Living With The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio - Long Term Review

[@StefABtv]

Thank you all for 40k subs! This was filmed about 3 months ago hence lockdown references

[@livingcolours1541]

You deserve it Stef. Let's reach the 50k before year-end.

[@benny_mc]

Congratulations Stef! Here's to the next 60k!

[@GROUNDHOGRACING]

You deserve it stef! You put a lot of effort in your videos & I/we enjoy watching them! I wish I could take you for a ride in my fast Giulietta if you visit Switzerland sometime!🏁😅👇🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5msdIyVd8-dqrs Keep it up🍀

[@MB-zt9eo]

You are Great! Bravo Stef!!

[@viktorserafimov6353]

I bought mine QV on 13/03/2019, and with the time I become more and more addicted to her, such a brilliant package. Faultless performance hitherto, just under 17k miles. There is no other car like this one, absolute marvel, very rapid yet civilised, great daily driver, does easily 30mpg, can go down to 19 mpg if driven up to 175, can go even further. Went skiing with her, no ice and snow can be a problem when fitted with Pirelli Winter tyres. Absolute pleasure and joy driving and owning this beautiful driving tool.

[@StefABtv]

Amazing cars

[@urelite]

reliable?

[@MrDallman]

Hi Victor.....I’m a 62 year old petrol head and thinking of one of these ....just wondering what it’s like to live with every day..ie what is the ride comfort like ? Thanks

[@viktorserafimov6353]

Currently just under 22k no single issue yet. This is hitherto the most reliable let alone the best car I owed. The ride is firm yet very comfortable, let's compare it with the Golf R estate 2016 my previous car, very similar albeit the driving experience is far better. I never thought of another car since I bought this one.

[@karlk.6819]

how is been reliability so far? thanks

[@comdutch]

My Stelvio Q turned 6 years last month.... all that time it turned a smile on my face on a daily basis !!

[@jeffblakemore4053]

Great video! Ive just bought a 19 plate, same spec/options as this one. I was looking at a Cayenne / Macan GTS but fell in love with the Quad. I have 3 young kids so had to sell my GTR when number 3 came along so needed the utility. This comfortably accommodates the family and its rapid! An absolute beast of a car, in Race its a hooligan! MPG is similar to my GTR, average 21/22, pretty much in Race mode all the time. I got 30mpg in Advanced mode on the mway when I picked it up. Dealer/Franchise experience very different to BMW/Merc but I’m not fussed about posh coffees or brand snobbery. If you are a car person and love driving cars, this is the one to go for.

[@Thisismyhandle218]

Very much in the same boat! I have kid number 2 on the way, my RS5 needs to go (gutted...) been looking at the Macan GTS but my heart is telling me to go see/test one of these.

[@jeffblakemore4053]

The Macan in reality was too small. Boot floor space is good but you lose a lot from the sloping boot, and I just couldn’t track down a Cayenne GTS with the right age/milage. After watching loads of vlogs/reviews, I managed to get a great deal on Quad with the right options. The Porsches just arent fast enough without a map imo. The Quad is very quick, loads of features and with the right options is a very nice cabin. Mine has the two tone interior too, which adds another element. The carbon buckets and steering wheel are really nice, pan sun roof is a must have too.

[@Thisismyhandle218]

Thanks for the insight, I’ll defo check one out now 👍🏻 congrats on the nice bit of kit

[@jeffblakemore4053]

Thanks. Definitely worth a consideration. They look awesome in the flesh, especially in the Competizione red. You wont be disappointed, bonus is you just dont see any on the road either.

[@leeza2706]

Thanks the the insight! I have three kids in booster seats. Your comment made me hopeful that they’re I’ll fit 🤞🤞🤞 Going to try to test drive it in the next couple of weeks!

