The flagship SUV that will be the largest Alfa Romeo vehicle, which won’t arrive for two to three years, might not be its thirstiest. That’s because this model reportedly will be the first from the brand to offer a hybrid setup—one that should boost performance as well. The news comes from Alfa Romeo chief technical officer Roberto Fedeli, via Britain’s Auto Express, who said that 48-volt hybrid technology, combined with an electric turbocharger, is something that the automaker can apply to the vehicle “without losing anything.” So equipped, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the powertrain could make up to 400 horsepower—versus the current maximum of 280 horsepower made by the brand’s current turbo 2.0-liter four—and would help offset the expected 400-to-500-pound weight increase over the Stelvio crossover…
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