Alfa Romeo has officially announced its new SUV

Alfa Romeo officially announced the price of its new SUV model Stelvio, which was launched with 3 models, namely 2.0T 200HP Elite, 2.0T 200HP Deluxe, and 2.0T 280HP Deluxe. The top-of-the-line Stelvio QV performance version is expected to be introduced in the future.

New car features.

Appearance: a sprinkling of romantic elements, take a unique "sexy" route SUV

The Stelvio is a luxury midsize SUV, and its competitors are naturally the mainstream luxury brands such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5, which perform "dominantly" in this class of market. The design of the grille with a strong family color is easy to impress people. The overall body line profile is also particularly sexy and dynamic.

The design style of Stelvio is very characteristic, it has a little more romantic color than its rivals, and the overall effect is more easily impressive. Even though the side is full of smooth lines, the visual effect is quite full and gives a strong sense of power.

The design of the rear is layered and looks quite compact. With the design style of very spiritual taillights, the whole becomes very energetic.

Interior: bland design, but sufficient luxury and sporting elements

The interior of the Stelvio design style is relatively simple, the shape of the top does not bring too much visual impact, but the sense of luxury is in place, and a glance over can feel a strong sense of refinement and delicacy. The steering wheel is a highlight of the interior, adding to the sense of movement.

Configuration: practical configuration is rich and complete, and the competitiveness is not low

The Stelvio's three models come standard with xenon headlights, leather seats, leather multifunction steering wheel, 18-inch wheels, reverse camera, front/rear parking radar, tire pressure monitoring, panoramic sunroof, etc.; the 200HP luxury version adds 19-inch wheels, heated front seats/steering wheel, 7-inch LCD meter, keyless entry, etc.; the 280HP luxury sport version adds Blind spot monitoring, anti-glare exterior mirrors, shift paddles, 8.8-inch screen (with navigation), 10-speaker audio, etc. The overall competitiveness of the configuration is still quite good, even for the entry-level low models, the comprehensive configuration is attractive enough for many consumers.

Space: space comfort is satisfactory, and excellent storage performance

As an SUV, Stelvio in the ride space performance is good, and headspace is sufficient, but the second row of the middle floor bulge is relatively high, and the second row of the middle passenger ride comfort will have a considerable impact. As for the storage space, the design consideration is enough, and the actual performance is satisfactory.

Power: 2.0T + 8AT, the same powertrain as the Giulia

In terms of powertrain, the Stelvio will remain the same as the current Giulia model, equipped with a maximum power of 200 hp and 280 hp low/high power version of the 2.0T inline four-cylinder engine. As for the transmission system, the Stelvio will be equipped with an 8-speed manual transmission as standard and a 4WD system as standard.

New car background.

The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's first SUV, it and the Giulia also come from Alfa Romeo's latest Giorgio longitudinal rear-drive platform, so they are very similar in terms of suspension structure. The Stelvio's birth also makes its handling performance more attractive, and from the previous chassis analysis, its chassis tuning is still "tough" enough. And don't forget that the Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) version, a high-performance model of the Stelvio, may also enter the domestic market in the future.

Competitors.

Stelvio's competitiveness is not bad, but the rivals it has to face have quite solid "territory", like the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5, which have a lot more advantages than the Stelvio in terms of popularity. And the immaturity of the Alfa Romeo brand in China also makes its after-sales network lag far behind that of its rivals, which will also make it lose a lot of supporters. But the good thing is that the luxury brand's consumer base is also getting younger and younger people are more likely to accept new things. Perhaps this is a chance for Stelvio to fight back, to know that one of the highlights of the Stelvio is its personality, and the face is attractive enough, look at the similar style of Jaguar F-PACE, it is also very popular in the competitive market. Therefore, there is still hope that Stelvio can grab the market from the powerful rival, and we will see if there are more positive actions from the manufacturer afterward.

Conclusion.

The hot and romantic Stelvio is getting as much attention as the Giulia before it. It is a very talkative model because it is so special compared to its rivals. The design style is distinctive enough, the brand has a strong sporty color, and it is an SUV that emphasizes handling, so any one of the highlights is enough to get many young people hooked. These highlights aside, as an SUV, its performance is also competent enough, rich in configuration, space and practicality are not bad, to cope with the family very easy. So this model is eye-catching enough in the market.