My 2019 Stelvio just clocked 30k miles and I have never had a problem with it. I appreciate how it is driver focused, comfortable on road trips and quiet on the highway. The back window is small, but I became accustomed to it very quickly.
@abhinayyadav1773 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my 2020 Stelvio. It has 50-50 front and rear weight distribution, Rear wheel biased AWD, immaculate steering with loads of power and it looks stunning from every angle. its a driver's dream.
@jennifernamen6625 Жыл бұрын
We have 2021 Stelvio and I LOVE it! I traded a Mercedes C450 in for it and have not regretted it at all. It is fun to drive and very comfortable . It does have a few quirks sometimes but it adds to the personality of the car. I have not had a lick of trouble with it......well, except for the battery. The Alfa battery is horrid and dies quickly, I recommend that after you drive it off the car lot take it to buy a better battery and it will be a very happy car. Took it on a roundtrip to Florida from Ohio, not one issue and could still walk when you got out of the car. Didn't feel like we had been beat up. Every time I open the car it makes me smile at how nice the interior is. I love the looks that I get from other luxury car drivers, either trying to figure out what it is, or knowing and being impressed. I am very lucky with my dealership experience as well. The people there are super nice, helpful, and give a VIP feel with every regular scheduled service.
@MGReviewsBlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your owner's insight!
@errolgordon9639 Жыл бұрын
Have had my Stelvio for 2years and had no issues, it's fabulous to drive, looks fabulous and I recommend anyone looking for a mid- size SUV to consider an Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
@dodgerdon10 Жыл бұрын
I have a four month old Stelvio Veloce and it has exceeded my every expectation. Already knowing that it was the class leader in handling/fun to drive characteristics, I was surprised at how well built it is. It has the inherent solidity I've only experienced in my German cars. The quality of materials, as well as fit and finish, is top notch. But it's how it drives that makes the difference...
@MGReviewsBlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insight as am owner!
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
It's expected the 'Estrema' to be more expensive. Try to configure a German car with real full leather all around, including over the front and rear doors, try fit it with the adaptive suspension, slip differential, 14 speaker sound system, level 2 autonomous driving, adaptive/directional headlights and all the carbon fiber finishes... ...then compare the price. 😁
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and detailed review! Thank you! :) My Stelvio is approaching 2 years old with no issues, and I still feel like a kid with a new toy everyday I drive it. It's the most pleasurable driving car I ever had. It never fails to bring a smile to my face, either because it offers a very premium and quiet ride ...or a very feisty and nimble one. The Suspension, chassis and steering coupled with the very fine and fast ZF8HP gearbox (in Dynamic mode) makes it very special and fun car to drive - we complete forget it's a SUV! 😎
@gfusco2008 Жыл бұрын
I'm on my second Giulia and zero issues. I drove the first one 30,000 miles with no issues. I'll likely go to a Stelvio after the refresh for 2024!
@antonkukoba33789 ай бұрын
I own Stelvio 2021, unfortunately there's war in Ukraine so I can't use it as it supposed to. So I could only drive 9000 kilometers in 2 years. I had no electrical or mechanical issues with it. Yet the AC gasket got leaky, so I had to replace it and refill the coolant. And gasket failures are not covered by the guarantee, so I've paid the full price of repairs myself. It's amazing when driving at high speeds on high way. It's brilliant when driving the corners. It really feels that you want to go to drive it.
@marcusferrara331311 ай бұрын
I have had my Stelvio for almost three years. Only issue was the outside temp gauge that was covered under warranty! Looks sharp, drives great, and I love having something different.
@MGReviewsBlog11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your insight as an owner!
@user-ls1rt8sw2j Жыл бұрын
Not a true petrol head till you’ve owned an Alfa
@user-tl7de9dd1p11 ай бұрын
2023 veloce owner here. No issues but this car has a lot of attention
@bpp325 Жыл бұрын
Alfa Romeos are drivers machines. Nothing overwhelmingly tech heavy at all. This auto is not an iPad on wheels. I know. I own a '21 Stelvio Q4 Sport Ti. Best looking, best performing machine on Earth.
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
I use to say the high tech is there, just on different places. For instance, you might want to read about the valve system on this 2.0, called (MultiAir2). We’ve an Ackerman geometry very high ratio steering, carbon fiber drive shaft for weight saving, a chassis designed for 50/50 weight balance with rear traction/bias in mind, a very competent, Alfa patented suspension, brake-by-wire, adaptive directional headlights, slip diferencial, etc. …and of course we also have all the 3 letters electronic safeties that can also include adaptive cruise or level 2 autonomia driving.
@joevelte4252 Жыл бұрын
seeing more of them on the road. When Im ready for another car this will definitely be on my list.
@nealevans69968 күн бұрын
Interesting review. I think however the car does sound ok compared to many others, although a slightly raspier exhaust note wouldn’t go amiss. I have owned my 2019 MY from new, purchased in March 2020. It’s the Ti special edition 280 petrol Q4 which was a run out before the 2020 revisions. Main differences are no touch screen and external plastic on arches, etc. are not colour coded. And a slightly different gear shifter without the Italian flag. So, 4 years and 4 months ownership. Saturday I took a test drive in a Porsche Macan and decided to hang on to my 33000 mile Stelvio. Why? My car is remarkably clean. I have it detailed every 4 weeks and am careful of the beautiful 20” alloys. Externally there are one or two minor stone chips which I always touch up carefully. Otherwise the paint is amazing. The carbon fibre grill surround and door mirrors really look nice and because they are real carbon, look as good as the day I collected the car. The interior has stood up to use, the rear seats hardly used and the boot still good although a few dents on the large speaker housing from loading a mountain bike in there. Issues. The disc brakes don’t last as long as I would have hoped. Rears were replaced at 20k miles and the fronts about 7k later, which seems back to front to me, ie front should go first. Also seems low mileage to me. Carpet in the footwells is thin as a hole appeared on the centre tunnel after about 15000 miles which isn’t covered by warranty. Otherwise, to date, mechanically good. Drive, superb. Looks amazing and still very few around. I have now had a removable tow-bar fitted for a bike carrier. That was a challenge to find one, but now done once removed you can’t spot the fitting which is what I wanted. So, 4 years and 4 months of ownership which is a record for me and I still enjoy my Alfa. The drive, the looks and the rarity all make it special.
