Nip and tuck for Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio

WITH the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio strongly rumoured to have all-electric replacements in the works, this could well be the last significant update to the Italian brand’s flagship sedan and SUV.

Set to go on sale in Europe in early 2023, with South African sales likely following at a later stage, the refreshed Giulia and Stelvio models gain some styling enhancements as well as a more digitised cabin.

The most striking visual change is a new set of “3+3” headlights that make their debut on models fitted with the new LED Adaptive Matrix headlight option. There’s also a new “Trilobo” grille that takes its design inspiration from the Tonale, and round back we see new tail-lights, with the Stelvio getting clear lenses and the Giulia gaining smoked lenses with a glossy black finish.

Inside you’ll find a new, completely digital 12.3-inch TFT instrument panel that combines the traditional “telescope” cowl design with a modern electronic interface.

As with the Tonale, the Alfa Romeo

Giulia and Stelvio are now available with Non-Fungible-Token (NFT) technology. Based on the concept of the blockchain card, this takes the form of an encrypted and non-modifiable digital register where the main information on each car gets recorded. Based on the customer’s selection, the NFT generates a certificate where data on the vehicle’s life gets recorded. This certificate, says Alfa Romeo, can be used to guarantee proper vehicle preservation and support its residual value.

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THE Italian brand’s flagship sedan and SUV are set to undergo a mini makeover.