Welcome to the unveiling of the MILANO, Alfa Romeo’s brand-new compact car, signaling the triumphant return of Alfa Romeo sportiness to the heart of the European market. This exciting launch is a symbolic homecoming for enthusiasts who fondly remember the Giulietta and Mito, and a warm invitation to a new generation of Alfa Romeo aficionados.
The MILANO is poised to redefine beauty standards in its class. Conceived with Italian flair at the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile in Turin, its design sparks an instant emotional connection. It’s a masterful reinterpretation of Alfa Romeo’s iconic stylistic DNA, ensuring love at first sight.
Alfa Romeo Milano front three quarter view showcasing the bold grille and headlight design.
Prepare for best-in-class driving dynamics. The MILANO injects Alfa Romeo’s renowned driving pleasure into the compact segment. This is achieved through meticulously engineered technical solutions, the result of a development process spearheaded by the very team behind the legendary Giulia GTA.
Experience segment-leading comfort and practicality. The MILANO boasts the most generous trunk space among premium battery-electric vehicle (BEV) competitors, offering a substantial 400 liters of capacity. Adding to its practicality is the ingenious Alfa Romeo Cable Organizer, a testament to thoughtful design.
The MILANO embraces electrification as “ELETTRICA,” powered by a 54-kWh battery and available in two power outputs: a spirited 156 hp variant and the exhilarating top-tier VELOCE, unleashing 240 hp.
Alfa Romeo Milano side shot emphasizing its compact dimensions and dynamic lines.
The MILANO ELETTRICA is engineered for impressive range, exceeding 410 km, thanks to its exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, sculpted by the ‘truncated tail’ design, and its status as the lightest vehicle in the premium compact category.
For the purist, the MILANO VELOCE represents the pinnacle of Alfa Romeo sportiness. It’s equipped with a mechanical self-locking differential, the most direct steering ratio in its class, a widened wheel track complemented by specific front and rear anti-roll bars, sport-tuned suspension and braking system, and assertive 20-inch wheel rims.
The MILANO also caters to hybrid preferences as “IBRIDA,” featuring a 136-hp 48-V Hybrid VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) engine. Notably, it stands alone in the premium compact class by offering a Q4 all-wheel-drive option, complete with sophisticated automated rear-wheel drive axle management.
Orders are now being accepted for the “MILANO SPECIALE” launch edition, available in both electric and hybrid configurations. This exclusive edition comes with the enticing “Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime” commercial offer, designed to simplify and enhance the ownership experience.
“Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime,” encapsulates the Alfa Romeo approach to electric mobility: making it reassuring and user-friendly, supporting drivers in their daily journeys. The MILANO ELETTRICA features an exclusive connected navigation system (EV Routing) that grants access to over 600,000 charging stations—Europe’s most extensive charging network. It also includes the exclusive Free2move charge E-Card and a standard wallbox for convenient home charging.
Sporty DNA, compact form, and captivating Italian aesthetics – the wait is over. Alfa Romeo proudly introduces the new MILANO to the international press in Milan, at the historic Automobile Club Milano headquarters. This unconventional setting serves a dual purpose: to showcase Alfa Romeo’s evolved design language and to reaffirm its deep-rooted and proud connection with Milan, the city where Alfa Romeo was born in 1910. Milan stands as a symbol of the perfect harmony between innovation and tradition, values that have been at the core of the brand since its inception.
The MILANO is now available for order in the “SPECIALE” launch version, marking a new entry point into the Alfa Romeo universe. It’s designed to captivate both loyal Alfisti and newcomers alike, those who have eagerly anticipated the brand’s return to the compact segment. Alfa Romeo aims to lead the charge by offering the most engaging and exhilarating compact car in its class, a vehicle that resonates with the spirit of the Giulietta and Mito while attracting a fresh wave of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts.
Alfa Romeo Milano rear design highlighting the truncated tail and sporty stance.
The MILANO is designed for inclusivity, offering a distinctive and desirable car to a broad audience. Its mission is to win over a new generation with a fresh design philosophy, while firmly upholding the innate sportiness that has defined Alfa Romeo since 1910. This sportiness is interpreted as delivering an engaging and dynamic driving experience in everyday life.
