Comments on: 2008 Alfa Romeo Junior preview

By: azza85

azza85 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:39:57 +0000

No way can that be the final product. Looking at the front end, it just looks out of proportion, with bits bulging here and there.

By: Elitist

Elitist — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:00:26 +0000

This picture isnt final, its actually an old render. i dont think the front looks exactly like that. Alfa quality has been excellent, even better than VW ever since they got the BMW guys over. I always go for the GTA alfas anyway.

By: Supercujo

Supercujo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:32:51 +0000

I second the call to bring back the Gemini. And I don’t mean the R-series Geminis, they were pieces of shit.

Call this thing the Alfetta and give it RWD as standard (engines 88kW to 147kW) and offer a hot AWD one (up to 180kW) and they would have a winner.

Oh, and keep the price a bit lower. It would steal lots of sales from the 1-series coupe.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:54:04 +0000

Gorgeous..Will be looking at one for my next set of wheels if it looks as good as that.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:45:01 +0000

As always with alfa, the image far outweighs the engineering and finish! Must admit though, i reckon the 8C is stunning as is the Brera. I also really like the look of the 166. Saw a black one this arvo with hot set of wheels, and it looked the business.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:09:17 +0000

NOW Alfa has one of the best looking cars in the world (Brera) and one of the worst looking cars,at the same time with this one….. the Alfa designers could always get work at Subaru if they continue down this track!!!

By: acfsambo

acfsambo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:05:30 +0000

personally i think it look like a squashed 8C (from the front anyway). Personally i think it should have the name Alfetta (like of old days) which litterly translates into little.

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:56:15 +0000

Always Literally Falling Apart
Rust Or Mechanical Expiry Obligatory

but they are getting better, and this one looks cool

By: Anthonii

Anthonii — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:45:31 +0000

sadly, this is the best looking alfa i have looked at…

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:03:20 +0000

This is a great-looking car. Alfa have been doing a great job with their styling of late. The rear to me is “ok”, but I love the front. Actually the rear is growing on me the more I look at it.

I reckon the rumoured 184kW turbo would be awesome, but honestly a 147kW engine in a small car would be pretty damned sweet so long as the chassis is up to it.

But great-handling FWD chassis are not unheard of these days, so hopefully that’s a no-brainer.

These are the sorts of cars I think more and more people want. Affordable but fun cars.

Bring back the Gemini!