2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti - Redline: Review

[@Nanananaheyhey1]

I remember seeing this car in person at a Starbucks and thought it was the most interesting car I've seen in a while. It has such a presence and looks really expensive for what it is. Also those gloves are everything. Really adds something to this video

[@melikonlife]

I leased one last week for $2500 down and $350 a month including tax. 2 year lease, 10k Miles, From LOs Angels. Love the D drive. They really did not need a N button, just the A and D should be enough. Love the D drive so much horsepower. Let me know if you like to get a car. The only issues, the gears change too quickly, it jerks, not a lot of space to put cell phone. The rear camera should be upgraded. The Audio and speakers are fine and the column goes up to 38, some people might hate that but, Italians do it different. The interface is not difficult to operate. Seats are ok. People do look at you more often. I wish the rear seat had a leaning back feature. The back seat levers, from the back should be changed to fold town the rear seats all the way, you have to move the front seats front to manually push the seat down. Regular driving I get around 22mpg. Paid $51 for a premium fuel for close to 400 Miles. But I think it will be much less when you hit the gas. Love it from 0-60 5.4 seconds, looks amazing and competes with the Jaguar F-Pace and Porsche Macan. Feels like a sedan when you hit the gas. The steering wheel is extremely light, you have to get used to it. But with the 2 year lease it’s not a big deal.

[@nileb0y2241j]

I like how the push-button start is on the steering wheel.

[@misskay2702]

Imhotep Hook yes me too as well

[@jwilson2793]

Very Italian lol. Ferrari feel to it

[@annidang1377]

Finally!!! You did a video about the Stelvio!!! I was about to leave a comment to ask you to do this. I'm so excited because it's so great!!!

[@melanieaway]

i just bought one, with the red interior "firebreathing dragon red" to be wonderfully exact.

[@raydenn6113]

how has the reliability been?

[@melanieaway]

@@raydenn6113 love, love, love it. Gorgeous Italian design and so much fun to drive.

[@robbiewyatt4100]

@@melanieaway thats good to hear im about to get one with the red interior as well im so excited

[@melanieaway]

We've had it fir about 6 months now, we love it more now than even when wr bought it. I consider it my favorite car ever.

[@aayonce4]

@@melanieaway how is back seat comfort? And how is the driver seat comfort?

[@JStryker7]

I am very glad that they didnt go with the horrid tablet screen and digital instrument cluster

[@hotrodmercury3941]

I'm a old fashioned grand prix fan and really love classic Alfas. I'm glad they came back, I want to own one so bad. But afraid it might be too much trouble to own.

[@nhsplayer07]

Just found a used stelvio 2018 ti 30k miles with driver assistance package for 25000. Really considering it for my next car. I was considering a Macan but you get really good, if not better car for half the price.

[@aayonce4]

Drive both I made the mistake of not driving the Macan and went with Alfa but it is still a great car but I love the Macan

[@Beaneabean]

@@aayonce4 how expensive is the alpha to maintain

[@davis6123]

My God that's a sexy SUV. I don't necessarily like all SUVs. But this is just HOT.

[@tropicalvevo1094]

I went to see it at the dealership and I was very impressed✌

[@yabasta13]

God alfas look good

[@sic22l]

LEDs give you no benefits over HIDs unless we're talking about adaptive/Matrix ones which are illegal in the US. Well designed HIDs (and the curve adaptive ones in the Alfa are very well made) are still excellent with greater range than LEDs.

[@jwilson2793]

LED projector lights are the better choice if you can...manufacturers seem to think and push “LEDs are always better” when they’re just now reflectors that don’t blind traffic, but no better benefit than standard halogen. Guess if anything it’s more energy efficient?

[@sic22l]

@@jwilson2793 LEDs are not more efficient than HIDs.

[@jwilson2793]

@@sic22l I understand that...but if they offer LED, projector style is more efficient

[@sic22l]

@@jwilson2793 Not really. Projector allows manufacturers to achieve sharper cutoff line.

[@keyshawnrussell245]

Here’s the benefit LEDs last wayyyyyyyy longer

[@TheAccordingtoyou]

Fun Fact: Sofyan's pet peeve is audible lane departure warnings 😂😂😂

[@stevornrichards1380]

Steven Joe and no car play and android auto

[@dinopappous6639]

Stelvio has Car Play and Android...he's mistaken....Lane departure can be disengaged....Next

[@joshi6414]

Hard touch plastic

[@dinopappous6639]

Just order the luxury leather package....leather dash and door tops.....next

[@BadlndsBob]

I have no problem with audible warnings. It won't be a problem for me to stay in my lane.

