[1][2] Imperio's design is based on the Avenio platform using electronic and traction equipment supplied by Siemens Mobility.

[3][4] It is also available with local electronic and traction equipment supplied by ICPE-SAERP [ro], using IVF 260FR inverters, along with SATREC and MBB31 control units; this variant, called Autentic, uses VEM [de] DKABZ 0310-4 motors instead.

[5] The tram can be configured as a two to six-section vehicle, each section having a length of 9 m (30 ft), with a powered or unpowered bogie, depending on each operator's needs.

[6] The first deliveries started in October 2014 for the Arad local transport company.

[7] The longest tram delivered by Astra Vagoane Călători is the Imperio Metropolitan.