The new Alfa Romeo Junior has arrived in South Africa, offered exclusively in fully electric form at launch. Here’s what this battery-powered crossover will cost you…
- Junior Elettrica arrives in Mzansi as Alfa’s 1st EV
- 2 Junior derivatives available locally from launch
- Top-spec Veloce generates 207 kW and 345 Nm
The Alfa Romeo Junior is back – in name, anyway. Yes, Stellantis South Africa has officially launched the new Junior, which arrives as a front-wheel-drive fully electric crossover (rather than a rear-wheel-drive 2-door coupé, as was the case when this nameplate debuted way back in the 1960s).
At launch in South Africa, the new Junior – which was originally meant to be badged as the “Milano” before the Italian government intervened – is offered exclusively in fully electric (or “Elettrica”) form. For the record, a mild-hybrid turbopetrol version (known as the “Ibrida”) is available in some other markets.
Exactly how big is the Junior, which is Alfa’s 1st stab at an EV and slots in below the Tonale and Stelvio ? Well, the Polish-built newcomer rides on the same e-CMP platform as various other Stellantis crossovers, including the Peugeot e-2008, Opel Mokka and Jeep Avenger. It measures 4 173 mm from nose to tail and has a wheelbase of 2 550 mm. For reference, that makes it more compact than something like the Volvo EX30 (4 233 mm).
So, on to the topic of pricing. At launch in Mzansi, 2 derivatives are available – the Junior Elettrica starts at R799 900 , while the Junior Elettrica Veloce is offered from R999 900 . As you might expect, the R200 000 premium of the latter comes with various performance and specification upgrades.
The Junior Elettrica features a single electric motor on the front axle, with peak outputs of 115 kW and 260 Nm . The motor draws its urge from a 54 kWh (gross capacity) battery pack, which allows a claimed WLTP range of 407 km . This derivative can sprint from zero to 100 kph in a claimed 9.0 seconds and tops out at 152 kph .
Meanwhile, the Junior Elettrica Veloce sticks with a single-motor configuration but generates far meatier maximum figures of 207 kW and 345 Nm , which in turn allow a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 5.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 kph . Of course, all that extra oomph comes at the sacrifice of WLTP range (from the same size battery pack), which falls to 334 km .
According to Alfa Romeo SA’s website, the Junior Elettrica comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, fabric seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 4-speaker sound system, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, various advanced driver assistance system features and a 7 kW onboard charger.
The Veloce upgrades to 20-inch alloys and scores a 25 mm lower suspension plus a limited-slip differential and an 11 kW onboard charger. It furthermore features fabric-and-vinyl upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats (including a massage function for the driver), ambient cabin lighting, keyless go, adaptive cruise control, a 6-speaker sound system and a model-specific design for the “V-shield” grille.
How much is the Alfa Romeo Junior in South Africa?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica | R799 900 |
| Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce | R999 900 |
The prices above include a 5-year/100 000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/150 000 km battery-pack warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km service plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How much does the new Alfa Romeo Junior cost in South Africa, and what derivatives are available at launch?
A: The Alfa Romeo Junior is launched in South Africa exclusively in fully electric form, with 2 derivatives: the Junior Elettrica starting at R799 900 and the top-spec Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce offered from R999 900.
Q: What are the key performance specifications for the two electric derivatives?
A: The standard Junior Elettrica produces 115 kW and 260 Nm of torque, with a claimed WLTP range of 407 km and a 0-100 kph time of 9.0 seconds. The more powerful Elettrica Veloce generates 207 kW and 345 Nm, achieving 0-100 kph in 5.9 seconds, but has a shorter WLTP range of 334 km.
Q: What platform and dimensions does the Alfa Romeo Junior have?
A: The Junior rides on the Stellantis e-CMP platform. It measures 4 173 mm from nose to tail and has a wheelbase of 2 550 mm, making it a compact crossover that slots in below the Tonale and Stelvio models.
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