It's a piece of information as unexpected as it is promising that we've been able to gather over the last few days. A reliable source, very close to the manufacturer, has revealed that an all-new Alfa Romeo is well and truly in the pipeline for 2026. And surprise, surprise: it won't be the next Giulia or the future Stelvio, whose launch has been postponed.
According to our contact, the model has already been presented internally. He's seen it with his own eyes, but won't reveal its exact shape or category. SUV, sedan or crossover coupé? A mystery. The only certainty is that its dimensions will be somewhere between those of the Tonale (4.53 m) and the Stelvio (4.69 m), which suggests a size of around 4.60 meters.
Such a format is not insignificant. It is reminiscent of a rumour we relayed last May, concerning an original Alfa Romeo model, positioned between the Junior and the Tonale. The rumor was that the vehicle would be based on the STLA Small platform, and would be launched after the Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio had been renewed. But with the many adjustments made to Stellantis' schedule in recent months, including the postponement of the new StelvioIn view of the current economic crisis, and the uncertainties associated with U.S. tariffs, the launch order seems to have been turned upside down. Nonetheless, a 4.6-meter model suggests a STLA Medium rather than STLA Small platform.
In any case, the arrival of this mystery model could come sooner than expected. And that would make sense: Alfa Romeo sorely needs new models to bolster sales volumes, which have been struggling to break the 70,000 annual unit barrier for several years now. The postponement of the Stelvio, originally scheduled for 2025, obviously doesn't help the situation.
If this new Alfa Romeo has already been shown internally during July 2025, and marketing is scheduled for 2026, it's highly likely that new leaks or official information will appear in the coming weeks. For our part, we're staying on the alert.
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I fear the worst... and I do mean the WORST.
This hints at a kind of PSA-based Giulietta crossover designed under the Tavares-Imparato-Ploué era.
You'd be horrified to see the design they've come up with for the future Stelvio...
Tavares and his ilk should have been tared and feathered for trashing Stellantis, Fiat, and Alfa instead of giving him a parachute with millions! Fiat used to make some beautiful cars like the 850. 124, Dino, and Super Bravas. Now they make clown cars. Alfa Romeo makes expensive cars that people can't afford much. Stellantis, er Chrysler has always had a nice variety to chose from.
PS: the Peugealfa Junior PureToc praised by IP will have to go to the garage for fire risk...
Yes, I saw that. The PureTech scandal continued...
Tavares' legacy is appalling, the man who made nothing but strategic errors.
Alfaromeo, Alfiste fan, I approve of the new models if they don't contradict the ALFA aesthetic...
As a fan of Alfaromeo and Alfiste, I approve of the new models as long as they don't contradict the ALFA aesthetic. And the motorization which must remain in conformity with the models already left, a driver Alfa must find himself in a cockpit in motorization a traditional comfort, an aesthetic Alfa. And not in a different concept.
Yes, but can the make them affordable? And reliable?
Another article to say nothing ...
Sorry to read that. I thought a new model for 2026 might be of interest. You can read the other articles.
Santo Ficili just confirmed on Monday the Stelvio is coming out at the end of the year. So I don't know who your sources are..
No, he hasn't confirmed that at all. My source is reliable.
It doesn't matter, they are not worth the price.
It's clear that platform sharing is the rule at Stellantis.
Economically, they no longer have a choice with low-volume brands like Lancia, Alfa, Maserati or DS.
Afterwards, they can adjust the suspension to suit the brand's history and personality.
We therefore need to see whether the personalization of common platforms is sufficient to preserve the philosophy of each brand.
Ha, Lancia makes a girl car. Alfa wants the moon along with their prices, Maserati, well, I will just leave them alone, DS, what's that?
Thank you Alexandre for all these articles 🙂
Let's wait and see... As for the design of the new Stelvio, we can't judge it yet, because it doesn't exist and the only images we've seen are the fruit of our imaginations. So please don't be too negative, these are hard times for our Italian brands.
I'm curious to see it, but I'm a bit worried about yet another SUV without much soul...
Unfortunately, we'll have to wait a long time for the return of the Duetto.