In a segment often filled with sporty trims of mainstream models, the MILANO stands out as a cool and unique offering. It seamlessly blends captivating style with cutting-edge technology in comfort, connectivity, and driving dynamics. Comfort is uncompromised, evidenced by its class-leading 400-liter trunk capacity among premium competitors. The MILANO is available in both hybrid and electric powertrains, with no compromise in aesthetics or features—because at its heart, it is unequivocally 100% Alfa Romeo.
The MILANO comes in “IBRIDA” configuration, the first in its segment to offer a Q4 all-wheel-drive variant with intelligent automated rear-wheel drive management. It also debuts as “ELETTRICA,” in two power levels: 156 hp with a range up to 410 km, and the performance-oriented 240-hp VELOCE, the embodiment of Alfa Romeo’s sporting DNA. The design language evolves with distinctive features that forge an immediate emotional bond. An Alfa Romeo has always been for those who seek more than mere transportation; it’s for those desiring a symbiosis, a connection that ignites ‘authentic emotions.’
Destined to revolutionize the concept of sportiness in Europe’s largest automotive segment, the new MILANO is born from a clear vision: to create a compact car, just over 4 meters in length, with a modern, sporty essence. This goes beyond mere performance figures, aiming for a distinctly Alfa Romeo and ideally sporty positioning. This ambitious goal is confidently achieved by a brand with over a century of sporting heritage, honed on racetracks and real-world roads. In essence, the MILANO is a ‘handbook’ for an Italian brand dedicated to sensory satisfaction, because a car is, and remains, an exciting product to be experienced with passion and engagement.
EXTERIOR DESIGN: Alfa Romeo Centro Stile Redefines Segment Design
An Alfa Romeo embodies the perfect equilibrium of functional beauty and a rich heritage, making it the pinnacle of Italian automotive style. The new MILANO is a prime example. Its compact dimensions – 4.17 meters long, 1.78 meters wide, and 1.5 meters tall – house the originality and modernity of Alfa Romeo Centro Stile’s ‘Made in Italy’ design. This design ethos is characterized by balanced proportions, pure lines, and meticulous attention to surface quality. Alfa Romeo stylists have sculpted this ‘skin’ with artisanal precision over the mechanical components, deliberately moving away from the cold rationality often prevalent in this class. The result is a sinuous and captivating design that instantly draws the eye, creating a genuine emotional connection and the irresistible urge to touch it. The proportions are rooted in traditional stylistic cues, such as limited overhangs, muscular wheel arches, and the iconic ‘truncated tail,’ a nod to the legendary Giulia TZ. The ‘simplicity’ of Italian style, especially Alfa Romeo’s, masks one of the most intricate creative processes in automotive design. The Alfa Romeo MILANO boasts a strong identity, defined by a select number of key features, including the legendary shield grille, available in Leggenda and Progresso variants—perhaps the most iconic and recognizable signature in the automotive world. Further enhancing its powerful presence is the bold front fascia with ‘3+3’ and adaptive Full LED Matrix headlights. Finally, Alfa Romeo style is distinguished by the quality of surfaces, creating rich and harmonious reflections through pronounced volumetric contrasts.
Alfa Romeo Milano interior showcasing the driver-focused cockpit and digital displays.
INTERIOR DESIGN: Driver-Oriented for an Authentic Driving Experience
The same spirit of pure sportiness permeates the interior. Italian attention to detail, premium materials, and driver-centric control placement are hallmarks of the design. The compact steering wheel is designed to adapt to various driving styles. The instrument panel, with its historical ‘telescope’ configuration, establishes a direct visual connection, compelling you to grip the wheel, ignite the engine, and savor a unique driving experience. At the heart of the cluster is a fully digital 10.25” TFT screen, providing access to vehicle data and driving technology settings. Centrally positioned on the dashboard and angled towards the driver is a 10.25” touchscreen system. This system utilizes widgets, graphic components designed for intuitive interaction with all features, customizable through a simple drag-and-drop interface. Users can create personalized homepages where each car function is essentially an app. Adding to the interior ambiance are air conditioning vents shaped like a quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover), the quintessential symbol of Alfa Romeo sportiness. Finally, the Sabelt sports seats immediately catch the eye, featuring enveloping backrests that combine high mechanical resistance, perfect ergonomics, and structural lightness, welcoming the driver.
