Alfa Romeo won’t make high-performance SUVs, keeping its Quadrifoglio badge for flagship models only.

Alfa Romeo is keeping its Quadrifoglio (QV) performance badge exclusive by not developing high-performance versions for its smaller SUVs like the Junior and Tonale, unlike rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The QV label, reserved for flagship models such as the Giulia and Stelvio, signifies high-end performance with V6 engines, advanced suspension, and premium materials, and is treated as a distinct sub-brand requiring rigorous standards. Alfa Romeo’s product head, Mario Lamagna, stated current powertrain technology doesn’t support a suitable QV variant for compact models, and the brand remains committed to protecting the badge’s prestige, with future expansion dependent on engineering advances and market feedback.