The Sport Speciale truly shines inside the cabin, with seats upholstered in perforated Alcantara and Ice white leather, featuring heating and massaging functions for the driver.
Alfa added Alcantara inserts on the steering wheel, dashboard, and center console, addressing some complaints about perceived quality in the standard model.
The optional Techno Pack adds Matrix LED headlights, more ADAS, a 180-degree rear view camera, a hands-free tailgate, wireless charging, front and rear USB ports, and a better six-speaker audio system alongside the standard 10.25-inch infotainment.
The mild-hybrid Sport Speciale starts from €31,150 ($35,600) in Italy, with an extra €1,650 ($1,900) for the two-tone paint and €1,000 ($1,100) for the Techno Pack fitted to the press car.
Exploring Milan
The first stop is the iconic central square and its imposing marble cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.
This gothic landmark is striking up close, with 3,400 statues and 135 spires reaching into the sky.
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Right beside Italy's largest Catholic church sits the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest active shopping center in the country.
It leads toward the Teatro alla Scala on the far side.
Art aficionados will appreciate the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, which house original paintings by masters like Caravaggio, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci.
I recommend renting an electric bike for €0.75 ($0.86) per hour after a €9 ($10) weekly subscription.
This lets you stop anywhere and avoid Milan's parking headaches.
