The Alfa Romeo Stelvio (Type 949) is a

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manufactured and marketed by the

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subdivision of Stellantis (formerly with FCA), first revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and entering production at the Cassino Plant at the end of 2016. It is currently Alfa Romeo's best-selling model, with roughly 43,000 sold in 2018. The Stelvio uses FCA's Giorgio platform, shared with the

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Giulia saloon. The name ''Stelvio'' derives from the

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, Italy's highest mountain pass, noted for its 48 circuitous switchbacks.

History and development

Preceded by Alfa Romeo's first off roader, the Matta, in the 1950s and the Kamal

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in March 2003, the Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's first production SUV, using a modified version of the Giorgio platform, shared with the Giulia, and available in both rear and

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configurations. 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. The car's engine lineup is similar to that of the Giulia's, with a turbocharged 2.0 litre

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and a 2.2 litre

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inline four. The Quadrifoglio trim level offers a 2.9 litre ''690T''

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V6 rated at , developed for Alfa Romeo by Ferrari. On January 18, 2017, Alfa Romeo began accepting orders for the Stelvio First Edition in the

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region. On November 2, 2017, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio went on sale in Italy. 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 and versions got 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.2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Euro Spec , Top Speed, accessed 3 March 2019
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as standard, while small tweaks have been made throughout the ranges. In Europe, consumption standards use the WLTP measuring system, which increases accuracy for consumption and emission figures.

Chassis, mechanics and suspensions

The Stelvio uses the same Giorgio platform already used by the Giulia, but slightly modified and raised by . The Stelvio has also the same engines and most of the mechanics, including a carbon fiber

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. In addition, its

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has increased by in the rear and in the front. It has a boot capacity of . It has a 50/50 weight distribution and a

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of 0.32 (Cd).2018_AR_Stelvio_Specifications.pdf
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accessed 10 November 2018 To help keep the Stelvio's weight in check, Alfa Romeo uses aluminium for body parts, such as the fenders, hood, and tailgate, 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 higher from the road than in the Giulia. Rear-wheel drive as standard, the Stelvio can be optioned with Alfa Romeo "Q4" all wheel drive system, which can send up to 50% of power to the front in low-grip conditions. The Stelvio weighs with all fluids, less than an equivalent

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and less than a four-cylinder

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Models

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, the Stelvio's range of models was condensed from seven into four. At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, a limited edition (only 108 examples) ''NRING'' trim of the Stelvio (Nürburgring-inspired special edition) was unveiled.

Quadrifoglio NRING Edition

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.

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.

Quadrifoglio Racing Edition

At the 2019

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, Alfa Romeo Racing limited edition was introduced, which celebrate Alfa Romeo's legendary racing history and the entry of a new Italian driver onto the Formula 1 scene:

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joins the "Alfa Romeo Racing" team with World Champion Kimi Räikkönen. This special edition has exclusive paintwork, as a tribute to the

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and other tweaks shave off about from the standard Quadrifoglio version. The retuned engine now produces .

Safety

The Stelvio was crash tested in July 2017 by

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. Overall, the Stelvio achieved five star results. For adult protection, the Stelvio did "exceptionally well", with its near perfect 97% matching that of the

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(all tests are not comparable because Euro NCAP updated its protocols in 2017). The Stelvio is also fitted with an autonomous emergency braking system (AEB) as standard.

Facelift (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 new leather wrapped multi function steering wheel and gear lever, with revised dashboard materials.Carscoops
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Engines and performance

On 29 September 2017, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio claimed the title of "World’s Fastest Production SUV", with a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes, 51.7 seconds.Top Gear
Stelvio Quadrifoglio laps in 7min 51sec – the fastest for a production SUV
access-date: 30 September 2017 V6 Quadrifoglio (28305207270)

North American engines and performance

Sales

Awards

Awards from automotive industry groups and media publishers included: *2018 'Crossover of the Year' By

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'' 2018 Editors’ Choice *SUV of the Year 2018’ for ''

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access-date: 3. October 2018 *CUV of Texas by ''Texas Auto Writers Association'' Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named CUV of Texas 2018 by TAW

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References

External links

Official website
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