Alfa Romeo Brings Back V6 With Limited Edition, But Not For Us
Discontinued for the 2025 model year, the V6-powered Quadrifoglio models are returning to the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio lineups. There’s just one problem: Canada won't be getting them. Nor will the U.S., for that matter.
You see, the company has decided to bring back these high-performance cars and SUVs as part of a special edition called Collezione, which will be limited to just 63 units worldwide—a nod to the year (1963) when the first road-going Quadrifoglios appeared. Sales will be limited to Europe, Japan, China and the Middle East.
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The return of the twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 is a direct result of Alfa Romeo’s electric transition taking longer than expected due to current demand. The Ferrari-derived engine's output remains at 520 horsepower (in North America, it was reduced to 505 horsepower) along with 443 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels in the case of the sedan and all four wheels when it comes to the SUV. Furthermore, every Collezione unit comes standard with an Akrapovic exhaust system.
The exterior design stands out with an exclusive red paint inspired by the Rosso Villa d’Este finish seen on the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale from the 1960s. It looks absolutely gorgeous. This is complemented by a carbon fibre roof, mirror caps and badges. The brake discs are made of carbon-ceramic.
Inside, the leather- and Alcantara-clad seats feature carbon fibre Sparco shells and individually numbered headrests highlighting the vehicles’ unique and rare status. The dashboard is wrapped in leather with red stitching, while carbon fibre adorns the central tunnel.
Now, what will happen next? Will there be more Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio units? What about the North American market? These questions remain unanswered for the time being, but the people at Alfa Romeo would be crazy to continue to ignore customers on this side of the Atlantic.
As for the next generation, it will likely arrive around 2028. We already know that it will not be fully electric.
