Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV starts at £33,990 21 | 07 | 2017
ALFA ROMEO HAS confirmed its first mainstream SUV, the Stelvio, will start at £33,990 in entry-level trim with the 180bhp 2.2-litre diesel when it goes on-sale at Scottish dealerships in September. That makes it £740 less than the river; Jaguar F-Pace. The range tops-out with the 2.0-litre 280bhp Milano Edizione at £45,390. (Related: Stelvio gets five-star treatment)
at launch there will be two engines: a 2.2-litre diesel with either 178bhp or 207bhp — the latter available exclusively in all-wheel drive — or an all-wheel drive petrol with 197bhp or 276bhp. The entry-level engine is the rear-wheel drive 178bhp diesel.
The new Stelvio is one of the smaller premium small SUVs on the market. Measuring 4686mm long, 1677mm tall (including antenna), and 1903mm wide (2163mm incl the mirrors), it’s marginally shorter than the Porsche Macan which is 4699mm long. The class-leading Porsche is also squatter, measuring 1624mm tall and 1923mm wide.
The Stelvio's spec line-up has four specific trim levels: standard 'Stelvio', 'Super', 'Speciale' and 'Milano Edizione'.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The entry trim level ‘Stelvio’ includes 17in 10-spoke alloys, LED rear lights and a double lateral chrome exhaust pipe. Inside, the cabin there’s dual-zone climate control, Alfa DNA rotary driving mode selector, a 3.5-inch TFT colour cluster instrument panel, UConnect 8.8-inch display infotainment system with DAB plus Bluetooth/AUX multimedia connectivity, an eight-speaker audio system and two front and two rear USB ports. A multi-function leather steering wheel, houses all the main controls so the driver can focus on the task at hand.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Super
In addition to the standard Stelvio trim, the Super gets 18in 5-spoke alloys and front parking sensors. The interior of the Super features an 8.8-inch infotainment system with 3D navigation system featuring European maps and 7-inch TFT instrument cluster, as well as a two-tone leather dashboard and leather and cloth upholstery.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Speciale
Step up to the Speciale and there’s 19in 10-spoke alloys with red brake calipers, chrome window surround, Bi-Xenon 35W headlights and power folding door mirrors. Inside the cabin, the Speciale benefits from heated front leather seats with six-way adjustment and dedicated four-way power lumbar controls. Aluminium shift paddles on the steering column co-ordinate with the aluminium interior finishing’s and metal pedals to complete the look.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Milano Edizione
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio launch edition, Milano Edizione, offers buyers sporty leather seats, a 10-speaker Sound Theatre, 20in V-Spoke alloy wheels, keyless entry and an Athermic windscreen. Privacy glass with black gloss window surround, electrically adjustable and heated front seats and a rear-view camera with dynamic grid lines enhance the standard specification.
After the initial launch, the range will be further supplemented by the range-topping Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Powered by an all-aluminium, bi-turbo 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine, shared with the Giulia Quadrifoglio and it will produce 503bhp and 443lb/ft torque.
It will only be available with four-wheel drive. Alfa Q4 system sends 100% of the torque rearwards in normal conditions, but can divide between the front and rear up to 50/50. It’s also coupled with torque vectoring for the first time. The use of two clutches in the rear differential allow torque vectoring between the rear wheels.
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Jim McGill