This kind of model like the duetto car when alfa Romeo will easily make 200,000 sales a year (my opinion). When you see the volume of Peugeots sold in Europe every year, and they've still stopped the rcz...
Good evening,
Isn't there, above all, a problem with the motorization (I'm talking about the tonal), which doesn't exist in a non-rechargeable version?
The diesel version is still the best, even if it's no longer in vogue.
A boosted but non-electric version (like the Cupra) that adds horsepower but doesn't hinder range would certainly be a plus...to bolster Alfa's image. But that's just my opinion.
But this
Yes, what happened to affordable 2 door sports cars?
Very surprising indeed! For me, if it were true, it could only be :
- a project reactivated at the last minute: the Opel Manta, which was due to become an Alfa in 2028 but for which the project was already well advanced under the Opel brand.
- hasty rebadging, e.g. Guilettia on a 308 base, which would be "relevant" to meet the need for volume/visibility
- one off / limited series
It will be a red-painted 308...
If it's based on a 308, it's a plus for the road feel, which is excellent and close to that of my giulia (I have both). On the other hand, the puretech..... on the Alfa won't do.
Maybe, but it's got to be esparto red!
A "red 308" means something completely different to me.
There's nothing really exciting left for Alfa Romeo in the Stellantis era. Add to that the fact that Alfa Romeo's involvement in motor sports is completely out of kilter, and it's the end of a legend that's been announced. It's all going to have to be rebuilt, and even the announcement of a new model can't put a smile on my face, since the promises of the last 10 years have generated nothing but emptiness, disappointment and betrayal. But thank you all the same for this umpteenth announcement, and perhaps one day it will turn out to be another pleasant surprise? Forza Alfa.
Good news, if the Giulia isn't also delayed by 3 years like the Stelvio...
Thank you Alexandre for this article.
Did your contact give you any feedback on the vehicle's design?
Yes, he gave me a quick description of the front and back, but it's difficult without a drawing, so I don't feel like repeating what he told me so that everyone doesn't misinterpret.
Did he think the design was good?
It would be nice if the group would at least release models to replace the MiTo and Giulietta. Totally non-existent in the brand's catalog. They were models that sold well and had charm.
For this brand, you need MiTo or Milano, Giulietta, Junior, Tonale, Stelvio, Giulia, Alfetta and Duetto.
This is crucial to Alfa Romeo's survival.
An Alfa Romeo alliance with Maserati would be fruitful.
The important thing is for Alfa Romeo to use Italian engine blocks and not Peugeot's famous Puretech for the Junior.
It's crucial to preserve the DNA of this Milanese brand. It's what makes its reputation.
Of course I agree. An engine manufacturer like Alfa Romeo is destroying its image by putting PureTechs under the hood. As for electric models, they're not catching on, and sales of electric cars are on the decline. The all-electric model announced by the automakers and initially planned for the new Stelvio and Giulia will have been a huge flop.
Alfa Romeo's strength lies in the reputation of its Italian engines. Using a non-Alfa Romeo engine totally destroys its image. We saw this on the 159, Spider and Bréra models with the GM engine. It was a complete fiasco and extremely difficult to relaunch the brand. Finally, the Giulia and Stelvio have restored the brand's image.
Alfa Romeo is determined to preserve its own sporty Italian DNA.
An Alfa Romeo and Maserati collaboration will be fruitful.
The important thing is to launch new models.
I couldn't agree more. We should have kept this "purity" by not accepting any PureToc in the range...
With many of the major car manufacturers having thousands of recalls every year, I would strongly suggest that Alfa concentrate on improving the reliability of their vehicles before introducing another new vehicle that will undoubtedly have recalls of its own. I think they would sell a lot more cars if they concentrated building more reliability into their present lineup.
Hello,
Of course I want new Alfa models, but with ALFA design and engines!
The real thing, not the amalgams of Peugeot and others .....!
Also with a high-performance diesel.... otherwise it won't be for me .
And not at all "excited" by the drawings or photos of the new stelvio / Giulia!!!
Not very alfa again......
Probably the Fiât version of the crossover derived from the Grandland C5 AC. After all, we already have the junior, which is a redesigned Mokka Ds3... and it seems to be selling!
I just want it to be Awesome and sell in high volumes.