Apr. 20, 2026

Watch: First Impressions 2026 Alfa Romeo Junior

First Impressions of the Alfa Romeo Junior

This video features the team from iloveza.com sharing their first impressions of the 2026 Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce (1:37).

Key takeaways from their discussion include:

Driving Experience: The team is excited to spend an extended period (at least 7 days) testing the vehicle (1:49). The driver notes that it feels comfortable despite the use of 20-inch racing rims and low-profile tires (3:30-3:47).
Performance and Features: The car features a "DNA" drive mode system (Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficiency) (3:20). The driver mentions an optional racing seat upgrade for 55,000 Rand, which they find well worth the cost (2:28-2:38).
Charging: The team recounts their experience charging the vehicle, noting that while it took 15-20 minutes to move from 50% to 80% charge, the system estimated an hour for a full charge (2:48-3:06).
Interior and Aesthetics: The presenters find the car "absolutely gorgeous," specifically praising the sleek exterior design and the illuminated air vents (4:12-4:24).
Practical Note: One of the presenters mentions a minor critique regarding the lack of grab handles for passengers, jokingly noting that the vehicle is designed for the track (3:53-4:05).

The team concludes by inviting viewers to keep an eye out for their upcoming full review on their social media channels and website (4:50-5:40).

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Video Credits: Ziyaad Plaatjes and Isa Plaatjes
Driver: Nabihah Plaatjes
Filmed: 13 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Gear: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Feiyu Tech Vimble 3

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Transcript

7 seconds

Hi everyone and welcome to let's talk ZA. I will tell you just now what car well actually Isa will tell you what car

15 seconds

we are in but I have to mention that it is our driver's 40th birthday today.

24 seconds

Happy birthday to me. Yay.

27 seconds

Yay. Okay, Isa, tell us what car are we in?

30 seconds

We are in the Alfred Romeo Junior Vol.

39 seconds

Okay. Do you have any first impression of it?

44 seconds

Um well actually

52 seconds

I'm so excited that um we're in our first alpha.

59 seconds

Oh yes, this is our first alpha and we're driving on someone's 40th birthday. We're driving. Why are we

1 minute, 7 seconds

driving when it's his birthday? But this is what a motoring journalist does. He loves to drive. So, do you have any more impressions?

1 minute, 19 seconds

Nope. You're just excited to be in Alfa Romeo. What is this again? Alfa Romeo. Junior Veoce.

1 minute, 27 seconds

Junior Veloce. So, tell us your first impression. Zad.

1 minute, 32 seconds

Yes. Hi guys. Welcome to Let's Talk today. Today we are giving our first impression of this Alfa Romeo Junior

1 minute, 40 seconds

Veoce. I was privileged enough to attend the launch. Um I didn't get to drive the Volk, so I'm glad that we're having it

1 minute, 49 seconds

for the extended period of at least 7 days. Um,

1 minute, 56 seconds

so I must say that uh the last

2 minutes, 4 seconds

the last Alpha that I drove was a Tonale and I wasn't I mean the Stalvio I

2 minutes, 10 seconds

enjoyed but the Tonale not so much and when I jumped into this vehicle and even

2 minutes, 17 seconds

the um entry level I was very impressed with and this Velce CH is obviously now

2 minutes, 24 seconds

the top of the range. We've got the SE belt uh racing seats here which um is an

2 minutes, 32 seconds

added extra for 55,000 band which I think is is well worth it

2 minutes, 38 seconds

if you're sitting in it. Um but yeah uh the first impression

2 minutes, 46 seconds

um we just tried to do a little bit of a charge. It was taking a while. It said it taking we were on like about 50%

2 minutes, 56 seconds

charge and um we charged it for about I think about 15

3 minutes, 3 seconds

to 20 minutes and we got it up to about 80%. But it did say that it was going to take an hour to to fully charge. So I'm not quite sure.

3 minutes, 14 seconds

Um in in terms of we do have like dynamic um natural and advanced efficiencies like a eco mode. So it says DNA there.

3 minutes, 26 seconds

Um it's very comfortable even though it's got uh racing rims 20 in.

3 minutes, 36 seconds

Oh racing rims.

3 minutes, 37 seconds

Yeah. So, it's low profile tires uh with a nice 20-in rim.

3 minutes, 45 seconds

It's comfortable for me as a driver. I think uh for anybody else in the vehicle, uh

3 minutes, 53 seconds

like Nia said, there's no handles to hold on. And I said, you don't need handles. This is a it's a a car for the track. Let's put it that way.

4 minutes, 5 seconds

Okay. You can tell us more in the review. We're keeping it short and sweet.

4 minutes, 8 seconds

My first impression is that it is a sexy car. It is absolutely gorgeous. Um the air vents even looks so pretty.

4 minutes, 19 seconds

And the illuminated as well.

4 minutes, 20 seconds

Oh, okay. Um when it's light and then I mean look at the car. You'll see it uh pictures of it, videos of it. It's sleek. It's beautiful.

4 minutes, 33 seconds

Uh like actually hug you. They like hug you. this and um yeah um I just don't

4 minutes, 41 seconds

like the fact that I can't hold on into anything but other than that I actually enjoy it. Um keep a look out for our

4 minutes, 50 seconds

review uh the full review and everything else will be on our social media channels is

4 minutes, 57 seconds

follow uh visit our website www.ilovetai.com I love.com.

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and that's # I love heart South African flag # after photog

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# B2B at B2B # and proing only with talk

5 minutes, 30 seconds

that's t o r q u e z a and Facebook X # let's talk cinema.

5 minutes, 40 seconds

Thanks Issa. Thanks. and I'm Nia and we love Z

Ziyaad Plaatjes is the Co-Founder of iloveza.com & Let's Torque ZA, the Founder of the After Fajr Grind Academy, a Radio Host for the longest running award-winning Motoring show in South Africa - Bumper2Bumper on Cii Radio, and a Brand South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador, who was named one of Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans in the Arts, Entertainment, Film & Media Category.

He is a Bachelor of Commerce Honours graduate and has been running businesses since the age of 13. Ziyaad is a social media fundi and content creator, but has taken on many roles in various industries over the years. With his entrepreneurial skills and vast knowledge he assists individuals and businesses to grow and achieve their goals.

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