COMFORT & SAFETY: Milano Leads Its Class with Spaciousness and Advanced Technology
Choosing the MILANO means refusing to compromise between driver-centric solutions and passenger well-being. Alfa Romeo defines comfort as making every journey simple, enjoyable, organized, and safe. Stepping into the cabin, you immediately notice the meticulous attention to detail, the high-quality upholstery, and the comforting feeling of being in your zone, infused with sporty character and distinct Italian quality. Despite its compact dimensions, the MILANO boasts the largest trunk in its class (BEV) with a cargo capacity of 400 liters, accessible with hands-free technology. Exclusive features like the “Alfa Romeo cable organizer,” a convenient storage compartment under the bonnet for the charging cable, further enhance practicality. To elevate comfort, the MILANO offers a suite of driver assistance features, aiding in longitudinal and lateral vehicle control (level 2 autonomous driving). Coupled with 360° parking sensors, the 180° rear camera monitors the surroundings, enabling an innovative and practical semi-autonomous parking system. Proximity access technology is also available, allowing for quick and easy car access by simply approaching or moving away from the vehicle, without needing to take any action.
DRIVING DYNAMICS: Milano Delivers Best-in-Class Performance
Leveraging the lowest weight in its segment and optimized mass distribution, the MILANO enters the electric vehicle arena as a true Alfa Romeo. The driving dynamics development team, the same team behind the Giulia GTA, aimed to achieve best-in-class road holding for the new MILANO. Specific technical solutions make this possible: the most direct steering in the segment (14.6), finely tuned for precision to enhance road holding; in the VELOCE version, the sports suspension is lowered by 25 mm; sporty front and rear anti-roll bars ensure quick cornering with high grip levels; the braking system features over 380 mm front discs with four-piston monobloc calipers; and the Torsen differential provides optimal traction in all conditions. High-performance 20” tires, specifically designed for electric vehicles, offer exceptional grip. These elements combine to create a unique compact car with pure, unmistakable Alfa Romeo sportiness. The MILANO also features the Alfa D.N.A. system. “Dynamic” mode, enhanced by specific steering and accelerator calibration, delivers peak performance and driving pleasure. “Natural” mode strikes a balance between performance and comfort for everyday use, while “Advanced Efficiency” maximizes energy efficiency without compromising driving enjoyment. Exclusively for the Q4 hybrid version, a fourth mode, “Q4,” is available for low-grip conditions.
CONNECTIVITY: EV ROUTING Connected Navigation
Alfa Romeo prioritizes enhancing the driver’s experience through software and connectivity. The MILANO comes equipped with advanced connected technology to ensure maximum convenience. EV Routing is an innovative connected navigation system that simplifies charging management. Users simply set their destination, and the system automatically calculates necessary charging stops along the route, providing access to over 600,000 charge points across Europe via the Free2Move charge network. Real-time traffic, battery, and driving style monitoring ensure a driving experience free from range anxiety.
Alfa Connect Services: Your Connected Suite
The Alfa Romeo MILANO features “Alfa Connect Services,” offering advanced onboard connectivity and a range of services for enhanced safety and comfort. Over-the-air (OTA) technology keeps maps and software updated. Key features include “My Navigation,” providing remote destination and point-of-interest (PoI) search, along with real-time traffic, weather, and speed camera alerts. The My Alfa Connect smartphone app enables interaction with the car via “My Remote,” offering remote control of functions (door locking/unlocking, light flashing), vehicle location, parameter monitoring (speed and area), and notifications if set parameters are exceeded. E-Control allows remote management of start-up and shut-down, charging scheduling, and pre-conditioning of the cabin temperature. A significant innovation is the integration of the Hey Alfa virtual assistant and ChatGPT (A.I.), providing voice-recognition-based assistance for information, advice, and meeting driver needs, acting as a helpful and discreet ‘co-pilot.’
