The Alfa Romeo Junior electric crossover may find its way to the United States against the automaker’s initial strategy, as per a report by Automotive News Europe.
Alfa Romeo initially unveiled the brand’s first EV as the Milano in April, but promptly changed its name due to a regulation in Italy that prohibits the use of the name of an Italian city for products manufactured in another nation, in this instance, Poland.
Initially, there were no plans by Alfa Romeo to introduce this crossover in the U.S. However, the automaker now intends to showcase it to dealers in the country to assess demand, as mentioned by head of product development, Daniel Tiago Guzzafame, to Automotive News Europe. The company is considering sales in California and Florida, in addition to states that abide by California’s emission regulations. Hence, the Junior might not be available for purchase in all 50 states if it makes its way to the U.S.
2025 Alfa Romeo Junior
Alfa Romeo intends to market the Junior in Europe with mild-hybrid and fully electric powertrains. As reported by Automotive News Europe, the variant under consideration for the U.S. market is the Junior Veloce, an all-electric model generating 281 hp, capable of going from 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 124 mph. Although the Veloce’s official rating is pending, Alfa Romeo anticipates a range of 205 miles based on the WLTP rating for its 54-kwh battery, shared with other electric Junior models. The WLTP’s range estimates are more generous compared to the EPA standards in the U.S.
The Junior shares Stellantis’ eCMP2 platform with the Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600—two models not intended for the U.S. At a length of 164 inches, it is approximately 14 inches shorter than the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the plug-in hybrid compact crossover currently representing the automaker’s smallest model in the U.S. The compact size likely influenced Alfa Romeo’s initial choice of not bringing the Junior to the U.S.
Alfa Romeo currently lists the Junior Veloce in Italy at 52,000 euros inclusive of shipping and a 22% sales tax, equivalent to a U.S. price of $42,000, reported by Automotive News Europe. The actual price in the U.S. may differ, but the publication notes that the Junior may face lower tariffs compared to the Chinese-manufactured electric 2025 Mini Cooper and Volvo EX30. These two premium small EVs incur a 102.5% duty as opposed to 2.5% for the Junior built in Poland.
Even if the Junior does not make it to the U.S., Alfa Romeo’s electric vehicles are likely to become available in the country soon. Alfa Romeo aims to present an electric option for every vehicle it releases this decade, including a revamped Stelvio in 2025 and a redesigned Giulia in 2026. Moreover, a midsize SUV is anticipated to be introduced in 2027 as the final inclusion to Alfa Romeo’s core lineup.
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