In early November 2019, Alfa middot; Romeo brand announced plans to launch 4 new models expected in 2021 ~ 2022, including existing Giulia, Stelvio cars updates, as well as two new SUV. However Giulietta cars but did not appear in the plan, it could lead to the end of production of speculation, and now finally officially official confirmation, Giulietta will be discontinued by the end of this year.
2010 marks the Alfa middot; Romeo brand 100th anniversary, but also in the Geneva Motor Show delivered 147 cars to undertake new product Giulietta. Also collected five set hatchback, plus a brand unique design aesthetic and passion for excellent handling characteristics, widely published by the fans attention. However, with changing times, for 10 years a significant shift in consumer preferences have SUV products, although there are still some supporters hatchback, but already poor profitability. It sold 78,911 vehicles during 2011, from the best-selling, but last year it sold just 15,960 cars will be able to see proof.
Therefore Alfa middot; Romeo Giulietta cars before deciding to end, product marketing director Fabio Migliavacca representation, Giulietta is expected to be discontinued at the end of this year, due to the current market trend toward C level SUV, Alfa middot; Romeo last year in Geneva on Tonale plug-in hybrid SUV concept car, the production version which will be the successor to fill the vacancy Giulietta sales. Although Tonale is a SUV, but Alfa middot; Romeo will ensure that the new car can bring the same level of Giulietta and handling dynamics. “We do not want to become Tonale control weaknesses.”, Fabio Migliavacca further added.
In addition to the current Tonale Geneva Motor Show concept car appearance last year published, there are some roomsSpy outflow, but mass production version still has not been announced, there will be news is expected this year. However, because of severe pneumonia epidemic hit Wuhan Italian auto industry, it can be expected publication date should be delayed. Tonale will be the Alfa middot; Romeo’s first powered plug-in hybrid car models, its products are positioned below the Stelvio, expected configuration should be similar to the Jeep Compass PHEV same group, endurance pure electric will be around 50 km.