2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV revealed
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the brand's first SUV in the brand's history.Photo: SuppliedWhen a sporty premium brand like Alfa Romeo names a new model after one of the great S-curving mountain roads in all of Europe, there's no mistaking the intent of the product, and its positioning.That focus becomes even more pointed when the product is an SUV - the first in the marque's more than 100-year history.
Alfa Romeo finally reveals Stelvio SUV – with 505 HP
What is it?The SUV version of the phantasmagorical Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan we tested last month built on the same platform and powered by the same engines, including — give a big cheer — the 505 horsepower, Ferrari-derived twin turbo 2.9-litre V6.Why does it matter?
First Look: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
It seems with the new Stelvio, Alfa Romeo is combining all of the hottest automotive trends and buzzwords into one car: SUV, 500 horsepower, Ferrari engine, carbon fiber and aluminum… Italian.The Stelvio is Alfa's latest push into the American market, following the launch of the 4C sports car and Giulia compact sedan, but this is arguably their most important vehicle.America – and much of the rest of the world, for that matter – is SUV-crazy, and while other luxury automakers are wooing buyers into the showroom with subtle design and smart tech, it seems Alfa Romeo would rather hit you over the head with power and boldness.