@brianmurphree1899 ай бұрын
If you want to get some more piece of mind from this GME 2.0 Turbo engine, the Jeep Wrangler 2.0T is essentially the same. If Stellantis thought enough about putting the same basic engine in the Wrangler, and some have reported 100k miles with no issues, keep watching those threads. The turbo might be a Garrett, which, if you know their history, they made turbos for the old Buick Grand National and SFI Regal from the early 1980's. That should tell you something about Turbo-building and reliability experience. Treat the turbo as it should be treated and do the maintenance as expected, and it should be a great quality engine. Transmission might be the same 8-speed tranny as well. If so, expect it to last!
@andrewtaylor9799 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this; nice SUV and one that might rival the Porsche Macan in terms of handling, and probably is more practical than the Macan.
@adlcuevas5689 Жыл бұрын
The new generation of Alfa Romeo vehicles is as reliable as their German rivals. There's always an example of stellar reliability just as there are lemons from time to time. The rear visibility is better than you make it sound as well as rear headroom, perhaps you are just a very tall person, I'm 5'10" (1.8 m) and have no issues being back there. Of course, take my comments with a grain of salt because, being the owner of one, I might be slightly bias 😉
@MGReviewsBlog Жыл бұрын
Yea I'm very much above average in height haha Thanks for your owner's insight on the reliability!
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
I’m almost 6’3” (190cm) and have no problem with the rear seat. Behind myself is not roomy, but it’s ok.
@MaestroWenarto Жыл бұрын
beautiful car, if you buy it then you must stick to it, since you would loose $20K as soon as you drive out from the dealership - if they have the electric version, that would be a different story - Quadrofoglio - "g" is silent just like in "pagliacci"
@olorin11 Жыл бұрын
Alfa one big love 🍀, especially QF
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
The brakes are 'by wire', but we adapt quickly how they feel very quickly.
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
The infotainment is indeed 'laggy' but only to touch. Using the center dial is pretty responsive.
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
I believe my Veloce has the same adaptive suspension as the 'extrema' and I find it as comfortable if not more than the one on the GLC. EDIT: I have 20" wheels on mine. It might make a difference
@adriano88097 ай бұрын
Chassis and Suspensions were engineered by Ferrari engineers, to be more specific the same engineer who made the Ferrari Enzo suspensions made also the Stelvio’s.
@MrAntoniovine Жыл бұрын
As a Stelvio owner, I agree with everything you said. Super fun to drive and no issues yet, but still early into ownership.
@miks564 Жыл бұрын
The trunk is not on the small side compared to the German rivals. The trunk has 525lts which is just 4% less than the boxy versions of the GLC, X3 and Q5 with 550lts. ...but exactly the same as the GLC Coupe, X4, the new X3i ...and even more than a Q5 Sportback, a Macan or a Volvo XC60 to name a few. EDIT: Stelvio size is the same as its main competitors, for example: 2cm shorter than a X3 or GLC, but also 1cm wider than those.
@henryi9738 Жыл бұрын
great review , thank you ! 👍
@henryaleman602510 ай бұрын
It looks soo goooood
@MGReviewsBlog10 ай бұрын
It really does!
@fredsanke4070 Жыл бұрын
Ubotrusive...but a silent beast!
@fatimaz2696 Жыл бұрын
The only issue I have is. There is a clinging noise on front tires when I take off or turn on take off. It’s very common. I told the dealership and they kinda brushed me off and told me it’s normal. Is it though. Forums say there many owners out there experiencing the same thing. What is it ?
@paulgregory777 Жыл бұрын
Something to do with the tyre geometry, especially when turning slowly. It causes a skipping effect. They fixed it on the MY20 onwards model... like mine... which doesn't do that.
@mikeolson7557 Жыл бұрын
What model year do you have?
@tonyphelps83743 ай бұрын
What trim level is this exact one?
@MGReviewsBlog3 ай бұрын
This one was the Estrema trim
@RyanC91 Жыл бұрын
Love mine…. ❤
@rc66611 ай бұрын
You know what you are talking about.
@nickthequick Жыл бұрын
If you are nouveau-semi-riche and lack both imagination and style go for one of the Germans ... PS: It seems that the issues people have with their Alfas pertain to the expensive QV versions of the Giulia and Stelvio.
@arthurberner202310 ай бұрын
What are you talking about Mercedes-Benz make engines for airplanes and you talking about stupid alpha Romero, it is cheap American car, To go to McDonald’s
@MGReviewsBlog10 ай бұрын
Righhhhttttt......
@alez91279 ай бұрын
Alfa Romeo is Italian btw
@jflscenic7 ай бұрын
mate, i am perfectly used to paddle shifters and wiper/blinker selectors.... and i find my stock Giulia sound quite good for a 2.0 engine