Alfa Romeo has officially unveiled the MILANO, a brand-new compact car poised to inject Alfa Romeo’s renowned sportiness into the heart of the European market’s largest vehicle segment. This launch marks a significant “welcome back” for enthusiasts who fondly remember the Giulietta and Mito, and extends a warm invitation to a fresh wave of Alfa Romeo aficionados. The Alfa Milano is not just a car; it’s a statement – a blend of iconic heritage and forward-thinking innovation.
The Alfa Milano immediately sets itself apart by redefining aesthetic standards within its class. Conceived at the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile in Turin, the design philosophy centers on forging an emotional connection at first glance. This is achieved through a masterful reinterpretation of the brand’s signature stylistic cues, resulting in a vehicle that is both distinctly Alfa Romeo and strikingly modern.
Driving dynamics are paramount to the Alfa Romeo experience, and the Alfa Milano delivers best-in-class performance in the compact segment. This is no accident; it’s the result of meticulous engineering and specific technical solutions honed by the very team responsible for the acclaimed Giulia GTA. The Alfa Milano promises to bring Alfa Romeo’s legendary driving pleasure to a wider audience.
Beyond performance, the Alfa Milano excels in segment-leading comfort and practicality. Notably, it boasts the largest trunk capacity among its premium battery-electric vehicle (BEV) competitors, offering a generous 400 liters of space. Furthermore, innovative solutions like the Alfa Romeo Cable Organizer underscore the vehicle’s thoughtful design and user-centric approach.
The Alfa Milano embraces electrification wholeheartedly, presented as “ELETTRICA.” Equipped with a 54-kWh battery, it is available in two power configurations: a robust 156 horsepower variant and the top-tier VELOCE, unleashing a potent 240 horsepower. The Alfa Milano ELETTRICA achieves an impressive range exceeding 410 kilometers, a testament to its aerodynamic efficiency, derived from its distinctive ‘truncated tail’ design, and its status as the lightest vehicle in the premium compact electric class.
For those seeking the pinnacle of Alfa Romeo sportiness in an electric package, the Alfa Milano VELOCE is the answer. This variant is loaded with performance-enhancing features, including a mechanical self-locking differential, the most direct steering ratio in its segment, a widened wheel track complemented by specific front and rear anti-roll bars, a sport-tuned suspension and braking system, and assertive 20-inch wheel rims.
Recognizing diverse powertrain preferences, the Alfa Milano is also offered in an “IBRIDA” configuration. This hybrid model features a 136-horsepower 48-V Hybrid VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) engine. Uniquely in the premium compact class, the Alfa Milano IBRIDA offers an available Q4 all-wheel-drive variant, complete with sophisticated automated rear-wheel drive axle management, providing enhanced traction and control in various driving conditions.
Enthusiasts eager to be among the first to experience the Alfa Milano can now place orders for the “MILANO SPECIALE” launch edition. This exclusive edition is available in both electric and hybrid versions and comes with the enticing “Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime” commercial offer, designed to simplify and enhance the ownership experience.
Alfa Milano: Sporty Soul, Compact Form, and Italian Flair
The wait is finally over for those anticipating Alfa Romeo’s return to the compact segment. The Alfa Milano has been officially introduced to the international press in Milan, at the historic Automobile Club Milano headquarters. The launch event itself was unconventional, mirroring the Alfa Milano‘s mission to showcase Alfa Romeo’s evolving design language while reaffirming its deep connection to its birthplace. Milan, the city where Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910, remains a vital source of inspiration, embodying the brand’s commitment to innovation balanced with tradition.
Orders are now open for the Alfa Milano in the “SPECIALE” launch version, positioned as the new entry point into the Alfa Romeo world. It’s designed to appeal to loyal Alfisti and newcomers alike, especially those who have been eagerly awaiting the brand’s resurgence in this crucial market segment. Alfa Romeo aims for the Alfa Milano to take a leading role, offering what they believe to be the sportiest and most engaging compact car in its class. The Alfa Milano is crafted to resonate with those who appreciated the Giulietta and Mito, while also capturing the attention of a new generation of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts.
