While finishing 13th overall in the 2024 poll didn’t quite live up to the level of the superb fifth-place result the Italian manufacturer achieved a year before, it still ranked Alfa Romeo comfortably in the top half of the 32 brands surveyed.
As the Junior sits on the same platform as many other four-star Euro NCAP-rated EVs, we expect similar results when the Italian car undergoes its safety test. There’s some reassuring safety kit as standard, too, as you would likely expect for an EV in this area of the market. Adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and automatic emergency braking are all standard, while the Technology Pack – available as an option for all trim levels – adds level-two autonomous driving.
The Junior comes with a three-year warranty from new, plus 12 months of breakdown cover. Alfa’s standard warranty is also backed up by an eight-year package for the electric vehicle’s battery.
EVs have far fewer moving parts that require maintenance than a typical petrol or diesel internal-combustion-engined car, and Alfa Romeo is passing this benefit onto its customers through its current service plan. At around £100 for three years of maintenance, it looks like a bit of a bargain.
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Alfa Romeo Junior alternatives
The small electric SUV segment is one that’s getting busier by the week. As well as established Stellantis models such as the Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Fiat 600e, Peugeot E-2008, Jeep Avenger EV and Citroen e-C4, there are rivals such as the Smart #1, BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV and MINI Aceman.
Pricing for the Alfa Romeo base model is cheaper than with some of its Stellantis cousins, which is surprising given the slightly more premium nature of the marque. We think the Junior is one of the best options in the Stellantis stable, as well as the wider EV crossover market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alfa Romeo quotes a range of up to 255 miles in Elettrica form and 208 miles in the Veloce. When we tested the less powerful car in cold conditions and with a large percentage of motorway driving, we saw a return of 3.6 miles per kWh. This equates to a range of 184 miles, a figure that we’d expect to improve on in warmer weather and with more urban driving.
