Alexandre
After debuts in 2015 for the Giulia and 2016 for the Stelvio, Alfa Romeo's two iconic models will soon reach the end of their careers. These exceptional cars, appreciated for their design and performance, give way to a new Stelvio scheduled for 2025 and a Giulia in 2026. But what does "the end" really mean for these much-loved models? We explain.
The end of sales of the Giulia and Stelvio thermal models is imminent. Alfa Romeo recently informed its dealers and owners that orders for the petrol-engined versions of these two models (Quadrifoglio and Veloce) will be closed shortly. The timetable for this transition has been clearly established:
- Giulia Quadrifoglio: orders close on March 31, 2025
- Stelvio Quadrifoglio: orders close on April 30, 2025
- Giulia and Stelvio 280 hp (Sprint/Veloce/Intensa): orders close on May 31, 2025
These dates mark the end of the internal combustion engine era for these two models, with only the 2.2L diesel engine remaining as an option for some time to come. The end of the combustion engine era for the Giulia and Stelvio won't be an immediate break, but it does make way for a new generation that promises to see some major changes.
For fans of both models, it's an emotional moment. Personally, having owned a Giulia, it remains my number 1 car in my heart. It's hard to say goodbye to a car that has embodied the passion, performance and elegance of the Alfa Romeo brand. But after a 10-year career, the transition to future models is inevitable.
The future Stelvio, which will be presented in a few months' time, will be based on the STLA Large platform and will offer an electric 100 % version. This evolution will be accompanied, in a second phase, by a thermal hybrid version.
So it's time to say goodbye to these two exceptional models, and the anticipation for their successors promises to be exciting. It remains to be seen what these new models will have in store for us, and whether they will rise to the challenge of succeeding these icons of the road.
