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<p>The new approach to the Alfa Romeo production plan since Marchionne passed is sad, to say the least. All of the exciting models have been sacked, and the Brand&#8217;s lineup has been reduced to Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, and a small crossover which is supposedly coming in 2022.</p>
<p>While information regarding the upcoming Tonale revealed that the model will offer a plug-in hybrid, probably sourced from Jeep, the new compact crossover will be the first fully electric vehicle by this Italian brand.</p>
<p>However, the fully electric crossover will likely be a product of the FCA- PSA merger since available information revealed that it will share the platform with Peugeot e-2008, and collaboration doesn&#8217;t end there. Conventional powertrain options will also be shared with the French crossover, and we&#8217;re likely to see a 1.2-liter gasoline engine developed by PSA as well as the 1.5 diesel.</p>
<p>While on one side it is good for Alfa to have a model which will appeal to the broader market, we can&#8217;t help but feel that Alfa is losing on its character due to this approach. This news also came with a silver lining since fully electric Alfa Romeo Crossover will be more powerful, and offer a better range than e-2008, which covers just over 300 kilometers with one charge.</p>
<p>Will this kind of approach save Alfa, and if it does, will this beloved Italian brand become a generic car company like many other, only time will tell.</p>