Anyone got a (modern) Alfa Romeo Junior?

[AmitG]

This is the small crossover thing from Alfa Romeo. The one that was originally called the Milano but the Italian government went bananas when they found that it was made in Poland, and kicked up a massive fuss about a car being called Milano when it wasn't made in Italy. So Alfa had to rename it to Junior.

I had a look today at a nearby dealer and it's actually quite nice. Yes I know it's a 208/Mokka/whatever in a dress but it is IMHO the best looking out of all the Stellantis small crossovers. It looks more interesting than the Tonale and Stelvio.

Has anyone got one? What's it like to live with? I am thinking about the mild hybrid version (Ibrida).

Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks

[chopper602]

The Stelvio is a lot bigger and the handling & performance are much better than the Junior. MPG is not so hot though

[theplayingmantis]

by all accounts best in class to drive, but thats not what this class is for and may be lacking on the fripperies that 99% of buyers in this segment are wanting.

[sunbeam alpine]

A good friend of mine as a Fiat-Alfa dealer. I was in there yesterday and one of these came in on a low-loader. It was the third time the car had needed recovery (I think he sold it in April as I saw it when I was dropping one of mine of for some work). He said he'd only sold 2 and they were both problematic.

[AmitG]

sunbeam alpine said:

A good friend of mine as a Fiat-Alfa dealer. I was in there yesterday and one of these came in on a low-loader. It was the third time the car had needed recovery (I think he sold it in April as I saw it when I was dropping one of mine of for some work). He said he'd only sold 2 and they were both problematic.

Wow. Thanks for that.

At least it's a genuine Alfa