510hp Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV 2021 review - 0-60mph, 1/4-mile & brake tested!

[@carwow]

Name a better SUV on sale today for less than £75,000. We'll wait...

[@anesupasipanodya]

GV80

[@enginooliveira9253]

ther's no one

[@carexotics415]

Not much..

[@HughRussell06]

Mercedes GLC63s

[@erikh1041]

there isn’t one

[@Pumpelche]

Stelvio-Owner here - after already 80'000 km, the very best part to me: the direct steering. The 12:1 steering ratio compared to 13:1 to classic sports cars (Porsche, etc.) and 14.5:1 for 'normal' cars is just mind boggling. So much cart-feeling, damn, I have to cut the youtube time and go back to ride it..

[@pete3198]

This comment makes me want to buy one! I had an Alfa 147 GTA which I sold about 6 months ago, and one of my favourite thigns about that car was the lightning quick steering. From memory 1.7 turns lock-to-lock which I believe is the quickest steering rack ever on a production car - at least I couldn't find any information to indicate otherwise. It just makes the car feel so sharp, agile and responsive - it makes the 1360kg or so 147 GTA feel like a 900kg car. There aren't many cars with steering that can compare to that IMHO, so if the Giulia / Stelvio has similarly sharp steering I could be as god as sold!

[@Pumpelche]

@@pete3198 Amazing answer, many thanks! I literally felt the joy you had reading it. I'm sitting on 97'000 km now, just did 17k more. Oh well. And, the mind boggling thing is: It's not just the steering but the comparable light weight, the perfect weight ratio of 50:50, the amazing positive crash-reviews and last but not least the Stelvio has the sexiest friggin arse in car history - at least for me =) It is like you got THE beauty and you have THE best ride with it ..

[@pete3198]

@@Pumpelche I remember the first time i saw a Stelvio O my the road, I recall looking at it and thinking "that is a sexy car". Then right after that thinking "wait... That's the first time I've ever called an SUV sexy!'"

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

Were there many reliability issues with your car? And what was the best fuel comsumption you achieved? Thanksm

[@Pumpelche]

@@emiliospowerballer1441 None yet. It runs without any issues. No piece broke, no tech issue, no need to visit the garage outside of its normal service cycle. My avg consumption with my 2.1 JTDI is around 7.3 l - and I drive it very sporty.

[@POZIMIND7]

I love this car

[@KennyThaSharp]

Who doesn't Oh, I forgot vag and merc fanboys who think they are so superior

[@saidalas7763]

If only it hadn't that goofy grill up front. It's a shame because it sounds good

[@ngc-fo5te]

You wouldn't love owning one.

[@saidalas7763]

@lil jil not my problem

[@charliescarmedia5603]

@@KennyThaSharp in all honesty to you pal I’m a so called (mercfanboy) I love Alfa cars the bmw fans seem to be worse as “nothing can beat them”

[@Vauba812]

Stelvio revving: KZbin: [Music] Subtitles never been than precise

[@saidalas7763]

always say music when a car's revving. And yeah a V12 is a better music

[@stefanomarchi3542]

@@saidalas7763 man you're still under every Alfa car videos bashing them, your life must be really sad, poor you..

[@geraldsitorus]

Haha just about to say that!!

[@saidalas7763]

@@stefanomarchi3542 go pay your debt first, 🇮🇹 kid

[@stefanomarchi3542]

@@saidalas7763 ahahaha cmon man get a real life

[@borisjohnson5494]

This and Giulia are my favourites. Italians know how to make beautiful cars 🇮🇹.

[@rubioe3067]

Black (Road) and white (snow)

[@upgradeNEVER]

Alfa know how to make amazing cars. They're flawed over their competitors, but that's what makes them better - you forgive it's flaws, for the sake of it's Italian flair. Heck, the old 156/147 GTA's are something special these days!

[@rivirueren3383]

So does lexus

[@saidalas7763]

@@upgradeNEVER no we don't forgive the triangular grills

[@andrejnaumovski8622]

@@saidalas7763 The grille is Alfa signature and it's incorporated perfectly into the design.

