Alfa Romeo has confirmed the reborn GTV coupe could become a reality in 2026, with design inspiration from an unusual source.
car reports that the cube-shaped SZ will form the inspiration for the next GTV, which will take on electric sports cars from the likes of Audi and BMW.
Alfa Romeo Head of Design Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos said: “We all know this is not a pretty car. car.
“But we can draw much from its distinctiveness and independent spirit when thinking about designing a coupe for the electric age.
“I love the wedge shape, its squarish tail and the way the dark glass house bubbles out of this massive body mass. It’s a brutal design, but a distinctive, impactful design – and we need to emulate it if we can.”
Alfa Romeo has long cherished the idea of a Next Generation GTVbut never found the funds to actually bring it to life.
If the brand’s success continues as it has over the past 18 months, according to car, it’s likely we’ll see a return sometime around 2026-2027.
Reports from 2021 reveal Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato is “very interested” in bringing the GTV back, however the company has yet to officially confirm whether that will happen.
the brand has teased earlier a GTV silhouette and revealed that it can generate more than 447 kW of power from its all-wheel drive electric powertrain, 50/50 weight distribution and four-seat layout.
The brand hasn’t revealed much more about the reborn sports car, but it is thought the car could get its GTV nameplate back.
Alfa Romeo can also find a way to revive Alfetta’s nameplateor apply a new name altogether. It can take the form of a coupe or a five-door liftback to compete head-to-head with Tesla Model 3 And bmw i4.
It is expected to use a version of the STLA skateboard platform, which will underpin various electric cars under the Stellantis umbrella.
“The truth is, we have even more limitations and challenges with the skateboard platform than with the ICE platform,” said Mr. Mesonero-Romanos. car.
“We have to fight for every millimeter when it comes to roofline height and hip point – and that’s what we’re doing. Some battles we won; Others, engineers win. But we have to be ready to fight for every car.”
The automaker had previously planned the return of rival GTV during its time under the umbrella of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Shortly after Stellantis merged FCA with Groupe PSA, then-FCA CEO Mike Manley eliminated GTV on an earnings call in 2019 so the company could focus on upcoming small SUVs. mine.