[@jl7122]

Great car, very fun to drive. With a very good reliability, too. In Europe there are some vehicles with more than 100.000 km without problems.

[@galret9899]

Great, informative review. Thank you. I didn't know you could remote turn turn off the car! We've owned the 2017 Giulia TI AWD Lusso with the paddle shifters for over a year, and now we're getting the 2018 Stelvio. We like the look, handling, and performance of the vehicle; and so far, the Giulia has been reliable. The quirks take getting used to, but the reward of really good handling and good acceleration with a decent ride make it worthwhile. It's a good value too. Love the Germans, but they charge a bit much for options that lots of others include for little to no added cost!

[@anthonykaiser974]

Most remote starters are also remote stop as well.

[@chaarleess]

Y'all underestimating Alfa's so much but that Stelvio looks great.

[@leslie51182]

That pick up on the Engine! Whew! I’m convinced

[@jsto330]

Great review! Can't wait for the Giulia review, I'm thinking about getting one!

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

I got one and it broke after 10 days, at least they gave me another one with like 8k less options, they can't figure how to fix mine, so I am driving a loner for almost 2 months already

[@jsto330]

Vampire_born_in_2006 Aw man no! Don't say that!

[@jsto330]

Vampire_born_in_2006 what happened to it? What did it start doing? Electrical issues?

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

it starting accelerating slower than Prius, they waited for turbo assembly from Italy, then it didn't help, now they are not sure how to fix it

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

it drives much better than all competitors though, and exterior is way sexier, I didn't find any reliability complaints, it's too new.

[@jcswim1954]

Just bought one, its quick and fun to drive. Looks great to the others in the segment.

[@MrEugenio1994]

traction control can't be disabled. It's a automatic AWD system. The Quadrifoglio version is a beast, and it carries a better infotainment. Anyway those who want a good infotainment or comfort shouldn't be looking at this car. This is the most sporty driving SUV there is.

[@lvthud]

I would argue this, I would say the Volvo XC60 T6 is more sporty, the Alfa's steering is better, but that's it, same price point as the Volvo and being 100% honest here, the Volvo is a far superior vehicle.....BTW, I own a Giulia QV, I love that car, so I was really hoping the Stelvio would be great when the wife said she wanted a new SUV.

[@dinopappous6639]

Infotainment is the same ....

[@booring2]

but how Volvo is sportier with front wheel drive based awd, why not Porsche or Jaguar

[@lvthud]

The F-Pace didn't impress me, Porsche is a whole different price point, the Volvo is a total package. The Stelvio is nice, but at the price point, the Vovlo is better.

[@dinopappous6639]

Hmmm..Not quite there Dave....I've owned 4 XC 60's in a row....all R Design...all in line 6 cylinder turbos....Nice cars but have a FWD bias....the Stelvio Ti Sport which I now own and has replaced my Volvo is way more dynamic....not even close....even though it's a 4 cylinder turbo with 40 less horsepower....The steering is amazing and the chassis is LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF THE VOLVO.....

[@dg7438]

I drove one today. I was impressed.

[@tomboydee3326]

🙌🙌🙌🙌 yess i was waiting for u to review this suv for the longest because im planning to purchase this car later on

[@quackcement]

front looks very distictive but sides and rear look fairly similar to other crossovers

[@nickbabeaux4980]

Hey Sofyan, love your reviews, very informative and detailed. I am curious though as to why you don't mention safety ratings in your reviews? The Stelvio for instance is rated higher than a XC90 on EuroNcap and is higher than many new Crossovers on IIHS, which I found suprising lol.

[@T0PzKiNG]

The side reminds me mazda cx5

[@jwilson2793]

Both seem to be standouts in the beige CUV world...Mazda has the passion and Alfa has the soul

[@miks564]

The limit on the revs range is due to the typical ECU mapping for modern Turbos which pick up very early in the revs band for early torque / power. It has nothing to do with reliability. A typical setting amongst manufacturers (from the rest of the world) to improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions.

[@realbhopwood]

Thanks Sofyan I was really putting the Stelvio into consideration-although it looks like a Kia Sportage from the back is not a big deal too much. I must say with your review I would have been disappointed with the CUV months after purchase. Traverse seems like a more confident buy. Thanksvfor your review.

[@dinopappous6639]

Traverse...if you don't enjoy driving....

[@realbhopwood]

Dino Pappous true but there is always the CX-9

[@dinopappous6639]

Much bigger...different category....ultimately...JAPANESE...

