I’M SHOCKED! Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce First Drive

We've driven 2024's most divisive car to answer the biggest question over its roof: Does the new Junior, a front-drive crossover that shares a platform with the Vauxhall Mokka, drive like a true Alfa Romeo? Armed with the keys to a 280hp Veloce, Sam Sheehan finally has an answer. And it's probably not the one you expected...

With 280hp and 345Nm of torque transmitted to the ground via a limited-slip differential, the Junior adds significant performance potential to humble underpinnings. It has to of course, with a starting price for this top-grade electric Veloce model commanding £42,295, way above that of the lower-spec Junior Elettrica, which costs from £33,895.

The Junior will be available as a petrol hybrid later in the year.

Facts and stats:
Length: 4173mm
Width (including mirrors): 1781mm (1981mm)
Height :1505mm
Wheelbase: 2557mm
Weight: 1,590kg / 3505lbs (Veloce)

Seats: 5
Boot/Cargo capacity: 400 litres or 4x Peli 1510 airplane carryon case
- with rear seats folded: 1265 litres
Rear seat split: 60:40
Power tailgate: ✅
ISOFIX: ✅x3

Battery and charging:
54kWh (50.8kWh usable) for all EV variants
Range: 215 miles for Veloce and 255 miles for Electtrica and Elettrica Speciale trim levels
100kW DC fast charging for a 10-80% charge time of “less than 30 minutes"

Connectivity and Infotainment:
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay ✅
Wireless Android Auto ✅
Wireless charging phone pad ✅
Bluetooth ✅

Presenter: @samsheehan55

00:00 Alfa Romeo Junior review
00:36 Power, torque, 0-62mph
01:26 Wheels, tyres & suspension
02:04 Brembo brake details
02:17 Weight and dimensions
02:30 Price
02:55 Mega skid shot!
03:06 Handles like a dream
03:45 Is the new LSD any good?
04:10 Power and acceleration
04:33 Testing those Brembo brakes
05:38 Three wheeling!
06:10 Ride quality (track)
06:36 Range and charge time
07:33 Track drive
08:23 An (electronic) issue
08:55 Comfort and ride quality (road)
09:40 Sabelt race seats!
10:11 Interior
10:57 Infotainment
11:12 Instrument display
11:34 Material and build quality
12:00 Storage space
12:20 Back seat space
12:42 Boot space and practicality
13:30 Does it have a FRUNK?
13:34 Verdict - why it matters
14:17 How to keep the V6 alive

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[benwelham]

It was never going to be an easy car to market to old-school Alfa fans but I think they've nailed it. A true Alfa should have aggressive styling and strong driving dynamics, and this does. Great video as always guys!

[jamiljafri]

This was an absolute blast to film! It made me feel so much safer knowing that the car won't understeer into me 🤣

[cinch]

So you know what we think. But do you agree? Can a hot crossover be a true Alfa Romeo, especially if it unlocks the funds to make more exotic models? Let us know what you think and we'll let Alfa know 👍

[johanslabbert]

Absolutely love the wheel design. Very unique.

[garethmcrae]

Really enjoyable review- got a strong sense of what it's like behind the wheel, instead of an endless wittering on about electrical gizmos: driving impressions are what interests me. Bravo! I have a 1976 GT Junior so keen to see where Alfa are going! Subscribed.

[MrDRBourne]

@cinch What does “this time it will handle like it should” in reference to the Alfasud? The Sud was one of the finest handling front wheel drive cars of its time and a benchmark. Suggest you go and drive one!

[carmncars]

Top review guys! This car got so much flack when it was launched so it's great to see this and other reviews are all so positive....the looks have definitely grown on me and I hope they finally have a decent seller on their hands like Fiat have with the 500....Just a new Lancia Delta needed now : )

[Duke]

I sold Giulia 280 PS RWD in June and I’ve just bought Alfa 4C, my 10 year old dream!
Next car will be Junior Veloce as a daily car - that’s the plan ;)

[vp]

Great camera angles and graphics! Makes a big difference when there are so many videos on this car by other reviewers 😬

[jacobrzeszewski]

I think some of the best marketing for this car was putting it in Assetto Corsa Evo. It's great in the sim. And about as fast as a Golf 8 GTI. But neither the Golf or the Junior are as fun as old 90s cars with a stick shift.

[asr]

nice review, first time in this channel. really enjoyed.

[AllThingsBavarian]

Great video and overall impressed with this car, especially being a crossover 😎

[Lifeenergyw]

It is one of the most beautiful cars in the world and I love Alfa Romeo because it is an elegant car with taste and appearance.😊😊😊

[Guvb]

It’s interesting how much better this seems than the lacklustre Tonale…

[adrianpriddey]

Looks like a great EV, it seems to handle exactly as you would expect for an Alfa . Well done Alfa Romeo ( could do with 60kw battery ) but would probably compromise that hot hatch handling .

[pauldaviesvoiceover]

Impressive performance. Can’t hear the Alfa engine, kinda sad.

[rorzfbutler]

First time I’ve watched one of your videos. Really enjoyed it.

[johnphaceas]

As an old school Alfa owner, it is very hard to warm to these types of cars. But last year I came close to leasing a new EV for the FBT and luxury car tax exemptions (and other tax benefits of leasing) that are available in Australia. I briefly considered the Tonale until learning that the non plug-in hybrid initially available here was not eligible for the main exemptions. The plug-in version should actually qualify, so this review has me thinking it may be time to revisit a novated lease... (This would also probably be my best chance of convincing my missus to like Alfas - as the car would be used by her mostly and she hates my low-riding, much older and very loud ones).

[hagenkleemann]

14:20 Back in it's days the Alfasud handled pretty damn good. It's actual problem was that it was a bit ...um... oxidation-sensitive.

[sm_visualsss]

Great review, love the videography especially - keep up the good work!