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The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: An SUV with Personality

March 5, 2020

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: An SUV with Personality

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a five-passenger SUV that gets its exterior styling from the car brand’s sports sedan. In fact, the SUV shares its engines and substructure with the car. This association provides the kind of spunk that sets it apart from the competition. Alfa Romeo designed each trim level to feel like a high-end vehicle, offering buyers value.

SUV buyers can purchase the Stelvio in four different trim levels, which are the Stelvio RWD, Stelvio AWD, Stelvio Ti AWD, and Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Alfa Romeo is including plenty of standard gear with the SUV including the base model. There are also different appearance options available, giving buyers more personalization.

Alfa Romeo equipped the Stelvio RWD, AWD and Ti AWD with a zippy 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 280 horsepower and 306-pound feet of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment with the SUV includes 18-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, and a power liftgate. The vehicle also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Those who choose the Ti AWD will gain a few more features. This model also gives buyers access to the car company’s widest variety of packages. The Active Driver Assist package is one of the best options. Alfa Romeo is equipping the vehicle with 19-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. Buyers who get the performance package will enjoy an adaptive suspension in addition to a mechanical limited-slip rear differential. Together, these two features increase the SUV’s performance.

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio offers more in equipment and power. Buyers who opt for this trim will be driving an SUV that features a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine, one that generates 505 horsepower and 443-pound feet of torque. The power is sent to all four of the vehicle’s wheels using an eight-speed automatic transmission. This model comes with a sportier interior. There are also different appearance packages that are available with the Quadrifoglio model.

Safety features that come with the Stelvio include forward collision warning plus. This system activates the brakes automatically if it determines that the car is about to crash. The vehicle also comes with lane departure warning. This system notifies the driver if he or she should drift slowly out of the lane that they’re in.

Color options include Silverstone Gray Metallic, Basalto Brown Metallic, and Alfa White. The vehicle’s exterior styling is modern and streamlined while the cabin includes a redesigned center console in addition to enhanced switches and knobs from the vehicle model’s earlier years.

SUV buyers who want something luxurious and stylish should consider the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The vehicle offers an exciting ride and has enough space for most families.