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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Returns as Hatchback
Alfa Romeo CEO confirms Giulietta hatchback revival after decades.
In brief
Alfa Romeo CEO confirms Giulietta hatchback revival after decades. Alfa Romeo will reintroduce its Giulietta hatchback using new STLA One architecture, distinct from SUVs. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Alfa Romeo CEO says Giulietta returns
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Filici confirms the brand will revive the Giulietta hatchback after decades.
“Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Filici reportedly says that the brand is bucking that trend”
Giulietta's history and return
The Giulietta was sold as a sporty sedan from the 1950s through the 1980s before being shelved.
“It came back in 2010 as a compact hatchback that shared an FCA architecture with the Chrysler 200”
New STLA One architecture
The revived Giulietta will use the new STLA One architecture, making it a close relative of the Dodge GLH.
“In a roundtable interview, Car magazine quotes Filici as saying that the brand will build the revived Giulietta on the new STLA One architecture”
Distinct from SUVs
Filici insists the small Alfa will not be identifiable as an SUV despite being a tall compact hatchback.
“Filici is apparently "adamant" that the small Alfa "will not be identifiable as an SUV"”
What it means
Alfa Romeo will reintroduce its Giulietta hatchback using new STLA One architecture, distinct from SUVs.