[@0farmerjohn0]

I once rented a giulia for a weekend alpine driving. I finally understood what James May once said. Driving an Alfa gives you that fizz feeling between your legs.

[@saidalas8381]

but it's ugly

[@alisahely1673]

@@saidalas8381 exactly

[@tumimokoena4404]

@@saidalas8381 your opinion

[@MariaMaria-cr8fx]

@@saidalas8381 and you’re frustrated

[@TFSIChristmas]

@@saidalas8381 😅control the anger

[@tamerdjelailia3206]

Alfa Roméo makes some of the best cars, it's so underrated, that sound... so beautiful🤤

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

These look absolutely stunning, one of the best looking SUVs currently on sale. And that sound is just amazing!

[@saidalas7763]

Maybe you need some glasses 🤓

[@thecraigmachine69]

SUVs are disgusting

[@raffefly2148]

@Ye Ah Anything else > SUVs

[@annahenrietta9517]

The Stelvio, like all other Italian cars, has character, it doesn't switch it with some button. When you buy a special Italian car you know what you're getting into, and you have to commit. I actually love them for that.

[@saidalas7763]

It's just a machine, quit the BS with the Italian fanboyism

[@annahenrietta9517]

@@saidalas7763 Who shoved what up your arse then?

[@saidalas7763]

@@annahenrietta9517 your Mom

[@saidalas7763]

@@annahenrietta9517 a cucumber (not the 159)

[@annahenrietta9517]

@@saidalas7763 Did you like it?

[@ChrisN06999]

3:19 What I didn't expect but it made my day nonetheless. Thank you editor.

[@seosamh7486]

Anything Alfa related and I ain't skipping!

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Anything Alfa related and I run for the hills

[@saidalas8381]

@@BubblesTheCat1 my eyes say it's ugly

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@saidalas8381 You're eyes ain't lying 😊

[@PikiamPikiam]

@@saidalas8381 yah i like better the old version

[@Watch_Dog47]

11:45 That is just such a cool shot. The way it spun up its rear wheels like "Let me GO!". The coolest looking SUV launch I've seen.

[@jamesterakazis6624]

BMW, Porsche, Audi, Merc WHO ???? FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!! THE KING IS BACK !!!!!

[@BradSchmor]

I have a 2019 Stelvio QV (US specs). I love driving it. The sound when you gun it - or even idle it in "dynamic" mode is awesome.

[@warrior8154]

Mat the whole video: damn those brakes are good

[@warrior8154]

@@asr1143 ceramic are for racetrack, they're used to cool faster under frequent braking, they can just make a very small difference vs metal ones. So overall for road, metal is ok

[@warrior8154]

@@asr1143 if you knew you wouldn't say it's a waste of money

[@averagebetaalanineuser]

@@asr1143 those idiots who drives like a maniac on public roads buys cars with ceramics lol

[@cbca6567]

the main advantage of ceramic discs for me is much less unspung weight per corner, nearly 3kg per wheel, and this not only improves ride quality but reduced unsprung weight has many other handling benefits. Then lastly it is the improved resistance to brake fade.

[@Praise_God369]

​@@cbca6567 carbon has sht resistance ,not recomended at all for track using (you can desteoy them in literally one day-as many did find out) You are right about weight though, it is considerabke lighter

[@peypeynir3174]

Mat this filming location is fabulous

[@lisandrodemano4623]

Seriously stands out doesn’t it!

[@amojaden1228]

Love this car and the Giulia😭😭

[@daniels7862]

I have a 2020 stelvio in missano blue with Nero pack with yellow brakes and am so impressed with the reliability so far and the power. I can’t even imagine how a quad feels. Amazing vehicle, amazing brand.

[@micheldommel]

Hi Daniel(s). I drive the exact same car! Blu Misano, veloce, black edition & squadra tune (310HP & 460NM) what a feast to ride! Sometimes dreaming of the Q. Here in the Netherlands the prices are crazy. And it is good to be satisfied with what you drive.

