Alfa Romeo To End Gas-Powered Giulia And Stelvio Production By Summer
- Alfa Romeo plans to end production of gas-powered Giulia and Stelvio models by summer.
- Diesel versions may stay in production slightly longer than their gasoline counterparts.
- Both the sedan and SUV will be replaced by electric and hybrid models in the near future.
Alfa Romeo is reportedly gearing up to end production of all gasoline-powered versions of the current-generation Giulia and Stelvio. While we’ve known for a while that these models were nearing the end of their lifecycle, this is the first time we’ve seen a concrete date attached to their demise.
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Information about the impending demise first emerged on Reddit when a screenshot was posted, reportedly depicting a memo sent to the carmaker’s dealership network across Italy. It says that production of the Giulia Quadrifoglio will end on March 31, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio on April 30, and the regular Giulia and Stelvio Sprint, Veloce, and Intensa models on May 31.
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The authenticity of this memo has yet to be verified, and Carscoops has reached out to Alfa Romeo for a comment, though we have yet to hear back. If what the memo says is true, it’ll mark the end of the current-gen Giulia that’s been around for a decade and the Stelvio that was first launched in late 2016.
Interestingly, the memo makes no mention of the diesel-powered versions of the Giulia and Stelvio—likely because they will stick around a little longer. How much longer? That’s still unclear, but Mopar Insiders suggest their availability will be limited as time goes on.
What’s Next for Alfa Romeo?
Fortunately, the Giulia and Stelvio won’t be resigned to the history books moving forward, as Alfa Romeo is developing the next-generation Stelvio on the same STLA Large platform as the Dodge Charger, Jeep Recon, and Jeep Wagoneer S. The new Stelvio will be offered in both hybrid and all-electric versions, so fans of the performance SUV can take comfort in knowing that gas-powered models aren’t being abandoned.
As for the Giulia, a new version is in the works, but it may not look anything like its predecessor. While details are still scarce, there’s a possibility it could move away from the traditional sedan layout in favor of something more crossover-like—think a sleek, streamlined silhouette akin to the Peugeot 408. It’s still a “wait and see” situation, but one thing is certain: Alfa’s next-gen models will be pushing the envelope of performance, with a green twist.
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