Alfa Romeo Stelvio GT Junior Debuts With Retro Flair, Diesel Power

The GT 1300 Junior remade for 2021 as an SUV...

Alfa Romeo Stelvio GT Junior

Adrian Padeanu

By: Adrian Padeanu

Oct 13, 2021 at 8:00am ET

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With Alfa Romeo being down to just two models (Tonale arrives in 2022), the only way to spice up its lineup is by playing the special edition game. After the wild Giulia GTA / GTAm and the more recent 6C Villa d'Este available for both the sedan and the Stelvio, it's the SUV's turn again to spawn a limited-run version. It's called the GT Junior and takes after the GT 1300 Junior, at least in spirit.

Paying homage to Alfa Romeo's entry-level coupe sold between 1965 and 1977, the performance SUV is based on the sporty Veloce trim. Rather surprisingly, it doesn't have the 280-horsepower 2.0-liter gasoline engine as it relies on the 2.2-liter diesel with 210 hp on tap. It sends 470 Newton-meters (347 pound-feet) of torque to all four 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Gallery: 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio GT Junior

Alfa Romeo Stelvio GT Junior

Ok, but what is the connection with the GT 1300 Junior? Well, the Stelvio wears a striking Ochre paint as a heritage color representing a visual nod to the source of inspiration. The lovely shade has been previously used for a one-off Giulia Quadrifoglio showcased a couple of years ago at the Mille Miglia. Anything else? The headrests have embroidered "GT Junior" logos and there's also a silhouette of the classic sports car on top of the dashboard.

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In its home market Italy, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio GT Junior retails for €72,750, which makes it €6,550 more expensive than the Veloce diesel specification upon which it's based. The premium gets you a fancy color and some interior tweaks, plus a long list of standard equipment varying from an electric tailgate and front parking sensors to aluminum paddles and LED fog lights.

What Is Alfa Romeo Up To These Days?

Alfa Romeo Promises It Will Launch Five New Models Until 2026

More significant novelties from Alfa Romeo are planned later this decade as the Italian brand has vowed to roll out a new vehicle each year until 2026, starting next year with a compact crossover equipped with plug-in hybrid power set to be positioned below the Stelvio. An even smaller Poland-built Brennero subcompact crossover, possibly with an EV option, is rumored to arrive before 2025.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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