The smallest member of the Alfa Romeo family arrives with both electric and ICE-powered variants, topped by a 237 HP Veloce flagship EV
- The Alfa Romeo Milano is the sportier sibling of the Jeep Avenger and the Fiat 600 based on the same Stellantis underpinnings.
- It will be available in pure electric (Ellettrica) and mild-hybrid (Ibrida) versions, with up to 237 hp in the Ellettrica Veloce trim.
- The Milano is the new entry-level Alfa Romeo model, positioned below the Tonale and the Stelvio.
Alfa Romeo presented the much-anticipated Milano subcompact SUV, the brand’s first all-electric model and, at the same time, its smallest offering in the lineup, joining the Giulia sedan and the larger Stelvio and Tonale crossovers.
The Milano wants to be the sportiest model in the segment, especially in the flagship Ellettrica Veloce trim, offering 237 hp and a sharper chassis setup. Besides the fully electric versions that will be available at launch, the new Milano will also be offered in Ibrida form, featuring a mild-hybrid powertrain, an automatic gearbox, and optional all-wheel-drive. This was allowed by the flexibility of the Stellantis underpinnings, which are also shared with the Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600 models.
Styled To Impress
The goal of Alfa Romeo designers with the Milano was to “win over a new generation”, adopting the latest styling language of the Biscione brand. While certainly not as handsome as the larger Tonale, the Milano is visually intriguing with complex forms and aggressive details.
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The front end is rather busy-looking due to the elongated matrix LED headlights which are interconnected with slim intakes via dark trim. The scudetto grille is partly covered and the front bumper is inspired by the Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio, featuring large intakes and an integrated splitter.
The profile of the Milano is characterized by the toned-up rear shoulders, the large wheels, and the greenhouse that connects with the rear glass. The latter has a steeper angle compared to traditional SUVs but not enough to join the coupe-SUV world. At the back, Alfa Romeo designers opted for a “kamm tail” finish, referencing the Giulia TZ. The black trim around the taillights is somehow reminiscent of the 2025 Nissan Kicks, albeit with more “Italian” curves.
Measuring 4,170 mm (164.2 inches) long, 1,780 mm (70.1 inches) wide, and 1,500 mm (59.1 inches) tall, the Alfa Romeo Milano falls right into the European B-SUV segment. It is 86 mm (3.4 inches) longer than the Jeep Avenger, just as long as the Fiat 600, and 134 mm (5.3 inches) shorter than the Peugeot 2008.
Sporty Yet Practical Interior
The interior is less striking than the exterior, with a digital cockpit comprising dual 10.25-inch displays. However, a few Alfa Romeo-specific touches help make the difference, including the graphics of the infotainment and the Cannocchiale digital instrument cluster. The Sabelt seats dressed in Alcantara are part of the optional sports package. Other trims feature Spiga vinyl and fabric upholstery, combined with a leather steering wheel.
Alfa Romeo brags about the 400 lt (14 cubic feet) of boot space which is joined by a convenient cable storage compartment under the hood of the Ellettrica. As for the safety kit, the Milano is available with Level 2 ADAS, similar to its rival subcompact SUV models.
Electric And Mild Hybrid Powertrains
The Alfa Romeo Milano lineup will include the Ellettrica, Ellettrica Veloce, and Ibrida versions. The Milano Ellettrica Veloce is the flagship of the lineup, featuring a single electric motor with 237 hp (240 PS / 177 kW), matching the upcoming Abarth 600e and Lancia Ypsilon HF. Power is transmitted to the front axle, with the help of a Torsen mechanical self-locking differential and a set of high-performance 20-inch tires.
The Veloce-specific chassis setup includes “the most direct steering in the segment” with a ratio of 14.6. The sports suspension has been lowered by 25 mm (1 inch) compared to other Milano models and is combined with front and rear anti-roll bars. Finally, the front brakes have larger 380 mm (15 inches) discs and four-piston monobloc calipers. Alfa Romeo suggests that the top-dog Milano will offer class-leading driving dynamics, comparable to the discontinued Giulietta and Mito hatchbacks.
The entry-level Ellettrica produces a more restrained 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS), with a 54 kWh lithium-ion battery offering 255 miles (410 km) of WLTP range and supporting up to 100 kW of charging speeds. These specs are identical to the army of similarly-sized EVs by nearly every Stellantis brand.
The combustion-powered Alfa Romeo Milano Ibrida will arrive in 2025 featuring a turbocharged 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) mated to a 48-volt battery and a 28 hp (21 kW / 28 PS) electric motor integrated within the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Power will be transmitted to the front or all four wheels, similar to the upcoming Jeep Avenger 4Xe.
Unlike other Stellantis models, the Alfa Romeo Milano won’t be available in pure ICE-powered form, meaning it won’t come with a manual gearbox. The company also mentioned the available Alfa DNA driving mode selector but didn’t clarify which Milano models are going to get it.
Pricing and Availability
The Alfa Romeo Milano Ellettrica will be available to order in Europe and the UK in early summer 2024, with the combustion-powered Milano Ibrida following in 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to the market launch. Alfa Romeo also announced the Milano Speciale trim which will be available at launch with 18-inch wheels and a long list of standard equipment.
