Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Junior, a compact electric SUV that is due to go on sale this summer.
It marks a return to the compact segments for Alfa Romeo, following the removal of its Mito and Giulietta hatchbacks a few years ago.
The Junior is the first electric Alfa Romeo, too. It's offered with a choice of two power outputs and a 54kWh battery.
Entry-level models, known as 'Elettrica' have 156PS and a range of up to 250 miles. A more powerful Veloce model, with 240PS, will also be available.
The Junior shares a platform with the Fiat 600e and Jeep Avenger. Like those cars, a petrol-hybrid engine will also be offered alongside the fully electric models.
Alfa Romeo says the Junior was developed to offer "class leading" driving dynamics. The performance-focused Veloce version benefits from quicker steering and lowered sports suspension as well as larger brakes and a limited slip differential.
The car's distinctive exterior styling houses a sporty, driver centric cabin. The central infotainment touchscreen measures 10.25 inches and uses the brand's latest operating system.
There's a 400-litre boot, to aid practicality and an array of driver assistance technologies.
Pricing will be confirmed in the summer, when the car is available to order.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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