Prices for the hybrid version of the Alfa Romeo Junior, the Ibrida, have been announced for the Irish market, with the base price matching that of the Electric version, which was officially launched here in Febraury.
Already available in full electric 156hp or 280hp electric powertrains, Alfa Romeo is now giving customers full freedom of choice on the configuration that best meets their mobility needs and personal tastes.
Prices for the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida in Ireland start from €34,995 which is the same price as the fully electric 'Elettrica' version.
The new Junior Speciale Ibrida offers a 136-hp 48-V Hybrid VGT (Variable-Geometry Turbo ) powertrain. The electrical component consists of a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a 21-kW electric motor built into the innovative six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which works together with the inverter and transmission control unit to ensure maximum efficiency.
According to Alfa Romeo, the Junior Ibrida offers an extremely smooth driving experience to move around urban areas in electric mode more than 50 per cent of the time. Electric driving is not only possible during parking manoeuvres or at low speeds, but also out of town with a limited load at up to 150 km/h.
The Ibrida features the distinctive Leggenda scudetto grille, 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, LED headlamps and taillamps, gloss black mirror covers, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors and keyless go.
Inside, it features Icona seats with black/blue cloth, eight-colour ambient lighting marking out the air vents, central tunnel, 10.25-inch configurable Cannocchiale instrument cluster, 10.25-inch driver oriented central screen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto and 60/40 folding rear seats.
Safety systems include Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, e-Call and Alfa Romeo Connected Services.
Alfa Romeo has also unveiled details of its Q4 system, the all-wheel drive version of Junior which comprises a 48-V hybrid system paired with a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine and two electric motors, for a combined output of 145 hp. The Junior Ibrida Q4 is also equipped with MultiLink rear suspension.
The introduction of the Ibrida and Ibrida Q4 completes the launch of the Alfa Romeo Junior model.
