Lancia CEO Luca Napolitano has recently confirmed the return to the road of the iconic Delta, with the model of the Turin brand that will be reborn in fully electric form after 2026. A Lancia Delta EV may not appeal to most enthusiasts but it will represent an opportunity for synergy within the Stellantis Group, providing a technological base that could be shared with Alfa Romeo, which precisely with Lancia shares the premium positioning (together with DS) desired by Carlos Tavares.
An electric Lancia does not necessarily mean that the Biscione can have a battery-powered equivalent, but the announcements of total transition from the Arese car manufacturer suggest that the use of shared platforms and technologies will allow rapid development of the range also for Alfa Romeo. Next to Tonal, which will have a plug-in hybrid version, will arrive in 2023 a third SUV of segment B which will have a 100% electric powertrain, a choice that meets current market trends. A slice of the clientele, however, is still looking for a traditional five-door, as evidenced by the sales figures of Volkswagen Golf (the second best-selling car in Europe behind Dacia Sandero). For this reason, Alfa Romeo could decide to confirm a car with a more traditional bodywork, perhaps a second generation of the MiTo that is rumored in France or a new Giulietta.
The future possibilities are decidedly wide, thanks to the use of common architectures that will become operational in the coming years. Among these, one of the most interesting and functional for Alfa Romeo could be precisely the STLA Medium which will enter the production lines starting from 2023. This platform has been specially conceived and designed for C and D segment cars, with the possibility of being configured with front, rear or integral drive types. The autonomy would be more than 500 km, with a powertrain capable of delivering a total power between 170-245 hp.
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