The Alfa Milano is designed with inclusivity in mind, aiming to make the distinctive Alfa Romeo experience accessible to a broader audience. Its core mission is to attract a new generation of drivers through a fresh and compelling design language. However, at its heart remains the inherent sportiness that has defined Alfa Romeo since its inception in 1910. This “sportiness” translates into an exhilarating driving experience tailored for everyday life.
In a market saturated with sporty trims derived from more mainstream models, the Alfa Milano stands out as a uniquely desirable object. It seamlessly blends captivating Italian style with cutting-edge technology, focusing on comfort, connectivity, and dynamic driving performance. Uncompromising comfort is evidenced by its class-leading 400-liter trunk capacity. The Alfa Milano is available in both hybrid and electric powertrains, with no compromise in aesthetics or equipment, reinforcing the message that it is, above all, unmistakably 100% Alfa Romeo.
The Alfa Milano offers both “IBRIDA” and “ELETTRICA” configurations. The “IBRIDA” is groundbreaking as the first in its segment to offer Q4 all-wheel drive with automated rear-wheel drive management. The “ELETTRICA” comes in two power levels: 156 hp with a range up to 410 km, and the performance-oriented 240-hp VELOCE, embodying Alfa Romeo’s sporting DNA. The design of the Alfa Milano is characterized by distinctive features intended to evoke an immediate emotional response. Alfa Romeo has always catered to those who seek more than just transportation; they desire a symbiotic relationship with their vehicle – a bond that ignites genuine emotions.
The new Alfa Milano is poised to redefine sportiness in Europe’s largest vehicle segment. It is conceived as a compact car, just over 4 meters in length, embodying a modern sporting spirit that extends beyond mere performance figures. It represents a distinctly Alfa Romeo approach to sporty positioning. This ambitious goal is backed by a brand with over a century of sporting heritage, forged on racetracks and real-world roads. Essentially, the Alfa Milano serves as a manifesto for an Italian brand dedicated to engaging the senses. Alfa Romeo believes a car should be an exciting product, experienced with passion and engagement.
Exterior Design: Alfa Romeo Centro Stile Reimagines Segment Design
An Alfa Romeo is fundamentally about the harmonious blend of functional beauty and a rich heritage, embodying Italian automotive style. The new Alfa Milano is a perfect example, with compact dimensions (4.17 meters long, 1.78 meters wide, and 1.5 meters tall) encapsulating the originality and modernity of Alfa Romeo Centro Stile’s “Made in Italy” design. This design ethos is characterized by balanced proportions, clean lines, and meticulous attention to surface quality. Alfa Romeo’s designers have sculpted the Alfa Milano‘s ‘skin’ with artisan-like precision over its mechanical components. They have deliberately moved away from the cold rationality often seen in this vehicle class, instead crafting a fluid and captivating design that instantly captures attention and forges an emotional connection, even inspiring a desire to touch the car.
The proportions of the Alfa Milano incorporate traditional stylistic elements such as short overhangs, muscular wheel arches, and the iconic ‘truncated tail,’ a direct nod to the legendary Giulia TZ. The apparent ‘simplicity’ of Italian style, especially Alfa Romeo’s, belies the complex creative process of car design. The Alfa Milano boasts a strong identity, defined by key features including the legendary Alfa Romeo shield, available in Leggenda and Progresso variants – arguably the most recognizable signature in the automotive world. Contributing to its assertive presence is the bold front-end design, featuring ‘3+3’ adaptive Full LED Matrix headlights. Finally, the hallmark of Alfa Romeo style lies in the quality of the surfaces, creating rich and dynamic reflections through pronounced volumetric contrasts.
