We've driven 2024's most divisive car to answer the biggest question over its roof: Does the new Junior, a front-drive crossover that shares a platform with the Vauxhall Mokka, drive like a true Alfa Romeo? Armed with the keys to a 280hp Veloce, Sam Sheehan finally has an answer. And it's probably not the one you expected...
With 280hp and 345Nm of torque transmitted to the ground via a limited-slip differential, the Junior adds significant performance potential to humble underpinnings. It has to of course, with a starting price for this top-grade electric Veloce model commanding £42,295, way above that of the lower-spec Junior Elettrica, which costs from £33,895.
The Junior will be available as a petrol hybrid later in the year.
Facts and stats:
Length: 4173mm
Width (including mirrors): 1781mm (1981mm)
Height :1505mm
Wheelbase: 2557mm
Weight: 1,590kg / 3505lbs (Veloce)
Seats: 5
Boot/Cargo capacity: 400 litres or 4x Peli 1510 airplane carryon case
- with rear seats folded: 1265 litres
Rear seat split: 60:40
Power tailgate: ✅
ISOFIX: ✅x3
Battery and charging:
54kWh (50.8kWh usable) for all EV variants
Range: 215 miles for Veloce and 255 miles for Electtrica and Elettrica Speciale trim levels
100kW DC fast charging for a 10-80% charge time of “less than 30 minutes"
Connectivity and Infotainment:
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay ✅
Wireless Android Auto ✅
Wireless charging phone pad ✅
Bluetooth ✅
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00:00 Alfa Romeo Junior review
00:36 Power, torque, 0-62mph
01:26 Wheels, tyres & suspension
02:04 Brembo brake details
02:17 Weight and dimensions
02:30 Price
02:55 Mega skid shot!
03:06 Handles like a dream
03:45 Is the new LSD any good?
04:10 Power and acceleration
04:33 Testing those Brembo brakes
05:38 Three wheeling!
06:10 Ride quality (track)
06:36 Range and charge time
07:33 Track drive
08:23 An (electronic) issue
08:55 Comfort and ride quality (road)
09:40 Sabelt race seats!
10:11 Interior
10:57 Infotainment
11:12 Instrument display
11:34 Material and build quality
12:00 Storage space
12:20 Back seat space
12:42 Boot space and practicality
13:30 Does it have a FRUNK?
13:34 Verdict - why it matters
14:17 How to keep the V6 alive
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17 авг 2024
