2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Arriving This Summer With $42,990 Starting Price :Comments

[William Maley]

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Alfa Romeo will soon be joining the crossover craze with the launch of the Stelvio this summer. It will begin at $42,990 (includes a $995 destination charge) for the base model and $44,990 for the Ti.

What do you get for the money? The Stelvio comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels, leather, rear parking sensors, backup camera, power liftgate, and push-button start. Opt for the Ti to get 19-inch wheels, heated front seats and steering wheel; larger infotainment display, and wood trim. An optional Sport package brings larger wheels (19-inch for the Stelvio, 20- for Ti), retuned suspension, and other sporty touches. Ti models can also get a Lusso package that brings higher-quality leather, power seats, and a different design for the 19-inch wheels.

Both models feature the same 2.0L turbo-four offering up 280 horsepower and 306 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic. 0-60 mph takes only 5.4 seconds.

One model that will not be available at launch is the fire-breathing Stelvio Quadrifoglio with its 505 horsepower twin-turbo V6. Pricing and a release timeframe will be announced at a later date.

Source: Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo Announces Pricing for All-New Stelvio and Stelvio Ti

• Premium Mid-size SUV Named Cars.com’s First-ever “Best in Show” Starts at $41,995 MSRP
• An SUV for the S-curves, Stelvio’s iconic Alfa Romeo design and genuine Italian craftsmanship combine to create a premium mid-size SUV that truly stands apart
• All Stelvio models feature a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, class-leading power and performance and an eight-speed automatic transmission with available steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters with gear shifts in less than 100 milliseconds
• Stelvio comes very well-equipped with many standard premium features, including a direct-injection 280-hp turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L engine delivering 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.4 seconds, DNA drive mode selector, genuine leather interior, remote start with passive entry, bi-xenon headlamps, dual exhaust, class-exclusive carbon-fiber driveshaft, flat-bottom Formula One-inspired steering wheel, 7-inch TFT and much more
• Stelvio Ti (Turismo Internazionale) adds 19-inch wheels, genuine wood interior accents, an 8.8-inch widescreen entertainment and information display, heated seats, heated steering wheel and much more
• The innovative Q4 all-wheel-drive (AWD) system – standard on all Stelvio models, including the Quadrifoglio – provides additional driving confidence and superior control
• Stelvio also offers innovative safety and security features and leverages advanced driver-assist features, including available Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus
• Stelvio and Stelvio Ti go on sale later this summer with an MSRP of $41,995 and $43,995, respectively
• Stelvio Quadrifoglio pricing and timing will be announced later this year

May 10, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Alfa Romeo today announced pricing for the highly anticipated 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti. The Stelvio lineup brings world-class performance, state-of-the-art technologies, seductive Italian style and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium mid-size SUV segment.

“The all-new Stelvio further highlights and expands Alfa Romeo’s return to North America with a premium mid-size SUV that truly stands apart in the segment,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Alfa Romeo. “As an SUV that could only be born in Italy, the entire Stelvio lineup delivers class-leading power, exceptional driving dynamics, standard all-wheel drive, advanced technologies, gorgeous Italian design and a race-inspired driving experience, available starting from $41,995 MSRP.”
 
Three exhilarating, capable Stelvio models showcase Alfa Romeo’s captivating mix of Italian performance, style and technology
Crafted by Alfa Romeo artisans at the Cassino plant in Italy, the all-new 2018 Stelvio lineup is a testament to Alfa Romeo’s perfect balance of engineering and emotion, creating a premium mid-size SUV for driving enthusiasts that stands out in one of the largest and fastest growing segments in the United States.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

• Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is $41,995 (excluding $995 destination)
• Alfa Romeo Stelvio features an all-aluminum, 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbocharged engine that generates a class-leading, standard 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, Stelvio launches from 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 144 mph
• The all-new, well-equipped Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes standard with Alfa DNA drive mode selector, class-exclusive carbon fiber driveshaft, dual exhaust with bright tips, 18-inch aluminum wheels (19- and 20-inch wheels available), leather seating, bi-xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lights and LED tail lamps, backup camera with rear park sensors, remote start, passive entry with Keyless Go, power liftgate, Formula One-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated push button start
• Available Sport Package ($1,800 MSRP) adds 19-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters, sport steering wheel, genuine aluminum accents, gloss-black window trim surround, black roof rails, aluminum sport pedals and footrest, colored brake calipers and much more
• Available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offer easy access to vital technologies

