A single slide presented at an internal Stellantis meeting could very well reshape the future of’Alfa Romeo. In unveiling its European roadmap through 2030, the group has confirmed several anticipated projects… but has also scrapped those that were supposed to symbolize the brand’s revival. The long-awaited next-generation Giulia and Stelvio are no longer part of the plan.
A roadmap that confirms several projects
The section dedicated to Alfa Romeo starts off with some good news. Unsurprisingly, the Junior It will indeed receive an update by 2030. This change seems essential, given that the urban SUV—despite an encouraging start—is already showing signs of losing steam in several European markets.
The document also confirms the arrival of the new C-SUV, which is set to replace the current model Tonale. A project that has been known at Italpassion for several months now. This future model will be based on the STLA Medium platform and will complement the Junior in the European mainstream market.
Another important confirmation: the presence of a model called the «C-HB.» Behind this name lies a C-segment compact hatchback. In other words, everything suggests that this is indeed the future Giulietta, the spiritual successor to the 147 and Giulietta, which Stellantis had already described as a compact car inspired by these iconic models. It could share its technical foundation with the upcoming next-generation Peugeot 308 thanks to the STLA One platform.
Finally, a mysterious «Bottega Fuoriserie» project has also emerged. It could be a new, highly exclusive series in the vein of the 33 Stradale. In our opinion, it’s hard not to imagine a potential Spider paying homage to the historic model, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
The Giulia and Stelvio are no longer being delayed… they’re being discontinued
But it’s what’s missing from this slide that really catches the eye. For the past two years, future Giulia and Stelvio had simply been presented as delayed models. Originally planned for the STLA Large platform, they had been postponed when Stellantis abandoned its 100 % all-electric strategy to return to a multi-energy lineup.
This time, their names no longer appear. In their place is simply the phrase «new D segment (under consideration).» This is a very different phrasing, suggesting that plans for direct replacements for the Giulia and Stelvio have been shelved in favor of a much broader rethinking of what the future high-end Alfa Romeo should be.
Does the future now depend on Maserati?
This change is ultimately consistent with Antonio Filosa’s recent statements. The CEO of Stellantis confirmed that Maserati is currently working with two potential partners to develop its future lineup.
However, for several months now, Alfa Romeo and Maserati have been expected to share their development efforts on future models in the D and E segments. If the next-generation Quattroporte and Levante will now rely on a new industrial partner, it seems logical that Alfa Romeo’s future top-of-the-line model would also be part of that partnership.
The STLA Large platform currently appears to be primarily intended for the North American market, while the Giorgio platform still serves as the basis for current Maserati models. As for STLA One, it does not appear suited for a large sedan or a sporty premium SUV. Everything therefore suggests that Alfa Romeo’s future D-segment model will depend directly on the choices made for Maserati in the coming months.
One thing is now certain: Alfa Romeo’s lineup through 2030 is taking shape around the Junior, its facelift, the Tonale’s replacement, a new Giulietta, and an exceptional Bottega Fuoriserie project. On the other hand, if you were expecting the new Giulia and Stelvio, this roadmap sends a much less reassuring message: their replacements no longer seem to exist as such, and there is currently no guarantee that they will return under those names.
| Models | Length | Segment | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Junior (2024) | 4,17 m | B | eCMP |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale (2027) | 4,66 m | C | STLA Medium |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2028) | 4,37 m | C | STLA One |
| High-End Alfa Romeo (2029) | 4,8 m | D | Unknown |
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I remember having this discussion with another member about a month ago, where it was suggested that the future Giulia and Stelvio models—which were under development—would «slip» over to Maserati. But ultimately, if Maserati turns to a partner to develop them, would that mean those prototypes spotted last year—which were attributed to Alfa Romeo—would have simply ended up in the trash?
Yes, I can confirm that the models developed for STLA Large ended up in the trash. No STLA Large models are planned for Europe. All that’s left is STLA One and partnerships with other brands.
If the future of Alfa Romeo's high-end models is tied to Maserati, they will almost certainly be based on Chinese platforms.
Or perhaps Stellantis has decided to make the Alfa Romeo lineup more affordable and is discontinuing the Giulia and Stelvio.
In the meantime, the group is increasingly becoming a poor substitute for the former FCA, saying one thing one day and the exact opposite the next.