Alfa Romeo hasn’t had a automobile within the decrease reaches of the premium phase for the reason that Giulietta was discontinued in 2020, however it’s again with the Milano, which goals to interchange each the hatchback and the smaller MiTo. This newest mannequin has grown right into a B-segment SUV within the model of the Lexus LBX, the Volvo EX30 and the forthcoming MINI Aceman, and this one actually has essentially the most polarising design of the lot.
Whereas the serpent model is well-known for constructing achingly stunning vehicles, it additionally hasn’t shied away from controversy (keep in mind il mostro, the SZ?), and the Milano actually flirts with the latter. The entrance finish is by far essentially the most polarising facet of the design, with C-shaped headlights and air inlets flanking a non-traditional Alfa protect.
Relatively than being stuffed in with slats, the grille will be had in two flavours – one stamped with an outsized model of the Alfa brand’s cross and biscione graphic, one other with a mesh cowl with the normal Alfa Romeo script. The headlights – optionally accessible with matrix LED know-how – characteristic three “eyebrow” daytime working lights on all sides, a nod to the triple-barrel lamps of the Brera and 159.
The remainder of the design is much extra agreeable, with easy natural surfacing, muscular fender flares and rear haunches, blacked-out D-pillars (once more with the serpent on it), non-compulsory black roof and an inverted U-shaped black bar on the rear that integrates the triple L-shaped taillight graphic. The aforementioned Alfa Romeo script can also be plastered on the rear of the automobile – a cue first seen on the reborn 33 Stradale – whereas the chopped-off tail is claimed to be paying homage to the Sixties Giulia TZ.
Measuring 4.17 metres lengthy, 1.78 metres broad and 1.5 metres tall, the Milano is round 36 cm shorter, six centimetres narrower and 10 cm decrease than the hitherto entry-level Tonale. Towards its closest rivals, the Alfa is round two centimetres shorter than the LBX and 6 centimetres shorter than the EX30.
Inside, the Milano carries over the final model of the Tonale, albeit one wrapped across the underpinnings of the previous PSA Group’s Widespread Modular Platform (CMP). A number of the switchgear will probably be acquainted to house owners of latest Peugeots, most notably the gear selector toggle, however it’s been offset by typical Alfa touches just like the angled centre console and the hooded instrument binnacle housing a ten.25-inch show.
Within the center sits one other 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with residence display screen widgets that may be customised by dragging and dropping. The Milano additionally options a number of “quadrifoglio” (four-leaf clover) design touches strewn all through, together with on the spherical nook air vents and the range-topping 20-inch wheels. You may even get the automobile with some serious-looking Sabelt sports activities seats.
Being primarily based on the CMP platform, the Milano will be had with the identical powertrains choices as its different Stellantis stablemates, such because the Peugeot e-208 and Jeep Avenger. Taking centre stage are the 2 electrical variants, the bottom mannequin being powered by a 156 PS motor on the entrance, plus a 54 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that gives a spread of 410 km.
One notch above that’s the Veloce, the primary of its platform-mates to be provided with a 240 PS motor. Befitting its sporting bent, it additionally comes with 25 mm decrease sports activities suspension, stiffer anti-roll bars, a Torsen limited-slip differential and 380 mm entrance discs with four-piston callipers, hidden behind the 20-inch rollers. Tuned by the identical group that developed the Giulia GTA track-bred sedan, the Milano is claimed to characteristic essentially the most direct steering system within the phase.
Additionally accessible is a gentle hybrid powertrain, once more taken from the Avenger. This pairs a 1.2 litre Atkinson-cycle three-cylinder petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 28 PS (21 kW) electrical motor sandwiched in between; complete system output is rated at 136 PS. It’s optionally accessible with all-wheel drive, and with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, Alfa says it will probably journey on electrical energy greater than 50% of the time, at speeds of as much as 150 km/h.
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