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti

• Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti model is $43,995 (excluding $995 destination)
• In addition to the expansive list of standard features in the all-new Stelvio, Stelvio Ti adds even more premium content and convenience offerings, including standard 19-inch wheels, genuine wood interior accents, an 8.8-inch widescreen entertainment and information display, SiriusXM, front park sensors, heated steering wheel, heated front seats and much more
• Available Ti Sport and Ti Lusso packages (priced at $2,500 MSRP each) provide drivers with two unique offerings that further accentuate the bold characteristics of Stelvio Ti
• Ti Sport adds 20-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, 12-way power high-performance sport leather seats including 4-way lumbar and power bolsters with thigh extenders, steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters, sport steering wheel, gloss-black window trim surround, black roof rails, aluminum sport pedals and footrest, colored brake calipers and much more
• Ti Lusso (late availability) includes 19-inch wheels, Luxury Pieno Fiore Italian leather seats with Cannelloni inserts, 12-way power front seats including 4-way lumbar, leather-wrapped dash and upper door trim with accent stitching, genuine wood trim in dark gray oak or Lusso-exclusive light walnut, luxury steering wheel, aluminum pedals footrest and much more

All three Stelvio models offer:

• The intelligent Q4 all-wheel-drive system – standard on all Stelvio models, including Quadrifoglio – delivers even more all-season traction and performance capability, thanks to the system’s ability to transfer up to 60 percent of the engine’s torque to the front axle
• Near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, segment-leading torsional rigidity and the most direct steering ratio in the segment, thanks to Stelvio’s Alfa Romeo-exclusive Giorgio architecture
• Unique Italian style and craftsmanship to the premium mid-size SUV segment
• More than 105 years of brand history, carving its legend on road courses around the globe
• Innovative Alfa DNA Drive Mode Selector modifies the dynamic behavior of the Stelvio, according to the driver’s selection:
  • Dynamic: Delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission and throttle tip-in calibrations
  • Natural: Comfort setting for balanced daily driving
  • Advanced Efficiency: Eco-friendly mode to achieve the lowest fuel consumption

Peace of mind: safety and security

• The all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers innovative safety and security features and leverages advanced driver-assist features, including:
• Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus: Provides autonomous braking and, under certain circumstances, slows or brings the vehicle to a full stop when frontal collision appears imminent
• Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop: Helps maintain distance from the vehicle ahead and, under certain traffic conditions, the system can bring the Stelvio to a full stop without driver intervention
• Lane Departure Warning: Alerts the driver of inadvertent lane departure

To help rear visibility both on the road and in parking situations, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and front- and rear-park assist sensors are available. In addition, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio features advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags; driver and front passenger seat-mounted side air bags; front and rear side curtain air bags; and driver and front passenger inflatable knee air bags.

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[smk4565]

Pretty competitive pricing for the performance that you get.   It will probably win every comparison test also.  Question is will anyone buy it?  Most crossover buyers will have no idea what it is and think a Lexus RX is sporty.    I can't wait for the 500 hp compact SUV showdown between the Quadrifoglio and GLC 63 and Macan Turbo S.

Edit: never mind on the Macan Turbo, even with the performance package it is only 440 hp, weak!

[riviera74]

So Alfa Romeo is joining the trend.  The pricing is not bad for a Lexus RX fighter.  Q: who will buy an Alfa Romeo, regardless of model?

[smk4565]

2 hours ago, riviera74 said:

So Alfa Romeo is joining the trend.  The pricing is not bad for a Lexus RX fighter.  Q: who will buy an Alfa Romeo, regardless of model?

An RX fighter that can lay waste to a Lexus GS F.  I think the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is faster than a Corvette, which is crazy for an SUV.

[riviera74]

3 hours ago, smk4565 said:

An RX fighter that can lay waste to a Lexus GS F.  I think the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is faster than a Corvette, which is crazy for an SUV.