[@micheldommel]

And yellow calipers! What a good taste you have! 😂

[@wilbeugre]

Matt sweared in italian without censorship? 😨😅 Great vid, as always

[@janedoe6919]

swore*

[@maxpoweroverdrive]

Because we don't understand Italian

[@UnseenLuckGaming]

@@maxpoweroverdrive "I'm sorry I don't speak Italian." -Spongebob

[@CDialer]

And his pronunciation wasn't bad either!

[@tommitcx5463]

He actually said: Fuck

[@enoch2252]

Because this is Carwow and I am Mat Watson and that's how I roll

[@carwow]

They see Mat rolling...

[@saidalas7763]

​@@carwow they hatin, patroling and trying to catch Doug's huge tongue riding dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty His lisp is so loud he's grandma vocin they hopin trying to catch Doug's huge tongue riding dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty trying to catch his tongue dirty

[@enoch2252]

@@carwow OMG the first KZbin channel with 5+million subscribers replied to me!

[@tinashetf]

This is the review I've been waiting for. One of the best super SUV's

[@saidalas7763]

that nachos grill 🤮

[@tinashetf]

@@saidalas7763 at least its not as over exaggerated as the rest of the competition

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@saidalas7763 What a sad life you must have to be here everytime only spreading toxic hate.

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@tinashetf dont star to argue with him. He does it on purpose, he only hates around. Attention is what he wants.

[@tinashetf]

@@DonViToCRLNE What a sad life

[@rayhaangazi1558]

Amazing review I'm so happy that Matt is always doing reviews on Alfas. Many guys dont really do that nowadays. It also helps the brand in getting new buyers for the cars Thanks Matt.

[@ianrodd9232]

The Stelvio is the prettiest SUV out there and the QV is certainly one of the quickest. Alfa Romeo has hit a home run with this beautiful car.

[@tizianoiannaccio9045]

I appreciate the effort put in the "che cazzo" at 6:54 😂

[@nigol44]

Doesn’t cazzo mean dick?!

[@lorenzolenti]

@@nigol44 yeah! it also used as an a exclamation like "oh fuck" "oh god"

[@nigol44]

@@lorenzolenti 😹

[@GeodeLaVillette]

Please somebody tells Tom NEVER to say "che c@zzo" in public in Italy ...

[@maurizionaldi1124]

@@nigol44 yep hahaha I'd say it translates to "for fuck's sake" in english

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I had a 2013 Cadillac CTS with a 3.0l NA V6 with 270hp and over three years my avg. mpg was 18.9. This car has smashingly good fuel economy for what it is.

[@rg6982]

It's simply the best mini SUV in the market! Idc what anyone says, if it had a German badge, people would have gone crazy over it

[@LordSidious802]

Couldn't have said it better

[@sylvaind.6786]

Mini SUV 🤣

[@espacoautomovel6382]

2:18 Who else noticed that Mat's socks match the brake callipers?

[@adibafiq6945]

one of the best looking suv ever!

[@sylvainrousseau2454]

I am driving this car in red, with carbo ceramic brakes and carbon seats. All what Matt says is true, the good and the bad but this is an extremely fun car to drive.

[@bonzobonanza]

It's a great day when Doug Demuro and Carwow recently uploaded high performance, practical Italian car reviews

[@carwow]

THIS is a good day.

[@UzairW]

@@carwow THIIISSSSSSSSSSS is a good day, and I'm going to review it. Starting off the quirks and features...

[@imbadatgaming7674]

@@UzairW what is the doug score. 🤣🤣

[@azmi0000]

@@UzairW before that be sure to check cars and bids!

[@ultraguy8771]

Lol they uploaded like 18 hours apart, I'd barely call that in a single day.

[@Scyrixus]

My dream car! Grande Alfi! ❤🍀

[@ntwalipat2]

Waiting for it to depreciate to 20k before purchasing it!

[@ronin7645]

I have a Alfa Giulia Ti Sport and it's a fantastic car. It hugs the corners like a dream and beautiful to look at. I've had it for a year with zero issues.

