Alfa Romeo Ireland ignited passion among motoring enthusiasts with the official Irish launch of the new Alfa Romeo Junior, unveiled to us at Gowan Auto on Valentine’s Day, with the advertising tagline ‘Learn to Love Again’, writes Trish Whelan.
‘Junior’ was designed to inspire a new generation of drivers with its unmistakable Italian style, cutting-edge technology and ‘exhilarating performance’. The Junior is the first fully electric model from Alfa Romeo. It will soon be joined by a hybrid version.
The Junior Elettrica is now on sale at the brand’s dealerships nationwide priced from €34,995 - €51,495 which includes SEAI grant and VRT relief.
At launch, Ciaran Cusack, Communications and Brand Manager at Alfa Romeo Ireland, said: “The Alfa Romeo Junior represents a bold new chapter for the brand, combining iconic Italian design with modern electrification. We believe it will capture the hearts of drivers who crave style, performance, and innovation.”
The full EV ‘Electric’ with a 54-kWh battery comes in two power variants with 156hp and a range of up to 410km WLTP as well as the sportier 280hp Veloce and 345Nm torque that can do 0-100km/h in 5.9 secs - the epitome of Alfa Romeo’s sporting DNA. Annual road tax is €120. Charging the batteries from 10pc to 80pc takes less than 30 minutes when using a 100-kW DC fast charging station.
A petrol hybrid option ‘IBRIDA’ will be available later this year in a 136hp 48-Volt Hybrid VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo). It will be available both in a front-wheel drive and a Q4 all-wheel drive variant with automated rear-wheel drive axle management, a first in the segment.
