How Alfa Romeo made the sporty Junior Veloce EV 'fun to drive'

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce side 2024 Arc — The Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce has larger 20-inch wheels than the standard Junior EV, and a lowered ride height among other suspension-oriented modifications. (LUCA CIFERRI)

July 10, 2024 06:43 AM

BALOCCO, Italy – Alfa Romeo wanted to make the Junior Veloce, the most powerful version of its small SUV, the “most fun to drive” model in its segment, working heavily to improve handling under lateral acceleration.

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