Alfa Romeo is preparing for radical changes to its model range, stopping sales of gasoline versions of the Giulia and Stelvio in Europe. Dealers have already been informed that the factory will soon stop accepting orders for models with 2.0-liter and 2.9-liter gasoline engines. The high-performance Quadrifoglio modifications will be removed from the configurator on March 30 and April 30, and the standard gasoline versions will disappear from sale on May 31. So after the summer, the only available options for Alfa Romeo in Europe will be the 2.2 turbodiesel models.
This decision is due to strict European CO2 emission quotas and although diesel versions are traditionally considered less environmentally friendly, in this case they meet the stricter standards. After May 31, Stelvio and Giulia buyers will be able to choose only the 2.2-liter turbodiesel, which is available in 160 or 210 horsepower versions. However, this decision is temporary: the life cycle of both models is coming to an end and the Giulia sedan will soon finally leave the brand's lineup.
The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio will debut this summer, and the Giulia's successor will be presented in 2026. Both models will move to the STLA Large platform, which supports electric, hybrid and gasoline drives. Technical specifications have not yet been revealed, but it is likely that the new models will have much in common with the Dodge Charger, which uses the same platform.
The changes in the product line are related not only to environmental regulations, but also to Alfa Romeo's financial problems. Sales of the brand are falling: in the US, dealers sell only seven cars per month. The Tonale compact crossover remains the most popular model, while the Stelvio and Giulia are losing a third to half of their customers year-on-year.