I personally doubt that ANY crossover can be faster than a Corvette.  Just on weight alone, any Vette can outrun any Stevio.  Then again, I do hope that Alfa Romeo is crazy enough to challenge a Corvette in a race with their Stelvio.

[Stew]

9 hours ago, riviera74 said:

I personally doubt that ANY crossover can be faster than a Corvette.  Just on weight alone, any Vette can outrun any Stevio.  Then again, I do hope that Alfa Romeo is crazy enough to challenge a Corvette in a race with their Stelvio.

Just because a car carries the Corvette name, doesn't automatically mean it will kill this and that.  In fact, a Stingray would pretty well get whipped by an X5M o X6M in the quickness category.  Never mind the Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S and upcoming Hellcat Grand Cherokee. 

Anyway, this will easily become Alfa's volume seller. 

[surreal1272]

14 hours ago, smk4565 said:

An RX fighter that can lay waste to a Lexus GS F.  I think the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is faster than a Corvette, which is crazy for an SUV.

Umm, just no, not even close.

11 minutes ago, Stew said:

Just because a car carries the Corvette name, doesn't automatically mean it will kill this and that.  In fact, a Stingray would pretty well get whipped by an X5M o X6M in the quickness category.  Never mind the Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S and upcoming Hellcat Grand Cherokee. 

Anyway, this will easily become Alfa's volume seller. 

The slowest Vette has a 0-60 time of 3.8 while the fastest X5M and X6M is 3.8, while weighing almost a ton less than both. No way in hell those two are "quicker". Sorry.

[surreal1272]

This could finally push Alfa sales into the thousands in the U.S.

[Robert Hall]

1 hour ago, surreal1272 said:

Umm, just no, not even close.

The slowest Vette has a 0-60 time of 3.8 while the fastest X5M and X6M is 3.8, while weighing almost a ton less than both. No way in hell those two are "quicker". Sorry.

The GC Trackhawk supposedly does 0-60 in 3.5 sec, but it's kind of pointless comparing a performance CUV/SUV with a sports car...different vehicles for different use cases. 

[surreal1272]

8 minutes ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

The GC Trackhawk supposedly does 0-60 in 3.5 sec, but it's kind of pointless comparing a performance CUV/SUV with a sports car...different vehicles for different use cases. 

And he only brought up the BMWs which are both six figure cars. Bring in the six figure Z06 and it's not even worth debating. 

[Robert Hall]

2 minutes ago, surreal1272 said:

And he only brought up the BMWs which are both six figure cars. Bring in the six figure Z06 and it's not even worth debating. 

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is probably in the same range as the BMWs...3.5/3.8 sec is pretty impressive for 5000-5500lb SUVs/CUVs, though... 

(it is amusing how 0-60 times in general have changed since I was a teenager in the 80s, thought my 5.0 Mustang w/ 6.2 sec 0-60 was fast then...)

[surreal1272]

7 minutes ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is probably in the same range as the BMWs...3.5/3.8 sec is pretty impressive for 5000-5500lb SUVs/CUVs, though... 

(it is amusing how 0-60 times in general have changed since I was a teenager in the 80s, thought my 5.0 Mustang w/ 6.2 sec 0-60 was fast then...)

To me, that market is beyond pointless when they are nothing more than overdressed mommy mobiles. Just my opinion though. 

[Robert Hall]

1 minute ago, surreal1272 said:

To me, that market is beyond pointless when they are nothing more than overdressed mommy mobiles. Just my opinion though. 

I don't really get the high performance CUV/SUV niche...I'd rather have a Trailhawk over a Trackhawk.   I like luxury SUVs with some off road capability...practical, rugged, yet comfortable. 

[surreal1272]

5 minutes ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

I don't really get the high performance CUV/SUV niche...I'd rather have a Trailhawk over a Trackhawk.   I like luxury SUVs with some off road capability...practical, rugged, yet comfortable. 

SUVs are designed for utility (although there is nothing wrong with some luxury and comfort while you do it), not wannabe drag racing. If you want to drag race, get a damn sports car. 

[Robert Hall]

Just now, surreal1272 said:

SUVs are designed for utility (although there is nothing wrong with some luxury and comfort while you do it), not wannabe drag racing. If you want to drag race, get a damn sports car. 