[@antonioturco6771]

I am italian and i so sad that samone say that alfa romeo is dying because non sale only uk is ok because you undrstand of cars like italians thank you British peoples

[@miks564]

@footballcoreano That would be difficult to say the least. The ones who watch these videos, are a petrolhead minority. People who actually like and enjoy driving cars. But most people just want a reliable car, one that maybe they can show as a symbol of success in life. And that fits the German car profile (in their head). German cars are not reliable anymore and people dont't stand out at all in one, because they end up getting what everybody else gets these days. It's a funny world.

[@marinorossi4594]

I love this car, when the used car market calms down I am definitely getting one. Hopefully in the summer

[@MorenoArtStudio]

Love your passion for the Alfas. I bought the Giulia last week and although its not a Quadrifolio and only a Veloce, I am really excited to have it. No, actually I'm over the moon. What a great car

[@rlsedition]

Also a Veloce (Ti Sport) owner; love it!

[@salto1994]

amazing video. Fun fact i drove through the city center with my dad's my2020 guilia véloce in dark blue and literally every guy looked at the car. it's amazing

[@informationexchange4085]

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.... style, power, handling and soul wrapped up in one. So I bought one!

[@titolino73]

when you see a connoisseur....all you have to do is....thumbs up and agree!!! gorgeous Car, that red is awesome....the 2020 model is finally perfect!!!

[@chunkychinn]

Great review Stef. Getting mine in Oct all things being equal. Having the alfa red break pads etc large tyres. Getting the Quadroffoglio Stelvia Auto. More when I get it.

[@melanzane3611]

Thanks Stef, I am at also 3 months with my own Stelvio QV, coming from a Giulia! I absolutely love the Stelvio, does everything amazing. Oh, and as to the seatbelt buckle hitting the carbon fiber seats, there is a super easy fix I’m surprised you didn’t figure out, just slide the buckle up higher 😂

[@StefABtv]

😂😂😂

[@edwinlim9826]

Alfa is back on song...After all these years. I want one badly.

[@23Piccolina]

Great review, I prefer the Giulia over the SUV, but its still a cool SUV.

[@-Scorpio_]

One hell of an SUV

[@23Piccolina]

@V R Sure way to go!

[@rkalla]

Know what you mean, I'd rather live with the Stelvio, but the Giulia is GORGEOUS

[@simonupex2628]

Got there in the end mate (about bloody time) lol. Just hope that 50k comes along quickly, keep the good content coming.

[@michaellafave1886]

Brilliant. I just ordered my second one and pick up next week! Had a 2018 for two years...then did a Tesla Model Y (which I really like) but wanted one more Stelvio Q with its Ferrari engineer (guy that did the 488 GTB)) designed V6 and Ferrari engineer tuned suspensions (guy that did the 458). I'll have plenty more EVs over the next 40 years...probably not a lot of chances at something like this!

[@mikedubz5576]

My next used car but in the blue colour. Italian made a sexy car. Alfa romeo is killer

[@glennlindamood]

My favorite thing about the Stelvio QV versus the Giulia QV - that beautiful dual sunroof! Not sure why it is not available on the Giulia QV? Structural issues I'm guessing?

[@ed.chater]

Glenn44149 carbon roof on the Giulia

[@aureol40012]

Ed Chater not on MY2020 cars it isn’t. They’ve dropped it as nobody appreciated it (according to AR).

[@ed.chater]

jake atkinson Roof on 2020 Giulia is no longer carbon?? I thought not only was it still carbon but it’s now an option to expose it

[@aureol40012]

Ed Chater no, not on MY2020 cars. I’m in the club and there has been a lot of upset about it.

[@ed.chater]

jake atkinson Yeah that’s a bit cheeky. I like the fact I have one on mine even if I can’t see it!

[@paullacey2999]

No time for SUV cars but when it comes to the Stelvio i could be swayed......Alfa Romeo make brilliant cars but people are still hung on the past negative image....Italian cars are equal to many makes now.

