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 in Ireland last month.  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, without sacrificing the values of sportiness and efficiency inherent in the brand’s DNA.

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 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which works together with the inverter and transmission control unit to ensure maximum efficiency.  Junior Ibrida offers an extremely smooth driving experience to move around urban areas in electric mode more than 50% 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. 

 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.

DETAILS UNVEILED OF INNOVATIVE Q4 SYSTEM.

This week also saw Alfa Romeo unveiling details of the innovative Q4 system at the international media drive for the Junior Ibrida Q4, the all-wheel drive version of Junior that offers extreme control and high performance in all conditions without compromising on weight and efficiency.  The 48-V hybrid system pairs a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with two electric motors, for a combined output of 145 hp.  The Junior Ibrida Q4 is also equipped with MultiLink rear suspension, for superior comfort and driving pleasure. 

The introduction of the Ibrida and Ibrida Q4 completes the launch of the Junior model, now available in 38 countries, with 30,000 orders already placed worldwide, 19% of which were in the full-electric configuration. 

Prices for the Junior Ibrida in Ireland will start at €34,995 which is the same price as the fully electric “Elettrica” version.  Orders will open later this month at Alfa Romeo Dealerships. 

Availability and prices for the Q4 version in Ireland will be released later this year. For more information see www.alfaromeo.ie.