Interior Design: Driver-Centric for an Authentic Driving Experience
The same spirit of pure sportiness extends into the interior of the Alfa Milano. Here, Italian attention to detail is evident, with premium materials and driver-focused control placement. The compact steering wheel is designed to accommodate diverse driving styles. The instrument panel, with its classic ‘telescope’ design, establishes a direct visual connection, encouraging drivers to grip the wheel, start the engine, and fully immerse themselves in the driving experience. At the heart of the cluster is a fully digital 10.25-inch TFT screen, providing access to vehicle data and driving technology settings.
In the center of the dashboard, angled towards the driver, is a 10.25-inch touchscreen system. This system utilizes widgets, graphic components designed for intuitive interaction with all vehicle features, customizable through a simple drag-and-drop interface. Users can personalize their homepage, effectively turning each car feature into an app. Adding to the interior’s distinctive character are the air conditioning vents shaped like a quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover), the quintessential symbol of Alfa Romeo sportiness. Completing the interior are Sabelt sports seats. These seats feature a supportive backrest that balances high structural resistance, ergonomic design, and lightweight construction, welcoming the driver into a sporty and comfortable environment.
Comfort & Safety: Class-Leading and Feature-Rich
Choosing the Alfa Milano means prioritizing both driver-centric solutions and passenger well-being. Alfa Romeo defines comfort as making every journey simple, enjoyable, organized, and safe. Stepping into the Alfa Milano‘s cabin, one immediately senses the meticulous attention to detail, the high-quality upholstery, and a feeling of being in a comfortable yet sporty environment with a distinct Italian flair. Despite its compact size, the Alfa Milano offers the largest trunk in its class for BEVs, with a 400-liter capacity, accessible with hands-free technology. Exclusive features like the “Alfa Romeo cable organizer” under-hood storage compartment further enhance practicality.
To further elevate comfort, the Alfa Milano includes a suite of driver assistance features, providing level 2 autonomous driving capabilities for longitudinal and lateral vehicle control. Paired with 360° parking sensors, the 180° rear camera monitors the surroundings, creating an innovative and practical semi-autonomous parking system. Proximity access technology is also available, enabling quick and easy vehicle locking and unlocking simply by approaching or moving away from the car.
Driving Dynamics: Best-in-Class Performance
Leveraging its segment-leading low weight and optimized mass distribution, the Alfa Milano enters the electric vehicle arena as a true Alfa Romeo. The driving dynamics development team, the same team behind the Giulia GTA, aimed for best-in-class road holding. This is achieved through specific technical solutions: the most direct steering in the segment (14.6 ratio), calibrated for precision and exceptional road holding; in the VELOCE version, a 25mm lowered sports suspension; extra-sporty front and rear anti-roll bars for quick cornering and high grip; a braking system with over 380mm front discs and four-piston monobloc calipers; and a Torsen differential for optimal traction in all conditions. High-performance 20-inch tires, specifically designed for electric vehicles, provide extensive grip. These elements combine to create a unique compact car with pure, recognizable Alfa Romeo sportiness.
The Alfa Milano also offers the Alfa D.N.A. system. “Dynamic” mode, enhanced by specific steering and accelerator calibration, delivers maximum performance and driving pleasure. “Natural” mode balances performance and comfort for everyday driving, while “Advanced Efficiency” mode maximizes energy efficiency without compromising driving enjoyment. Exclusively for the Q4 hybrid version, a fourth mode, “Q4,” is available for low-grip conditions, further enhancing the Alfa Milano‘s versatility.
Connectivity: EV Routing and Alfa Connect Services
Alfa Romeo prioritizes enhancing the driver experience through software and connectivity. The Alfa Milano is equipped with advanced connected technology for maximum convenience. EV Routing, an integrated connected navigation system, simplifies EV charging. Users input their destination, and the system automatically calculates necessary charging stops, accessing over 600,000 charge points across Europe via Free2Move charge. Real-time traffic, battery monitoring, and driving style analysis ensure a seamless and stress-free EV driving experience.
