy. "A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland. This is forbidden by Italian law," Adolfo Urso said in Turin, referring to 2003 legislation that targets "Italian sounding" products that falsely claim to be Italian. "This law stipulates that you cannot give indications that mislead consumers. So a car called Milano must be produced in Italy. Otherwise, it gives a misleading indication which is not allowed under Italian law," Urso said.

[@teerexness]

I'm an Alfa owner and fan, but EV = Meh....

[@Teteerck]

just keep buying combustion then haha ev is here to stay i think it's time to accept it. nothing wrong with being different types of power trains in the road.

[@rlsedition]

@@Teteerck I don't care if EVs are offered, just don't kill the ICE powertrains.

[@senseikanacke69]

Designwise, thats a shame for the city milan

[@fortheloveofnoise]

they just changed the name 🫡🫡😝

[@chiman730]

Sadly, this one should have been the Gulietta instead of a subcompact crossover.

[@francescomarrella9625]

it's true that it shares the CMP platform with the Stellantis, but the Alfa engineers have done a great job to make it sportier. 14:1 steering ratio, stiffened suspension, redesigned bushings, limited-slip differential on the front. Stiffened structure to increase stability. Too bad about the engine, honestly insufficient for an Alfa Romeo.

[@vaughan2203]

Isn't the Stelvio from a couple of years ago Alfa's first SUV?

[@ld9387]

I wish they offset the numberplate and made the grille stretch lower. Front looks like a Vinfast

[@FrancescoMarrella-m2d]

The radar Is position ed at the bottom 😉

[@Gameover571]

A rebadged e2008 drawn by a blind spanish man. Alfa Romeo has lost its soul running after greed and numbers.

[@ukaszdragradny2392]

Lets hope it's sell well so we can get a cooler alfa next

[@Leviathan399]

​@@ukaszdragradny2392 let's hope nobody buys this so maybe stellaris realize they are doing a mistake.

[@Teteerck]

why spanish? lol

[@apostolostvable]

Makes me appreciate my Giulia all the more. May go down as the last 'true' Alfa.

[@Gameover571]

@@Teteerck the designer is spanish and comes from seat

[@stevejones7485]

Just after 4:00 when he taps the top cowl, you can see the legendary build quality as it seems to rock about abit

[@danniepushkin5849]

the interior is WORLD CLASS. There are no competitors in the class

[@alenseven11]

Needs a proper engine.

[@oceanthirteen1628]

Finally, we don’t have to talk about “heart” and “soul” when driving an Alfa. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@fortheloveofnoise]

because this has neither

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

I see more SZ. But that’s okay.

[@Ripstikerpro]

That front is a Renault lol

[@fortheloveofnoise]

and not a good one.....that new R5 actually looks good

[@pottacoola]

The renault looks better MUCH better, this is a insult to renault

[@BrannonAerospace]

WE NEED A NEW 4C! PLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@atmavictu2995]

This is a Peugeot with an ALFA logo and it is made in Poland. It is a sad day for Alfistas.

[@OccamKant]

Is there a reason this was shot like a witness video? Can you turn on some lights? Also - I presume there is a reason why the infotainment system was not on while you were in the car? Is this still under heavy development?

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Finally. Alfa made their beak updated and sleek. I love this versus their current design.

[@francescomarrella9625]

Here in Italy it has generated a hurricane of controversy. I have to say I like it. But I can't say it out loud😂

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@francescomarrella9625 you need to get Valentino to do a commercial then everyone will love it

[@NatVirgo]

You can tell Stellantis had a heavy hand in this vehicle.

[@matthewwalker5430]

"they're targeting 'best in class handling and performance' " ... shame the 1 thing we didn't get to see was how it handles and performs

[@loribolognini]

Did they assign this to the Arna designer?

[@yammt3148]

"Alfa Romeo: Purveyors of disappointment since 1910." - James May

[@Podzzy]

LOL, maybe the expectations bar is always too high.

[@Frank-pc2rs]

I think it looks great.

[@Joeguard1990]

Genuine question - If this is using the same 54kWh battery as the 600e/Avenger, how are they offering a higher 238bhp? Would I be able to update the software in an Avenger to match this? Or is the battery in the 238bhp version different?

[@razvansuta7122]

It looks like a damn Renault with the front grill. This only makes business sense to have shet crossover polluting the car scene

[@013nil]

The Alloy wheel design is one of the Best i have seen on EV.

[@jamesjames8174]

Keep the wheels burn the rest.

[@anbu999]

What is the resale value of EVs ?

[@pottacoola]

40% less when you buy new

[@frost6916]

If this is a preview of the brand's future, I'm not looking forward to it.

[@windowman9665]

Wow that front end looks awesome

[@tfad2117]

Fully electric is one of the biggest scam failures ever

[@NavF1]

The grill and the styling in general definitely makes it stand out to all the other small SUVs at least. Hope it works out for them

[@rhs_0938]

Nah... that's a VinFast, front & rear 😂

[@pottacoola]

lets hope it aint as bad a s a vinfast

[@andyballard1883]

that front grille looks like its been crashed into a low bollard in a supermarket car park and the plastic has snapped... horrible

[@JonSnowsGhost]

An electric stellantis car. You’re going to need a tow truck guy, a mechanic, an IT guy and a therapist. 😂

[@emanemanrus5835]

"an..." ? Maybe you mean "another" (sadly).

[@nameless8674]

Nice renault

[@Teteerck]

in any case it would be "nice peugeot"

[@derbigpr500]

Actually it's an ugly Renault.

[@gooddypm]

@@Teteerckwhy?

