Alfa Romeo Drops More Clues About Its Mysterious New ConceptAutoblogRex SanchezWed, September 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Plot ThickensFollowing a teaser released about a week ago, Alfa Romeo posted a short clip on social media about its upcoming concept car. The new teaser picked up where the previous one left off, and this time showed a glimpse of a low-slung, coupe-like vehicle, suggesting the concept could indeed be built with performance in mind.That said, the concept could influence future models that, if true, enthusiasts would surely appreciate, especially from a brand like Alfa Romeo that can challenge BMW. But because of the teaser's nature, not a lot of details were disclosed. Still, the automaker offered some names that could either be used for the upcoming car or simply describe it.Name That AlfaAlfa Romeo wrote, "Every name begins with a thousand possibilities," followed by names and words including Future, Could, The First Step, DNA, Italia, Heartbeat, and Visceral. There are also non-English ones like Battito Rosso, Cuore Sportivo, and Battito Veloce, which translate roughly to themes of passion, performance, and sportiness. Additionally, "Leonardo" was mentioned, which could refer to Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian polymath behind the iconic Mona Lisa.AdvertisementAdvertisementCould this upcoming concept car be Alfa Romeo's own Mona Lisa? It would be nice to put it that way, but details are still up in the air. What is known is that the brand's performance cars, the Giulia and Stelvio, are now aging. Their successors have been delayed, with reports pointing to around 2028, and instead of going all-electric, the automaker plans to use flexible platforms that can accommodate multiple powertrains.In the U.S., Alfa Romeo also needs to sort some things out. The automaker sold only 1,747 units in the country during the first half of this year, a 45% dip compared to the same period in 2025. Its intended volume seller, the Tonale, didn't really resonate with American buyers and is set to be discontinued in North America after the 2026 model year.StellantisParis Will Have the AnswerWith all that being said, it seems Alfa Romeo needs a fresh start, and perhaps the concept car could breathe new life into the brand. But then again, not much has been confirmed, with the latest teaser's blurry sports car possibly being the 33 Stradale rather than the new concept itself.Interested individuals can look forward to the reveal at the Paris Motor Show, which runs from October 12 to 18.Alfa RomeoView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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