Mr AMG on Stelvio Quadrifoglio! The 503bhp SUV with Ferrari DNA!

The First Quadrifoglio SUV! And it’s the Fastest SUV in the World! Welcome back to RBR, and here is that very fast mid-sized SUV you may have heard whispered on bated breath of petrol heads; the one that takes the class leading formula of the Gillian Quadrifoglio Sports Sedan, and applies it to the popular SUV niche. Alfa Romeo’s new Stelio Quadrifoglio!!
I thoroughly covered the history of the Quadrifoglio brand going into the Giulia, going back to the original of the badge with Enzo Ferraro, Ugo Sivochi and crew. But I purposely neglected to mention just how this rebirth of the Alfa Brand came about and who was behind it.
You see because the Stelvio was actually planned at the same time the Giulia was! And was dreamed up by late Alfa boss Sergio Marchionne, who put together a team of ex-Ferrari engineers including Roberto Fedeli, Philippe Krief and Gianluca Pivetti!
And so began work on a new flexible Platform dubbed “Giorgio”. A platform that cost 5 billion euros to develop, and one meant to create various body styles, but all to be class leading in dynamism.
First was the Giulia, and now comes the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The first ever SUV Quadrifoglio. It houses that same 503 BHP V6 twin turbo, the same sweet 8 speed gear box. It’s the lightest in class by 100kg at least thanks to use of aluminium in the engine, bonnet, wheel arches, doors, tailgate and much more, as well as a carbon fibre prop shaft.
But unlike the RWD Giulia, this has Alfa’s Q4 all wheel drive, and we’ll see how that behaves in the review.
But will the car behave enough like the Giulia to make it worthy enough on it’s own? And being an SUV, it is compelling enough for us petrolheads to accept as a proper sports car?
In this review we explore:
New Generation Rebirth of Alfa Romeo and it’s Ferrari team
Alfa’s new Giorgio Platform
The first Quadrifoglio SUV - Stelvio Q4
Materials and drive train
Exterior Design
Giulia Quadrifoglio Coupé Render
Interior Design
Sound check & Exhaust Revs
Full performance driving impressions
Conclusion
Up next on on RBR is the Geneva Motorshow Coverage!! Followed by a big surprise!! Subscribe to support us and see them first. :)
As promised in the review, a link to the Giulia video:
• A Tale of Quadrifoglio...
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Driving disclaimer:
Please note all driving shots have been private studio roads! Please drive safely.

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

I really do love this car. A sports car trapped in an SUV's body! Brilliant. Let's hope that coupé is made and soon! If you enjoyed please Subscribe guys!! Many of you say we deserve way more subs: it's in you hands. ;) Coming up next: Geneva Motor Show coverage AND a big surprise review after that with a manufacturer we've never done before, but you've asked for the most... Stay tuned! - Raz

[@steved2008]

Remove Before Race so if you could only have one.......GLC or this ?????????

[@bobimoto28]

Heya mate , any plans for some head to head reviews? I really like your reviews and if you could do some head to heads would be awesome

[@Driko99]

I’m pretty sure it gets revealed at the auto show next week. My plan is to get one :D

[@ga4650]

Why no sq5 mention?

[@kaizen7852]

#5:55 Stevlio ..noticed brother?

[@TheAlphalimamike]

“When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat.” - Henry Ford

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Love this

[@n8n8n8n]

And I think that the driver just going back from a workshop or goes to one.

[@curvetrcalinga]

Hubert Jadczak My Hyundai Excel in the 90s always goes to the shop. It’s a POS.

[@everypc]

I can't really understand how such a masterpiece sells so bad!

[@TheHidalgo99]

Alfa Romeo is so overlooked and underrated it's a damn shame.

[@TheRealMc101]

No.

[@tlwn5196]

It's not.

[@GALLACTO]

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[@guidodiiorio6183]

if there were not so many prejudices about Alfa Romeo ... Giulia and Stelvio would be best sellers in most countries

[@charlesclement383]

I think you are totally right,but that won't stop me. Eventually people will get over that stigma.I owned 2 Alfas in the pass and will definitely buy 1-3 more very soon

[@guidodiiorio6183]

@@charlesclement383 German cars are just about conformism and nowadays people are conformists probably as never before in history. Alfa is definitely for those who can think different.... So long life to Alfa Romeo!

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

Brainwashed German car drivers, follow the crowd.

[@miks564]

@@spagbowlsparmacheese629 ...You know why they don't change? Because in Europe the vast majority are company leased ...and they do not have to support their maintenance costs and always get a replacement car every time they need repairs, which is more frequent than most other brands these days.

[@saidalas7763]

@@spagbowlsparmacheese629 follow what they like

[@DanielSadjadian]

Your editing is so good, makes your videos so much more enjoyable 👍

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Thanks buddy!!