[@rainbowfish4579]

I love the designs of all the Italian cars!🇮🇹💪🏻

[@lcofficial3084]

But hopefully you don't like the design of Lambos

[@rainbowfish4579]

@@lcofficial3084 Hahah that’s right! I like Ferrari the most!💪🥰🥰

[@supercarspotternl6400]

@@lcofficial3084 Ferrari!!!🥰🥰

[@lcofficial3084]

@@rainbowfish4579 You are my man, Audi destroyed Lambo, I love the old Lambos like the Miura, but what Audi is doing right now has nothing to do with italian cars

[@saidalas7763]

@@lcofficial3084 is an Aventador a boring car? wake up Also, not all IT cars look good. The Ghibli, a 458 an Aventador, but Stelvio is ugly

[@jp11mralfa]

I hate SUVs, but the Stelvio is the only SUV I would consider buying

[@wtwyw9]

What a sound! Wow

[@deeptoot1453]

Before this video I didn;t care avout alfa Romeo. Now I want to buy one.

[@samueleloi5876]

Greetings from Italy! 🇮🇹

[@timhancock6626]

I think that the Stelvio and Maserati Levante are two of the best cars out there regardless. They are so out of my price league these days it's not true, but having owned five Alfas of a lesser status over 20 years I absolutely love them. They didn't rust and they were reliable and great fun to drive. The carbon fibre drive shaft is made by Hitachi.

[@arnavchavan5465]

Mat's got some real Dominic Torreto Vibes in the intro today.!!

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

*Toretto

[@arnavchavan5465]

@@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks. My Bad sry.

[@kyrylokryvolap1616]

Actually, 2021 model has exhaust flaps open already at Dynamic mode, with stability systems on, at some markets for sure. Amazing car, amazing engine. Enjoying regular Stelvio Veloce model myself, as a family car... )

[@francescolazzaro3001]

6:54 you won everything, love you from Italy 🇮🇹

[@audiquattro2003]

For those wondering, the engine in the QV is the F154BB that you find in the California T, with 6 cylinders instead of 8!

[@C-HBrons]

No, it's definitely not. The pins on the camshaft are different. 90° at the Ferrari and 120° at the Alfa

[@supercarspotternl6400]

I love the design of this car!🥰🇮🇹

[@dannyschmid3803]

Just the best SUV ever built love it🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@CARSHOPcambodia]

I love this car. i love carwow.

[@lorenzomeloncelli5841]

I love this car. I hate carwow.

[@TheCortassa]

@@lorenzomeloncelli5841 lol

[@CARSHOPcambodia]

@@lorenzomeloncelli5841 why

[@CARSHOPcambodia]

@@TheCortassa thank

[@saidalas7763]

I love Doug's lisp, I don't like this nachos grill

[@shay9393]

Awesome review Matt. Spot on with the stelvio ! I Love this car

[@Mikey-cc2ny]

Matt: why didn't we wash it Guy I don't know: we just couldnt find any water Matt: that's a crap excuse

[@writenamehere0000]

Mat, with one T

[@jerehada]

Best review so far both strengths and weaknesses. I am lucky enough to own one and am amazed I don't see more. The ride is good it has travel over speed bumps but as Matt says some roads with knackered broken surfaces cause it to jossle a bit.

[@DriftedDreams]

This is by far my favourite suv car. My neighbor has one and every morning and evening I get to hear the thunderous engine 😂

[@DRAVER127]

Matt Carwow Needs to do laptime series on all the cars you review best car end of the year should get a comp giveaway for test drive for 1 person round track

[@writenamehere0000]

Mat, with one T

[@imbadatgaming7674]

When will we get mat vs yianni running race? 🥺🥺. Good video btw!

[@saidalas7763]

when Yianni loses 150 lbs so he can start training with jogs

[@doggiedan7828]

I own the Alfa Romeo Giulia, and it’s a beauty. I do hate that they don’t have launch control but other than that, car is perfect! A bit disappointed you guys didn’t wash the SUV for the review.

[@thelowcarenthusiast5015]

7:17 that cartoon is pingu, good memories

[@CaptainGarratt]

Just switched from 20 years of BMW ownership to the 280bhp Stelvio…. Absolutely love it.

