I’M SHOCKED! Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce First Drive
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- We've driven 2024's most divisive car to answer the biggest question over its roof: Does the new Junior, a front-drive crossover that shares a platform with the Vauxhall Mokka, drive like a true Alfa Romeo? Armed with the keys to a 280hp Veloce, Sam Sheehan finally has an answer. And it's probably not the one you expected...
With 280hp and 345Nm of torque transmitted to the ground via a limited-slip differential, the Junior adds significant performance potential to humble underpinnings. It has to of course, with a starting price for this top-grade electric Veloce model commanding £42,295, way above that of the lower-spec Junior Elettrica, which costs from £33,895.
The Junior will be available as a petrol hybrid later in the year.
Facts and stats:
Length: 4173mm
Width (including mirrors): 1781mm (1981mm)
Height :1505mm
Wheelbase: 2557mm
Weight: 1,590kg / 3505lbs (Veloce)
Seats: 5
Boot/Cargo capacity: 400 litres or 4x Peli 1510 airplane carryon case
- with rear seats folded: 1265 litres
Rear seat split: 60:40
Power tailgate: ✅
ISOFIX: ✅x3
Battery and charging:
54kWh (50.8kWh usable) for all EV variants
Range: 215 miles for Veloce and 255 miles for Electtrica and Elettrica Speciale trim levels
100kW DC fast charging for a 10-80% charge time of “less than 30 minutes"
Connectivity and Infotainment:
10.25" touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay ✅
Wireless Android Auto ✅
Wireless charging phone pad ✅
Bluetooth ✅
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00:00 Alfa Romeo Junior review
00:36 Power, torque, 0-62mph
01:26 Wheels, tyres & suspension
02:04 Brembo brake details
02:17 Weight and dimensions
02:30 Price
02:55 Mega skid shot!
03:06 Handles like a dream
03:45 Is the new LSD any good?
04:10 Power and acceleration
04:33 Testing those Brembo brakes
05:38 Three wheeling!
06:10 Ride quality (track)
06:36 Range and charge time
07:33 Track drive
08:23 An (electronic) issue
08:55 Comfort and ride quality (road)
09:40 Sabelt race seats!
10:11 Interior
10:57 Infotainment
11:12 Instrument display
11:34 Material and build quality
12:00 Storage space
12:20 Back seat space
12:42 Boot space and practicality
13:30 Does it have a FRUNK?
13:34 Verdict - why it matters
14:17 How to keep the V6 alive
#cinch #carreview #alfaromeo #junior #newsuv #crossover #carreviewchannel 
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So you know what we think. But do you agree? Can a hot crossover be a true Alfa Romeo, especially if it unlocks the funds to make more exotic models? Let us know what you think and we'll let Alfa know 👍
I think yes! The car looks like it’s handling very well and you can have some fun it it! But I prefer RWD 😁
Don't blame you. Thankfully Alfa still make a very fun RWD super saloon
/Jamil
Questa auto è tutto fuorchè una Alfa Romeo.
May have power, but has no Alfa looks, will have no Alfa dynamics. You can clearly see the head designer from Cupra, horrible looking car, bulky front seats stiled in Cubra design. Please get this guy out of Alfa and put back an Italian designer!
This was an absolute blast to film! It made me feel so much safer knowing that the car won't understeer into me 🤣
It was never going to be an easy car to market to old-school Alfa fans but I think they've nailed it. A true Alfa should have aggressive styling and strong driving dynamics, and this does. Great video as always guys!
Thanks, Ben! We agree. Although we have also put in the request for a V6 Quadrifoglio, just because...
Many thanks for this comprehensive and competent report. I see you had a lot of fun driving it 😀
Unfortunately, there are always people who say that at these presentations the invited journalists report favourably on the car so that you can be invited back. Can you say something about that? I'm not accusing you of this opinion of some people, but I'd still be interested to hear what you have to say.