[@Engineerboy100]

Alfa looks pretty nice, wonder how they will hold up over time.

[@instarx]

I've had my 2017 for three years now and have had no problems. Well, to be accurate the rear seat latch broke, but big deal.

[@jwilson2793]

Stelvio seems to have better luck than the Giulia, but the new 2021 model seems to have fixed most reliability problems.

[@daniel41dan]

perfect vehicle to lease for 2/3 years if live in southern California.

[@MrTblackmon]

Though the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is not a vehicle I would choose, but it defines sport and luxury combined of what Jaguar has to offer with the F-Pace.

[@dearbulls]

Its annoying that all these new cars removed CD player

[@ahastar1141]

Key may be big, but I couldn’t help but noticed it was really easy to operate with gloves on

[@ericb.4358]

Really like the Stelvio but can't afford it? Me too. And my answer was to buy a 2019 MAZDA CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve in that beautiful "Soul Red Crystal". ($34,050.) ->Both the Reserve and top of the line Signature come very "loaded". Check out the two and you'll find a 2.5 L. turbo four AWD with such niceties as holographic heads up dash info, steerable headlights, heated and cooled seats, 10 speak Bose stereo, etc., etc. ->Plus the CX5 turbos "get to 60" in 6.4 seconds so not a dog at all. And with 50/50/ 100 octane racing gas and 91 octane premium gas it will do even better. -> Yeah the Stelvio styling is great but so is the 2019 CX 5's styling and "Stelvio similar" in many areas. And the CX 5 GT Reserve and Signature DO give you traction control you can turn off. Plus Apple Car Play and Android Auto, etc., etc.

[@zalchitty]

But it's not an Alfa

[@jamesm654]

I don't think it's very accurate to call this a base engine. It only has 1 engine. The Quadrifoglio model is like $40,000+ more. Can you really compare the two? They are completely different classes

[@callmegorgeouos]

What’s the cost for repair parts??

[@user-xf6vg9cf8e]

Need to know as well

[@paulg11552]

This is a kick ass vehicle

[@Painandgain943]

How reliable are Alfa cars tho? Anyone knows?

[@Black-yard-78]

Very sporty car!!! I’ve just ordered.

[@aquicktake]

When he did the remote start, that thing sounded just like a diesel.

[@efavuzza73]

Great review I was going get GTI autobahn but stop by Alfa and bought it. $14k Off. But no available spare aftermarket or service department.

[@youcanfixthat8636]

Looks like a OWL 🦉 in the front to me

[@crxracer805]

You Can Fix That lol

[@jmura5401]

You Can Fix That damn, can't unsee it now thank you 😂

[@BadlndsBob]

Yes, it looks like a predatory bird That's a good thing!

[@dontdoit6986]

Hot tip: use your blinker to change lanes. Lol

[@aram1907]

Hi there, I really enjoy your videos. I have a small tip for you, you say "uh" a lot in your videos, I think it might be a little easier to listen if you said that less. That being said, great video! I really love Alfa's new cars:)

[@kerryh2096]

Sofyan did you do a recommendation for the best tires for this car? I just purchased the 2018 Stelvio ti sport and want to get better tires than those on it from the lease turn in.

[@jacopoi7047]

Only SUV I would actually buy and drive

[@robertdevoy3119]

Food for thought: Getting 280 hp & 306 lbs of torque from a 2.0 ltr engine means this is one high strung puppy. I wonder how durable and trouble free such an engine can be? In comparison, the Mazda CX-5 Signature is 2.5 ltr and only puts out 250 hp. Obviously, Mazda could have gotten another 50 to 75 hp from that engine, but chose to let the engine loaf which should allow for less trouble in the future. That being said I still would not mind owning the Stelvio

[@josephg3666]

Robert Devoy absolutely not

[@Joemun77]

Its an italian Jeep cherokee.. I love it, yea they can put a 8.4 touch screen just like in the jeep or maserati stablemates but i have no complains thats a nice crossover 👍🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@steves.922]

They are awesome for a crossover. I think the wife wants the Lusso that our dealer just got in.

[@markspoor4663]

Great review. Best in the business. Thx

[@DaxXx988]

You were at the edge of Giu... so many times :'D

[@colinsmith1176]

Nice review. What boots are you wearing?

[@950Brandon]

To start the vehicle up ,just put your foot on the break and push the bottom to fire t up.

[@ronaldcollins3634]

Love the Stelvio.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Looks good, however, the F Pace is the best looking in this segment

[@MelloHubb]

Maticalise Music Master such a average car. Watch Doug's review on it.

