Alfa Romeo Wins Double Honors at the 2026 Taiwan Car of the Year Awards Giulia and Stelvio Dominate the Imported Luxury Mid-Size Sedan and SUV Categories

With over a century of racing heritage and a reputation built on distinctive Italian design and pure driving pleasure, Alfa Romeo has long been an icon of performance and passion. Since returning to the Taiwan market in 2025, Alfa Romeo has continued to resonate strongly with Taiwanese Alfisti through its unmistakable Italian styling and uncompromising dedication to driving dynamics.

This commitment to performance and driving passion has once again been recognized by industry experts. At the prestigious 2026 Taiwan Car of the Year Awards, the Giulia was honored with the award for Best Imported Luxury Mid-Size Sedan, while the Stelvio was named Best Imported Luxury Mid-Size SUV.

These two awards not only highlight the outstanding competitiveness of Giulia and Stelvio in their respective segments, but also further reinforce Alfa Romeo’s distinctive position in the premium performance automotive market.

Outstanding Handling and Pure Driving Pleasure Earn Industry Recognition

As one of Taiwan’s most respected automotive awards, the Taiwan Car of the Year Awards by Car News Taiwan are judged by a panel of leading automotive journalists and industry experts through rigorous static and dynamic evaluations. Under strict judging criteria, Alfa Romeo’s Giulia and Stelvio stood out among strong competitors thanks to their exceptional handling, distinctive character, and pure driving appeal.

2026 Best Imported Luxury Mid-Size Sedan | Giulia

With its near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, precise steering response, and sleek, elegant body lines, the Giulia impressed judges with a driving experience that blends emotion, excitement, and precision in the luxury mid-size sedan segment.

2026 Best Imported Luxury Mid-Size SUV | Stelvio

Combining sports car-like agility with the practicality of an SUV, the Stelvio redefines driving pleasure in the performance SUV segment through refined dynamics and powerful performance. For Alfa Romeo, these awards represent more than recognition—they symbolize strong affirmation from Taiwan’s automotive industry. Giulia and Stelvio embody not only outstanding product excellence, but also Alfa Romeo’s unwavering commitment to performance and driving passion.

Global Recognition Continues to Reinforce Alfa Romeo’s Strong Heritage

In addition to its latest recognition in Taiwan, Alfa Romeo has continued to achieve remarkable success in prestigious automotive awards worldwide, showcasing the brand’s rich performance heritage and distinctive appeal. In 2025, the high-performance Giulia Quadrifoglio achieved an extraordinary milestone at Germany’s SPORT AUTO AWARD, winning the title of Best Imported Sedan Over €100,000 for the ninth consecutive year.

That same year, Alfa Romeo also delivered outstanding results at Germany’s AUTO BILD and BILD annual awards, with the Giulia and Stelvio taking top honors in the Best Mid-Size Sedan and Best Mid-Size SUV categories, respectively. Alfa Romeo was also awarded Best Design Brand of the Year. In addition, Alfa Romeo claimed seven awards across Germany and Switzerland’s Best Cars evaluations, further solidifying its leadership in design, aesthetics, and performance.

Driving Is a Belief — Forever Captivating

Alfa Romeo has always believed that truly captivating cars are defined not merely by performance figures or specifications, but by the pure and instinctive emotion felt with every acceleration and every corner. The double recognition at the 2026 Taiwan Car of the Year Awards by Car News Taiwan marks another important milestone for Alfa Romeo in Taiwan and reaffirms the brand’s unwavering dedication to performance, handling, and driving pleasure.

With the launch of the all-new Junior in Taiwan this May, Alfa Romeo’s product lineup has entered an exciting new chapter. From the iconic performance sedan Giulia and performance SUV Stelvio to the new-generation premium compact SUV Junior, Alfa Romeo continues to satisfy drivers across generations with bold Italian design, exhilarating performance, and unmistakable brand character.

Looking ahead, Alfa Romeo’s official distributor in Taiwan, PG Union, will continue to bring more vehicles that combine character, performance, and driving pleasure to the Taiwan market, allowing more customers to experience the pure essence of Italian driving passion.