Get ready to add Ciao Bella to your automotive vocabulary because Alfa Romeo—the Italian automaker known for its sporty style and passionate following—could bring its latest creation, the Junior, to the U.S. shores.
At first, we seemed just plain out of luck with this one. Now, the tide might turn. For interest, Alfa Romeo is polling U.S. dealers, mainly in California and Florida, where electric vehicle penetration is higher. Should the response be encouraging, we could see the Junior zipping around American streets sooner rather than later.
What has gotten everyone’s juices flowing? Well, junior Veloce certainly won’t be a slouch. With a punchy electric motor and highly electrifying driving experience, this new little number doesn’t back down from anything. It won’t have the range of some of its long-range rivals, but it’s designed for those who want to trade maximizing their mileage for solid performance and style.
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips is: Will America embrace a smaller, sportier electric car? The U.S. market has always shown a bias towards big-bangers, but the growing slice of buyers are looking for something just a little different. If Alfa Romeo can capture driving enthusiasts’ hearts and convince them that Junior is the perfect cocktail of Italian flair with practical electric transportation, they might be onto something.
So, is it time to start putting aside for a Junior? That’s premature to say just yet. There is, however, one thing for sure: the prospect of an Alfa Romeo hot hatch on our roads is undeniably mouth-watering. We’ll be keeping a close eye on developments and bringing you the latest updates as they happen.
