Alfa Romeo announced earlier this year that it is working on introducing seven new models by 2018 to increase sales, and according to Automotive News, the company has already started development on three of them.

Alfa Romeo’s latest future product plan

The cars are said to be a midsize sedan that will rival the BMW 5 series, a midsize SUV that will go against models such as the Audi Q5 and a flagship large sedan.

The company is yet to give specific details on the models, however according to the report the brand will switch to rear- and all-wheel drive configurations from front-wheel drive.

The midsize sedan, which was due in in 2014 badged as the Giulia will supposedly be launched in mid-2016 and will likely use a new name. Engine options are said to include a 2.2-litre four-cylinder with outputs ranging from 132-243 kW and a 3.3-litre V6 with outputs ranging from 294-368 kW. There will also be two diesel engines, a four-cylinder diesel with outputs ranging from 88-155 kW and a six-cylinder diesel with outputs ranging from 184-243 kW.

The midsize SUV is expected to debut in the second half of 2016 and will be underpinned by the platform and engine range of the sedan. The larger sedan is said to follow after and is set to rival the Audi A8 and BMW 7 series. It will reportedly have powerful versions of the new engine range, however it will not include a V8 variant.

Apart from these three Alfa Romeo models, the company is said to be considering a roadster and a mid-size coupe, a large crossover as well as an entry-level model that could be offered as a hatchback, sedan and coupe.