NEW Alfa Romeo Junior In Detail! Why A £34k Crossover Will Break Brand Records

Following the publishing of this video, Alfa Romeo has now confirmed that pricing will start at £33,895 for the entry-level Junior Elettrica, before rising to £35,695 for the Junior Elettrica Speciale, and reaching £42,295 for the Junior Elettrica Veloce and its 240hp setup.
The new Alfa Romeo Junior has already divided opinion like no other crossover in 2024, with its bold design and its use of a shared platform ensuring plenty of discussion online. But few have been up close and personal with the new electric and soon-to-be hybrid model - which should make our video especially helpful in letting you decide. Is the new Alfa Junior a true Alfa Romeo? Sam Sheehan thinks it could be, for one specific 'negative' reason...
The Junior will cost from under £30,000 (tbc) in hybrid form, and from £33,895 in fully electric trim, making it a rival to everything from the Ford Puma and Volkswagen T-Roc, to the Volvo EX30 and Hyundai Kona Electric. But the Alfa does have a few unique features to stand out from the crowd. Click play to see them in detail.
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00:00 Alfa Romeo Junior Review
00:30 Price
00:50 Dimensions
01:00 Design details
01:35 Alloy wheels
02:42 Plastic bumpers?!
03:13 Charging and range
03:34 The most negative feature!
04:17 Interior and infotainment
05:34 Back seats and practicality
05:40 Boot space
06:07 Veloce and Ibrida
06:20 Verdict
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[@jamiljafri4841]

That Stance though! This looks so much better than any images online from close up and afar.

[@namesbinge3073]

The junior did not do the Alfista justice. The Junior design could've been a lot better despised, being a crossover. Doesn't matter if it's designed by the same division who design supercars. IMO, the junior shouldn't even exist or at the very least not a crossover. Saying the rear is similar to the TZ is a disgrace, that's like saying Trump and Putin are related because they have the same hair. They have so many inspirations from their older designs, I can get by with the plate displacement, but that trefoil is utterly unacceptable. Shame, honestly.

[@itaholic902]

astonishing car, especially when you compare it to its competitors

[@cinch]

It certainly stands out in its segment / Jamil

[@cinch]

Remember, your voice matters. What do you think of the Alfa Romeo Junior? Is there anything we've missed. Let us know so that we can cover it in a full review.

[@cinch]

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[@benwelham]

Now that's a seriously handsome SUV, much better than the Toenaile IMO. But not 100% sold on the massive front badge. Anyone else?

[@cinch]

You can still get a really small one for about €1.5M /Jamil

[@alcorfield1157]

Stunning ❤

[@SamSheehan55]

I am so ready for this to be a proper driver’s crossover. Negative camber almost always equals fun 🎉

[@cinch]

#NegativeCamberGang 🤙 Those super supportive Sabelt seats probably aren't there just for decoration 👀

[@colinrenfrew48]

Definitely a grower, and looking forward to seeing this car in the metal.

[@cinch]

It looks really dynamic from afar while also having some cool details up close. It'll definitely stand out from the crowd / Jamil

[@stanislas4990]

Nice video. The design is not bad. Wait and see if it's not like a Peugeot on the road. I hope it's a real Alfa Romeo to drive.

[@cinch]

We're optimistic given the changes they've made. But we can never be sure till we've driven it so make sure you don't miss @Samsheehan55's driving impressions when we upload it by subscribing and turning on notifications 😄 / Jamil

[@dr1311]

It is definitely a hybrid PSA on the road, not an AR.

[@dasgellendehorn1393]

Brilliant car!

[@cinch]

It's certainly promising. Looking forward to reviewing it. keep an eye out for when we drop that review or subscribe /Jamil

[@robertwalker1742]

Just needs a Busso V6.

[@cinch]

Love the Busso V6? We've got something in the works for you. Make sure you're subscribed and follow us on our socials so that you don't miss it 👀 / Jamil

[@BrateTebra123]

Archaic engine

[@cinch]

Yet it sounds so so sweet 🥹 /Jamil

[@jerseypaul7323]

Beautiful car but I just don’t get why car manufacturers are making compact family cross overs that are so small in the back that they are totally impractical. Weird !

[@David_Polak]

I agree. Probably because in many European markets, this segment is very popular and is mostly driven alone or with one passenger. It keeps the weight down and the cost. But yes, it would have been good if there was 10cm more space in the back. Just as the EX30, I call this a two-seater with a decent boot.

