The initial Euro 7 regulations draft was met with fire and fury from the automobile manufacturers. Yes, the intentions were to protect the environment from higher emissions. However, the first proposed Euro 7 standards also meant that current engines and vehicles would need more refinement to comply with the same
Future cars will also go under strict scrutiny. Eventually, all of this will be reflected in the final cost of the vehicles that customers will buy in the market. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, and Luca de Meo of Renault were the two main voices of opposition along with eight EU countries fighting against the original Euro 7 regulations, as reported by Autocar.
However, last week, European Union ministers announced that the latest Euro 7 emission norms have been diluted and these will keep “existing (Euro 6) emission limits and test conditions for light-duty vehicles” such as cars and vans. However, the buses and heavy vehicles will be subjected to Euro 7 regulations.
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As a result, Jean-Philippe, Alfa Romeo CEO said that the 2.9L twin-turbo V6 that is found in the Quadrifoglio models will live on. The Euro 7 vehicle emission standards are set to take effect in 2025. Hence, buyers can still enjoy a comfy ride in the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan provided they are willing to pay a base price of $79,760. They can even order the newest Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversario model which has been released to celebrate the 100 years of the four-leaf clover Quadrifoglio badge.
Meanwhile, Autocar, a British motoring magazine asked Jean-Philippe if the twin-turbo V6 will continue to exist in the future. To which he replied “The answer is yes, because I’m expecting the result of Euro 7 [proposals] this year. I would like something [compliant with] the [new] regulation to be interesting.” He also hinted that future Alfa Romeo models might get the V6.
Having said that, the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV are not the only Alfa Romeo models that are powered by a V6. The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, a new-age supercar from an Italian automaker is also hiding a 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 under the hood which makes over 750 horsepower. At the same time, you will also find the same engine in the limited-edition Giulia GTA, Giulia GTAm, and Giulia SWB Zagato.
Alfa Romeo is also developing a new supercar which is expected to debut in 2026. Reports do not reveal much about it. However, it has been speculated that it will inspired by the 1960 Giulietta SZ and 1970 Montreal. So the 2026 Alfa Romeo supercar will be an EV, a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, or a pure gas engine car? We don’t know yet.
All being said, the Euro 7 standard has already led to the retirement of the manual transmission from the Volkswagen Golf. The Polo model will likely be discontinued from Europe. Ford has already taken the Fiesta from the European market. So what will be the next car to get axed? We will update it. Stay tuned with carhp.
