Alfa Models Coming to U.S. with help from Chrysler

Chrysler has announced they will build two new Alfa crossover models for sale in North America and Europe. The Chrysler-built vehicles for Alfa will include:

A compact SUV: This will be based on the Compact architecture that underpins the Giulietta hatchback in Europe. Production will begin in 2012

A large SUV: It will be similar in size to the next Jeep Liberty, which is sold as the Cherokee in Europe. Production will start in 2014.

Crossover Models: The crossover models will be built in two of the three U.S. plants that Chrysler Group plans to retool for new Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models based on Fiat-Chrysler’s Compact Wide architecture.

Sedan / Station wagon: Alfa will also sell a mid-sized sedan and station wagon when in the United States starting in late 2012. These two vehicles will have the name Giulia and in Europe will replace the 159 range. They will be built in Italy.

Two other models, States a five-door version of its MiTo minicar, and the the five-door MiTo will be sold in Europe and North America starting in 2013.