[@JGA347]

Agreed, the editing is terrific.

[@verhu010]

Coupe has the potential to be the best looking car under $100k. Giulia is gorgeous but ditching two doors could take it over the top.

[@TheHidalgo99]

Are there pictures of the coupe?

[@Driko99]

It will be revealed next week. Alfa Romeo gtv

[@Champik333]

Best V6 revs I ever heard last years. Great job with exhaust Alfa!

[@TheFabulousTrackPack]

By far the best review of the Quad. I have watched - congratulations. Not the usual bullshit 0-100 km/h launches, etc. You, at least, understand what a real driver would want from such a car, and what is just trivia. Good work 👍

[@TheFabulousTrackPack]

One tiny point: ‘exhaust buttons’ are for ******s - embarrassing - other than that, spot on.

[@tomxaak]

Okay, this is enough. You really made me want to buy this car. Today is the day zero of saving up to get one.

[@wolfman2926]

tomxaak how’s it going 🤑🤑🤑

[@Travis73917]

Did you get it?

[@shaniranikauboj]

One of the best Stelvio reviews on youtube!

[@s1ratt]

23:37 Mr Amg i see that diss to Shmee150 don't even lie to us lmao, great video!

[@TheHidalgo99]

Shmee is a snob and inherited the wealth from his rich ass father. I don't dislike rich people but this guy I can't stand.

[@iamthebroker]

TheHidalgo99 I stopped watching Shmee when he picked up a new car over the past few months while the world was shutting down, businesses going bankrupt, people not feeding their kids etc etc and this guy continued to bang on about his appetite for new cars. I used to enjoy it but I saw it in a new light over this pandemic period. Most of these you tubers and “influencers” live in a bubble.....

[@thomaspark4949]

Off to buy a stelvio 😍 gonna tell my Mrs it's a tdi 🤣

[@martingetliffe]

One of my favourite cars of today. Lovely, informative passionate review. Keep these reviews coming. Martin.

[@miks564]

So far, I've only seen one review in the entire youtube where the reviewer is not passionate while driving a Quadrifoglio. The engine and its performance are brilliant.

[@scorpionking8661]

I bought a new 2022 Stelvio sprint and absolutely love it. It’s not the QV, but it’s still so much fun to drive.!

[@dionoliveira4058]

there's a touch of magic in analogue dials and it reminds us how we love great engineering

[@aneebaba06]

Happy to see Alfa back on the map with this and the Guilia. Since I'm a sedan guy - I'd go with the Guila. Yes, I love that steering wheel as well - (sat in the Guilia Quad at the autoshow). But one thing I find myself disagreeing with many car reviewers - I still like the analog dials - something to be said for needles moving up and down. I really love the old Mercedes orange ones, like we have an our CLK 430. It's become classic. But don't get me wrong, I love the new tech in cars and how that fits in with the different driving modes. But as long as the info-tainment is done right, that part of me is happy.

[@stav55]

Lots of "Alyouminium" in this Stelvio

[@fvntr]

The valves do open up in dynamic mode on 3500 rpm and over🍀

[@thomasp4525]

Wow!!!! 😍😍😍 This is the first video I've watched on your channel, I clicked on it just vor the Alfa, but I never expected to end up with such a good edited video! 😱😱😱 The special effects are soo georgeous and detailed, everything is perfect, even the shadows!!! 🤔☝️🙌 Your videos are definetely underrated 😮 Amazing qualitive content!!!! 😄👌

[@nickgallucci8117]

Gorgeous Machine Bravo ALFA Bravo.....i would take a Ferrari Motor all day everyday over a merc

[@jazzip2989]

Great review....lots of info on the key engineering brains behind this masterpiece....salute Italia...well done... 👏👏👏

[@dillanpatel2347]

If Alfa Romeo made a Quadrifoglio toilet, I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@charlesclement383]

O shit really!!

[@danielb1745]

AL U MIN EEYUM

[@tomxaak]

Fantastic review of a fantastic car. Adding Stelvio to "must have before I die" list.

[@doggies.will.be.doggies]

such a good video!!! One of your best yet, IMO..Fantastic presentation of in depth knowledge in an entertaining manner. thanks!!

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Thanks man! Always try to make my last one the best!!

[@doggies.will.be.doggies]

@@RemoveBeforeRace it shows. Trust me!

[@sampsalol]

5 billion to develop that platform? In indian rand maybe. I'm gonna call bullshit unless you can point to some creditable external source on that one. Otherwise a very nice video.

[@nawazwaseem2219]

I would take this over any unreliable german junk any day.

