Alfa Romeo will officially unveil the Milano on 10 April

Alfa Romeo has announced it'll reveal the forthcoming Milano on 10 April 2024, as the car enters its final testing phase. It’s not only set to be the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, but also the smallest in a line-up which currently consists of the Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale.

While most details are being kept secret for now, Alfa has stated the Milano will place precedence on driving pleasure, with an aim on providing “direct and precise steering geometry”. So expect it to be able to go around corners without a wheel falling off at the very least.

But perhaps we could even expect a little more than that, given its core team consists of engineers who previously worked on projects like the 4C, 8C, and Giulia GTA. So it’ll be interesting to see how the diminutive Milano will compete with similarly ‘sporty’ urban cars like the Abarth 500e.

Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Alfa Romeo, has previously said of the Milano: “It also serves as a ‘welcome’ to anyone looking for a unique sporting experience in this segment and the distinctive beauty of Italian design. Milano is the first milestone in the brand's transition process to electric and, like the Tonale, has the important task of further strengthening Alfa Romeo's global presence.”

Despite weathering a considerable financial storm in the mid-2010s to find a little more stability these days, Alfa will no doubt have big expectations for the Milano. And with many manufacturers abandoning small city cars from their fleets entirely in favour of medium-sized crossovers and SUVs, it’s the perfect time for the emergence of another small, exciting Italian vehicle. No pressure, then.