Nonetheless, former Alpha Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato mentioned beforehand that the recent quadrifoglio model of the brand new Stelvio twin Giulia will pack ‘about 1000 hp’.

It’s possible that Alfa will even provide a petrol-powered quadrifoglio, which retains the present automotive’s 2.9-liter twin turbo v6.

Imprato confirmed in 2023 that the 513 PK knob would survive the incoming Euro 7 output guidelines, saying: “I need one thing (to adjust to) the (new) regulation will probably be fascinating.”

The information got here when Alfa started to say no the gross sales of the prevailing Giulia and Stelvio. In a press release supplied to Autocar, it confirmed that Quadrifoglio ordering books will shut on the finish of March, whereas the two.0-liter petrol variations of one of many motor on the finish of Could will promote.

The Giulia will stay out there in Europe on this, however since it’s not offered with this engine within the UK, it can mark the top of the automotive’s life right here.

The Diesel Stelvio will stay on the market within the UK till the brand new mannequin arrives.

The brand new Stelvio and Giulia will play an essential function within the success of Alpha sooner or later. Over the previous few years, gross sales have dropped considerably within the UK, which dropped from 4997 in 2017 to about 1600 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Based on the information from the Affiliation of Automotive producers and sellers, it has to this point registered 125 vehicles right here.