Stellantis is pushing back on speculation that Alfa Romeo plans to drop the Giulia and Stelvio from its U.S. lineup, saying "future evolutions" of both models remain in the pipeline.
The details: The automaker addressed the rumors after reports suggested Alfa Romeo could discontinue certain U.S. models while introducing new vehicles in other markets, according to CarBuzz.
A report this week cited an internal company presentation in which replacements for the Stelvio and Giulia were notably absent.
Italpassion published a presentation slide showing the Junior—the subcompact model not sold in the U.S.—as the only named Alfa Romeo product.
Reuters also reported that the brand was "still assessing" the future of its larger models.
What they’re saying: "As communicated during the Stellantis Investor Day on May 21, Alfa Romeo has a robust global product pipeline under development,” said an Alfa Romeo spokesperson, per CarBuzz. “This includes a refreshed Junior, a new-generation C-SUV on the STLA Medium platform, a new C-segment hatchback inspired by iconic Alfa Romeo nameplates, future evolutions of Giulia and Stelvio in the D segment, and new exclusive ‘few-off’ projects developed by Bottega Fuoriserie following the success of the 33 Stradale."
Why it matters: Stellantis' comments provide reassurance that Alfa Romeo's U.S. lineup remains part of the brand's long-term plans, helping ease uncertainty for dealers awaiting future product updates, at least for now.
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Between the lines: Questions about Alfa Romeo's future in the U.S. have been fueled by previous company comments, weak sales and Stellantis' increased emphasis on higher-volume brands such as Jeep and Ram.
In January, CEO Santo Ficili said the next-generation Stelvio and Giulia were delayed after the automaker abandoned plans to launch them as all-electric models in 2025, requiring a complete redesign, according to CarBuzz.
Alfa Romeo sales fell 32% in the second quarter of 2026, although Giulia and Tonale deliveries rose 6% and 8%, respectively, from the first quarter.
Reuters reported that Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat as the brands that "really matter" because of their higher sales volumes and profitability.
Bottom line: While questions remain about Alfa Romeo's long-term U.S. strategy, Stellantis' commitment to future Giulia and Stelvio models suggests the brand remains committed to the market, for now. Still, the mixed signals surrounding Alfa Romeo's future shouldn't be ignored.
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