A mix of legal pressure from rivals, unfortunate meanings for the intended name and the weight of public opinion resulted in these cars changing their monikers
Alfa bowed to pressure from the Italian government who objected months after finding out about the planned name for the Polish-built SUV
Carlos Tavares added that the reports about Stellantis leaving Italy are “fake news”
In 2009, Alfa scrapped the “Milano” name for its 147 successor due to local opposition in Milan, where the company was shutting down its operations
An Italian Minster had suggested using the Milano name was illegal as the crossover will be built in Poland
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares says building the Milano in Poland has allowed the marque to slash €10,000 from its price
The smallest member of the Alfa Romeo family arrives with both electric and ICE-powered variants, topped by a 237 HP Veloce flagship EV
The Italian brand’s first ever sub-compact SUV was developed by the same team now working on the 33 Stradale supercar, Alfa claims
The upcoming entry-level Alfa Romeo, positioned below the Tonale and offering both EV and PHEV options, is scheduled for launch in September of 2024