[@alanward9671]

“With great arrogance… you’re for the soccer moms, I’m for the petrol heads”. Someone give this man an award for that quote.

[@mesasartworks]

I love your review. I was happy to hear every words what you spoken about this car. it was a real pleasure. Thank you. Thank You. Such a Great Car?! First ever SUV i wish to Buy.

[@dinopappous6639]

The Germans still can't believe what Alfa produced in its first real attempt..... FORZA ALFA BABY !!! THE KING IS BACK !!!!

[@huchimoferez5571]

So I have to say it is refreshing to be able to watch someone not only talk about a vehicle, but to learn some of the history of that vehicle as well. I haven't seen anyone on KZbin yet who spends as much time talking about those little tidbits of information the way that you do. I am old school and enjoy the history. You do a great job of this and it is much appreciated. On a sidenote I live in the Uk for six years during my days in the military. In those days the Sierra Cosworth, Escort Cosworth and Lotus Carlton were on the roads. Damn those were the days. I bought my first and only 911 while living in the UK. I love them, but I need a bit more room nowadays. So I picked up a 2018 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio two days after Christmas while at home on a short break from work. You did a great review on that vehicle and I am now watching your review on the Stelvio QV. I drove that vehicle as well, but chose the Giulia. I think I will be fine. Thanks for the hard work.

[@expert20valvehlx]

24:12 Thanks to cars like Stelvio not giulia, but very good review!

[@MassimoTodaro74]

I WANT a full-size SUV with a V8 from Alfa!!! PLS! - and unfortunately the reason it won't happen is that they will jeopardize the Maserati Levante

[@DanielSadjadian]

Yes a growling Italian V8 would be great. The V6 in the Stelvio doesn't sound that nice to be honest.

[@Allcarnews]

Yet the Stelvio is faster than the Levante GTS with a TT V8 🤔

[@sinisajakus6390]

siguran sam da nemaš nikakvo znanje o razlici 8 ili 6 cilindara ili rednih ili pod kutom od 60 stupnjeva ili od 90

[@sinisajakus6390]

@@DanielSadjadian nije cili zvuk do motora ima tu i do dizajna mjenjača,ispuha,materijala,dužine,visine.debljine itd.motor od 6 cil je sjajan

[@mawsleycarvaleting2706]

Had ours 8 weeks now and love it. Sold an M2 for it and have never looked back. Don’t think build quality think fun and you to will enjoy the shear brilliance of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

[@MrDallman]

Hello...IM a 62 year old petrol head and I’m wondering what the QF is like to live with every day ie what’s the ride comfort like. Thanks

[@mawsleycarvaleting2706]

MrDallman hi. It’s very easy to live with on a day-to-day basis, the ride comfort is towards the firm side even with the suspension in it’s softest setting. I wouldn’t let this discourage you from the vehicle as for me it lets you know you are driving something with serious potential. Although in its hardest setting it can be a little too firm on most British roads. Everything else about the vehicle is absolutely spot-on and if you think of it as a slightly jacked up sports coupe rather than a 4×4.

[@darrenloader9197]

I'm just about to part with my m2 competition for one.

[@shafeulansari]

24:00 "You're for the soccer moms, I'm for the petrolheads" ~Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019

[@ryckymanc6905]

Shafeul Ansari Thant’s y you yanks won’t get it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ScepticFrog]

A great review, I've sat in the same Stelvio QF and don't like the way the carbon seats feel tbh. I have a Giulia QF with the standard seats and they are just glorious. But, for looks alone I agree those carbon seats are on the money. If Alfa launch that Coupe with those looks, then I'm trading my Giulia QF in for it without a doubt.

[@quadrifoglio6058]

I agree, so I bought the my Stelvio with the standard ones as well. To be fair, the carbon seats were made for the Gulia and those wanting to reduce weight and look more exotic. I don't understand why people do this. Same with the Lamborghini's, Mclaren's etc...people are like look I got the paper thin carbon seats that are really stiff and uncomfortable, but they saved 80 pounds in weight. I would love to race you at a still to see if the 70/30 wheel bias beats the lighter Giulia.

[@tyrepressureitaly]

The Giorgio platform will be used also by Maserati.

[@yanni2737]

All future mid-size SUV CFA vehicles (Maserati,Jeep,Alfa)

[@hlim431]

WOW what a brilliant review!!! I love the passion in your voice... I am SO impressed with Stelvio and Giulia... but unable to get the bike into a Giulia so Stelvio will have to do ;-)

[@annagattellari85]

Alfaromeo Stelvio i ❤️👏🇮🇹

[@TheWolfgangplayer]

best car ever! Alfa Romeo's are the best cars

[@crod6431]

Nice intro with John Tesh's NBA Theme from the 90's. This Stelvio looks great. I'll wait for them to be under $50K in the used car market.

