Ibrida – a new name to add to your motoring lexicon, a new Alfa Romeo to tempt the
euros out of your pocket and into your car-space will open its order book later this
month. Prices for the Ibrida, a hybrid version of the Alfa Romeo Junior, have been
announced for the Irish Market, with the base price matching that of the Junior
Electric version, which was officially launched in Ireland last month. Prices for the
Junior Ibrida in Ireland will start at €34,995 which is the same price as the fully
electric “Elettrica” version.
The Junior is available in full electric 156hp or 280hp electric powertrains, with the
introduction of the Ibrida and Ibrida Q4 completing the launch of the Junior model,
now available in 38 countries, with 30,000 orders already placed worldwide, 19% of
which were in the full-electric configuration.
Junior Speciale Ibrida
The new Junior Speciale Ibrida offers a 136-hp 48-V Hybrid VGT (Variable-
Geometry Turbo) powertrain. The electrical component consists of a 48-volt lithium-
ion battery and a 21-kW electric motor built into the 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox,
which works together with the inverter and transmission control unit to ensure
maximum efficiency.
Junior Ibrida seeks to offer an extremely smooth driving experience to move around
urban areas in electric mode more than 50% of the time. Electric driving is possible
during parking manoeuvres or at low speeds and also out of town with a limited load
at up to 150 km/h.
Ibrida exterior features:
Distinctive Leggenda scudetto grille
17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels
LED headlamps and taillamps
Gloss black mirror covers
Rain sensing wipers
Rear parking sensors and keyless go.
Ibrida interior features:
Icona seats with black/blue cloth
Eight-colour ambient lighting marking out the air vents, central tunnel
10.25-inch configurable
Cannocchiale instrument cluster
10.25-inch driver oriented central screen with Apple Car Play and Android
Auto
60/40 folding rear seats.
Safety systems on the Ibrida include:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Emergency Braking
e-Call and Alfa Romeo Connected Services.
Junior Ibrida Q4 system.
Alfa Romeo has also released details of the Junior Ibrida Q4 system. This all-wheel
drive version of Junior offers enhanced control and high performance in all
conditions without compromising on weight and efficiency. The 48-V hybrid system
pairs a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with two electric motors, for a combined output
of 145 hp. The Junior Ibrida Q4 is also equipped with MultiLink rear suspension, for
superior comfort and driving pleasure.
Availability and prices for the Q4 version in Ireland will be released later this year.
For more information see www.alfaromeo.ie.