Thank you
@@zagatolinoj9991 Thanks for the nice words. I can confirm that we are at no risk of not being invited back if we don't give a positive review, because the manufacturers respect that we have to be independent. A recent example of a car we weren't so keen on was the Honda e:Ny1 (video in our feed). It's proof that we certainly don't hold back if we are not impressed. So when it comes to this Junior, we were as relieved as anybody to see that this Veloce model is a very fun car. All that remains to be seen is if the less sporting Junior variants can retain some of its sparkle. We hope so, and will find out when we driven them later this year 🤞
/ Sam
Thank you Ben!
This goes to show that platform sharing doesn't make each derivative model predictably the same
You are def not a real alfista if you say something like this
Great camera angles and graphics! Makes a big difference when there are so many videos on this car by other reviewers 😬
Thank you so much for your kind words! We try to stand out visually and go into depth with the driving so it means a lot 🙏
Thank you so much! We'll continue to deliver. Make sure you're subscribed for when we take it to the next level 👀
Not sure which is better, those wheels or that coffee pun
Gotta be the pun, right? Even if those wheels are stunning 😆
Really enjoyable review- got a strong sense of what it's like behind the wheel, instead of an endless wittering on about electrical gizmos: driving impressions are what interests me. Bravo! I have a 1976 GT Junior so keen to see where Alfa are going! Subscribed.
Hi Gareth,
Thank you so much for your kind words and subscribing 🙏 We love diving into the way cars like this feel to drive and sharing it.
Love a GT Junior ❤️ One of the greats.
P.S Please share with like-minded petrol heads so that we can continue to make content like this.
/ Jamil
Great review, love the videography especially - keep up the good work!
Thank you for the kind words Sharoon! 🙏
/Jamil
nice review, first time in this channel. really enjoyed.
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it. We have more films like this coming up so make sure you're subscribed with notifications on. Also, please share with like-minded petrol heads. This helps us to keep making films like these. What would you like to see next?
/Jamil
Nicely done guys !
Thank you Peter! It was great to see you again 😊
/ Jamil
First time I’ve watched one of your videos. Really enjoyed it.
Thank you for your kind words 😁 If you enjoyed this then please like, sub and share to help us keep making these sorts of films. It really goes a long way
/ Jamil
Done. Really enjoyed your style.
Really appreciate that dude 🙏
/Jamil
Great video and overall impressed with this car, especially being a crossover 😎
Thank you for your kind words!
It really exceeded expectations. Hopefully this means we get to see more cars like this.
/Jamil
Great review!
Thank you! We've got more Alfa Romeo content on the way so subscribe so you don't miss it. Will be adding to this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLgf3Zajosh7eCCOG-3bbNBXhiCWkmHUOh
/Jamil
Them wheels look incredible. I love this car and I really didn’t think I would
Double espresso 😂Love that!
When in Italy, eh 🤣🤣🤣
/ Jamil
Thank you!
Nice car
You're welcome! Looking for more thoroughly tested Alfa Romeo reviews? ruclips.net/video/vmim2Z_QHZo/видео.htmlsi=lVmrQyu4GMU8YrwS
The black looks very nice and less expensive than Hyundai???? You’re getting an Alfa less expensive than Hyundai!!!
It's nuts! Incredible value for money.
Bring this to the USA 🇺🇸
Leaning on voice commands is not a viable substitute for a well thought out user interface. It relies on the voice recognition to be reliable (which it wasn't at the time of review) and not ideal when you're listening to music, having a conversation with a passenger or in the midst of a phone call.
Swiping up only works from the very bottom edge of the display which requires too much coordination while driving (horizontal swipes from the edge closest to the driver make more sense)
These tweaks can easily be rectified in a software update.
/Jamil
Pleasantly surprised that this isn't just a rebadged Vauxhall Mokka *cough* Opel *cough*
It is one of the most beautiful cars in the world and I love Alfa Romeo because it is an elegant car with taste and appearance.😊😊😊
Gotta hand it to the design department. They don't miss
/Jamil
❤❤❤good statement: A No Excuses Alfa!!!❤❤❤😊
It’s interesting how much better this seems than the lacklustre Tonale…
my next car !
Woo! Be sure to let us know when you get the car and tell us how it is.