MILANO ELETTRICA: A New Concept of Electric Sportiness
In the electric MILANO, Alfa Romeo has chosen a new-generation powertrain, combining a “Hybrid Synchronous Motor” with a state-of-the-art battery. With its high power, torque, and specific electric powertrain calibration, this compact sports car delivers uncompromised driving pleasure and segment-leading dynamics. Available in 156 hp or 240 hp versions, the MILANO ELETTRICA ensures excellent performance and an engaging, sporty drive, true to Alfa Romeo DNA. The 54-kWh battery offers high energy density and an excellent ratio of rated to usable energy. In the 156-hp version, the lithium-ion battery pack provides a range of 410 km in the WLTP cycle, or 590 km in the urban cycle. Charging the new MILANO ELETTRICA is efficient: at 100-kW DC fast charging stations, charging from 10% to 80% takes under 30 minutes.
MILANO IBRIDA: Electric Emotions Without Charging Anxiety
The new MILANO IBRIDA offers two traction options: front-wheel drive or Q4 all-wheel drive (available later), a first in the premium segment. It utilizes a 136-hp 48-V Hybrid VGT (Variable-Geometry Turbo) architecture. The internal combustion engine is a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Miller cycle unit with a variable-geometry turbo and distribution chain for maximum reliability. The electric component includes a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a 21-kW electric motor integrated into the innovative 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, working with the inverter and transmission control unit for peak efficiency. The MILANO IBRIDA provides a smooth driving experience, enabling electric mode operation for over 50% of city driving. It guarantees electric driving not only during parking or low-speed urban maneuvers but also out of town under light loads at speeds up to 150 km/h.
MILANO SPECIALE: The Premium Launch Edition
Orders are now open for the MILANO SPECIALE, the top-tier launch edition available with IBRIDA (136 hp) and ELETTRICA (156 hp) powertrains. Limited to the launch phase, the MILANO SPECIALE combines sportiness, technology, and comfort in a unique configuration, featuring a curated selection of top-tier specifications. Exterior highlights include the “Progresso” badge, matte sports finishes with accents in the iconic Brera red, and 18” “Petali” alloy wheels. The interior is enhanced with sporty and exclusive “Spiga” vinyl and fabric upholstery, a leather steering wheel, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with massage function. Attention to detail is evident in the elegant 8-color interior ambient lighting accentuating the air vents, central tunnel, and iconic Telescope instrument cluster. The comprehensive equipment list includes level 2 autonomous driving, connected navigation, a 180° rear camera, hands-free electric tailgate, and keyless system with proximity access as standard. The MILANO ELETTRICA SPECIALE also features an 11-kW three-phase onboard charger for optimal charging performance.
“READY TO DRIVE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME”: Electric Mobility, the Alfa Romeo Way
With the MILANO SPECIALE, Alfa Romeo introduces “Ready to drive, Anywhere, Anytime,” a reassuring and straightforward offer designed to support customers in their daily electric vehicle experience. Planning trips and managing daily routines becomes effortless, with charging made accessible anytime, anywhere.
EV ROUTING: The connected navigation system with EV Routing technology allows route planning with charging stop suggestions and durations. Connected in real-time to over 600,000 European charging stations, it selects the most suitable charging points and plans your stops. WALLBOX: For convenient home charging, the Free2Move Charge Wallbox is included in the launch offer. Professional home installation service is available through a market-leading partner. Alfa Romeo E-CARD: The free eSolutions Charging app, powered by Free2Move eSolutions, grants MILANO owners access to Europe’s most extensive charging network. The Alfa Romeo E-CARD enables contactless activation and payment for charging, wherever you are.
LINE-UP: IBRIDA and ELETTRICA with Tailored Packs
The Alfa Romeo MILANO features a streamlined line-up strategy for easier customer configuration. It’s offered with four powertrains: 136-hp IBRIDA, 136-hp Q4 IBRIDA, 156-hp ELETTRICA, and 240-hp ELETTRICA VELOCE. Three optional packs enhance the offering: Techno, focused on safety, technology, and functionality, including level 2 autonomous driving, hands-free electric tailgate, LED Matrix lights, and connected navigation with virtual assistant. Premium, emphasizing comfort and exclusivity, with vinyl-fabric blend interior, electrically adjustable driver’s seat with massage function, interior ambient lighting, and aluminum pedals and kick plate. Sport, delivering peak sportiness with Sabelt seats, Alcantara upholstery, and sporty exterior accents.