[@ettorefieramosca5460]

Let's try to be optimistic. Maybe this washing machine is needed to have the money and produce premium sports models worthy of the brand.

[@cinch]

Even more optimistic still, it might actually drive quite well for its class.. Early signs seem to suggest it might / Jamil

[@fortedebole8102]

I love it

[@cinch]

If you enjoyed that, keep an eye out for our full review when it drops (in other words: make sure you're subscribed) we're excited to get our hands on one / Jamil

[@hammersfan1886]

Top of list…

[@cinch]

What features makes it top of the list for you? Are you looking forward to the full reviews? If so Subscribe so you don't miss it. /Jamil

[@batuksri]

The Junior could be any Stellantis product.

[@cinch]

We'll know for sure once we get the chance to drive it but early signs indicate that it is worth being optimistic about this. / Jamil

[@AndreaMedini]

Stop suv! Give us a coupe!

[@donextmedonextme4351]

Hmm, I don't love the look of this or the 33 stradale to be honest. And for that price, 254 miles is just not enough, not even close. The interior is great though.

[@cinch]

what kind of range would be enough for you and your needs? / Jamil

[@MateuszM-qb9kw]

Yeah, about inspirations... Front looks like Renault Captur with scudetto sticker bought on aliexpress, back is similar to Peugeot 2008 and Opel Mokka combined into one monstrocity. Continuing with logic of refering to historical models, one could say that the design refers to fiat multipla because it is ugly as f**k. All things you said refer to some models are only features that designers considered trending among all car manufacturers. And using french puretech engines famous for their unreliability - well at least one thing will be refering to the past 🤦 that's a shame especially because Giulia and Stelvio started to oppose the stereotype. And as a potential buyer and Alfa Romeo fan I'm disappointed because I thought they will come up with a car acually worth buying. And now I will probably buy cupra formentor instead which is superior to this crap in every way (design, engines, handling, reliability, sportiness, price). What bothers me the most is that the sales will probably slightly increase, which will lead the management to believe that new controversial design is well accepted - and this will probably lead to putting similar design to new stelvio and giulia 🤮🤦

[@mokotedimogadime8567]

In the dreary land of bland mid-sized-soft-urban-cross-overs, this is the cat amongst the pegions! Fosa Alfisimo!

[@Maartenkruger324]

spare wheel?

[@SobczaG]

no spare wheel and no phone charger with your phone its 2024 mate we dont do that here

[@vladimirvojislav6133]

Tonale is a total failure. There is hope with this... Very nice, as expected from Alfa Romeo

[@dr1311]

How the heck in the world would this be better than Tonale when it was a good step down from the Stelvio? After Stelvio & Giulia every AR is utter crap, as are some amateurs running it!

[@BrateTebra123]

How is Tonale a failure when it is their best selling car? Lol

[@jameswheeler6954]

Bring back the BUSSO !!!

[@cinch]

You like BUSSO? We got BUSSO coming right up! (Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss it! It'll be a treat!) / Jamil

[@chrisc2184]

Does it have a flat 4. Maybe a twin cam or a busso. What about a more morden 2.9v? No? Then there is your answer. This is not an Alfa Romeo just because it has the badge. This like all the rest is a vacuum cleaner. They'll probably sell 9 in the entire world. The owners of Alfa Romeo know only one thing and that's how to lose money.

[@bborud]

Jesus, it is a lot worse than I feared. There is no overall idea guiding the design. It is just a lot of really childish design elements that have been thrown together in the hopes that the result might be mistaken for an Alfa. Nobody would mistake this for a good looking car. Much less an Alfa. And you can’t sell it as “was designed by a supercar designer”. Does it look anything like a supercar? No it doesn’t. So where is the relevance? Something that looks like a confused mess won’t look any better just because we now know that the designer was capable of better - but chose to do … this. Ps: “rosso” means “red” in Italian

[@Julianpoyopoke]

The hybrid will be an engine from France?! If so, no no no …🤷‍♀️🤷🤷‍♂️🐵🙈🙊🙉

[@rogerchadwick3452]

Alfa gave us the new 33 Stradale, the 4c, the Brera, 159,166, 156, 147 GTV, ALL beautiful designs...now you give us this 3008....