[@Alfa-yk2qh]

Alfa has always been better then many makes

[@neilparkshaper1]

I have the pearl white, 0ne digit difference in the plate.. same seats everything 😊

[@azfonso5]

Great review! Love the color: Rosso Alfa or Competizione?

[@zetohd5625]

Ciao. I’ve clocked 30k km with my 2018 Stelvio QV. Absolutely love it, so does my family. There are two tiny but very annoying issues: the fuel tank is a joke. 60 liters... that’s good for 300 to 400km max. And the hill holder does not work with the start/stop auto system: a red light on a hill becomes an interesting challenge. But other than that, an exceptionally cool car. Fast, reliable, comfortable, I absolutely adore ir. Thanks for the review!

[@deramon1000]

Just switch of the start stop system. Its rubbish for your engine anyway and doesn't safe enough fuel to justify it

[@e.lake13]

Europe always makes me laugh XD Its not your guy's fault but... when you said the Stelvio is a "big" car I had to smirk a little. I live in Northern Canada. The land of giant lifted Ford F-350 Super Duty Duallies. I'm think of buying one of these but am concerned itll be a little small to handle the winter. To us this is a small to midsize suv. It certainly wouldn't be called big by any metric. I just find it so entertaining, the differences in size perspective from Europe to North America.

[@StefABtv]

Lol yeah our roads are defo much more narrow than yours too 😂

[@stephen300o6]

I agree, american cars are crap.

[@hazardeur]

a bit like the people isn't it?

[@arvisgri7491]

​@@hazardeurdepends on the person. Have seen the same amount of "big" people in Europe as in USA or Canada. :)

[@hazardeur]

as someone who has lived for a long time in both europe and the US, while there are a lot of fat people around everywhere, the percentag ein the US is much, much higher. for sure.@@arvisgri7491

[@karlk.6819]

Sunroof on the stelvio QV is a no-no

[@chrishall4342]

I want one but the price and the service cost are eye watering. So I will have to stick to the abarth punto for now. Love your videos 👍

[@gldi8hr]

I’m totally the type of person who would go with the Stelvio Q over the other options for the same price range That’s exclusively not having to spend a river of money not to mention that’s a amazing car❣️

[@ksoman953]

I am so brainwashed, I gave this a thumbs up even before watching.

[@ZeroG]

I find it's not as wide as it seems from inside. Like really. I never have issues parking. You just have to have faith and trust the beeps

[@stevelee2787]

I only have a stelvio veloce lovely but oh I would love a quad ps great video

[@manu144x]

Very nice review but dude, you need a good microphone. Could barely understand you. Other than that, as soon as these babies depreciate under 30k eur I'm definitely considering one .

[@benzinapaul7416]

Driven both - standard spec - is it just me or does the Stelvio sound better, more tuneful in the mid range compared to the Giulias monotone?

[@1down5up34]

Why hasn't this guy appeared on TV yet ? The reviews are absolute 👌

[@StefABtv]

❤️🙌 thank you

[@stephen300o6]

TV is dead

[@VoxGav-bd9rc]

Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio reliable? I absolutely love this thing. Also is the Giulia Quadrifoglio capable in the winter/snow?

[@dinopappous6639]

Don't worry... it's not a BMW...or Merc ....or Audi ..or Glorified VW (Porsche) ...all unreliable German POS...!!!!

[@dirkcuypers6669]

@@dinopappous6639 don't think that's what he asked for. He asked about the reliability of the Stelvio and I guess time will tell. However my Giulia qv is almost 4 years old now and till this moment it has treated me well. Still a big smile when I start her up.