Or a muscle car....sports cars are more about the whole driving experience, not just simple straight line performance (which is such a one-dimensional measurement of performance).  

[Drew Dowdell]

I argue against the idea that this is an RX fighter. The RX is a full size-class above the Stelvio. X3 fighter, maybe.

[smk4565]

In a big way the Stelvio is competition for the E-class, CTS, A6 and 5-series.  Buyers have been trading out of mid size sedans into small SUVs for years, now comes along an SUV that will set The Nurburgring lap time record for an SUV if it hasn't already and he capable of sub 4 second 0-60 times. You are getting SUV practicality and space with E43 or ATS-V performance.  

Sedans are hurting now sadly, I imagine they will more so as more performance crossovers come along.  And I prefer a sedan, luckily the one I like isn't going away but I bet the RLX and GS go away.

[Drew Dowdell]

13 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

In a big way the Stelvio is competition for the E-class, CTS, A6 and 5-series.  Buyers have been trading out of mid size sedans into small SUVs for years, now comes along an SUV that will set The Nurburgring lap time record for an SUV if it hasn't already and he capable of sub 4 second 0-60 times. You are getting SUV practicality and space with E43 or ATS-V performance.  

Sedans are hurting now sadly, I imagine they will more so as more performance crossovers come along.  And I prefer a sedan, luckily the one I like isn't going away but I bet the RLX and GS go away.

It's a tall hatchback... it's barely even a crossover.

[Robert Hall]

Kind of a Guilia tall hatch...  reminds of the Infiniti something that was based on the G35/37...(EX?)  

[Stew]

On 5/11/2017 at 10:08 AM, surreal1272 said:

Umm, just no, not even close.

The slowest Vette has a 0-60 time of 3.8 while the fastest X5M and X6M is 3.8, while weighing almost a ton less than both. No way in hell those two are "quicker". Sorry.

There are performance SUVs that are 3.5s, Isn't the Model X also like in the high 2s?  I am also sure the 3.5 for the Trackhawk is conservative.  And price wasn't brought up, just a statement that no CUV could beat any Vette which is wrong, and that isn't even including alder Vettes which could be MUCH slower.  How about an 82 model?  A year was not mentioned either btw.  QUit being bitchy because someone said something you take as negative about a precious GM product. 

On 5/11/2017 at 0:17 PM, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is probably in the same range as the BMWs...3.5/3.8 sec is pretty impressive for 5000-5500lb SUVs/CUVs, though... 

(it is amusing how 0-60 times in general have changed since I was a teenager in the 80s, thought my 5.0 Mustang w/ 6.2 sec 0-60 was fast then...)

Off topic, but that  5.0 mustang 0-60 is basically dead even with my 2012 Turbo Bug.  Just neat I think. 

[surreal1272]

3 hours ago, Stew said:

There are performance SUVs that are 3.5s, Isn't the Model X also like in the high 2s?  I am also sure the 3.5 for the Trackhawk is conservative.  And price wasn't brought up, just a statement that no CUV could beat any Vette which is wrong, and that isn't even including alder Vettes which could be MUCH slower.  How about an 82 model?  A year was not mentioned either btw.  QUit being bitchy because someone said something you take as negative about a precious GM product. 

Off topic, but that  5.0 mustang 0-60 is basically dead even with my 2012 Turbo Bug.  Just neat I think. 

Stop moving the bar. You only mentioned the BMWs. I merely offered the counter. Oh and there are Vettes that are quicker than the X as well (Z06) so...

 

"precious GM product" 

 

Do you hear yourself right now?

 

You get way way too uptight about the GM thing so just give that a rest already because I honestly couldn't care less about any brand as a whole. You're the one that gets hung up on any criticism of your favorite brand and any chance to slam GM or Ford. 

Edited May 12, 2017 by surreal1272

[G. David Felt]

On 5/10/2017 at 2:31 PM, riviera74 said:

So Alfa Romeo is joining the trend.  The pricing is not bad for a Lexus RX fighter.  Q: who will buy an Alfa Romeo, regardless of model?

Exactly with a terrible history of garbage built autos out of Italy, questionable style, and Meh 4 banger performance. I see nothing to compel people to buy. Wasted billions on Alfa that should have just been left in the history books.