Alfa Romeo is rethinking how far and how fast it will go electric with the next Giulia and Stelvio. Instead of forcing both models into a battery-only future, the brand now plans to give buyers a mix of powertrains, including hybrids alongside full EVs.
For Alfa Romeo, this is less about a headline-grabbing reset and more about building a lineup that fits real-world demand. The next Giulia and Stelvio will not be locked into a single format, which gives the brand room to balance gasoline power, hybrids, and all-electric versions.
A more flexible plan for the next Giulia and Stelvio
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili made clear that the brand is not interested in boxing its next-generation Giulia and Stelvio into a rigid product plan. Speaking to Autocar, he said Alfa Romeo needs to account for customer expectations and offer different powertrain choices, including BEV, ICE, and PHEV versions.
That is a practical move for a premium brand that still sells emotion as much as hardware. Alfa Romeo wants to stay in the game on electrification, but it no longer sounds willing to treat a full EV lineup as the only answer for every market or every buyer.
STLA Large gives Alfa Romeo options, but not speed
The new Giulia and Stelvio will ride on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform. It was originally designed around EVs, but the architecture can also support hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which gives Alfa Romeo more freedom in how it shapes each model.
That flexibility comes with a cost. Building for multiple powertrain types has already pushed the launch schedule back, and in the premium segment that delay is a problem because rivals are already well established. BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW X3, and Mercedes-Benz GLC are all part of the fight Alfa Romeo is trying to catch up in.
Expect bigger proportions, with more market weight to carry
The next Giulia and Stelvio also appear likely to grow. For Giulia, that could mean a stronger presence in the premium sedan class, while Stelvio may move into a more substantial SUV category.
Size brings a tradeoff. Larger vehicles can feel more upscale and more serious, but Alfa Romeo will still need to preserve the steering feel, lively chassis tuning, and overall character that define the brand. If those traits get diluted, the extra size will not help much.
Hybrids and EVs will share the lineup
Based on current information, the base versions are expected to use four-cylinder turbo engines paired with mild-hybrid technology. Plug-in hybrids may combine a 1.6-liter engine with an electric motor on the rear axle, a layout Alfa Romeo is already considering for other STLA-based models.
The takeaway for shoppers is straightforward: the next Giulia and Stelvio are shaping up to be less ideological and more market-aware. Buyers who want an Alfa with multiple powertrain choices will likely get one, while purists who want a lighter, sharper driving feel will be watching closely to see whether the brand can keep that edge intact.
