MrMickS
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I've just read this via an FB group I'm a member of. Probably just the usual re-gurgitated tosh but here it is:
According to the latest informations revealed by an insider in Italy, FCA is working on full capacity to develop a series of new models, mainly SUVs. Here are some of the highlights of the informations coming through:
- Alfa's next release will be a bigger suv competing in the premium E segment, as anticipated previously by Alfa Romeo's own chief engineer Roberto Fedeli. At the moment the styling is already locked, work is being carried out to perfect the interior. It will be the first new model from Alfa Romeo to come also as a (mild) hybrid. Expect lots of high end features like head up display but it will still be a performance orientated big SUV, going against the likes of Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 or Audi Q7.
- Another project reaching its final phase of development is the E segment sedan. It was however decided that the big SUV will come first, the sedan at a later date. For this type of vehicle not only the American market is important but also the Chinese one, and the latest developments there have made it more difficult for new comers to establish themselves.
-Somewhat surprisingly it has been decided that Giulietta's successor will also be an SUV. The hatchback variant has not been excluded at the moment, but again, the CUV will be developed first. Apparently the platform used will be the same as on Stelvio, but simplified for the compact segment.
-Over in Maserati all efforts are directed to bring as soon as possible to the market the D category SUV, also based on the Giorgio platform. This also means that Granturismo/Grancabrio will soldier on for a few years until Alfieri will finally arrive. The next generation Maserati supercar will be built on a brand new all electric platform.
-Last by not least, Ferrari is also busy working in its full size, proper SUV. Although all development is done in house, in order to develop an exclusive platform without any bits shared with Alfa or Maserati, this natural question that comes to mind: is the world ready for a four door Ferrari?