Summary
The Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida is a small mild-hybrid SUV that arrived in the UK in early 2025. An all-electric version, called the Junior Elettrica, arrived a bit earlier which we cover here.
The Junior is built on the same foundations as the Jeep Avenger and the Citroën C4, the Ibrida is powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine as found elsewhere in the Stellantis crop of small SUVs.
That said, the Parkers team argues that the Junior Ibrida stands out due to its “slick” styling and its driving experience, which is “far better than the Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600” with a well-judged balance between ride and handling.
The Auto Express team adds that the Ibrida has competitive pricing when compared to its mild-hybrid rivals, but that it has “weak” brakes “with almost no feel to the pedal”, and that the electric version inspires more driving confidence and fun, particularly the top-spec Junior Elettrica Veloce.
“The Junior Ibrida is not a classic Alfa”, concludes The Sun’s Rob Lewis. “It won’t stir your soul. But it will deliver cost-effective motoring.”
As of December 2025, The Alfa Romeo Ibrida holds a New Car Expert Rating of C, with a score of 63%.
Junior Ibrida highlights
- Sharp handling
- Comfortable driving experience
- Attractive exterior looks
- Competitively priced
Junior Ibrida lowlights
- Some cheap interior plastics
- Rather clunky auto gearbox and spongy brakes
- Not as fun to drive as the Junior Elettrica Veloce
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol mild-hybrid
Price: From £28,400 on-road
Launched: Spring 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of December 2025, the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of December 2025, the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score |
| Petrol models | 59 mpg | B |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 109 g/km | A |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 26 | C |
Running costs for the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida are pretty reasonable, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s estimated fuel economy of 59mpg is rather impressive by petrol mild-hybrid standards. For comparison, our data reports that mild-hybird rivals like Stellantis stablemate the Jeep Avenger returns 50mpg, and the Ibrida matches the fuel efficiency of full-fat hybrid alternatives like the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Insurance costs are pretty average, based on data from the UK’s insurance group assessor, Thatcham Research.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of December 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Junior Ibrida, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
| New car warranty duration | 5 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 75,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Alfa Romeo’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Junior.
The duration is five years, with a limit of 75,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, this Ibrida mild-hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Warranty on a used Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
- If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida from an official Alfa Romeo dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included.
- If you are buying a used Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Alfa Romeo Junior
As of December 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida. However, recall information is updated very regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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