Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio (Type 949) is a car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2016. As a D-segment model it slots above the smaller Tonale model in the marque's SUV range.[6] A compact crossover SUV,[7][8] it was first revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and entered production at the Cassino Plant at the end of 2016.[9] In 2018 it was Alfa Romeo's best-selling model, with roughly 43,000 sold that year. In 2024, it had fallen behind the Tonale in the U.S. as sales dropped to just 3,162 from 12,043 in 2018.[10][11]

Characteristics

engine	2.0 L TBI-M T4 Multiair turbo I4 petrol 2.9 L 690T twin turbo V6 petrol 2.2 L JTDm Multijet II TD I4 diesel

transmission	8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP50) 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP75, Quadrifoglio)

wheelbase	2818 mm

length	4687 mm

width	1903 mm excl mirrors

height	1648 mm

weight	4037 lb 2.0 AWD‡R4R‡ 4309 lb Quadrifoglio‡R5R‡

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designer	Carmelo Giannone (Senior Exterior Designer), Centro Stile Alfa Romeo

model code	949

The Stelvio uses the same Giorgio platform already used by the Giulia, but slightly modified and raised by 22 cm. The Stelvio also shares the same engines and most of the mechanics, including a carbon-fibre driveshaft. In addition, its track width has increased by 2.9 cm in the rear and 5.4 cm in the front. It has a boot capacity of 525 L. The boot sill is aligned with the rear bumper and cargo does not need to be lifted over a lip when being removed. There are large vehicle blind spots behind the car's pillars. It has a 50/50 weight distribution and a drag coefficient of 0.32 (Cd).[14] Euro NCAP classify it as a large off-road car.[2]

In order to reduce the weight of the car, aluminium is used for body panels, as well as for mechanical parts such as the suspension, brakes, and engine. The suspension, called AlfaLink, implements double wishbones in the front, and an aluminium multi-link configuration in the rear. The springs are longer than those in the Giulia, but stiffer to account for the extra weight and ride height. The driver sits nearly 20 cm higher from the road than in the Giulia.[15] The suspension is tuned for improved handling and driving dynamics, which can compromise ride quality if optional larger-diameter wheels are fitted.[16]

The Stelvio is offered with rear-wheel drive standard, or with an optional Alfa Romeo "Q4" all-wheel drive system that can send up to 50% of power to the front low-grip conditions.The Stelvio weighs 1660 kg with all fluids, 145 kg less than an equivalent BMW X3 and 110 kg[17] less than a four-cylinder Porsche Macan.[15] Its braking system is designed to be less susceptible to fade, a characteristic that can take unfamiliar drivers time to adjust to.[16]

All models feature an 8.8-inch infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto coming standard, while small tweaks have been made throughout the ranges.[18]

Engines and performance

The car's engine lineup is similar to that of the Giulia's, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four and a 2.2-litre diesel inline-four. The Quadrifoglio trim level offers a 2.9 litre 690T twin-turbo 90° V6 rated at 510 PS, developed for Alfa Romeo by Ferrari.[19] In Europe, consumption standards use the WLTP measuring system, which increases accuracy for consumption and emission figures. On 29 September 2017, a Quadrifoglio model set a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes, 51.7 seconds, the fastest for a production SUV.[20]

North American engines and performance

Safety

History and development

Preceded by Alfa Romeo's first off-roader, the Matta, in the 1950s[28] and the Kamal concept car in March 2003, the Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's first production SUV.[29] The high-performance trim of the Stelvio, the Quadrifoglio, was unveiled on 16 November 2016 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The European versions of the Stelvio were presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017. On January 18, 2017, Alfa Romeo began accepting orders for the Stelvio First Edition in the EMEA region. On November 2, 2017, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio went on sale in Italy.[30]

For the 2019 model year, diesel engines of the Stelvio were updated to meet the Euro 6d emissions standards, with AdBlue technology introduced to tackle particulates in the exhaust. Both the 150 PS and 180 PS versions got 10 PS more from this change. In addition, Alfa Romeo introduced a new trim level for Europe: the Ti (Turismo Internazionale). Slightly different than the similarly named Stelvio Ti on sale in the United States, the Euro-spec Ti is fitted with the TBI-M 2.0-litre inline-four, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with power sent to all four wheels through Alfa Romeo's Q4 all-wheel drive system.[18][31] In 2020, Alfa Romeo introduced the newly updated Stelvio in China, with both the Giulia and the Stelvio featuring updated interiors, a new 8.8-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, which now offers a WiFi hotspot, over-the-air software upgrades, integrated emergency call function, and call assistant function. There is the new leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel and gear lever, with revised dashboard materials.[32] The debut for North America was in the 2019 LA Auto Show. As of 2022 in North America, the Stelvio has four distinct models. Starting with the base model Sprint, the Ti, the Veloce and the top-of-the-line Quadrifoglio. In light of the Alfa Romeo Tonale's release, Stelvio's range of models was condensed from seven to four.

Special editions

Quadrifoglio NRING Edition

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, a limited edition (only 108 examples) NRING trim of the Stelvio (Nürburgring-inspired special edition) was unveiled. The NRING edition has carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco seats, carbon-fiber interior trim, and a Mopar-branded gear shifter and floor mats. The cars are differentiated on the exterior by NRING badges as well as carbon-fiber mirror caps and side skirts. Equipment is upgraded to include adaptive cruise control, and a premium sound system.[33]

Nero Edizione

In April 2018, NYIAS unveiled a Nero Edizione Package for the Stelvio. This edition grants a new exterior appearance through special blacked-out wheels, badging, and other touches. The Nero Edizione package is available only for the 280 horsepower, 2.0-litre model.[34]

manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
production	2016–present
model years	2017–present
assembly	Italy: Piedimonte San Germano, Lazio (Cassino Plant)‡R1R‡
class	Compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment)
body style	5-door SUV‡R2R‡
platform	FCA Giorgio
related	Alfa Romeo Giulia (2015) Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Characteristics

Engines and performance

North American engines and performance

North American engines and performance

Safety

History and development

Special editions

Quadrifoglio NRING Edition

Nero Edizione

Quadrifoglio Racing Edition

2023 refresh

Awards

External links

References

Quadrifoglio NRING Edition

Nero Edizione

Quadrifoglio Racing Edition

Sales