{"id":799651,"date":"2026-10-12T00:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T00:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/799651\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T00:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T00:32:14","slug":"stunning-new-alfa-romeo-cuorerosso-hints-at-brands-bold-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/799651\/","title":{"rendered":"Stunning new Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso hints at brand\u2019s bold future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the centre stack there are physical switches for the gear selector, drive modes and climate controls, above which sits Alfa\u2019s \u2018Magma Display\u2019 \u2013 a backlit OLED screen that is hidden from view on a dark panel until the driver or front-seat passenger requires it. Alfa says the technology and controls \u201cremain discreet until needed, then become intuitive, immediately accessible, simple, and precise\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Being a one-off, multi-million-pound concept there are some rough edges, but Ficili told us he is asking for \u201cbig quality; [Alfa is] crazy for quality\u201d going forward. Every inch of the Cuorerosso is trimmed in Alcantara, metal and leather \u2013 with the latter created using 60 per cent post-industrial waste.<\/p>\n<p>Production of the current Giulia saloon and Stelvio large SUV will end next year, leaving only the Junior and Tonale to prop up an ageing Alfa range. However, as mentioned, a new take on the Tonale \u2013 inspired by the Cuorerosso \u2013 is planned for 2028, with a jacked-up replacement for the 147 and Guilietta due soon after. Ficili told us the maker is also \u201cevaluating some possible evolution\u201d of the D-segment, a project that could see a successor to the <a class=\"polaris__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/alfa-romeo\/stelvio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stelvio<\/a> flagship break cover before the end of the decade.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to scratch that Alfa itch? 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