FIRST LOOK: New Milano/Junior SUV is Alfa Romeo’s First EV!
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Alfa Romeo has always offered petrolheads a little something extra, be it through rorty engines, seductive styling or love-it/hate-it idiosyncrasies.
But the new Milano/Junior - a small-sized SUV - is electric, and shares much with stablemates from the sprawling Stellantis group.
So, will any of Alfa’s romanticised Italian traits shine through on an EV crossover deeply related to the Jeep Avenger and Peugeot e-2008? Top Gear Magazine’s Jason Barlow has been to Milan (Milano, geddit?) to find out…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Walkaround
02:26 Battery
03:03 Handling
03:48 Interior
05:29 Conclusion
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Bold and beautiful? Or a face only a mother could love? Leave your thoughts below 👇
@thomaskunz3726
Ай бұрын
radioactive accident at the front design...
@wildsic
Ай бұрын
very ugly. This is not an Alfa. Since the French joined the group everything has gotten worse. Porsche wanted to buy Alfa and FCA, under American pressure, didn't allow it. The French have no sporting culture. Sportsmanship is inextricably linked to Italy, England and then Germany. Everything will get worse.
@mcdril5076
Ай бұрын
Who is the real manufacturer of this car? Let’s be honest.
@donvinylo3058
Ай бұрын
@@wildsic Now I understand why it looks like a Renault Clio on steroids . Is this Italian sports car made by French? 😂
@A.X.N
Ай бұрын
Far from what I want from Alfa. Look half Chinese half American. Ugly and busy front end, boring side view, meh rear end, busy interior. I live in Milano, hate to be represented by this design.
Is anybody getting sick of SUVs?
@apostolostvable
Ай бұрын
You're not alone. The Tonale and now Milano make me that much more ecstatic that I got a Giulia in 2018, and it's been an incredible car ever since. The Milano looks like a mash-up up Hyundai, Mini and Toyota with some Alfa styling cues.
@greengamerguy623
Ай бұрын
yes and the people who drive them
@Dehumanis3dd
Ай бұрын
And EVs?
@Decenium
Ай бұрын
yes, god yes and its so sad to see what bots these car manufactures and people in general are....can we go back to the station wagons pls? ya know, those things that ACTUALLY added some space?
@AaronHendu
Ай бұрын
The general public isnt...that is why it is all we get and all you see when you look up the street. Cars arent built for car guys...they are built for capitalist profit. When will you people realize this is what you CHOOSE by being ok with capitalism in its current form. You need a 5000lb hunk of metal because that is what you are told you need by the capitalists running the show. Humans dont matter...money is the only thing that matters.
Frankly speaking, I don’t like this car at all. But I do wish it’ll be successful so that Alfa can have the money to continue make the car we love, maybe bring back the Spider and GTV?
@derbigpr500
Ай бұрын
Nobody with a hint of taste can like it. Which begs me to ask this question...how does Alfa nowadays allow people with no taste to work as car designers for them? I mean this is like a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Paris hiring food designers from Mcdonalds to make up the new food menu. A disgrace.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
@@derbigpr500 Fair enough, so what B-segment hatchback is so much better?
@michaeln2768
Ай бұрын
It won't be financially successful.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
@@michaeln2768 Perhaps, but before making that claim I'd like to know if B-segment cars were on your shopping list. I'd guess not.
@speedglass4841
Ай бұрын
its about fitting a design into a shipping container. none of these reviewers realize that the designs are literally confined by the method of shipping. american cars get bigger and imports stay the same size
No one design wheels as nice as Alfa Romeo.
@savedfaves
Ай бұрын
They should stop making cars and focus on wheels.
@krinos1
Ай бұрын
Bmw
@umiterturk7207
Ай бұрын
Aston Martin .
My Stelvio is an Alfa Romeo! Milano is a Peugeot with the Alfa badge
@mikefaulhaber
Ай бұрын
Giorgio-based vehicles are special even among Alfas. We need Alfa to make money so that they'll do something foolish and build more brilliant platforms like the Giorgio.