[@esteban75lover23]

Mars Hall Doug was doing that to be funny. Try to see one in person and you will see

[@MelloHubb]

consolence s I'm actually speaking from experience. My brother has it and it really is a average car. He was spot on the money.

[@esteban75lover23]

Mars Hall which trim line?

[@MelloHubb]

consolence s idk which trim since he doesnt live near me but he paid a little over 60k out the door for it.

[@GD15555]

Kia Sportage with an Illuminati triangle grill

[@MrPunch09]

What other SUV does 0-60 in the 5 second range? (with a base engine?) No other manufacturer it seems wants to deliver this level of performance for less than $60k. Who else will save us from the monotony of sterile commutes???

[@Dundun4793]

infiniti qx 50, prior to 2019 update

[@modelleg]

great review. Very well done.

[@georginanavedo8543]

It’s a lot for the value and quality, have to look into it. 🎉

[@2Aqua1]

You may need sunglasses, Sir😎

[@yiwanye1221]

J Joseph Thomas never drive an alfa w/t sunglasses

[@minabobina420]

2023 - these cars are fairly affordable nowadays for a used 2017-2018 with fairly low miles $23k for 44k miles in it. Anyone got any feedback on its reliability?

[@karsaorlong4391]

I read the motor is good but lots of electrical problems, especially if the battery goes.

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 😄

[@Anthony-qh1xv]

does it burn oil?

[@aresmondragon8754]

I like the Stelvio

[@Zinctwentyone]

Is the F pace a better car?

[@charlesyoung9339]

In the Stilvio catalog android auto and Apple CarPlay are listed for this year 2018. is this true? will they do the upgrade using a software upgrade? Hope someone out there knows...

[@snakecraig]

Yeah. It now has android auto and car play. Just plug in your phone. Works great. Updates are also easy to get hold of and update yourself using a USB drive with the firmware updates (available to download online) Even some of the older models from late 2017 can be updated to support AA and CarP.

[@minag9688]

Can you do a review for the 2018 Jeep JL!!! Please and thank you

[@theredline]

Mina Girgis That review will go live next week!

[@devlad]

Hide the badges and Alfa signature grille and I would have thought this was a Mazda

[@Mitrofansky05]

DEVLAD Yes, because Mazda was supported by Fiat when those from Mazda Motors were near collapse. Fun fact, eh? ;)

[@SuperJMichael]

Ionut Mitrofan when was that? I know they were 40% owned by Ford at one time.

[@cargueone1971]

Where do you think Mazda got it from. Alfa has had this look for years. In fact, I looked at a Mazda 3 because of its "Alfa" styling. Most car guys knows this.

[@booring2]

Carlos Guevara I always thought Mazda has Italian designers. Because it's only Japan car that looks so good and Italian, even now they have best red colour which I want to see on Alfas (Renault also has this color somehow)

[@LoreDrive]

COME FAI A DIRLO CHE C’È IL TRILOBO!!!! IGNORANTE

[@stalkingyomom08]

you haven't driven the Maserati Levante either! plz do that review!!!

[@aerotus888]

Have you driven a macan or cayenne yet??

[@zelikris]

9:38 "... or vice versuururrr"

[@Greenfreedom2024]

Does this car have paddle shifters?

[@mrpmj00]

I test drove it. PRO: fun, huge discounts, zippy after 1st gear, fast zf transmission. Great handling. Comfortable ride. Nice interior. CON: turbo lag, paddles were too big and got in the way of using the turn signal stick, rear view mirror had a frame and looked old, the rear looks like a $25k Mazda CX-5, is Alfa Romeo going to be able to stay in business?

[@S203]

Why is there spare sun visors in the trunk/spare tire area?

[@dinopappous6639]

Beautiful Compact SUV by the greatest legendary marque of automobile manufacturing....BYE BYE to the GERMANS

[@joelpphillips]

That’s a good looking SUV! It’s a shame Alfa is so unreliable

[@anthonymolina7416]

Joel Phillips Thant’s why you lease European cars

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Nothing like a stereotype is there. I owned at V6 1990s Alfa for 6 years buying it at 6 years old. Most reliable car I’ve ever owned, never missed a beat in those 6 years.

[@crxracer805]

Jabber 1974 Yeah but that's back in the 90s...

[@Toyota4Life]

Joel Phillips the front end is not good looking

[@rachelmiglionico8121]

Joel Phillips says the guy that has driven the Stelvio for 5 years.

[@mszcheekah]

No touch screen??

[@misskay2702]

mszcheekah right I agree

[@Ur_cristiano_778]

ALFA!!

