The 33 was presented in 1983, intended to replace the Alfasud in the C segment. Designed by the Alfa Romeo Style Center, then headed by Ermanno Cressoni, the 33 had a pleasant and original line. Mechanically it derived from Alfasud. The 1.3 version had a 1351cc 4-cylinder engine that delivered 79 horsepower at 6000 rpm.