[@betarouge9223]

@@gooddypm the Milano uses the same platform as the Peugeot 2008

[@gooddypm]

@@betarouge9223 and a Vauxhall. And Citroën. And Fiat.

[@user-tx5yu]

Electric and SUV, how interesting!

[@tfad2117]

How very yesterday

[@pottacoola]

Where have you been? most electric cars are suv's lol

[@EDGEDAZZA]

Do these manufacturers not realise no one wants EVs

[@bw1376]

Stellantis offers everything from the Peugeot 208 up to the Maserati GranTurismo with ICE and EV. You should probably get used it.

[@addsfour3499]

For an suv, it’s good looking

[@nicksimpson88]

rear looks nice

[@DCDA-LA]

my biggest is that if we need a ventilation grill on an EV?

[@TheRealAndyR]

It's a botch job. Pointless grills and no frunk space because it's not an EV only design, there's also a hybrid version.

[@DCDA-LA]

@@TheRealAndyR I see

[@American_Energy]

My message to automakers: quit going head to head with Tesla… it’s a losing proposition. Build vehicles in market segments where Tesla *isn’t*. Hot hatches, small trucks, convertibles, station wagons, vans.

[@Leon_George]

Agreed, to keep up with them, you gotta be a new engineering focused company.

[@bfvader]

The front looks like a Vinfast VF8, is it a re-used Pininfarina design or did they do it in house?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I bet you it is a tweaked Vinfast design 😂😂😂

[@bfvader]

@@fortheloveofnoise It's gotta be more than a coincidence!

[@pulenkoana]

Anyone who has a wife and kids won't be sick and tired of SUVs. These are family oriented kinda cars.

[@scottbrandon4855]

Switched off as soon as you said EV only SUV. Bored of them now

[@NiceTryAmigo]

that "SUV" looks amazing

[@NISSANSKYLINEGTRBNR]

Top gear keeps on killing it with the high quality 🙌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@aryanalfa2444]

They should keep the mito and compete with the premiums there

[@francescomarrella9625]

It's certainly unique, but I'm looking forward to seeing it live. I hope it has good commercial success and helps the brand come back strong

[@sink2a]

At least you could have offset the number plate

[@filipefreitas8007]

This the begining of the end of Alfa Romeo, even in Italy this car wont sell. What Stellantis is doing to the brand is very sad. Alfa Romeo is about clean lines and bold design, not this old renault look. Who are the designers of this car, what about classic front alfa grill? Please sell this brand to the chinese, they Will respect much more the brand. Shame on Stellantis for killing one of the most amazing car brands in the world. If i was italian i would be really mad.

[@justmechanicthings]

Still keeping the Saracen eating serpent on the front to this day, love it

[@nate8932]

literally looks like the front end of a kia lool

[@Irishesbox11]

Personally I think it looks great reminds me of Alfas from the 80s

[@DiarmuidC37]

Lay off the tracing paper in the EV design room lads, nothing wrong with the looks of the Giulia and Stelvio 😍

[@stevep9041]

When you can compare a Porsche to a Tesla to a Kia and BYD, the brand value of any legacy vehicle manufacturer diminishes. Sad.

[@mroversteer3739]

Anyone else out here getting sick of manufacturers making these needlessly oversized SUVs.

[@robbielex]

This will make a nice upgrade for CH-R owners who have have done well.

[@rlsedition]

Oh come on now! This is much better looking than that CH-R.

[@robbielex]

@@rlsedition yes, but it's very similar in shape and size.

[@rlsedition]

@@robbielex All the B-segment SUVS are similar is shape and size.

[@robbielex]

@@rlsedition yes but the door handles reminded me of the CH-R

[@rlsedition]

@@robbielex Why would you focus on such minutia?

[@sbeer]

SUVs are just pointless in a world striving for efficiency and eco friendlinesses.

[@invfor4243]

Especially the front is terrific!!! Great Milano.. Forza Alfa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fabiobordignon3840]

I can see Im not the only one who doesnt like this...

[@domenikoperez1195]

This would've been class as a small sedan or hatch

[@detoowang]

I’ll take just the wheel thank you

[@danmayberry1185]

James May once said, "The Italians invented electricity" .. as his Lambo perched atop an AA flatbed with electrical problems.

[@leonardoarancibia8247]

Times like today we miss Clarkson and company doing proper critiques and not this sort of extended advertisement

[@wiryantirta]

I guess my 4C will be my first and last Alfa…

[@trontlin]

1:47 To bad for the lack of, The hidden rear wiper

[@BrannonAerospace]

Is it just me, or does this look like some sort of 2007-Transformers-movie/Vinfast-VF8/Generic-Hypercar-that-got-put-in-a-trash-compactor mashup?

[@fortedebole8102]

Before saying if Junior is a real Alfa Romeo, one should drive it.

[@fortedebole8102]

what is the difference between taking a project and modifying it and making a completely new one, if the result is valid?

[@vm8886]

another heavy electric SUV. Coupés are really an endangered species nowadays

[@frankcoffey]

That keystone looking center piece (shield) in the grill looks broken, like the car has been wrecked and something fell off revealing the mount. ick. Will someone with a 3D printer or CNC machine please make one that looks correct?

[@likeanassistant8343]

An Italian built electric suv funded and owned by Stellantis. What could possibly go wrong with that?

[@filipefreitas8007]

The real name of this car is Alfa Romeo Junior and not Milano. Change this tittle. This car does not deserve the name milano. Is not even an Alfa Romeo.

[@edwardleyden460]

Only one thing good about it the number plate is better placed .