@isawebb
Ай бұрын
my stelvio rattles, the gear change is awful and the mpg is shocking so yes lets hope its like a peugeot
@Boss-LM
Ай бұрын
My Giulietta 1.8 "1984" is Alfa. unfortunately your car is Fiat aka Stellantis...
@warburgaby
27 күн бұрын
no, my dear .) you have to study better.
@dirkdiggler9429
26 күн бұрын
@@isawebb It has ZF transmission, it is one of the best there is. Don't make yourself a fool. The engines are also superb. I have had no rattles in 3 years of owning it, can't say that for wife's Audi.
Those wheels look gorgeous
@francescomarrella9625
Ай бұрын
Oh Yes!! elegant and sporty!
Make one suv and let each company put their own grill and badges on it cause thay is essentially what we have now anyway.
Heavy electric small suv, followed by a heavy electric small suv and another heavy electric small suv. Car enthusiasts are struggling here folks
@stormwindchampion3992
Ай бұрын
Enthusiasts don't make car manufacturers money. They have to appeal to the mass market and these daft "SUV"s are what's popular and electricity is replacing fossil fuels Enthusiasts are at the bottom of the pile, sadly
@N1ckZ
Ай бұрын
I am an "enthusiast" but I love this car. For the price you can get a Golf, or this (1.2 version), which looks much more special and expensive than any golf ever will.
@krinos1
Ай бұрын
Don’t worry lotus have made a heavy electric big suv!
@BDMZ404
Ай бұрын
@@krinos1 ah yes, my favourite motto of them all - complicate and add batteries ! 😂
@N1ckZ
Ай бұрын
@@BDMZ404 cry about it. It's cool.
i absolutely love the wheels, but the whole car kinda just looks like a renault, and i found it really hard to understand the front end initially
Am I blind or this car look kinda like the Vinfast Vf8 🤔🤔
@corey31
Ай бұрын
I knew I had seen this front end on something!
@nelmur
Ай бұрын
Had the exact same thought.
@cal7348
Ай бұрын
So Alfa romeo with +100 year history looks similar to a brand created 5 year ago? English are ....
@corey31
Ай бұрын
@@cal7348 the Alfa Design language has drastically changed. The only consistency is the shield shaped grill.
@cal7348
Ай бұрын
@@corey31 is like people who think Giulia is a copy of 3 series... Cringe. Alfa romeo did that BEFORE bmw Every famous vw, audi was designed by italian. So 90's Mercedes too
As a struggling brand trying to make a stronger comeback, you have 2 options: 1) Try to compete with everyone else in a successful segment by copying a current trendy formula and apply it to the brand or 2) make something more daring to give yourself an individual profile and identity to disrupt the market and create demand for something with not a lot of competition. Alfa chose option 1 with this, going for the low hanging fruits. But this segment is already very saturated with many options to choose, so what has Alfa Romeo to offer here that no one else has? I don't know and I suppose many other people don't know as well, I don't expect this to be a major sales success outside of Italy. I wish them the best of luck, but a more unique concept and design might have the possibility of a bigger impact and more brand awareness. I could imagine something resembling a modern 4-door 145 similar in terms of market positioning to the outgoing Mini Clubman, but very Alfa Romeo in its shape and concept could make a bigger impact - or also be a total failure of course, but I think you need to be a bit more daring these days.
@francescomarrella9625
Ай бұрын
i agree!
@oliver.gilbert
27 күн бұрын
the fact of the matter is, they tried making something daring with the Guilia and it was a sucess, but it didn't make any money. This will sell and it will probably make money for the brand.
The front grill is an abomination.
