Who would have thunk it that one of Alfa's best-driving new cars in ages would be a compact electric crossover? The Junior (originally called the Milano until Italian politicians protested that it wasn't built there - it's actually made in Poland) might not be the best-looking Alfa of all time, but paint it red and stick some nice alloys on it, and it's handsome enough for us. The interior is well-made and just about roomy enough, but it really benefits from the (optional and very expensive) Sabelt bucket seats. The standard Elettrica model has a range of 400km (350km really) and feels genuinely engaging and enjoyable to drive while the 280hp Veloce trades range for speed, and feels properly poised, thanks in part to a limited slip differential up front.

Alfa Romeo Junior Tech Specs

Model featured	Alfa Romeo Junior
Official WLTP range between charges	333-410km
Battery details (usable capacity)	lithium-ion 51kWh
Electric motor details	115/207kW single motor
Fastest recharging rate	11kW on AC, 100kW on DC
Energy consumption	15.3/18.6kWh/100km
Maximum power output	156/280hp
Maximum torque output	260/345Nm
0-100km/h	5.9/9.0 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	1,545/1,590kg