[@cinch]

#PlatformsDontDefineACar / Jamil

[@neverquit2470]

We need to say thanks to FCA and Fiat Group to destroy Alfa Romeo and Lancia. Now, this is the future.

[@BrateTebra123]

3008 has nothing to do with this car, it does not even look slightly similar. What are you talking about?

[@fredsalfa]

The look is totally confused imho I’m not a fan of it.

[@cinch]

It comes across much better in the metal /Jamil

[@emmo2850]

It’s insane how these “ car people “ talk about design and material aesthetic in “ reviews” normally the engine and reliability is what matters first. Is this because the reviewers aren’t car people and have no clue what they’re talking about? Seriously. More and more parroting manufacturers drivel brochures. Get real

[@cinch]

To review reliability requires months of testing as well as using larger samples of cars to draw conclusions from. It is impossible for us, or any publication, to conduct that kind of scientific testing on a car that has not even been driven yet. / Jamil

[@SobczaG]

u wont get any of that, its stellantis product, its not supposed to work just look good

[@dr1311]

After working for a long time with FCA including Alfa, it’s got to be said straight: NEITHER THE NEW 33 OR THE RECENT MILANO/JUNIOR are Alfa! Both are going to meet the same fate as some forgettable vehicles in a very short time. A shame, really …

[@jamesroseby3823]

Some have said that about Alfa ever since the company was nationalised after the war….Then the Sud wasn’t a real Alfa, then the 916 GTV and Spider for also being fwd, then the 156/147, then the 159 and Breras with their GM engines. If it’s made by Alfa with influence from Alfa engineers, it’s an Alfa.

[@dr1311]

@@jamesroseby3823 you got me wrong. Let me clarify a bit why I mentioned the cars as not being an AR. To be an Alfa, it simply doesn’t work with employees of AR to come up with a model and call it a true one. The cars that you mentioned, all were having a look and feel of an Alfa, mechanical choices considered. However, the new types like the Mito, the 33 and the newest Milano/Junior just doesn’t look like an Alfa, doesn’t have an Alfa Romeoness about them, even if they were made by people from within AR. The 156 was a look that could have only come from an AR, just look at any other similar cars in that sector from other carmakers. The 159 was a near perfect example of a successor of 156 as is the Giulia. The stunt cars to gather curiosity like the 4C was an instantly recognisable AR, something which the overstyled 33 isn’t despite trying to walk the same path(just look at the 8C to figure out what this means). Similarly the Milano/Junior shouts a hybrid PSA car and not an AR, as is the Tonale, at least in the interior, even if nice looking just isn’t an Alfa DNA, ref the Stelvio, a full AR affair. Hope this clears things a bit.

[@jamesroseby3823]

@@dr1311 Fair enough but I’m not judging until I see and drive one for myself. I’m not enamoured with the front styling but I do want to drive one. Looking for something for my wife.

[@BrateTebra123]

​@@dr1311 I can't disagree with you more. This car is obviously very different from other competitors and it does look like a true AR, at least to me

[@londo0]

Too expensive.

[@cinch]

We hope to find out if it's really worth that much in a full review. /Jamil

[@PAPASTHEGREAT]

What a Joke Alfa Romeo Electric Cars what a Disgrace 🤦‍🤦‍🤦‍🤦‍

[@cinch]

There's a petrol and hybrid version if that suits you /Jamil

[@manni8180]

A Kia design with the Alfa badge.. what a piece of garbage… very sad future for Alfa Romeo..

[@cinch]

Don't write them off yet. We've yet to drive it! Stay tuned for that P.s Kia design is 👌 / Jamil

[@manni8180]

@@cinch 3 cylinder, 1.2 lt🤣🤣🤣 please..

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

AR is a product of FCA and you can see it from one mile while the new AR Milano alias Junior is a Peugeot designed by Spellantis and the result is simply horrible It is a French car 100% there is noting of AR in this car ZERO

[@BrateTebra123]

How is the french design bad? Peugeot literally has the best designs at the moment. Lol

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

The face looks sportier the more I look at it. But those wheels with 4 spokes I can never accept!

[@jamiljafri4841]

It's quite cool how it shows off the brake disk and pads

[@qba4455]

It's a Peugeot... stupid, everything EV is stupid and dead inside, like driving an iPad, booooring

[@kartwizard]

The most anoying thing of an EV is the engine because it is not a real engine. EV`s are crap. We need a Veloce powered by Internal Combustion Engine.