Alfa Romeo is finally bringing a big electric SUV to the US.

Although the return of alfa romeo In the United States approaching a decade, one model has eluded the automaker since its arrival: anything full-size. Now the boss of Alfa Romeo in North America, Larry Dominiquetells us that not only It will be a larger E-segment vehiclebut it will also have a higher ride height.

“The E segment…for the United States will be more useful than the sedan, and the replacement for the Giulia is already closed. Our flagship sedan will continue to be the Giulia,” said Dominique.

A new electric full-size SUV

In short: it will be an SUV. When it arrives, around 2027, according to Alfa Romeo’s global CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, it will probably be all-electric. That it is part of the brand’s overall goal of selling all-electric vehicles by 2027, and the first will arrive next year. The first dedicated EV should arrive soon after, with the largest SUV in the E segment coming later.

“By 2027, Alfa Romeo will no longer sell ICE to anyone,” Dominique said. “The fastest growing premium vehicle in the US, Tesla, is kicking everyone’s butt. We consider ourselves different from others. We just don’t want to go unnoticed. We are not a gray BMW… Our clients tell us that they buy Alfas because ‘You are not that’”.

The arrival of the Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo will soon add a third vehicle to its lineup in the US, the crossover tone. That will complement the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV They compete against models like the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. For example, an E-segment SUV for Alfa Romeo would be comparable in size to a BMW X5. And that’s largely what Alfa has lacked since it started selling cars in the US again in 2014 after a 20-year hiatus.

The brand’s preference for European-sized vehicles has left it a step behind rivals in the US that sell much larger vehicles.

An SUV with Italian origin designed for Americans

“Our next E-segment car will be designed in Italy, but will be developed with US customers in mindDominic said. “Details like the size [interior]the characteristics, the packaging, the [tamaño] of the cup holder, technology, etc. they will be ideal for North America. The United States will account for 70% of the sales of this new vehicle, so it must bode well for the American audience.”

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