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@patfromigh Hmh... Although ex PSA may say that some of their engines are running on Miller cycle I have my doubts because of compression ratio. On the other hand ex FCA had Miller cycle engine up and running. 1.5 turbo with 160 HP. Of course in HEV configuration such engine with electric...

This segment in US is all but compact for exterior dimensions. It's a proper midsize, more or less. This is sole engine. At least for now. Classic Tavares induced move.

Mah, modest torque level...

@UN4GTBL For sure it's new...

Punch and it's not a DCT, at least not a classic one with preselected gears. From what I know it has 4 physical gears or reductor. Depending on application it has 6 or 7 operational gears. For 48V MHEV it's 6, for PHEV it's 7. And yes, it's Punch.

@patfromigh I'm not sure about transmission. I believe it's a Punch bit it seems it's a high voltage hybrid and there is a rumour that the same or similar powertrain is considered for use on STLA Medium products in Europe.

I see that most guys here do not realize that this is a FWD based model and it's launched with PSA sourced powertrain, the infamous Prince engine. Speaking about Toyota hybrids. Many people do not like scooter like effect which their EVT provides. Scooter like Piaggio Beverley and such. If you...

Stellantis made a so called premium poole witth Alfa, DS and Lancia. Technically Alfa can't have less in common with these 2 brands. From what I know STLA Large was considered by many European brands at the time and was discarded. Dunno the reason. Costs, French supplier base... But STLA Medium...

Unfortunately powertrain development takes a lot of time and a lot has been lost due to Manley and especially due to Tavares. Damage is irreversible. I repeat something which I typed on another forum. Combined FCA+PSA marker share in Europe once reached almost 25% while now it's around 16%. At...

And then Carlos killed Maserati R&D.

Basically, this isn't something new. They will just get back to what was started (under late Sergio) and how it should be.

"We will have the new [Stellantis] CEO [on the] 23rd of June. There will be an announcement to define the alignment with him," Filici said. "Then after this time, we will go ahead with the presentation of the strategic plan of Alfa Romeo and Maserati, together finding synergies where is...

But beware, the "new" Stellantis could review its technological synergy strategies. It has long been said that the strengths of the group's Italian brands take a dim view of the gradual replacement of their technologies by those whose roots come from PSA (especially with the Puretech scandal...

Seeing STLA Medium... Hmh

Melfi had and maybe still has 2 separate production lines.