The Stelvio is a sporty, characterful compact SUV that pairs striking Italian design with a driver-focused feel you don’t often find in this class. Its cabin mixes distinctive styling and usable practicality, making it a great choice for buyers who want engaging driving dynamics without sacrificing everyday comfort.
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio wears its sporting intent on its sleeve, with a shield grille, taut surfacing, and short overhangs that give it a planted stance. It looks lean next to many rivals, more like a driver’s car that just happens to be an SUV. Details matter here: slim headlamps, muscular haunches, and, on hotter versions, purposeful exhausts and wheel designs. It’s an eye-catcher without feeling shouty, broadcasting character rather than bulk.
The cabin is set up around the driver with a low, supportive seating position and a steering wheel that adjusts generously. Long aluminum shift paddles mounted on the column add a quality touch and make manual control satisfying. Materials feel solid and attractive, though perceived quality trails the most meticulous German rivals in fine details. Useful hard keys for climate and drive modes keep daily interactions simple, while the overall layout stays clean and purposeful.
Practicality is defined more by shape than sheer volume, with 525 liters of cargo space, a flat floor, no loading lip, and a 40:20:40 split for long items. It’s an easy car to pack for a weekend, even if absolute capacity is shy of the class leaders. Up front it feels airy, while the rear suits two adults fine, though headroom and foot space are only average. Small rear side windows and a narrow backlight make the second row feel darker and hamper over-shoulder visibility.
This SUV’s calling card is agility: very direct steering, crisp turn-in, and strong body control that encourages an enthusiastic pace. The Q4 all-wheel-drive system brings reliable traction out of corners without numbing the front end. Ride quality is on the firm side and can feel jittery over broken urban surfaces, yet high-speed stability is excellent. Wind and tire noise are acceptable overall, but coarser tarmac can raise the cabin’s background hum.
The range spans from a 2.2 Diesel Q4 AT8 with 210 hp to the storming Quadrifoglio petrol with 520 hp. In the diesel, about 470 Nm of torque helps deliver a claimed 0–100 km/h in roughly 6.6 seconds, making brisk everyday progress effortless. The Quadrifoglio pushes to 600 Nm and a 0–100 km/h blast in 3.8 seconds, pairing supercar-like shove with SUV usefulness. An eight-speed automatic is standard throughout, shifting quickly and working especially well when using those long paddles.
Official consumption stretches from 6.0 L/100 km for the diesel to 11.8 L/100 km for the high-power petrol. Real-world reports place the diesel in the 6.5–7.5 L/100 km band if driven sensibly, which suits long commutes and touring. The Quadrifoglio’s pace naturally brings higher thirst, and spirited use can push well into the teens. With CO2 from 157 to 267 g/km and no hybrid option, running costs and taxation will lean higher than some electrified rivals.
The central 8.8-inch infotainment screen is functional but small by class standards, and responses can feel a step behind the best. A rotary controller and proper shortcut buttons make it easy to use on the move, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are standard to streamline navigation and media. Available driver aids include adaptive cruise with lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, and parking cameras that ease tight spots. Even so, a large turning circle of about 11.8 m and limited rear-quarter visibility make urban maneuvers less effortless.
The Stelvio suits drivers who want a premium SUV that feels alive in their hands, without sacrificing everyday versatility for four. It’s a strong match for high-mileage users who value motorway stability and, in diesel form, sensible consumption. Those prioritizing the plushest ride, the biggest back seat, or the slickest infotainment will find stronger fits elsewhere. The Quadrifoglio is for performance devotees ready to accept running costs in exchange for breathtaking speed and character.
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,900 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 11.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 267 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,820 - 1,925 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 L
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Length
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Width
1,903 - 1,955 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
535 - 590 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
210 - 520 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
470 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
154 - 382 kW
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Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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Brand
Alfa Romeo
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
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