[@dinopappous6639]

@@dirkcuypers6669 ... I have a 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio with 28,000 miles... Perfect 2020 Stelvio Ti Sport.... Perfect.... Had BMWs , Mercs , Porsche...nothing but problems

[@YusufGinnah]

I'm not an SUV/Activity Vehicle fan by any stretch of the imagination, in fact there's times where I downright despise their drivers on the road. Being raised in an Alfa/Fiat family, I naturally loved the Giulia QV instantly. Didn't think too much about the Stelvio, I didn't dislike it, just didn't care for it, until... Bumped into a friend I hadn't seen for years, late last year as I parked at the mall. Walked as we spoke towards his car with his cart full of groceries. Then we get to a RED Stelvio QV and he gets his remote out his pocket. WOW! Love at first sight... Even if I may be a little biased Now my dream garage has to have one, parked right next to the RED Giulia QV... 😎👍🏼

[@MGAdrive]

40K yes ✅✅✅ congratulations 🥳🥃

[@trinilgan]

Could you please say something about the sparco seats compared to the normal ones?

[@marinorossi4594]

Subscribed made me want one even more

[@StefABtv]

Thank you!

[@MW-gi1tr]

U can fix the brake squeal by putting anti squeal grease on the pads. Worked on mine instantly.

[@comdutch]

or just settle with normal brakes. I own my Stelvio Q this month 3 years already and I've never heard my brakes squeal for 60.000 kms ... ;-))

[@hazardeur]

but for how long does it last and doesn't it worsen your brake performance?

[@MW-gi1tr]

@hazardeur lasted about 2 years and decrease in performance

[@CarObsession]

Good video Stef, but I'll be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the split screen view, I found it a bit distracting. Not an insult mate, just wanted to give you a bit of feedback.

[@Bogdan-Xaine]

Only bad thing is the materials quality and the sound when you cruise

[@colourcards419]

I have the same problem with the seatbelt on my giulietta QV. Simple fit.. Stick a bit of black self adhesive felt or thin rubber foam on the panel its knocking on. ;)

[@paulj9821]

or you could just raise the clip on the slider higher up and this no longer becomes an issue. No need for the self adhesive mods.

[@AR_4Foglio]

I can't stop laughing 😂 at your dump face every time you accelerate!!! Lol 😂 Beside that, you did a great video. Good job!!! 👍🏼

[@a12sdj]

Staff great reveille. I have been fortunate to own a Stelvio Quad for two years. It has been faultless. It goes everywhere in race mode. Never owned a car that is so practical and sooooo fast. Nice to race M3s C63s and Porsche Macan Turbo S and leave them for dead. Also when you get the plebs on the motorway who try to stop you getting out of the middle lane by speeding up to stop you getting into the outside lane. It’s so nice to open the taps and leave them wondering what the hell that was leaving them for dead. BRILLIANT CAR! Anyone who likes driving try one you will not be disappointed. There are minor niggles low speed cornering tyres jump when cold less than 5mph Infotainment system isn’t that good fuel consumption can be low when pushing hard. The seat belt issue can be resolved by moving the retaining buckle up so that the male part of the belt is lifted high above the passenger seat so that it swings free. Other than that it’s absolutely BRILLIANT what a car!!!

[@comdutch]

faultless in two years ?? Lucky guy ... ;-)) I had 7 issues altogether in the first 2 years ... luckily all solved.

[@PierooriginalItaly]

Thank you for sharing 😍 Alfa Romeo 🍀👍🏻

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

WHAT MPG did you get ???????????????

[@annagattellari85]

Di Beste bist Stelvio ❤️👋👋

[@ZeroG]

When I go offroad in mine it goes places a giulia could never go

[@kazazy1]

What is the ride comfort like?

[@StefABtv]

It’s great

[@JD2ndcity]

There's very little wrong with the infotainment system. Coming from a multiple iDrive owner.

[@KPSX1]

ALFA ROMEO 💯🔥

[@155andRising]

Is there not a slider on the seat belt to raise the clip at rest , great vid by the way , jealous you get given one and I have to sell my kidneys and testicles just to run my Giulia 😂😂😂

[@StefABtv]

Lol. I was very fortunate to have it for that long

[@90boiler]

Whats mpg isn normal driving?

