{"id":17276,"date":"2021-01-06T21:41:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T04:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=17276"},"modified":"2021-01-06T21:41:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T04:41:38","slug":"alfa-romeo-axes-the-giulietta-hatchback-from-the-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/alfa-romeo-axes-the-giulietta-hatchback-from-the-lineup","title":{"rendered":"Alfa Romeo Axes the Giulietta Hatchback from the Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alfa Romeo will replace the aging Giulietta with the Tonale crossover, with no direct substitute on the horizon.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2010, the Giulietta had a cult following in Europe, primarily thanks to its elegant looks. Alfa Romeo<\/a> constantly added minor design changes and features. However, the hatchback is already very old, and no upgrade can hide that.<\/p>\n

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Giulietta\u2019s age showed in the sales numbers as well. In 2011, Alfa sold 78,911 units in Europe, while in 2019, that number dropped to only 15,690 units.<\/p>\n

In the face of declining sales and a global slowdown in the automotive industry, a recent rehash of Alfa\u2019s much-touted five-year plan saw many new models axed. Nonetheless, while the Giulietta won\u2019t get a direct replacement, a succession plan is in motion.<\/p>\n

The plan revolves around the rising popularity of SUVs on the global market. As a result, Alfa Romeo will replace the Giulietta with the Tonale crossover\/SUV. The replacement model would have similar dimensions, albeit in a heightened form.<\/p>\n

The Tonale could borrow Jeep<\/a> Renegade\u2019s engine lineup since both brands work under FCA<\/a>. Thus, Alfa\u2019s crossover could receive a\u00a0plug-in hybrid<\/a> powertrain with a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine and two electric motors.<\/p>\n