/Jamil
@cinch What does “this time it will handle like it should” in reference to the Alfasud? The Sud was one of the finest handling front wheel drive cars of its time and a benchmark. Suggest you go and drive one!
You know what, that's not a bad idea. Working on it
/ Jamil
alfa invented the segment of hot hatchbak with Alfasud TI !
Alfasud ti was my first new car in 1979. To date I've had 12 more Alfas, NONE have handled as well. Im very interested in the Junior, looking forward to driving it.
Oh dear Alfa. Sat in one the other day. Doesn't feel like an Alfa at all (I'm a Giulia owner). Very soft seating (no front seat lateral support) and cheap scratchy wheelie bin plastics on the door cards. RWD and/ or FWD with 2.0 Turbo ICE. It may stand a chance for high sales volumes with ICE hybrid. Looks very French to me with regard to exterior styling.
sharing a platform with vauxhall and peugeot thats not an alfa at all,its the same story with renault/ nissan and the vw groups brands.. all platform sharing, however untill stelantis got there hands on alfaromeo/fiat and the french PSA group we did have some individuality now its copy paste.
Believe 1.1million Alfa Sud’s were sold in its life. Can’t see Junior doing anything close to the Sud.
Given the lifespan of modern cars I suspect that the Junior might be at a disadvantage when trying to reach those sales numbers, unless it is somehow in production for 18 years.
/ Jamil
14:20 Back in it's days the Alfasud handled pretty damn good. It's actual problem was that it was a bit ...um... oxidation-sensitive.
🤔 we should try to get our hands on one that's still on one piece
/Jamil
Excellent review. The Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce is a good surprise for an EV, and it seems it's a true Alfa Romeo.
Thank you for your kind words!
Would you consider a Junior Veloce? or do you have a preference to one of Alfa's other cars?
/Jamil
@@cinch I have own many Alfa Romeos, and currently I have a Giulia Competizione, a Giulietta Veloce, and a 147 GTA. I am an Alfa Romeo fan. I will sell my Giulietta and 147 within one or two years, and yes, I consider to buy a Junior Veloce as it's seems really nice to drive, to replace my Giulietta and 147. But I will keep my Giulia a very long time.
Wow that's quite a collection! I love the Giulia as well. What attracts you to the brand?
/ Jamil
Actually looks a little better than I initially thought it to be. But I would wait from a Scudetto kit from Koshi to bring back the classic Alfa grille.
We were pleasantly surprised at how much better it looked in the metal. Definitely worth checking it out when you can
/ Jamil
As an old school Alfa owner, it is very hard to warm to these types of cars. But last year I came close to leasing a new EV for the FBT and luxury car tax exemptions (and other tax benefits of leasing) that are available in Australia. I briefly considered the Tonale until learning that the non plug-in hybrid initially available here was not eligible for the main exemptions. The plug-in version should actually qualify, so this review has me thinking it may be time to revisit a novated lease... (This would also probably be my best chance of convincing my missus to like Alfas - as the car would be used by her mostly and she hates my low-riding, much older and very loud ones).
Come to think of it, the Junior might just be the ideal car for an Alfa Romeo enthusiast with family that are not so enthusiastic 🤣 Please let us know if you do find yourself getting a Tonale or Junior.
What old school Alfas do you have/have you had? Is that your GTV in your profile picture?
/Jamil
@cinch will do. Yep, have a 1981 Alfetta GTV and my daily is a 2002 156 GTA 3.2. Have previously owned two more V6 powered 156s and am perennially on the lookout for a decent 3.0L Alfa 75 (ideally in Potenziata spec).
Absolute hero! Respect for keeping these on the road and driving them daily.
Oooh. What comes with the Potenziata spec?
/Jamil
@@cinch cheers mate. Potenziata was basically the ultimate "final" version of the top-spec Alfa 75 3.0L QV. It had the Digital Motronic fuel injection and engine management system, uprated cams (same as the 164), higher compression ratio at 9.5:1 and 3.73:1 diff ratio instead of the taller 3.55:1. I've got Buckley's of finding one here in Australia - only maybe 50 RHD versions made it Downunder, and no more than a dozen are still on the road here. But I could live with a 2.0L Twin Spark, or the 2.5L V6 too. I don't think any unicorn 1.8L Turbo Evoluzione versions made it here.
