A love of driving, a love of travelling. If the first has always been one of Alfa's strengths, the second becomes an obligatory choice when, in addition to the Alfa temperament, the car also has to have the comfort of a saloon. 

For this reason, Kamal was designed with double wishbone suspension all round. 

This layout makes driving easier, combining the complete control typical of front wheel drive with exceptional sportiness and pinpoint accuracy, exploited in full on mixed routes. What is more Kamal suspension has height adjustable air springs which are lowered automatically when a certain speed is reached: the effect is that of a car that really grips the road. The driver can adjust the suspension height according to the type of use: higher off the road, lower on the road.

On Kamal, the comfort guaranteed by the suspension is enhanced by the exuberant temperament that we have come to expect from an Alfa sports car. The concept car was designed with the GTA-tagged 3.2 V6 24V which offers 250 bhp. Powerful, but more than anything 'round', as a six cylinder unit should be. An engine that can provide not only exceptional performance and peaks of power and torque, but also a smooth, progressive power delivery even at low speeds. In other words a car that is capable of exciting performance but is also suitable for our everyday roads and not only for the race track.

The power output is 250 bhp at 6200 rpm, with peak torque of 300 Nm (30.6 kgm) at 4800 rpm. Which is sufficient to guarantee performance, and a torque curve that reaches very high values even at low speeds, allowing the Kamal to be driven in 6th at less than 2000 rpm and to slip rapidly away without needing to change gear.
The gearbox is the  Selespeed unit with an operating logic derived from Formula 1, which makes for faster gear changes at low and high speeds. 

Sophisticated suspension, a brilliant engine, the latest generation gearbox and direct steering, that responds precisely and rapidly. This winning combination produces the incredibly enjoyable drive of Kamal, which is pure Alfa Romeo. With an extra something. The prototype has a lower centre of gravity than a conventional SUV, increasing the car's stability, and it is also lower; this improves the Cd and thus performance (the estimate top speed exceeds 200 km/h). 

On top of which Kamal was designed with VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) to ensure absolute mastery over the car in all conditions, even the most extreme, as well as ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). The first is a device that kicks in during emergency braking, while the second intervenes at any speed, assisted by the brakes and the engine management, to optimise traction. 

ALL THE INTERNAL VERSATILITY OF AN MPV

It is 435 centimetre long, 186 cm wide and 162 cm high, measurements that make Kamal a unique vehicle of its type in the world. It has four doors that have a particular opening system. While the front doors open in the normal way with a handle, the rear doors are side-hinged, activated by an internal mechanism. 

The rear window is also a novelty because it opens independently of the tailgate. The latter has a small 'flap' which can be lowered and extended to the ground, to make loading even easier. And by folding away the rear seats, it is possible to create a flat, easily accessible loading area. The luggage compartment exceeds 400 litres and there are also numerous oddment compartments and glass recesses in the central tunnel. The tunnel can even be used to keep drinks cool, thanks to cold air from the climate control system. The large transparent roof is also an innovative touch.