Alfa Romeo is currently preparing two highly-anticipated models: the Stelvio and the Giulia, whose electric versions will be launched in 2025 and 2026 respectively. But just as the brand was moving towards an all-electric range, it has been confirmed several months ago by management that hybrid engines will complete the range. While the 100 % electric version will take priority, hybrid-thermal variants will be offered at a later date, and the 100 % electric version will be offered at a later date. it seems that the 1.6L hybrid engine is the one that could power them.
Confirmation of the 1.6L EP6 PHEV engine in future Alfa Romeo models seems only a matter of time. This engine, which was recently confirmed as being in production at the Szentgotthárd plant in Hungarycould be the key to future Stelvio and Giulia models. This engine, produced by Stellantis, will be used in several European and American models, including Jeep's range of hybrid vehicles.
If we still had doubt between the 2.0L GME and 1.6L EP6 enginesone particularly interesting piece of information comes from the United States: a prototype of the Jeep Cherokee, a D-segment SUV based on the STLA Large platform, was spotted. Scheduled for launch in 2025, this model will feature the 1.6L hybrid engine, a decision confirmed by Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. This new engine is produced at the Dundee plant in Michiganfollowing a significant investment of $83 million.
The fact that this engine is deployed in a D-segment SUV comparable to the Stelvio, based on the STLA Large platform is no mean feat. It's becoming highly likely that this engine, already in production in Europe, will also be used for Alfa Romeo's future European models, such as the Stelvio and Giulia. While hybrid production of the Jeep Cherokee and the 1.6L hybrid seem to be confirmed, it's becoming increasingly difficult to imagine the GME 2.0L engine being retained.
The 1.6L PHEV engine therefore seems to be the obvious solution chosen by Stellantis for future Alfa Romeo vehicles. This new Cherokee, positioned between the Compass and Grand Cherokee in the Jeep range, will be worth keeping an eye on. What power will the 1.6L offer? With which transmission? The 195 hp of the Peugeot e3008 seems too light, and as far as we know, there is no production of an eDCT gearbox in the USA. To conclude, production of the 1.6L was due to start in 2024 at the Dundee plant, but has been postponed to early 2025. It will initially equip two models, including the new Jeep Cherokee.
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Very disappointed by the choice you mention, I can't imagine a 1.6 that is moreover imagined by stellantis under an Alfa Romeo hood. It could just be a deliberate choice to kill off the brand once and for all.
As much as I was waiting to see about the 2-liter, las is already decided.
Can you imagine a 1.6L petrol engine under the hood of an X5?
It's ridiculous, they have no limits.
You give them Ferrari, and in 6 months they come out with a 312 Superfast (3 cylinders, 1200cm³)...
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if this information were to be verified, it would not be good news for the future Stelvio.
However, doubt is possible, as the previous Cherokee was not based on a wide platform, but on a front-wheel-drive one.
Maybe the new one will be on STLA Large and will therefore become a rear-wheel drive?
Time will tell.
Have a nice day
Who's going to buy a Giulia or a Stelvio with a little engine like that? Laugh-out-loud funny!
It's especially sad because people will equate the Stelvio with the PureTech, and even if you buy a more powerful internal combustion engine or a 1000hp electric, you'll still have an image of a 3008...
The same people to whom we sold 3008s with small 3-cylinder 1.2 engines.
A 1.6 is fine in a compact car. Not in an SUV as big as a Stelvio. What about the mug the mill will pull when the batteries run out?
Who bought a Giulia or Stelvio with the V6? Almost nobody.
Until now, the USA has been spared the horrors of the Puretech scandal, so in the interests of uniformity it made sense to take on Jeep and its customers. What a brilliant idea!
When can we expect the Dodge Charger Puretech Stage 2?
It's hopeless to put a 1.6 Stellantis engine in the future Stelvio and Giulia.
One wonders whether Stellantis wants to kill Alfa Romeo, since it is openly stated that some brands could disappear (DS, Lancia, Alfa Romeo).
First of all.
Jeep Cherokee will have a 1.6 turbo HEV and to a PHEV engine.
Second.
Although Cherokee is on STLA Large it's on a FWD version of it. Yes, there is a FWD version of STLA Large.
Third.
Giulia and Stelvio will use 2.0 GME.
So Jeep made in US will have a French engine and Stelvio made in Italy will have a US Engine? It's hard to understand.
F1 engines are also 1.6l Turbo Hybrids 8)
The Stellantis group has no engine worthy of powering an Alfa Romeo, except to help itself to Maserati. Is Alfa Romeo doomed to remain a Peugeot or Citroën clone?
Per Alfa romeo sarebbe la morte! C'e il 2000 ibrido da 330 cv e il plug in da 380! Cosa serve questo 1600. Per me Alfa romeo dovrebbe avere solo dei 6/8 cilindri dal 2000 in su con potenze dai 250 cv in su! L'elettrico i 3 cilindri e il 1600 se lo metta Macron sulla sua peugeot!
What misery!
So, we will go to the Japanese, to have real engines under the hoods, (there are big 4cyl, and mēme 6 cyl..).
.....Alfa Romeo wird mit der Integration in den Stellantis - Konzern (wie die anderen italienischen Marken des Konzerns auch) langsam, still und stetig marginalisiert. Für das breite8re) Publikum wird das - auch - an der (fehlenden) Werbung der Marke deutlich. Bekannt aus der Werbung (bis auf Ausnahmen in relativ unbedeutenden Werbeauftritten) sind von Stellantis Peugeot und Citroen........die Beschwörung des Alfa - Mythos auf Alfisti - Seiten dient nur der Erinnerung an und der Hoffnung auf bessere Zeiten seitens einer treuen Fangemeinde.......neue Modelle werden lange angekündigt und entäuschen - wenn sie endlich erscheinen - die in der Hoffnun g auf eine Alfa - Zeitenwende hochgesteckten Erwartungen. Wo Alfa ein (vielleicht zwei) neue Modelle nach langer Warte - und Ankündigungszeit auf den Markt bringt, stellen die Konkurrenten in der gleichen Zeit ganze Modellreihen vor. Es entsteht der Eindruck, als ob die personellen wie materiellen Ressourcen der Marke auf einem Niveau von "zu wenig zum Leben und zuviel zum Sterben" gehalten werden. Da können die Alfa - Chefs kommen und gehen ....es kommt nicht der erhoffte und erwartete relaunch der Marke