These two renders of the new Alfa Romeo 169 show the sedan that will appear in 2011, according to the latest information regarding Alfa’s future release plans. The Alfa 169 should share the chassis of the new generation Chrysler 300C, and will have rear wheel drive - a decision generally prohibited by purist Alfa fans.

The new 169 should prove to be a pillar on which Alfa will base its return to the US market (planned for 2012). It will have to be perfect in every way, and pleasing to the American public. The look takes on a coupe-sedan look, described as “8C-Competizione oriented”, which adopts a similar look to an Audi A5 sportback or even the new Jaguar XJ.

The Alfa MiTo and Milano have also taken on new Alfa styles, and the 166 should also improve on the current Alfa sedan look. These are only renderings though, and the interior is also unknown. Based on what the Milano is likely to have, we could see something more minimalist than the 166 but it will depend on how family-oriented the 169 will be.

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Alfa Romeo has revealed it will be unlikely to export the MiTo to the USA, concentrating on larger models for the US market. According to CEO Sergio Cravero the MiTo might prove too small for Americans, despite its pure sex appeal.

“A preliminary product assessment for a sporty three-door small hatchback showed potential volumes in the U.S. right now are roughly 20,000 units a year,” Cravero said. “That is not enough to make it a viable business case.”

The MiTo was originally on the list of Fiat models that would be taken to the US under the Fiat Chrysler deal. From Alfa Romeo, other models for the US market included the Alfa Milano, but with no word on whether the Giulia will get an American debut, we’re wondering if the Milano will be the sole flag-bearer.

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