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

TI Giulia Lusso has stitched leather on top. Stelvio should have had it too

[@CoimbraBertone]

it's an Alfa, the system's crap, that's part of the lovely experience that is Alfa Romeo! (no I'm not being sarcastic, I love Alfa)

[@jwilson2793]

Jeremy Clarkson said it best about Alfa...drivers have a relationship with their cars, and having its flaws making it more human and bonding

[@anmolramchandani5282]

Sooo is it just me or did anyone else catch the part about 22,000rpm at 15:20 lol, Great review though.

[@xavierp0nce]

I don't get why people prefer LED over bi-xenon. HID's will always have better output.

[@angelite143]

xavierp0nce LEDs last longer and more efficient and doesn't heat like crazy

[@dustinmorris13]

xavierp0nce some LED can be a better field of view... But you're right, HID are great. Plus they produce heat so they done freeze up in climate that have winter. I prefer hid over led.

[@benhaze1010]

A few folks here clearly never had experience with the A4 LED headlamps. Some HIDs are nearly as good, not do not assume HIDs are always better. Also worthy of note: a good halogen high beam still outperform higher LED or HID high beams.

[@dustinmorris13]

Ben Haze yeah the Audi Matrix LED system is incredible! In fact Europe LED lighting systems are so much better than ours in North America. Really, halogen can be better? That'd interesting! ☺

[@benhaze1010]

Oh yes. Have a look at the US IIHS headlamp ratings and you may find some of the results may shocking. For example the MB C series standard halogen headlights sucks for low beam performance but the halogen high beams fare much better than the full LED option. High beam range driver/passenger side: Halogen: 450 ft/ 510ft ft; LED: 320ft / 450ft. In Canada the best option is to buy the optional LED low beams and keep the std halogen high beams and same some coins in the process. Also MB LEDs are not quite as good as the A4 excepted for the passenger low beam.

[@padasasjashleighp.892]

Hi redine reviews can you do a review of the 2018 ford f 150 raptor with all the option pls. Thank you

[@chuasmare22]

Looks like Nashville, Tennessee not dc ?

[@xxxxjet1982xxxx]

Countries like America and Australia need at least a spare tire. If you get a side wall puncture then those puncture repair kits are useless. If your out in the expanse of the country then you get stuck with a massive towing bill. Would never buy a car without a spare.

[@strangedays1984]

Haha I bought this car and had a screw in the tyre second day, fixed it. But if driving long km in AUSTRALIA then yes I'd be buying a spare to put in the back.

[@anothey93]

That's quick AF.

[@joelmac2942]

I love this suv but if had to buy it Id be worried about reliability

[@A_guan]

They should have made a Giulia hatch or wagon too

[@bamf802]

Looks very similar to my FX and I love it

[@blitzbbffl]

Can auto stop/start be turned off?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

blitzbbffl yeah fuck the environment

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

button on the left, have to turn off every time just like in Germans

[@efthimios]

That’s a rocket for a suv

[@richardbutton1261]

Needs a touch screen

[@tnductai]

please review Volvo XC40 when it becomes available.

[@ericb.4358]

Nice CAR. This is much more a car than a true SUV. OK, it is higher than its stablemate Julia but is it really worth the money? I would still take my 2019 MAZDA XC 5 GT Reserve over the Stelvia for not just price reasons but for reliability and "bang for the buck". True my CX 5 GT Reserve 2.5 L. turbo only gets to 60 in 6.4 seconds but I'll take that given my CX 5 has MORE safety and comfort amenities than the Stelvio. With a 4,000 lb. weight and only a 3 L. turbo engine and still getting such fast 0 - 60 times ya gotta know the engine is highly stressed. So... will you get an easy 250,000 miles from this engine turbo?

[@chriscapaccio4342]

Last time I was this early . . . oh wait, I've never been this early.

[@CoimbraBertone]

after clicking the key fob, you can here the deep breathe as he prays for the Alfa to start :P

[@svalbard01]

I was just looking at your video library, and I believe you've never done a full review of any Porsche? Can this be true? Dude... you have to get your hands on a Porsche of some sort (preferably a car and not an SUV) and review.

[@Agent77X]

Alfa Stelvio Ti is only $54.5K! I think it a little pricey!

[@lvthud]

That's where it falls down badly, great car to drive, but at that price point there are better.

[@foodNtravel87]

Mazda with rotory grill

[@Mizaeducation]

i like the design, it looks a little bit like an audi from a certain angel if i could afford it i'd get it

[@chaos3353]

Not all these are awd tho. There are rwd ones