New Alfa Romeo Collezione Models: Why the Brand Reversed Its EV Plan

Alfa Romeo is stepping back into familiar territory by bringing fresh life to the Giulia and Stelvio performance models, even though both vehicles are nearing a decade on the market. After originally retiring the Quadrifoglio lineup, the brand realized something important: there is still a strong emotional connection to the character and sound of a powerful combustion engine. With electric vehicles taking longer to develop than planned, Alfa Romeo has chosen to extend the life cycle of its current models and reintroduce the V6 powertrain that enthusiasts never wanted to lose.

The decision came after the company shifted away from its earlier plan to convert the next-generation Giulia and Stelvio to electric-only models. Market reality is clear. Drivers around the world still want the feeling of a gasoline-powered machine, and Alfa Romeo listened. While electric versions are still coming, they will now share the spotlight with internal combustion engine models.

Until the new generation arrives, Alfa Romeo has crafted something special. The revived Quadrifoglio returns under the “Collezione” name, limited to 63 units for each body style. The number pays tribute to 1963, the year the brand introduced its first production model wearing the iconic four-leaf clover emblem. Under the hood, the twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 stays true to its Ferrari-inspired roots, delivering 513 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. An Akrapovič exhaust system comes standard, giving the car a deeper, sharper tone, while carbon-ceramic brakes round out the performance package.

To keep the aging models looking fresh, Alfa Romeo added an exposed carbon fiber roof, carbon fiber mirror caps, and even a carbon fiber badge on the nose. Both vehicles are painted in a striking shade of red originally seen on the 4C Concept and later used on the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale. The shade appears slightly darker on the Giulia and brighter on the Stelvio, giving each its own personality.

The interior receives thoughtful upgrades as well. The dashboard is wrapped in leather with red stitching, the central tunnel uses carbon fiber, and the Sparco seats combine leather and Alcantara with carbon fiber shells. Each headrest is individually numbered, emphasizing the limited nature of the Collezione. The door armrests and center areas also receive additional leather to elevate the cabin feel.

Even though this series is a global limited edition, Alfa Romeo will only deliver these models to Europe, Japan, China, and the Middle East. Buyers in the United States will have to wait for the next-generation models, expected no earlier than 2028. Alfa Romeo has already hinted that more gasoline-powered Quadrifoglio versions will follow, a clear sign that the brand is no longer committed to going fully electric.