[@comdutch]

I averaged 16 mpg for the last 60K kms / 3 years with my Stelvio Q

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

I’m thinking bout one in that ochre colour

[@henrikl1394]

No, It's rear-wheel drive until the front-wheel is needed.

[@salto1994]

What does your wife think about the stelvio qv?

[@StefABtv]

She loves it

[@ninonucaro8539]

The modern 4x4 or all wheel drive has nothing to do with the 4x4 of the 90's same the entire electronic for the differential, double clutch, brakes and especially gear change.

[@MuttnikSS6]

It’s not a large car. It’s a medium suv. And it’s an AWD not a 4wd. Big difference in markets where there are big cars and 4wds. Good review otherwise but prefer more precision.

[@alistairbell6728]

What is the best non QV option..?? Could you do a comparison video...like you did the QV v. the Veloce ti.

[@melanzane3611]

Veloce Ti with the performance pack. You will love it.

[@indrarush91]

Actually the Guilia Qv is more pricey compared to the stelvio

[@kevinherbert9563]

Whilst I enjoyed the video it wasn’t very informative. All I got from it was you used the car in race mode. You use Apple but can android be used, what was your average consumption any faults?And before anyone chirps up my XJR does 21mpg, so it is good to have these figures. Sorry Stef.

[@richardsedorski1206]

Nice car where’s the wee guy he is adorable.

[@giulimarconi1715]

che bello! Grazie a DIO per GLi'Italiani!

[@benny_mc]

I hope you valeted it before handing back 😆

[@karene4990]

Such lovely cars Stef, however, dealer network lets the brand down 😢. Particularly in Scotland, as our past experiences can testify. Sooooo sad!!! Always been an Alfisti, but just no longer an option to put up with poor customer service and product ignorance!!!! Now choosing BMW instead. Although continue to love watching your videos especially when Alfa’s are on the menu .....

[@bryantsummers5969]

Are you sure you're actually in RACE mode?! I own this car, and in RACE mode, I'm fish-railing this baby all over town!

[@Dentech_dds]

You have the car for 3 months and still don't know that you have a suspension setting button for race mode .. 🤦‍♂

[@chrisyarwood7851]

If you don’t live in the type of place you have been driving round it just a disappointment because you just can’t use the performance. I have owned one for 3 months now and I have a lot more problems than you have had!!

[@philcliffe6909]

It's only having 2WD on the Giulia that puts me off buying it. Looks put me off Stelvio.

[@indrarush91]

Just remove the limiter, and hit the full speed of 209

[@GeordsYouTube]

Everytime he says "4 by 4" I wanted to shout AWD!!

[@biseruk]

Poison!!!!!

[@torekongsparten]

❤️🇮🇹 TK🇳🇴

[@ericlindhfoster]

Looking for a crazy fun performance car that you call tell your wife you bought as a grocery wagon? This QF Stelvio SUV is the used car value of Super Performance SUV. Period. Sounds like a Lambo? Yes, Yes. Feels like a cheap interior? Yup, but amazing as a buy for 55k used perf SUV. Not a 150k new SUV monster you cant buy used for under 100k. Just get an Ext Warranty and Stick to Apple Carplay. Giggle all the way home and prepare for lots of friendly questions....

[@robertwalker1742]

Beellisimo

[@bh2155]

It's a SUV😕

[@timjones8837]

I'll stick with Aitogefuhl, grazie....

[@hwleitner2009]

Poor car has been raped for 3 months

[@billx4266]

Another boring suv, the giulia is the one to get.

[@StefABtv]

Defo not boring

[@billx4266]

@@StefABtv I dont like suv's at all

[@TWHISPERER]

Thumbs Up for the video, but these Alfas look cheap on video and in real life, they look just like they do in these videos.

[@robertljungberg4686]

Heart and soul 💚🤍❤️ Alfa Romeo 🚘🏆👑😎🙏🔝