@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel
Ай бұрын
It wil grow on you. You need to see the car
@ashkanarabi3785
Ай бұрын
ah yes, can't have any new car without styling complaints from the experts in KZread comments
@Shea-austin
Ай бұрын
@ashkanarabi3785 Don’t need to be an expert to say it’s just not good looking. 💀
@jal1797
Ай бұрын
The chief designer of this car should have been fired without even giving a reply.😂
@oladiedoo50
Ай бұрын
@@ashkanarabi3785watch Bembli lmao, he shares the same opinion. The new design is genuinely a downgrade to Alpha Romeo
I think the Tonale is one of the best looking crossovers out there. This though, not so much
Imagine having Alfa Romeo's classic design archives to inspire you and then putting out such a tasteless car. If this was a KIA or some unknown chinese brand I wouldn't be so horrified, but it's an Alfa Romeo...and it's called Milano, my hometown, a place famous for fashion, elegance and design.
@TVCHLORD
Ай бұрын
Mama Mia this is a disaster
@flaviofernandesvf
Ай бұрын
Do the following, study automotive design and do better.
@kenshilcock7198
Ай бұрын
In this segment there is a need to grab attention, within seconds. Subtle doesn't work at the moment ( unless it's a 'value' option )
@literatura-violintrivium-q9952
Ай бұрын
What problem with Kia? Nowadays Korean brand is capable of making excellent designs!! However, this model changed its name for 'Junior' because of politicians's stupidity (they didn't warn about the inconvenience of its name)
well, if you are in the segment of buying an Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008...etc this one definitely looks better both exterior and interior. i wish alfa all the best.
Renault Capture PRO Italy Edition ???
@luca9528
Ай бұрын
😂 no is 2008😂😂😂
@luca9528
Ай бұрын
@@maxz2552 🤣
Front looks very fussy. Alfa should stick to understated old style beauty.
I think it looks good, better than a LOT of other SUVs.
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
lol pfp and comment check out 😂
@francescomarrella9625
Ай бұрын
yes in its segment it looks good😉
@eddylee3826
27 күн бұрын
Looks Shizzzz , american design shizzzz
Looks like a vinfast with alfa grill
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
This is a Binvast....bin as in trash can.
That front is a Renault lol
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
and not a good one.....that new R5 actually looks good
@pottacoola
Ай бұрын
The renault looks better MUCH better, this is a insult to renault
Why was the display both inside and out so dark? Do they not want us to actually see their product offering?
Needs a proper engine.
Designwise, thats a shame for the city milan
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
they just changed the name 🫡🫡😝
Nice enough looking car, grille is horrific though! Can`t help thinking this is the beginning of the end for alfa romeo, stellantis has an absolute gem of a brand with alfa, shame they don't realise it.
I wish they offset the numberplate and made the grille stretch lower. Front looks like a Vinfast
@user-qj9fs6rk7t
Ай бұрын
The radar Is position ed at the bottom 😉
Isn't the Stelvio from a couple of years ago Alfa's first SUV?
Does anyone actually want this before a coupe??? We deserve a two door!
Just after 4:00 when he taps the top cowl, you can see the legendary build quality as it seems to rock about abit
I see more SZ. But that’s okay.
Sadly, this one should have been the Gulietta instead of a subcompact crossover.
Since when could an SUV ever be described as "small"? That is not a small car.
@onuralev88
Ай бұрын
It's a "small" size chubby hatchback.
@tommywang8229
Ай бұрын
It is “small” in SUV terms
@Decenium
Ай бұрын
its small on the inside....
@MrMuz99
Ай бұрын
Small Utility Vehicle.
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
a morbidly obese hatchback for those with no sense of style or sporting pleasure
Is there a reason this was shot like a witness video? Can you turn on some lights? Also - I presume there is a reason why the infotainment system was not on while you were in the car? Is this still under heavy development?
Did they assign this to the Arna designer?
rear looks nice
Electric and SUV, how interesting!