I want one - with RWD and an LFP battery!
As much as we like RWD Alfas (like this amazing Giulia Quadrifoglio ruclips.net/video/vmim2Z_QHZo/видео.htmlsi=CsyoKIHWKWPUXm-9) we didn't feel the need for RWD.
It wasn't prone to understeer and had great balance. It's actually better for being FWD as the packaging allows for a class leading 400L boot.
/ Jamil
@@cinch - good points - thanks!
Glad to help :)
/ Jamil
Alfa Romeo driver tester suggest to have a rigid rear bridge instead of multilink to give this car a oversteer feeling that overcome understeer one adding torsen lock diff to complete the task. It's like old FWD drive old Alfa Romeo 155, i owned 2 of them, just raise up trhottle weight move in front and the back end of the car immediately react sliding on the rear...
@@sibbolo9204I have a 156 and with fresh rubber up front it rotates just like a rwd. Clever Italians!
what about long term reliability ?
Una maravilla italiana
Why are they doing this style of wheel in 4 spokes? Looks like some goofy temu version of the traditional teledial wheel. Not to mention they look too big, like clown shoes, and also rubber bands for tyres.
Gotta say, it looks better in the metal especially the colours as they transition. I reckon it'll be looked back on fondly. I'd normally be adverse to rubber band tyres but the ride quality wasn't terrible and it really shows off those brake calipers so its easy to forgive
/Jamil
I’ll take the petrol I think the petrol will sell amazingly
Can't wait to get our hands on the petrol hybrid models and see how they do on UK roads
/ Jamil
@@cinch can’t wait to see and keep up the amazing work !
Hi Wayne,
thank you for the feedback! It really helps us to justify making more films like this if you could subscribe and share with like-minded petrol heads (and it also means that you won't miss our next Alfa film which has A LOT of petrol and tyre burning 👀)
/Jamil
It is a very good presentation of the car. It could be even better if there were more footage from outside the car when he is talking
Thank you for your feedback. Will take this into account 🙂
/ Jamil
Not sure why they are not putting a slightly bigger battery in it. Such at 60kWh. This Stellantis “54kWh or 51 kWh useable” battery is a bit boring and real world range not quite enough.
It's a shame Alfa won't bring this to the USA.
Yeah it is a shame. I wonder why it's not officially available in the USA. If you really want one you've only got to wait 25 years 🙃🙃🙃
/ Jamil
Alfa is doing everything they can to distant the the Alfa owners away from the company . Have Ev , but offer a lower version with a 1750 engine and a 6 speed manual for the Alfisti
From what we can tell Alfa takes great care to nurture its relationship with fans of the brand. This EV variant of the Junior is proof that a Alfa Romeo can still create fun and charismatic cars into the electric age
/Jamil
Nobody buys manuals. Not even enthusiasts buy manuals for daily drivers. I think manuals are suited for the more niche performance focused cars.
With a 4 cilinder petrol engine, it might be quite a nice little crossover. 😑 I can't belive I said "nice little crossover".
We'll try to get our hands on one when they come to the UK and will report back
@@cinch I'll hit the bell icon.
Music to our ears! Thank you
😄
/Jamil
This is probably going to fail because of the low range. Come on Alfa give us a true 300 miles range and im there! I love my Stelvio and for me to go electric i need much more range
Most selling Junior will be mild hybrid with 1.3 - 3 cylinder CRAP engine from Peugeot/Citroen...pure electric will/is expensive as most electric cars thus it will sell in promiles...
50kw useable battery, no Blade battery, even with best management this is no better than the stellantis models which are poor. This is no good for 2024 😢
The blade batteries, despite its merits, are heavier because of their design. That would have taken away from the Junior's relatively light weight feeling and great balance.
I know this isn't scientific but we were punting it into every corner, lap-after lap and it still wasn't depleted so it's not terrible. We'll report on real world usage and range later this year so make sure you're subscribed for that.
