Alfa Romeo is working on several models that will be launched in the coming years as part of its growth project. The CEO of the Italian brand, Jean-Philippe Imparato, speaking with Automotive News on the sidelines of the presentation of the Tonale in Japan, confirmed the plans for an E-segment electric flagship strong> which will be fundamental for growth in some markets such as the US.
This new model on which the builder is working will allow the to reach the goal of selling 40% of cars outside Europe by 2030, compared to 18% in 2021. Tonale's debut in Japan is part of this strategy. The SUV is also landed in the United States with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2023.
< p>The new flagship of the E segment will be; electric and is not; said that it is an SUV in the classic sense. In fact, the key to the project will be aerodynamics. With the advent of electric cars, much more work is being done; on this aspect to improve their efficiency. This trend is leading designers to create cars that can go beyond the classic traditional segments.
But it won't be about; necessarily of a crossover or an SUV. The switch to electric makes aerodynamics very important and this makes the choice of a sedan or a particular line that goes beyond the classic traditional divisions between the segments sensible.
In any case, the shapes of the electric flagship will be defined next year, according to reports from the Alfa Romeo CEO. Learned then added that he'll do the same. of sportsmanshipthe hallmark of its upcoming electric vehicles. Future battery-powered models will be able to count on powers ranging between about 350 and 800 HP. The Quadrifoglio versions could even reach around 1,000 bhp. This will be the possible, of course, thanks to the new platforms that Stellantis has developed for electric cars. These cars, thanks to the support for the 800 V architecture, will also be able to recharge at very high power.
It will be possible for these cars to be recharged at very high power. therefore it is very interesting to wait for news – on the development of the new electric flagship from Alfa Romeo to better understand its shapes and technical characteristics. In the meantime, in 2024 will debut a new model. the first battery-powered model of Alfa Romeo which will be; related to the new Jeep Avenger. Finally, let us recall that Alfa Romeo aims to be an electric-only brand from 2027, at least in markets where conditions allow.
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