No Romeos for America till 2012

Alfa Romeo Mito and Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

American fans of Italian styling are anxiously awaiting FIAT and Alfa Romeo‘s full scale return to the US. What’s fuelling the fire is the successful sign off of the alliance deal between the Italian auto giant and Chrysler. Sadly though, the wait may have to last a few more years still.

According to FIAT Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, Alfa Romeo is unlikely to return to the U.S. until the end of 2012 and even then models like the MiTo and new Giulietta may be off the cards.

While other markets are already enjoying the MiTo and will soon be able to experience the Giulietta, which is making its debut this week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the U.S. is expected to only receive the larger Giulia 159-replacement and another large sedan based on the Chrysler 300 platform plus several sports models.

The Americans, for now, can only ogle at the beauties.

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