He enters the field again and puts them against him: the new Alfa Romeo Junior (Milan), Top and Flop – News

Athe guard i to go they depart from the principles of the Italian brand: i three different LED componentsit is located at the top of the lighthouse, certainly recalling the old models but, confusing things, two whiskers extending towards the whisker keep it.

The The side, compared to the front, is more normal and does not hold any big surpriseswhile the upper door handle is moved up to give the impression of clean lines.

Il the back is for sports but, despite the length of the car only 417 cm and the descending roof line, the ability to luggage compartment, which stands at 400 liters, is not affected much. To these liters, then, is added a frunk designed to store the cables of the electric version.

Il The rear view design was created to be a tribute to the Alfa Romeo Zagatowith a full-width light signature characterized by three “L”-shaped elements on each side placed under a spoiler tip that seamlessly integrates with the main one on the roof.

LThe interior is significantly less eccentric compared to what we are used to in Milan, sorry, Junior, on the outside and the high-quality telescopic instrument, even if it is digital, makes the cleaners breathe easy. The driver display is then rotated by infotainment system, whose screen is oriented towards the driver, making it easier to use. A little gem for those who feel a little nerdy, Junior is equipped with artificial intelligence, and assistant voice and ChatGPT integrated. Fortunately, unlike many modern cars, the climate control, while not very convenient, remains physical.

Alfa Romeo Milano presents itself in the market hybrid and electric variants. The electric version stands out for its emphasis on power, providing a sporty model capable of delivering 240 CV, similar to the Abarth 600 and the upcoming Lancia Ypsilon HF. However, it must be understood that it only gives front wheel drive.

The top performing model, the Alfa Romeo Milano Veloce, is equipped with a synchronous electric motor powered by a 54 kWh battery. This configuration has been improved with many technical improvements, including a mechanical differential, more sensitive steering, a widened track and special anti-roll bars at the front and rear, sports suspension, high brakes and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Lfor version The standard electric, however, has 156 HPcompatible with other models such as the Avenger, 600 and Ypsilon, and uses the same battery pack as the Milano Veloce, guaranteeing a range of up to 410 km according to the WLTP cycle.

For hybrid variants, Alfa Romeo relies on engines 1.2 compact hybrid with 136 HP with a 900 Wh battery, available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The non-permanent wheel drive version includes a 21 kW electric motor on the rear axle, allowing short trips in fully electric mode.

About the priceAlfa Romeo offers the Milano model in a special trim level starting at 29,900 euros for the hybrid versiontogether with an additional cost of 10,000 euros for the basic electric version. The price of 240 HP of electricity, however, it has not yet been submitted

Toyota Yaris Cross

Lhe has a steroids version of Japan’s most famous city car ever, the Toyota Yaris Crossthe public loves and appreciates it very much bold style and well-planned measurements.

The front is sharp, very vertical with a very curved part of the bonnet and a small grille that emphasizes it the inverted “U” edge of the bumper. On the sides, in front, covered by the ventilation, there are two LED light signatures that emphasize the width of the nose when the main light is handed over. small LED lights.

A lateral structure has the characteristics a high waistwhich rises near the third pillar and the plastic molding on the arches of the wheel arches and in the lower part of the doors stands, giving look further out on the road.

The back, a little like the front, is distinguished by Aggressive lines and booty tasteer and a beautiful full-width headlight signature, interrupted only by the Toyota logo. You have done well.

Where the Yaris Cross falls short of the competition is inside, with a spartan and slightly technological design. On access models instrument, although digital, is 7 inches in size instead of 12.3 inches as in the higher trims and the touch screen is 9 inches instead of 10.5. If you choose, however, the richer version, Premiere, you also have it as standard‘head-up display with LED matrix lights.

Good then the space provided by the stemalthough slightly lower than two competitors, that is 390 liters.

The engines offered are also smaller than the competition, starting with the absence of an electric version. The price list, of course, gives two full Hybrid engine options which uses the same 1.5 liter engine in two power ratings: 116 and 130 hp. The lower power version has announced consumption of 4.4 – 5.0 l / 100km, while the 130 HP version has 4.5 – 5.4 l / 100km.

Let’s go to the price: the less powerful version, in the base trim, Active, has turnkey price of 28,650 euros at the timeif you choose the more powerful version, with 130 HP, with all-wheel drive and Premiere trim, the price goes up significantly 39.900 euros.

Peugeot 2008

CJunior’s daughter is Peugeot 2008 which, within its segment, convinces with an avant-garde design but is not excessive. According to the same Stellantis Forum, CMPwhich also shares with Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600, 2008 is 13 centimeters longer than its Italian rival but some similarities, especially at the back, are visible.

Dominating the front aspect, in addition maxi-calandre, a new signature of three claws is emerging which takes inspiration from the 508 and which is led by LED headlights. The bonnet has a large appearance, with fine ribs that give a certain sense of movement, such as sides, indicated by an “X” motif. printed on metal sheet.

Change, then, there is also back design, with a light signature running through the trunk, slightly curved, which provides three horizontal light units on each side. Compared to the front of the set and the work side, the rear view is, perhaps, slightly reduced.

The interior of the 2008 is very different compared to the competition and the i-cockpit combination, small and low profile is still a winner. In fact, there is space in front of the driver’s eyes 10-inch digital instruments (on Allure editions), with a middle, cantilevered displaydedicated to an infotainment system of the same size.

Welcome to Alfa Junior climate control remains standard, thus simplifying activities wherever you are. In general, the appearance of the passenger compartment is a game, and details and materials are taken care of almost everywhere. Thanks then for the extra centimeters compared to Junior, the space intended to carry luggage grows, reaching 434 liters.

Let’s see what is hidden under the hood of Peugeot 2008. As in the case of Alfa Romeo Junior or Milano, for the nostalgic, there are only hybrid, electric or gasoline engines. So we begin PureTech 100with a manual gearbox, which involves the use of a three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine of 1.2 liters and 100 HP, with a declared consumption of 5.6 liters per 100 km. We then continue with PureTech 130 which, despite using the same engine as the 100, offers a power of 130 HP and an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

On the side of hybrid engine, it is a small hybrid, again based on 1.2 three cylinders but, in this case, the power reaches 136 HP and uses a direct 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Then there is electric version, 136 or 156 HP, with 50 kWh battery same as Alfa Romeowhich guarantees a freedom of about 400 km.

How much does it cost? It starts from 25,850 euros of PureTech 100 in Active version and you will get thereno for 41,900 euros of more powerful electricity in the GT version. The price, therefore, almost according to the Italian price.