The Tonale cannot come soon enough.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has died, according to the latest Autocar reports. The British publication reports that the Italian hatchback was taken off the market after being in production for over 11 years.
However, this news was not unexpected. Fabio Migliavacca is Alfa Romeo’s product marketing chief. He announced the fate and plans for the Giulietta last January . This will allow for the Tonale crossover to arrive. According to the Autocar report, the timeline was delayed due to the pandemic.
The Tonale will be placed below the larger Giulia, Stelvio models. This is a notable move that could prove to be a savior for the automaker in this SUV-hungry marketplace. A lackluster performance is not an option when you have this responsibility.
The good news is that recent reports indicate that the Tonale will be coming to the US. However, a smaller crossover may not make it. Only time will tell if it sells.
The departure of the Giulietta will mean that there will be a few months when the Alfa Romeo lineup has only two models – at most until the Tonale arrives. Although some reports suggest that the small crossover could arrive in summer 2022, our guess is as accurate as ours.