Alfa Romeo is reportedly working on a new SUV as an alternative to the BMW X5, but it has also recently revealed the all-new Tonale. Clearly, SUVs are where the Italian automaker is putting most of its focus, but new sports cars are promised. As for existing offerings, the Stelvio and Giulia were recently updated, but both are getting a little long in the tooth, so one can't help but wonder if these will soon be killed off. Fortunately, Alfa Romeo has said that it is "not abandoning the Giulia." The brand's CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, says that "there will be a future Giulia, and it will be an electric-only model."

The Stellantis-owned brand is planning to go all-electric by 2027, so there's no time to dawdle with electrification. Thus, the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be losing its combustion-powered engine, which means that the brilliant Quadrifoglio variant that gave the last BMW M3 nightmares will no longer be tormenting the Bavarians. Hopefully, a high-performance model will still follow, but without that spectacular 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, the soul of this fiery Italian is gone.

In addition, the Giulietta hatchback will not be returning, as Imparato says that the Tonale crossover has filled that niche and that the hatch was originally a Euro-focused model while the Tonale is a better fit for more global markets.

We're still expecting new sports cars at some point, but for now, it appears that we will have a long wait ahead of us. Alfa Romeo is prioritizing moneymaking SUVs as it tries to regain a commanding foothold in the luxury car market, so the passion-driven cars that fans actually want will have to wait a little while. Alfa Romeo hopes that the Tonale will help it sell more than 100,000 vehicles a year, as it used to. If that does happen, Alfa's coffers will be replenished somewhat and the performance cars we expect will become viable. So say goodbye to the raucous Giulia and prepare for a silent drive. We may hate it now, but if it means the survival of a brand like Alfa, we'll take it.