/Jamil
So happy to see Alfa made a good car for all. I won't touch a Hyundai PERIOD. Alfa Romeo All the way.
What draws you to Alfa Romeo?
/ Jamil
Solo con motore alfa romeo
Anche se è un motore Alfa Electric?
/Jamil
Yeah looks like a great car.
We're hoping to get our hands on one in the UK soon so we can see how great it is on British B-roads. Subscribe so that you don't miss that film when it drops.
/Jamil
Bellissima ❤❤❤
This car is matchless within the competition - more precisely the competition beats it's ass in every way. Junior doesn't have attributes to have good sales:
1/ looks? No thank you i would take lexus or cupra, even Volvo ex30 looks better
2/ engines? 1.2 puretech or electric crap - no thank you!
3/ reliability? Like above - Good luck with unreliable 1.2 puretech (going back to roots I guess), or go with electric crap engines which are much less popular
4/ price? For this price it gives only one advantage - driving experience and only in top version 😂 which can be not enough to compete with others. Competition has lower prices.
5/ Driving? If other cars can offer 80-90% of the fun and have attributes from above I would take them instead.
To sum up as stelvio user - #leave_next_stelvio_alone #shame_on_you_for_renault_captur_headlights_and_mitsubishi_asx_scudetto
#not_buying_this_crap
Glad you mentioned the Volvo EX30. We drove one and compared it to the Junior so make sure you're subscribed and notified for that.
/ Jamil
Second hand Better Value EV?!?
(not in this century)🙏
It saves you from taking the hit on the initial depression
/ Jamil
@@cinch with second hand batteries, too? No, thanks…..
What's wrong with second hand car batteries?
/Jamil
@@cinch matter of opinion, obviousely.
In 1962 my father bought a Giulia TI which as a nineteen year old I was allowed to drive occasionally. The car developed only 91bhp from its 1600 cc engine but had beautifully balanced handling and, a rarity in those days, a very slick 5 speed gearbox. Later on I hankered after an Alfasud but ended up buying a Citroën GS estate which was more suitable for my work as a farm vet. Now in my dotage I have a Guilietta 150 bhp Multiair. The Junior has to go some to match the two Alfas that I have experienced in my life. The 280bhp version of the Junior is no doubt a very good car but is too expensive for me, let’s hope the less powerful all electric version retains the same chassis mods that distinguish it from its Stellantis stablemates.
PS Most of my cars have been Saabs 99, 900 and finally 9000.
Does it come with a sunroof?) anyone ?)
The sunroof is a £1,200 option
/ Jamil
@@cinch great thnx!
Glad to help. Are you considering one? If so, what draws you to it and which colour are you going for?
/Jamil
LSD, yummie.
Yummie indeed. Lots of fun to be had with this
/ Jamil
Another expensive EV SUV that we don't need. Really? How about a convertible that we can actually enjoy.
£42,295 for the top spec Veloce trim that drives this well, has Sabelt seats and a class leading boot. That's a great deal even if you don't consider that it's £23,000 cheaper than the Hyundai IONIQ 5N which it's gunning for.
/ Jamil
We'd love for Alfa Romeo to bring back the Spider convertibles but the likelihood of them returning probably hinges on the success of the Junior
/ Jamil
@@cinch Unfortunately, that's what they said about their other SUV's.
3rd times the charm 🫰
/Jamil
It's FWD? Even the Volvo EX30 is RWD...
Single motor is FWD. Dual motor is AWD. Veloce (239-282 hp) is AWD.
@@peterdejong5456 Oh okey!
@@peterdejong5456 I'm not sure you're right. This is a single engine.
Hi Lance,
From the way this car handles, the Junior doesn't suffer from being FWD. It's actually better for it because not being RWD allows it to have a class leading 400L boot.
