Despite almost 10 years in production, Alfa Romeo’s mid-size models could survive for at least two more years as Stellantis scrambles to re-engineer their replacements with petrol power.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV will remain on sale until 2027, despite debuting in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
The managing director of Stellantis Premium Brands in the UK, Jules Tilstone, confirmed the production extension of the two petrol-only models to UK publication, Autocar.
“Eighty per cent of the [UK] market is still ICE [internal combustion engines],” Tilstone said. “People are looking for fun-to-drive performance ICE cars, and the Giulia and Stelvio offer that in spades.”
Regarding the UK market, Tilstone confirmed that four-cylinder versions would continue to be offered, and th