Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano, a compact crossover that is set to arrive in Ireland later this year, which will be sold with hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
And the Milano definitely has compact dimensions – a length of 4.17 metres, width of 1.78 metres and height of 1.5 metres. The brand also claims that the electric model has a best-in-class boot capacity of 400 litres.
Driving the front wheels of the battery-powered ‘Elettrica’ version is a 156hp electric motor with a 54kWh battery, and a quoted WLTP range of 410km - or 590km in the urban cycle. There’s also a more powerful 240hp version. According to Alfa Romeo, the Milano can charge from 10 to 80 percent in half an hour using a 100kW DC-charger.
Joining the electric ‘Elettrica’ version is the Milano ‘Ibrida’ hybrid model which adopts a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 136hp 48-volt hybrid VGT (Variable-Geometry Turbo ). The electrical component consists of a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a 21-kW electric motor built into a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The Ibrida version will get a Q4 all-wheel drive variant at a later stage.
Inside, Alfa Romeo says the new Milano uses the finest materials while the placement of all the controls are within the driver’s reach, as demonstrated by the compact steering wheel, to adapt to all driving styles. In the middle of the cluster, the standout feature is a fully digital 10.25 inch touchscreen, to access the car’s data and the settings for the driving technologies.
There’s another 10.25 inch touchscreen system that has been developed to work with widgets, graphic components designed for intuitive interaction with all the features, which can be customised via quick and easy drag and drop.
To further embellish the interior, the air conditioning vents are in the shape of a quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover ), Finally, Sabelt sports seats featuring an enveloping backrest combine high mechanical resistance, perfect ergonomics and structural lightness, according to the brand.
Driver assistance features include 360-degree parking sensors, a 180-degree reversing camera and level 2 autonomous driving that manages lane keeping.