Alfa Connect Services provides a suite of advanced onboard connectivity features for safety and comfort. Over-the-air (OTA) updates keep maps and software current. “My Navigation” includes apps for remote destination and point-of-interest searches, real-time traffic alerts, weather updates, and speed camera warnings. The “My Remote” smartphone app allows users to interact with their Alfa Milano remotely, controlling functions like door locking/unlocking, light flashing, vehicle location, and parameter monitoring. E-Control enables remote start/stop, charging scheduling, and pre-conditioning the cabin temperature. The integration of the Hey Alfa virtual assistant and ChatGPT (A.I.) provides a helpful voice-activated ‘copilot’ for information, advice, and driver assistance.
Alfa Milano ELETTRICA: A New Electric Sportiness
The electric Alfa Milano utilizes a new-generation powertrain combining a “Hybrid Synchronous Motor” and a state-of-the-art battery. With high power, torque, and specific electric powertrain calibration, the Alfa Milano ELETTRICA offers uncompromising driving pleasure and segment-leading dynamics. Available in 156 hp and 240 hp (VELOCE) versions, it delivers excellent performance and a sporty driving experience, true to Alfa Romeo’s heritage. The 54-kWh battery provides high energy density and an excellent ratio of rated to usable energy. The 156-hp version achieves a WLTP cycle range of 410 km (590 km in the urban cycle). Charging is straightforward: at 100-kW DC fast charging stations, charging from 10% to 80% takes under 30 minutes.
Alfa Milano IBRIDA: Hybrid Emotion, No Charging Required
The Alfa Milano IBRIDA offers front-wheel drive and, later, Q4 all-wheel drive options – a first in the premium segment. It uses a 136-hp 48-V Hybrid VGT architecture, featuring a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Miller cycle engine with a variable-geometry turbo and distribution chain for reliability. The electric component includes a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a 21-kW electric motor integrated into the 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This system enables smooth electric driving in urban environments over 50% of the time, and electric driving at speeds up to 150 km/h under limited load, extending beyond parking and low-speed maneuvers.
Alfa Milano SPECIALE: The Premium Launch Edition
The Alfa Milano SPECIALE launch edition is now available for order in IBRIDA (136 hp) and ELETTRICA (156 hp) powertrains. This limited-edition model embodies sportiness, technology, and comfort. Exterior highlights include the “Progresso” badge, matte sports finishes with Brera red accents, and 18-inch “Petali” alloy wheels. The interior features “Spiga” vinyl and fabric upholstery, a leather steering wheel, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with massage function. Elegant 8-color interior lighting accentuates the air vents, central tunnel, and instrument cluster. Standard safety equipment includes level 2 autonomous driving, connected navigation, a 180° rear camera, hands-free electric tailgate, and keyless proximity access. The Alfa Milano ELETTRICA SPECIALE also includes an 11-kW three-phase onboard charger for optimal charging performance.
“Ready to Drive, Anywhere, Anytime”: Simplified Electric Ownership
With the Alfa Milano SPECIALE, Alfa Romeo introduces “Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime,” an offer designed to simplify the electric vehicle ownership experience. EV ROUTING navigation plans routes with charging stop suggestions and durations, accessing over 600,000 European charging stations. A Free2Move Charge Wallbox is included for home charging, with optional professional installation. The Alfa Romeo E-CARD, via the free eSolutions Charging app, provides access to Europe’s extensive charging network with contactless activation and payment.
Line-up: IBRIDA and ELETTRICA with Customizable Packs
The Alfa Milano line-up simplifies customer configuration. It offers four powertrains: 136-hp IBRIDA, 136-hp Q4 IBRIDA, 156-hp ELETTRICA, and 240-hp ELETTRICA VELOCE. Three optional packs are available: Techno, for safety, technology, and functionality upgrades like level 2 autonomous driving and LED Matrix lights; Premium, for enhanced comfort and exclusivity with vinyl-fabric interiors and massage seats; and Sport, for maximum sportiness with Sabelt seats and Alcantara upholstery.
