Alfa Romeo Junior Electric and Hybrid Alfas City Cars Arrive

Alfa Romeo is bringing some much-needed Italian flair to Australia’s electric car scene with the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior, landing in the third quarter of this year. Available as both a hybrid (‘Ibrida’) and a fully electric (‘Elettrica’), the Junior marks Alfa’s bold step into an electrified future. It’s compact, stylish, and promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of performance, passion, and panache—all in a size that’s perfect for city life.

Designed to Turn Heads

Styled in Turin by Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile, the Junior is a fresh take on the brand’s unmistakable aesthetic. It’s got flowing curves, sharp creases, and a sculpted stance that make it clear this isn’t just another small SUV.

At 4.17m long, 1.78m wide, and 1.5m tall, it’s compact but still carries plenty of presence. The bold front grille—known as the “leggenda scudetto” (legendary shield)—is flanked by sharp ‘3+3’ LED headlights, giving it a distinctive, aggressive look. Details like the laser-etched “biscione” serpent insignia on the C-pillar and the “coda tronca” (truncated tail) nod to Alfa’s rich history while keeping things fresh.

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ABOVE: Alfa Romeo Junior

A Cabin That Feels Like a Cockpit

Alfa has gone for a driver-first approach inside, blending classic Italian craftsmanship with modern tech. The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, housed in the signature “cannocchiale” (telescope) design, keeps everything in the driver’s line of sight. Meanwhile, the 10.25-inch infotainment system, angled towards the driver, offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so there’s no fiddling with cables.

The seats? Sporty and supportive, trimmed in a mix of leatherette and cloth with “spiga” stitching. They’re electronically adjustable, include lumbar support, and even have a massage function. Throw in ambient lighting and Quadrifoglio-inspired air vents, and the Junior’s cabin feels as premium as it does practical.

Hybrid Power With a Punch

The Junior Ibrida pairs a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 21kW electric motor and a 48-volt battery. It’s designed to run purely on electric power at low speeds, making it great for creeping through city traffic without guzzling fuel. It’s no slouch either—0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds with a top speed of 206 km/h. Fuel economy sits at 4.1L/100km, so it’s efficient without being dull.

Going Fully Electric: The Elettrica

For those ready to ditch petrol altogether, the Junior Elettrica delivers a 115kW electric motor and 260Nm of torque, powered by a 54kWh battery. It’ll do 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds with a range of up to 407km (WLTP). Charging isn’t a hassle either—100km of range in just 10 minutes with a fast charger, or a 10-80% charge in 30 minutes at a 100kW DC station.

At 1,545kg, the Junior Elettrica is one of the lightest EVs in its class, keeping it agile and fun to drive—just as an Alfa should be.

Sporty Handling with Alfa DNA

Developed by the same engineers behind the Giulia GTA, the Junior’s chassis is fine-tuned for sharp handling and responsive steering. The direct steering ratio of 15.8 keeps it feeling lively, and the DNA driving modes—Dynamic, Natural, and Advanced Efficiency—let you adjust the car’s personality depending on your mood.

Safety Tech

Alfa hasn’t skimped on safety either, with a solid lineup of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) offering Level 2 autonomous driving. The Junior comes with:

Adaptive Cruise Control & Active Lane Management
Traffic Sign Recognition & Intelligent Speed Control
Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Blind Spot Monitoring & Lane Keeping Assist
360° parking sensors with Active Park Assist & 180° rear camera
Six airbags for occupant protection

Final Thoughts: A New Era for Alfa Romeo

The Alfa Romeo Junior isn’t just another small SUV—it’s a fresh take on compact performance. With the hybrid Ibrida or the fully electric Elettrica, it is modern Alfa that harkens back to the halcyon days of small, sporty cars that handled Italian cobbled lanes as well as it did those lofty mountain passes. It was not about outright power, but a thrifty yet spoty driving experience.

the Junior delivers style, agility, and Italian flair in a package that’s ready for the future. Here’s hoping this is an Alfa built for the next generation of drivers, without losing the soul that makes the brand special.

Get ready, because this little Alfa is about to make a big impression on Aussie roads.