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Alfa Romeo 149 vs Golf 6 GTI design
Someone’s been doing a comparison of the design look of the Alfa Romeo 149 vs the Golf 6 GTI. We hadn’t really considered this before, but in this pic you can see some similarities, though the Alfa 149 is clearly the heftier of the two. It will be interesting to see what happens when the Alfa Milano and Golf 7 come out, because we get the feeling the future models won’t have quite as much in common. Image from Imageshack.
C-Evo platform for Chrysler and Jeep
According to rumours, the Fiat C-Evo platform set to debut on the Alfa Romeo Milano will appear on future Jeep and Chrysler models. This is after indiscretions regarding Multiair engine technology and Chrysler assembly operations at Fiat Bertone facilities after the Fiat-Chrysler deal.
Apparently the first model that will be built on the platform will be a compact Jeep SUV, while Chrysler will use C-Evo on the new PT Cruiser and Sebring (the longer wheelbase C-Evo version). It’s even possible that the latter model will have a Lancia-branded Italian version. All new C-Evo Chrysler models should be using Multiair engines from 2011, with subsequent debuts from 2011 to 2012. We can’t help but wonder if there’s much in it for Fiat at this stage…
Source | Al volante via Autoblog.it
No Alfa MiTo for the US
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.
Source | Automotive News via Autoblog
Full details on new Alfa Romeo Milano and the Alfa Giulia
Autocar is reporting on both the Alfa Romeo Milano and the Alfa Giulia models, which are set to replace the Alfa 147 and the Alfa 159 respectively. As initially suspected, both the new Alfa models will use the C-Evo platform currently employed on the Fiat Bravo.
The C-Evo (or C-Evoluzione) platform basically improves chassis and suspension performance, with a longer wheel base (hence the larger dimension of the Alfa Milano compared to the 147) and improved suspension. The platform has been designed to be flexible enough to adapt to different car designs and makes, meaning that re-engineering is reduced to a minimum.
Entry level Giulia models will have front wheel, with Q4 all-wheel drive being an option. Further options include the new DNA system included on the MiTo, and Active Roll Control. The Alfa Giulia should also be lighter than the 159.
Continue reading: Full details on new Alfa Romeo Milano and the Alfa Giulia
Alfa Romeo Milano renderings
While on the subject of renderings, Project940 has created these computer generated images of the likely final look Alfa Milano. We saw some definitive Milano spy shots recently, and the studio has worked on cutting down the reflection and improving resolution to produce these quite reliable renderings.
The aspect is still a little cartoonish and certainly the front reminds me a lot of the MiTo. The rear render is better, as the three quarter shot is too elongated to be natural. Whatever the case, after these and the spy shots, Alfa fans waiting for the Milano are likely at fever pitch by now.
Source | Progetto940
Alfa Romeo Milano spy video
Here is a spy video of the much anticipated Alfa Romeo Milano. The video was taken as the new Alfa hatchback undergoes testing at the Nurburgring. After many spy shots of the Alfa Milano, the video gives more of an idea as to the size and shape of the car, larger than the current 147 that it is replacing.
Of note is also the engine noise: a nice rumble. The Alfa Milano will feature some new engines, including the 1.4 litre MultiAir and, most likely, a 2.0 litre MultiJet twin turbo at 220 hp.
New Alfa Romeo Milano render
This Alfa Romeo Milano render is a look at what the definitive style might be like. It has been designed by Giuseppe Amici for the Progetto940 site and shows the most credible representation so far.
The three-quarter attempt probably needs a few adjustments, but looking at the latest spy shots, the headlights are quite faithful to the design, as are the air intakes.
Source | Progetto940
Alfa Romeo Milano spy shots and Frankfurt show debut
The Alfa Romeo Milano, heir to the company’s “veteran” 147, has been captured again in these new spy shots in testing that is continuing before the Milano’s debut at the Frankfurt show in three months’ time.
The camouflage is still quite heavy, but intuition tells us the Milano will share some stylistic elements with the smaller and more recent, MiTo model. The new family feeling design is likely to be on full display, with the Milano showing some added comfort features.
The camouflage doesn’t allow for any guesses as to the rear of the car, but the for the rest it will be slightly longer and wider than the 147 predecessor. A C-Evo platform will be used, and a new engine range will appear, taking in the 1750 TBi and the new Multiair turbo already announced on the MiTo.
Photo | AutoExpress
Chrysler-Fiat go-ahead: US Supreme court backs deal
The Fiat-Chrysler deal has now got the support of the US Supreme Court in a move that will help the US auto-maker out of bankruptcy. Three small pension funds holding a minimal stake in Chrysler had applied to block the deal.
The deal now looks sealed and should bode well for both Chrysler and Fiat, with the latter looking to get its models in the US market on the back of its new American partner. The Fiat models set to go to the US include the Fiat 500, the Alfa MiTo and the Alfa Milano among others.
In the photo is the Fiat Grande Punto, also tipped to appear on US shores. The move is not simply a question of Fiat managing to export its models, but should involve the development of new engines and transmissions on American soil with Fiat having access to Chrysler facilities.
Source | LeftLane News
Alfa Romeo Milano: leaked reports on style after secret showing
According to reports, the Alfa Milano is officially on its way and has already been presented to potential customers for an initial introduction. A positive reception is essential to the success of the car, though this report refers only to the style.
The first impressions apparently reveal a car that reflects the Fiat Bravo, both in terms of platform and chassis, but dressed up in Alfa systems and style, with the new look being born from the 8C competizione, and followed by the MiTo. There are no big differences in Alfa style with the new Milano, but a five-door reminiscence of the MiTo.
While we’re not talking an unattractive car, first impressions lead us to believe that the Alfa Milano is of conservative design, less innovative when the 147 first appeared in 2000. The original 149/Milano designs were based on the longer and more slanted style of the Alfa 159, and with the new Milano, we’re likely to see a rounder and more compact car.
Continue reading: Alfa Romeo Milano: leaked reports on style after secret showing
Alfa Romeo Milano testing continues
More spy shots have emerged of the Alfa Romeo Milano, which is still undergoing test runs. The prototype was spotted in Turin, and while the continuous testing is a positive sign, the camouflage is not subsiding and so it will be quite some time before we get a glimpse of its style.
We have an idea of the volume and overall dimensions of the Alfa Milano, which should prove to be slighter bigger than its 147 predecessor. The Milano will be 430 cm long and will be available in a five door version only. A three door version has been excluded to avoid competition with the MiTo. The two models are likely to share the same front headlight design, though on the rear, the Milano will feature LED technology.
Source | Automocionblog and AutoExpress
Alfa Romeo 149 render: a look at the future Alfa Milano
The Alfa Romeo Milano, or Alfa 149, is much awaited in Italy and Europe, but also in the US, as the world examines the Fiat-Chrysler deal and waits to see how the Fiat models embarking on the American market will fare.
The guys at CAR have put together this rendering of their idea of the replacement of the 147 model. We can clearly see the larger dimensions and longer base, though it’s still too early to say whether this is close to what will see on the Alfa Milano.
While sales of the new Alfa Milano are set to start in 2010, news is still not out as to when the presentation will occur. With the sales date in mind, we can expect a September Frankfurt show debut, or a March 2010 Geneva debut at the latest. In the meantime, the aim behind its US appearance will also unfold.
Source | Autosblog.fr
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