The Alfa Romeo Kamal is a crossover SUV concept car designed by Alfa Romeo under the project code 921 and presented at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. It used the Alfa Romeo 147 platform and was initially set for launch in 2007, together with the brand’s planned return to the United States.
Alfa Romeo Kamal at a glance
| Shown | 2003 Geneva Motor Show |
|---|---|
| Type | crossover SUV concept, project code 921 (development name CXover) |
| Platform | Alfa Romeo 147 |
| Planned launch | initially 2007 |
| Design | Alessandro Dambrosio and Tori Odagiri, Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, under Wolfgang Egger |
| Built by | Stola, 2002–2003 |
| Name | Kamal means “lotus” in Sanskrit; “perfection” or the “synthesis of opposites” in Arabic |
This page is based on English Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Alfa Romeo Kamal
During development Alfa Romeo used the project name CXover. The exterior of the see-through model was developed by Alessandro Dambrosio and Tori Odagiri of Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under the supervision of Wolfgang Egger, and the model itself was constructed by Stola between 2002 and 2003. The Kamal never reached production; Alfa Romeo eventually launched a new production crossover SUV, the Stelvio, in late 2016, with sales commencing the following year.
The name Kamal means “lotus” in Sanskrit, and in Arabic the word means “perfection” or the “synthesis of opposites”. In the same years Alfa Romeo planned to return to the United States, and the crossover was meant to be part of that plan; instead the idea waited until the Stelvio of 2016.
Design and features
- Platform: the Alfa Romeo 147 platform.
- Role: intended to bring Alfa Romeo back to the United States in 2007.
Alfa Romeo Kamal versions
- Kamal (2003): a concept car; the later production crossover was the Stelvio.
More Alfa Romeo cars are in our Alfa Romeo collection, for example the Alfa Romeo 147 whose platform it uses and the Alfa Romeo 159.
Alfa Romeo Kamal questions and answers
What is the Alfa Romeo Kamal?
A crossover SUV concept shown at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.
What does Kamal mean?
Lotus in Sanskrit; also “perfection” or “synthesis of opposites” in Arabic.
Was it produced?
No; the Stelvio was launched as the production crossover in 2016.
Who designed the Kamal?
Alessandro Dambrosio and Tori Odagiri of Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, under Wolfgang Egger.
Who built the Kamal model?
The coachbuilder Stola constructed it between 2002 and 2003.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo Kamal, English Wikipedia: design, history
