The Tonale is a compact SUV, and though big things were expected of this stylish car, it hasn’t been as successful as expected, probably because it’s priced to compete with cars that are more established names, larger inside, and perceived to be more premium. Nonetheless, the Tonale looks great and is good to drive, but the latter doesn’t really matter to most buyers in this sector of the market. Perhaps the lack of a diesel option is also hindering its success, as only mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are offered.

Alfa Romeo’s first electric car is called the Junior, appropriately positioning it at the base of the Italian company’s lineup. It’s an incredibly important new model, however, as more buyers switch to electric power. Our first drive in the compact crossover indicated that the Junior will be as fun to drive as it is interesting to look at. Using the same electric motor and battery as other cars in the Stellantis group means we can expect a range of about 400km on a charge, though not in the headlining Veloce model that puts out 280hp.