Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars for sale

Frequently asked questions about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

• What is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
• The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's first SUV. It's named after a particularly challenging set of Alpine passes, and it aims at bringing style and panache to a crowded SUV marketplace. 
  
  In terms of measurements, it’s a medium-sized SUV that goes toe to toe with the likes of the Porsche Macan, Jaguar F-Pace, BMW X3, and Audi Q5.

• Which versions of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio are available?
• The Stelvio only comes in one body style, a five-door SUV. While that might sound like an obvious thing to say, a slew of SUVs, like the Porsche Cayenne, are being offered with a coupe-style body. 
  
  Alfa Romeo has kept the engine range simple. There are three to choose from - a regular petrol, a stunningly fast petrol, and a diesel. The 'regular' petrol is still pretty spicy. It has 280hp, and is only available with four-wheel drive. The diesel is pretty pokey too, making a healthy 190hp. This is available in rear and four-wheel drive. The vindaloo of the range is 2.9-litre petrol, as featured in the Quadrifoglio. It makes a heady 510hp.
  
  Since its inception the Stelvio has been available in lots of different trim levels. 2020 brought a range of improvements, including a much plusher interior, as well as added driver assistance tech. Highlights of the range include the Quadrifoglio, Veloce, and Super.

• What is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Performance Version?
• The performance version of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is called the Quadrifoglio, although describing it merely as the performance version might be downplaying it. 
  
  The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is powered by the same Ferrari-derived turbocharged V6 that's used in the BMW M3-rivalling Giulia Quadrifoglio. It makes 510hp and 600Nm of torque. Understandably, it delivers extreme performance with a 0-62mph time of 3.8seconds and a top speed of 176mph.
  
  It's also one of the most exciting SUVs to drive. The steering is precise, and it feels every bit as quick as a Porsche Macan or even a Porsche Cayenne. 

• Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio good to drive?
• An SUV of this size shouldn't drive as well as the Stelvio does. Mechanically it's nearly identical to the Giulia saloon, and it doesn't feel all that different to drive. Well, other than being much higher up. The engine and gearbox response can be changed thanks to Alfa's DNA driving control. Dynamic (D) is sporty, Natural (N) is, erm, natural, while Advanced Efficiency (A) is slower but better on fuel.
  
  The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has an additional mode - Race. This makes the gearshifts sharper and it keeps the exhaust's valves open to make it sportier sounding.

• Should I buy an Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
• Given the rise of the SUV, it's no wonder Alfa Romeo has made one. And it's knocked it out of the park. If you're after an SUV that really drives like something much smaller, and doesn't have the same image as a Range Rover, the Stelvio is a great car to go for.
  
  Post 2020-cars have improved interiors and are palpably nicer to sit in.