Alfa Romeo Milano, First Mass Production Electric SUV From Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Milano. (Doc. Alfa Romeo)

JAKARTA - Alfa Romeo has just introduced Milano, which is the third SUV and the factory's first mass production electric car. The car is designed with a sporty spirit, a concise size, and a typical Italian design.

The launch of Milano marks the return of Alfa Romeo to the compact car segment, and is ready to become a new gateway for Alfa Romeo fans, both old and new. By leading a sporty and fun driving performance, Alfa Romeo Milano is here for Giulietta and Mito fans, as well as attracting a new generation of Alfa Romeo lovers.

From the company's release, quoted April 15, the order for the SUV will open this summer and will be launched in 28 countries in the next six months. Milano is claimed to be a cool and unique car, combining a charming style with the most advanced technology in terms of comfort, connectivity, and driving dynamics.

Meanwhile, citing from Autocar, April 15, Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato, said Milano was designed to help the brand "transfer from exclusive to inclusive". He stressed that Milano will be on the same ranks as the 33 ultra-exclusive Stradale.

"Alfa is the only brand capable of selling cars for 2 million (IDR 40 billion) and 30,000 (IDR 600 million)," he explained.

With a length of 4170mm, 1780mm wide, and a height of 1500mm, Milano adopted several bold new design signatures but still carried the hallmarks of Alfa in the past with features like a widening wheel arch, a firmly stylized back with a 'codatronca' style, and an SZ inspired headlights. The most distinctive feature is the new interpretation of Alfa's traditional front grip, which in the electric version features a stylized element of the company's logo.

Like other Stellantis brands from Citroatur C4, Fiat 600, Jeep Fighter, and Peugeot 2008 which share the platform (and its basic dimensions) with it, Milano is available in both hybrid and electric choices, with no difference in terms of aesthetics or features. Because the most important thing is the thick Alfa Romeo DNA in it.

As proof of unrivaled practicality, Milano has the largest trunk among its competitors in the premium class, with a capacity of 400 liters.

Milano comes in the ELETTRICA variant, with two full electric engine options in two power variants: 156 hp and the highest variant VELOCE with 240 hp. ELETTRICA offers a distance of about 400 km, thanks to the outstanding aerodynamic performance of the design of 'kamtail' and the lightest weight among premium compact cars.

Meanwhile, the VELOCE variant is the embodiment of Alfa Romeo's sporty DNA. This car is equipped with a mechanical differential limited-slip, the most direct steering ratio in class, a wider wheel track with dedicated anti-roll bars in front and back, suspensions and sports braking systems, and 20-inch rims.