I do understand your want for a RWD Alfa so I'd suggest one of these instead: ruclips.net/video/vmim2Z_QHZo/видео.htmlsi=lVmrQyu4GMU8YrwS
/ Jamil
@@peterdejong5456Hi Peter. There isn't an AWD variant for the Junior. Although, I'm curious to know what a AWD version might be like 👀
/ Jamil
Electric ❗️- OFF
This one might convert you. We highly recommend giving it a test drive at the very least
/Jamil
nah i will keep my giulietta diesel
i would still buy the model Y
Hi Paul,
Fair enough. Why do you prefer the Tesla Model Y?
/Jamil
If it was good you wouldn't need to make all these mods. Just improve the styling
Consider these as factory "mods". They exist to differentiate this car from others that share the platform. We get more variety at a cheaper price while manufacturers get to reduce R&D costs. It's a win-win
/ Jamil
Where are the Alfa purists when it comes to buying the cars? Oh yh loud people on the internet maybe aren’t new car buyers. This is what the market is buying
£43k?!? For a small crossover EV?? Hard pass.
£43,000 for what is essentially a hot hatch that is genuinely fun to drive and is still somewhat practical. That's a hard combo to come by
/ Jamil
@@cinch hmmm I’m still not convinced tbh. The price of new cars spiralling out of control. If governments want us to buy EV’s then manufacturers need to bring prices down. £43k for a snazzy Vauxhall Mokka sized car? Come on. Presumably that’s even before options, on road charges, etc? Eye watering prices I’m afraid. As we see, the second hand value of EV’s are plummeting so who’d buy this brand new??
Cars don’t make financial sense, EV’s less so.
The base (Electtrica) model starts at £33,895 (which is already more premium and better looking than the Vauxhall Mokka). The top trim level Veloce (the one we tested) comes in at under £43,000 with the bespoke performance components such as the Torsen LSD, 280HP motor, uprated dampers, springs and performance tyres. So it's actually a pretty good deal. There are more flawed performance hot hatches that cost more than this.
/ Jamil
@@cinch I mean with all due respect, just under £43k for a small crossover isn’t really a good deal. Most of us mere mortals don’t have £43k to spend on a small car. PCP deals won’t be that competitive since residual values on EV’s are falling quicker than a baby grand from the Empire State Building.
I’m not just highlighting this car, even a Yaris or Jazz are both coming in at just under £30k! £30k for a supermini, really??
Manufacturers are actually taking the consumer for a ride, hope you like the pun 😉
Beautiful as the Alfa is, a good it is not.
Haha I appreciate the pun 🤣
/ Jamil
This is not a real Alfa, it is a sporty-dressed Peugeot 2008. Alfa Romeo died with Marchionne; Stellantis will rebadge Peugeots' cars with the Alfa logo. Poor Alfa
Hi Biaigio,
Did you watch the film? We came to the conclusion that the Junior drives like an Alfa Romeo should, even if it shares a lot of components with Stellantis cars.
/ Jamil
Alfa must go for its way
and dont listen to all noising pseudo "alfisti"
that never had a single Alfa
able only to remember the old glory
Those pseudo Alfisti must remember that ALFA ROMEO always was a producer
of tecnologicaly modern and advanced cars
And this time in wich we live this is a modern and advanced cars
so it is a real Alfa
You have no idea what you are talking about, just pure ignorance. I’m an Alfista and a proud 159 owner. This is trash car! And electric is dead!
Ho tre Alfa Romeo nel mio garage, perchè siamo in tre in famiglia. Ne ho avute altre due in passato, ma questa "cosa" non ci entrerà mai.
Fake
it's an Alpha, not an Alfa
Ugliest Alfa in a long time...sad
But it's electric 🤢🤡
The automotive industry is dying, it's so sad to see... It really is.
My old ipace has 400 hp. The only thing holdning me back from buying the ev Alpha is the poor hp. It should have > 450 hp, or you are just making fun of the brand.
completely different segment - you should be looking at next EV or PHE Stelvio, not Junior.
@@ArpeggioVibration thanks.
It's a different car segment but I hear you. The Tonale might better serve you (especially the Quadrifoglio) ruclips.net/video/h5BpgVSVGlg/видео.html&pp=ygUMY2luY2ggdG9uYWxl
/Jamil