Rent Alfa Romeo Stelvio in Europe

The Stelvio laughs in the face of boring design and second-rate performance. Its platform, shared with the Guilia sport sedan, gives it superior driving dynamics. Its turbocharged, 2.0L four-cylinder engine develops 280 horsepower and 306 lb·ft of torque for great performance, and all-wheel drive is standard. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio lays it on nice and thick with its twin-turbo, 2.9L V6 that develops 505 horsepower and 443 lb·ft of torque.

The triangle-shaped grille and slender headlights integrate perfectly with the peerlessly meticulous silhouette. The slightly plunging hood combines with muscular wheel wells, while two body pleats carve and lighten the beltline. All of the details are important, like the insertion of the large logo above the V of the grille that engulfs the front end. In the rear, the lights are just as stylish, and the exhaust tips blend seamlessly into the lower part of the bumper.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes with a choice of two drivetrains. The first—which we put through its paces in the Alps—is the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo with direct injection. The 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque provide strong acceleration, pushing it to the top of its class,outpacing the Audi Q5, Porsche Macan, Jaguar F-PACE, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and BMW X3 xDrive28i. It is also equipped with Alfa Romeo’s Q4 all-wheel drive system. The distribution is 50/50 in four-wheel mode, but all the power can be sent to the rear wheels if necessary, which highlights the SUV’s sporty nature. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic. After a few tight turns, the steering is remarkably precise, particularly in Dynamic Mode, one of the three available driving modes. The well-adapted suspension glues the Stelvio to the ground regardless of how aggressively you drive. And I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that these features were in high demand on the Alpine roads. At the beginning of the year, the Quadrifoglio version will be added with the twin-turbo, 2.9-litre V6 engine generating 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. You’ll have the pleasure of reaching 100 km/h in under 3.9 seconds.

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