@tfad2117
Ай бұрын
How very yesterday
@pottacoola
Ай бұрын
Where have you been? most electric cars are suv's lol
It's named Alfa Romeo JUNIOR! NOT Milano! Milano is sacred! 😅
Looking at it and I’m under whelmed. Its lost that beautiful exhaust note and that signature styling that made me desire the car with a raw animal lust.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
This is for entry-level buyers more than true enthusiasts.
The Alloy wheel design is one of the Best i have seen on EV.
it's true that it shares the CMP platform with the Stellantis, but the Alfa engineers have done a great job to make it sportier. 14:1 steering ratio, stiffened suspension, redesigned bushings, limited-slip differential on the front. Stiffened structure to increase stability. Too bad about the engine, honestly insufficient for an Alfa Romeo.
Nah... that's a VinFast, front & rear 😂
@pottacoola
Ай бұрын
lets hope it aint as bad a s a vinfast
An electric stellantis car. You’re going to need a tow truck guy, a mechanic, an IT guy and a therapist. 😂
@emanemanrus5835
Ай бұрын
"an..." ? Maybe you mean "another" (sadly).
Wow that front end looks awesome
Still keeping the Saracen eating serpent on the front to this day, love it
It's certainly unique, but I'm looking forward to seeing it live. I hope it has good commercial success and helps the brand come back strong
Brand engineering has gone too far. This is just a generic car lightly styled to maybe look like an Alfa. It shares. Nothing with its true heritage at all. Just an excercise in trying to extract some value from a once proud name. Shame on you Stellantis.
@apostolostvable
Ай бұрын
Yeah there are a bunch of versions of this platform. Alfa, Lancia, Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, DS and I may be forgetting one.
@derbigpr500
Ай бұрын
I said Stellantis would ruin Alfa and I was right.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
Well, let's see what Alfa has done to the chassis to make it a class-leading handler.
@Nick-ct1ww
Ай бұрын
Was watching Jack at No.27 review the Alfa Sud Sprint. Now that was a true Alfa. Should have been the car the golf became
"they're targeting 'best in class handling and performance' " ... shame the 1 thing we didn't get to see was how it handles and performs
You can tell Stellantis had a heavy hand in this vehicle.
What is the resale value of EVs ?
@pottacoola
Ай бұрын
40% less when you buy new
If this is a preview of the brand's future, I'm not looking forward to it.
Only one thing good about it the number plate is better placed .
At least you could have offset the number plate
The front looks like a Vinfast VF8, is it a re-used Pininfarina design or did they do it in house?
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
I bet you it is a tweaked Vinfast design 😂😂😂
@bfvader
Ай бұрын
@@fortheloveofnoise9298 It's gotta be more than a coincidence!
Good looking like it
my biggest is that if we need a ventilation grill on an EV?
@TheRealAndyR
Ай бұрын
It's a botch job. Pointless grills and no frunk space because it's not an EV only design, there's also a hybrid version.
@hn7405
Ай бұрын
@@TheRealAndyR I see
i am looking into a 4C right now. The 4C is pretty exciting stuff.
that "SUV" looks amazing
1:47 To bad for the lack of, The hidden rear wiper
The wheels looked GOOD! 😁😎🇮🇳
Cool design
Finally, we don’t have to talk about “heart” and “soul” when driving an Alfa. 😅😅😅😅😅
@fortheloveofnoise9298
Ай бұрын
because this has neither
They should keep the mito and compete with the premiums there
Finally. Alfa made their beak updated and sleek. I love this versus their current design.
@francescomarrella9625
Ай бұрын
Here in Italy it has generated a hurricane of controversy. I have to say I like it. But I can't say it out loud😂
@FlyingTigersKMT
Ай бұрын
@francescomarrella9625 you need to get Valentino to do a commercial then everyone will love it
that front grille looks like its been crashed into a low bollard in a supermarket car park and the plastic has snapped... horrible
For an suv, it’s good looking
I hope it sells well. something SMALL and sporty next please
I'm an Alfa owner and fan, but EV = Meh....
