Alfa Romeo plans an electric Giulia, but an electric mid-size SUV will serve as the brand's flagship.
Imparato described the electric X5 rival as Alfa Romeo's next flagship. Considering BMW sold roughly 60,000 X5s in the U.S. in 2021, versus just 24,500 5-Series sedans, it makes sense that Alfa Romeo is planning an SUV as its flagship as opposed to a sedan.
That doesn't mean Alfa Romeo will abandon sedans all together. In his interview with Automotive News, Imparato said there will be a future Giulia, and it too will be an EV. Timing for the electric Giulia wasn't mentioned. Imparato has also previously hinted at a sporty model like a coupe or convertible, though only after the core models are launched and their volumes are high enough to support a niche product.