[@nunonoronha]

Just love the Stelvio as well as all the other Alfas. As a matter of fact I own a 159. 😁

[@Shadow_Wraith]

I had a 155 Lusso Sport 2.0 Twin Spark. It was ok. Only kept it for 29 days 😂

[@saidalas7763]

159 looks like a cucumber

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@saidalas7763 What a sad life you must have to be here everytime only spreading toxic hate.

[@saidalas7763]

@@DonViToCRLNE it's not my fault that it looks like a cucumber

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@saidalas7763 🥱

[@Brunoperes_88]

11,9 seconds in 1/4 mile is impressive for an SUV... 😯

[@organiccold]

Amazing car. For the exhaust noise without out in Race Mode you can instal a Forza Componenti Exhaust Bypass for the Ferrari 480 and etc, works good on the Alfa and has a remote you use to open or close the exhaust valves

[@davidb8348]

I think this is your greatest review youve ever done, thank you Matt.

[@riccardocorvino8556]

Italia, land of the best looking cars and supercars on the planet

[@mortensenvick5711]

deutschland

[@South4153]

@@mortensenvick5711 your profile pic is as disgusting as sauerkraut

[@saidalas8381]

and then you woke up. This alfa looks goofy

[@boredscientist5756]

Bugatti has entered the chat

[@guywerb]

And the Giulia (own a petrol Veloce myself) is just as bloody brilliant! So sad AR doesn't sell as well as German brands, because those two cars based on the Giorgio platform are simply best in class! Honestly...

[@supercarspotternl6400]

Super SUV💪🏻🇮🇹

[@stevelee2787]

I had a 22plate guilia totally fell in love with it had German before now got a stelvio veloce another superb car and totally reliable

[@antonymunn8386]

Do believe the hype, I’m loving this car.

[@autosportivobedford]

Love it so much I ended up buying one

[@bryan15505]

“Because this is Car Wow, and I’m Matt Watson, and that’s how I roll” 😎 😂😂

[@saidalas7763]

and Doug is a big nosed troll

[@alessandropetrignani6300]

I just purchased a 2021 Giulia Black carbon with yellow brakes!!! Wow!!! What fun!!! And best looking car on the road!!!!! Loved the video and awesome English enthusiast doing the excellent video on this Italian beauty. Enjoy jour Giulia!

[@riccardoquartarone5009]

""Che cazzo"" in Italian it's quite rude Matt...but hilarious from your mouth..😂

[@KuldeepSingh-qs6sf]

Fab car and don’t forgot about the proper aluminium paddle shifters for the gears! They feel so good to use, bang bang bang changing through the gears! Try it in manual mode it’s seems more snappy. I have a Giulia so that’s my experience. Use it in manual and you’ll enjoy it more!

[@Nine.ix.9]

That tiny honk sound at 3:19 when the door spanked matt's butt! 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ferentcristian6455]

Man this reviews and videos are getting better and better, and matt is so funny,my favorite car review channel

[@duck8508]

We are still waiting for that doug demuro collab

[@saidalas7763]

doug will slap him with his tongue

[@deanzolabeckett]

You can have the exhaust valves open 100% of the time after a 10 min mod. I have done the same on my Giulia AND Stelvio. Awesome !

[@achdubloedesau]

how?

[@MrCbro999]

Unplug the exhaust valve or pull out the fuse

[@DJMaxY16]

That sound. Damn. 😍

[@AlexTrain5249]

It’s nice to see Stelvios are catching on in the states even though the majority are 2.0 Ls. I love the sound of that 2.9 L V6 though. That uneven headers snarl.

[@ss4ndro]

Im italian Matt: "Che cazzo!" Me: Matt is being italian for sure.

[@clarissacastro6552]

I didn’t even know there was such a vehicle like this. I just bought a Buick GX Encore ST 2021 and I love it.

[@GianzSSD]

Such a great car!!!! Proud to say we own a Giulia Veloce ti Break boost ? Yes! It’s a drivers car.. 🤗 3.6 sec to 100. 👍🏽♥️

[@karltreml4803]

Hope u are enjoying that baby just like me .. love my ti sport to death.