@Teteerck
Ай бұрын
just keep buying combustion then haha ev is here to stay i think it's time to accept it. nothing wrong with being different types of power trains in the road.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
@@Teteerck I don't care if EVs are offered, just don't kill the ICE powertrains.
Keep the wheels burn the rest.
Unusual design for and Alfa Romeo
That keystone looking center piece (shield) in the grill looks broken, like the car has been wrecked and something fell off revealing the mount. ick. Will someone with a 3D printer or CNC machine please make one that looks correct?
why you made a video in the dark ??
This would've been class as a small sedan or hatch
Especially the front is terrific!!! Great Milano.. Forza Alfa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top gear keeps on killing it with the high quality 🙌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The grill and the styling in general definitely makes it stand out to all the other small SUVs at least. Hope it works out for them
Actually the 33 Stradale was their first EV.
I think it is beautiful, and the price is amazing.
Only thing I don't like is the front black grill. Looks like The Red Skull's nose from Captain America. Classic one would suit the car better. Like on Tonale or Stelio. And missing 1.2 turbo with an automatic gearbox, which is superb choice! Other than that the car looks really good!
James May once said, "The Italians invented electricity" .. as his Lambo perched atop an AA flatbed with electrical problems.
Lay off the tracing paper in the EV design room lads, nothing wrong with the looks of the Giulia and Stelvio 😍
Personally I think it looks great reminds me of Alfas from the 80s
looks pretty good ngl
literally looks like the front end of a kia lool
I’ll take just the wheel thank you
are these small suvs even that much bigger than a nice hatch back..
A 25 thousand € maximum sold at starting price of 30.000 € for a small suv that's creazy. Prices of cars are got wild, the cost of living as well 😢
@Irishesbox11
Ай бұрын
Would be 50k if you were unlucky enough to live in Ireland
This will make a nice upgrade for CH-R owners who have have done well.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
Oh come on now! This is much better looking than that CH-R.
@robbielex
Ай бұрын
@@rlsedition yes, but it's very similar in shape and size.
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
@@robbielex All the B-segment SUVS are similar is shape and size.
@robbielex
Ай бұрын
@@rlsedition yes but the door handles reminded me of the CH-R
@rlsedition
Ай бұрын
@@robbielex Why would you focus on such minutia?
The import EV car is the Alfa Romeo Milano, the return of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud, an awesome little car but hopefully the Milano is without a body which rusted faster than it could go. It’s effectively the Alfa version
They are calling that a compact SUV, but is it all that bigger than a Golf/GTI?
Only wheels and front seats looks good
@bio4546
Ай бұрын
Someone with a BMW M avatar shouldn't talk about design.
@AliasHSW
Ай бұрын
@@bio4546 why not?
@bio4546
Ай бұрын
@@AliasHSW are you kidding me? BMW are ugly as hell, all of them, and it's not even subjective, it's a fact. Design wise, the last really good BMW was the E46 3 series and it's been discontinued in 2005...you put this thing right next to any current BMW and it instantly become a Mona Lisa.
Overall i like it. That grille/ emblem...i dont know. Maybe it'll grow on me
Just sold an Alfa after 6 years with it. Such a shame this new car is lifting so many parts from a Mokka etc. You can visibly see the outline of the Vauxhall in it. Like the wheels, rear lights (a bit of Toyota Supra going on there), and front bumper. Wait for them to plummet in value.
it looks like captur
Breathtaking!
the front end looks so similar to that Vietnamese car... the only design I like about is the wheel
For me, it seems that the design of the headlights has similarities with the headlights design of Renault Arkana, Austral, Megane, and Captur. Because of this, I don't feel a strong Alfa Romeo identity in this model (at least in the front design approach).
Since when did FIAT/Alpha Romeo excel in electrical systems?
Nice renault, is it the new megane ?
Looks great!
I think it looks great.
Bring it on quadrfoglio 2,0 turbo, 280 hp and 1,6 tdi, 130 cp