The Alfa Romeo Junior has been spied in Australia ahead of its 2025 launch, and the all-new small SUV looks set to feature a mild-hybrid petrol powertrain.
Caught by an eagle-eyed reader at Sydney Airport and posted on social media, this Junior appears to be a mild-hybrid model as it features Alfa Romeo script on its grille.
In contrast, electric versions feature large inserts on the grille, mirroring the elements of the Italian brand’s logo.
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It remains to be seen whether we will also get electric Juniors in Australia.
Mild-hybrid models, called Ibrida in Italy, mate a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder Miller-cycle petrol engine with a 48V lithium-ion battery and a 21kW electric motor built into the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Ibrida models can drive on electric power alone primarily during parking and at low speeds, but if the conditions are right EV mode can be engaged at speeds up to 150km/h.
Front-wheel drive Ibrida models produce a total system output of 101kW of power, while the Q4 features all-wheel drive and 108kW thanks to the addition of another 21kW electric motor on the rear axle.
Electric Junior models produce 116kW in Elettrica and 209kW in Veloce guise, with both using a 54kWh battery. Electric range is up to 410km on the WLTP combined cycle.
The Junior was revealed in April 2024, initially with Milano badging before the Italian government opposed the use of an Italian place name for a vehicle produced in Poland.
Junior Ibrida 
Junior Elettrica 
Under the skin the Junior is based on the Common Modular Platform originally developed by the PSA (Peugeot, Citroen) half of Stellantis, and which forms the basis of a range of small SUVs including the Jeep Avenger.
Measuring just 4170mm long, 1780mm wide, and 1500mm tall, the Junior is 360mm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Although it’s easily the smallest Alfa Romeo currently offered, the Junior is longer and taller than the 4.06m MiTo hatchback that was available until 2018, while being shorter and lower than the Giulietta hatch axed in 2020.
The Junior should help boost Alfa Romeo sales volume in Australia, which fell in 2024 despite the launch of the Tonale the year before.
Overall, Alfa Romeo sales slumped 21.6 per cent to 561 units. Every Alfa Romeo model posted a decline apart from the Giulia sedan, which was up 3.3 per cent to 190 units.
