The New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Won't Be What You Expect

It'll be a crossover with styling cues from the gorgeous Cuorerosso concept.

The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta unofficial teaser

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By: Giuliano Daniele

Translated by: Adrian Padeanu

Published by: Adrian Padeanu

Oct 14, at 5:31am ET

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The new Giulietta is one of Alfa Romeo's most anticipated models in its next product plan. The Italians will extend the Giulia and Stelvio's life cycles through the end of 2027 while they prepare their successors. In 2028, the brand plans to debut an SUV built in Melfi and positioned between Europe’s C and D segments, followed by the successor to the Giulietta, which will sit in the C segment.

That is the brand's future strategy, outlined by CEO Santo Ficili, who spoke with our colleagues at Motor1 Italy at the 2026 Paris Motor Show this week. The gorgeous Cuorerosso previews the new Giulietta's styling language. However, the production model will not be as low-slung as the concept created by the design team led by Alejandro Mesonero.

The new Giulietta will be a hatchback-style model, slightly taller than a conventional sedan but not as tall as an SUV. Think of it as a sporty crossover, potentially evolving ideas from the 2003 Kamal concept, particularly in size. The Kamal, in fact, had crossover-like proportions, standing 63.8 inches tall, while its 171.3-inch length would fit well with the expected positioning of the new 2028 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

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One Platform, Multiple Powertrains

This body style would allow Alfa Romeo to increase interior space for passengers and cargo compared with the previous Giulietta. More importantly, it would accommodate Stellantis’ new multi-energy platform, expected to derive from the STLA One architecture announced in May during the company’s Investor Day by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa.

The new Giulietta's technical foundation is therefore expected to support both internal-combustion-engine versions and battery-equipped electric models.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso concept

Photo by: Alfa Romeo

The Giulietta Is Going Hybrid And Electric

The multi-energy platform's flexibility should let the new Giulietta offer hybrid powertrains, with electrification supporting internal-combustion engines, as well as EV versions powered entirely by electric motors.

More performance-focused Quadrifoglio variants are also expected, showcasing the independent development work Alfa Romeo can rely on within the broader synergies of the Stellantis Group.

That would help define the driving pleasure and dynamic behavior expected from an Alfa Romeo, thanks to suspension, steering, and braking-system tuning carried out at the Balocco Proving Ground.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

Photo by: Alfa Romeo

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Interior Of The New Giulietta

The Cuorerosso prototype also previews the philosophy expected to guide the 2028 Giulietta's cabin, including the instrument cluster and other onboard interfaces, oriented toward the driver. The approach also places stronger emphasis on Alfa Romeo’s history and Italian identity.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

Photo by: Alfa Romeo

When Does The New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Arrive?

The new Giulietta is expected to arrive after the compact SUV launches, scheduled for early 2028. The plan would redefine Alfa Romeo’s positioning in the C segment, filling the space above the Junior and giving it a more premium character than the Tonale. The next-generation Giulia and Stelvio would remain the flagships.