[@DeotheLeo1]

Great review. Thanks. Still wondering why other reviews can't match your 0-60 time. Well done

[@barimagas]

Awesome sound! Acrapovic!!

[@havnav2842]

8:53 that exact office in 2017 said that the engine is alfas own work of art with just littybitty ferrari help

[@ayushmaanchauhan963]

That sound❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@francoiscleroux825]

You are the best show About cars on the internet,so funny,great evaluator.really good job lad.

[@Lutz_Wig]

6:54 The most worthy reason to subscribe this channel I'd say perfect accent xd

[@sherkog]

1st positive review by Mat for Alfa. He used to drag race against Alfa and let his mom drive it and lose.

[@shahzainkhan520]

Who wants a running race or a bike race between may and yanni

[@Jusher41]

The only carreviewer I actually like.

[@UIracing]

This is definitely the best looking SUV 🤤

[@saidalas7763]

sales disagree

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@saidalas7763 sales say nothing about the design. See the new M3, getting non stop critics but it will sell very well. What a sad life you must have to be here everytime only spreading toxic hate.

[@dougdemuroshugetongue3520]

@@DonViToCRLNE who cares what tasteless critics say? They're biased. People buy what they like at that price point. Most don't like the nachos. How hard is to accept that the majority doesn't agree with you

[@DonViToCRLNE]

@@dougdemuroshugetongue3520 who cares what haters with burner accounts say

[@jakelindsay6251]

Giulia Quad owner here - best car I've ever owned. But I get hacked off having to fenagle my golf clubs to barely fit, not to mention I live next to Yellowstone so there's snow/ice on the ground 4-5 months out of the year. Stelvio Quad looks like the answer.

[@poxer1]

It is great that you mentioned the real world range of the car. This way we can put all the EVs in some sort of perspective. Thank you! keep doing that!

[@Shadow_Wraith]

Yeah but fuel is expensive, electricity is far cheaper.

[@poxer1]

@@Shadow_Wraith Not only that. There are EVs with better range than that Alfa.

[@zachsmith9233]

As an alfa owner. Everything mat says is true, no car makes you feel more special than an Alfa.

[@ARIES6181]

´´You can´t be a true petrolhead until you´ve owned an Alfa´´

[@zachsmith9233]

@@ARIES6181 exactly that mate 👌

[@indianhorsepower9648]

can seee why JEREMY CLARKSON loves it so much now 😋❤

[@ArmandShahinian]

Total masterpiece 🦅

[@rudolfscheiner3303]

damn, that sound tho😍

[@fpnbrian]

A recent dealer installed ECU update to address a remote start issue also changes exhaust behavior and the exhaust baffles now open in Dynamic as well as Race mode, you can now drive with traction control on and soft / comfort suspension with the exhaust nice and loud.

[@saadqureshi7127]

Sexy, unique, fast, and less than 100k. What more do u need? Def my next SUV hopefully. Also shift lights in the dash which are dope af!

[@rohitgoyal7258]

Alfa is making so much cool cars! We should support it.

[@LeossVigoss]

When he said "che cazzo" i exploaded laughing AHAHHAHHAH

[@deadkemper]

i'm figueirng something shit ? cazzo ,.,,,cacco am i wrong

[@stefanomarchi3542]

@@deadkemper it's like: "for fuck sake!"

[@MrFranzmen]

@@deadkemper no, it's more like " what a fuck...?"

[@deadkemper]

@@stefanomarchi3542 ahh funny ty

[@deadkemper]

@@MrFranzmen thanks lol

[@cdh79]

was owning the 159 ti selespeed and thought of either the Giulia or the Stelvio when I went for a new car in 2018, but the reliability (or lack thereof) of the 159, paired with the small boot of either of the cars (couldn't fit my golfing gear inside) made me go for a Mazda CX-5 instead.. reliability-wise the best decision i've ever done..

[@MASTERSTUDIOS889]

Still waiting for a review of the refreshed Jags

[@Alfa_Virus]

I'm a simple man, when I see an Alfa Romeo I give a thumbs up!