It’s been in the works for quite some time now, but there’s finally something concrete – Alfa Romeo is coming back to Malaysia! The storied Italian brand has put up a website and social media pages teasing its return, with images showcasing the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV. Alfa Romeo Malaysia has also opened registrations of interest for the two rear-wheel-drive compact executive cars, denoting that they will be offered in Veloce trim. This is the second most sporting variant, sitting below the full-fat, M3- and X3 M-baiting Quadrifoglio versions. These are offered with the most potent “standard” engine – a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 280 PS at 5250 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 2,250 to 4,500 rpm. That’s an increase of 22 PS over the equivalent 330i, and with a ZF eight-speed automatic, the Giulia and Stelvio Veloce (the latter with all-wheel drive) get from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. A Q2 limited-slip rear differential also comes standard. Alfa’s return was teased all the way back in March 2024 with the setting up of the Stellantis Malaysia national sales company, with the entry-level Tonale being shown during its investor day event in Gurun, Kedah. More recently, the conglomerate’s ASEAN managing director Isaac Yeo said the brand (as well as Jeep, although there’s no sign of that marque’s Malaysian presence as yet) would initially be returning under a small-volume boutique operation through a separate distributor. Still, the Milanese brand does have potential to grow here in the long term, given its ability to challenge the hegemony of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This potential only gets bigger when you factor in Stellantis’s Gurun assembly plant, making Alfa Romeo one of the rare few premium brands with the ability to bring in CKD cars, making pricing more competitive. Are you excited for Alfa Romeo’s return? Let us know in the comments. GALLERY: Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift GALLERY: Alfa Romeo Stelvio facelift Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.