Four-wheel drive without a driveshaft? This is the new Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4
Since its introduction in 2024, Alfa Romeo has sold some 27,000 units of the Junior. Almost half of the buyers opted for an electric variant: the Junior Elettrica. This is available with 156 hp or 280 hp and always has a 54 kWh battery in the bottom, which provides a WLTP range of some 400 kilometers. There is also a hybrid variant on the price list with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine and 136 hp. Now Alfa Romeo introduces the Junior Ibrida Q4, a hybrid with all-wheel drive.
Power Looping
The Junior Ibrida Q4 combines the 1.2-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors, resulting in 145 horsepower. The car uses a technique the Italians call Power Looping Technology, a system that ensures that all-wheel drive always remains available, even when the battery is practically dead.
The rear suspension is equipped with a multilink system, which Alfa Romeo says ensures a comfortable ride and dynamic handling. Whether it does, we’ll tell you later this week. After all, we’re getting behind the wheel of the all-wheel-drive Junior this week. Because there is no need for a central drive shaft – the electric motor on the rear axle is simply powered by a cable – the weight remains limited.
DNA
The familiar Alfa Romeo DNA button allows the driver to adjust driving characteristics according to conditions. In Dynamic mode, the car reacts more sportily, while Natural mode is aimed at everyday use. For slippery or challenging roads, there is Q4 mode, which makes optimal use of all-wheel drive.
Design and interior design
The Junior Ibrida Q4 can be identified by a “Leggenda” logo on the grille and sits on 18-inch alloy wheels. Full LED headlights are standard. Inside, you’ll find Spiga upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with massage function. The passenger seat is manually adjustable. The 10.25-inch infotainment system with navigation and a six-speaker audio system are also part of the equipment.
The Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 can be ordered immediately at a starting price of 42,600 euros.
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