Alfa Romeo will launch a new compact SUV and a halo model. Maserati has officially confirmed a pair of E-segment models. Both Stellantis brands will leverage multi-energy platforms. Stellantis used its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy update to telegraph the obvious, which is that the next five years will be busy ones for nearly every brand under its roof. The plan calls for 60 all-new products and 50 refreshes across the portfolio, and to the surprise of anyone who had written them off, Alfa Romeo and Maserati are both on the invite list. Alfa’s contribution includes two cars that sit apart from the long-awaited replacements for the Stelvio and Giulia. One is a new C-segment SUV. The other is a limited-production halo model. Both were shown under sheets during the official presentation, though the webcast slipped in a mockup rendering of the SUV. More: A 550 HP Inline-Six From The Charger Could End Up In Alfa’s Next Giulia And Stelvio The yet-unnamed model has a sporty stance making us wonder if Alfa Romeo will bring back the Giulietta nameplate. It has aggressive LEDs, a larger than usual trilobo grille, and an aerodynamic roofline. Overall, it appears to bridge the gap between the subcompact Junior and the compact Tonale, potentially serving as a rival to the likes of the Cupra Formentor, VW T-Roc, and Toyota C-HR. As with most Stellantis products, the upcoming C-SUV will most likely be offered with hybrid and fully electric powertrain options. It is also expected to get the new STLA SmartCockpit infotainment. The other new Alfa Romeo is a “Bottega Fuoriserie” product, and a follow-up to the limited-production 33 Stradale. However, unlike the mid-engined supercar, this one appears to have a hatchback or shooting brake bodystyle. Chances are it will evoke the styling of a classic model from the Alfa Romeo history and share its underpinnings with a Maserati. More Maserati Models Speaking of the Trident brand, it will expand its lineup with an SUV and a grand tourer positioned in the E-Segment. The first will likely be a successor to the discontinued Levante, sitting above the Grecale which is getting a facelift soon alongside the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. More: Maserati’s Sales Collapsed, So It’s Trying The Same Cars Again With New Bumpers The other model has a low-slung silhouette with a long hood and a grand tourer stance reminiscent of the Ferrari 12cilindri. Its sharp nose is similar to the 2016 Maserati Alfieri concept but its footprint appears to be larger. The pushed-back cabin and the sloping roofline suggest it will have a two-seater cabin unlike the 2+2 layout of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. While there is no word on technical specifications, we expect the E-Segment Maseratis to come fitted with combustion engines rather than taking the EV route.
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