[@Guptajixo]

Wish history classes like these were in the high school for mechanical engineers

[@jean-luccochegrue4512]

Good vidéo, very good channel, hello from France ;)

[@nicolapellacani4196]

They need to release more new models...Alfa cannot stall or everything thay did is going to be worthless.

[@1christophe1]

Respect for this review Like you Said they all Miss the bigger picture of the Quadrifoglio range im certainly love my Giulia QV and I cannot think about a replacement for it cheerrs

[@karacop78]

Great car, great review! Cool effects as well! I hope they make a Giulia Sprint as a coupe version. I also hope for a bit more powerful Giulia Sprint Veloce and then I want a more extreme, lighter, more track focused, limited edition Giulia Sprint GTA to be complete...yes!

[@melanzane3611]

You are a proper presenter. Better than even some on the television. Please keep making these, you have a knack. The fact that you ‘get’ Alfa proves that you are a proper petrolhead. Cheers.

[@mbouasba]

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio weighs a bit under 2000kg Great video, nonetheless!

[@miks564]

...maybe with the sunroof and sound isolation windows. Because that's not its normal weight.

[@TheWolfgangplayer]

very good video! I hope you will get more abos It's really Entertaining and informative to watch a review for a car you really like.

[@a12sdj]

Go buy one I did its bloody amazing makes you want to drive the wheels off it FAST is an understatement wow!

[@micmiccorrecaminos9619]

Una maravilla este Stelvio, que se puede decir de el que no hayan alabado ya todos los medios. Una autentica bestia parda, acompañado de un diseño sublime. Un preciosidad. El Suv que nunca podre odiar, je, je...Saludos.

[@paulmay1458]

This is an amazing review - coherent, well presented and relevant! Also, the presenter is clearly a subject matter expert and if not, does a great job of pretending to be one :-) Keep it up!

[@MorenoArtStudio]

Love your reviews and the amount of knowledge and preparation you add. Long live Alfa Romeo

[@fafa9493]

ALFA ROMEO STELVIO ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@twisted2fit]

A very balanced review..was very impressed, especially when one considers the desi bias for all things German

[@jamesjannell8706]

Enjoyed your review. About to go from Guilia 🍀 to the stelvio.

[@martinbuchanan6312]

Class leader video once again, a true benchmark... Thanks

[@CiciGG]

this is the best review i've seen on youtube. Well done! subbed and liked.

[@henrikl1394]

No digital shit, that Alfa did in the 90-th . Think all Alfistis prefer analog instruments.

[@rubioe3067]

Depends on the way it's more intelligent buy digital sound

[@oliverdhillon576]

love it

[@JStryker7]

Please no digital gauges

[@tjittekamminga5170]

lovely car! I want it!!!

[@chrismorris3726]

Great review, Raz. Went with the Guilia QV. But, boy, was I tempted by this.

[@LightningArt71]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Subscribed. I've seen a few QV owners have swapped brake pads which apparently has cured the braking ills.

[@rubioe3067]

Yes, Autofanatic (You Tub channel) show in him Alfa

[@rakesharaga120]

Love ur editing. Fantastic!👏👏👌🏻

[@leeryan1969]

I'm going to treat my gf to one of these! Great review. Welcome back Alfa Romeo!

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

Sugar daddy much?

[@realtalk7571]

Change your channel name, if doesn’t make any sense .

[@Jurica_Ruic]

Thanks for such a nice review and being realistic about the Alfa. Great car, design, performance, but?.. there is no but....

[@jamesjannell8706]

Love your honest review on this machine

[@dinopappous6639]

At 1:10 the rekindled relationship between Alfa and Ferrari is nicely laid out.....when I point out to the German fanboys that Porsche + Audi = Glorified VW the clueless quickly rebut that Alfa is a glorified FIAT.....that is the moment I burst into laughter....

[@snowboardinpassout]

Lovely truthful review. This or an Audi RS Q3? As for braking, I left foot brake in auto SUVs, and it really doesn't take long to adjust to different cars.

[@fastdriver712]

The iteration nr.1 and it's just the best SuperSportUtilityVehicle under 90K! Can't be beaten. And it'll be further improved in the next iteration (IBS, and Navigator). This is real fun to drive. And I like the AWD and bigger trunk.

[@alessandrog2454]

Marchionne saved alfa.. But killed Lancia!

[@bpp325]

I did not find 'mushy' braking on my '21 Stelvio. Quite the contrary I like the firmness. That's me..02

[@final_mile_music9713]

Can’t believe they only made two cars from this platform.

[@Ivan-bg1jp]

Pizza-shaped grille. Definitely Italian...

[@PaulBrown-et5ne]

Which would you choose Mr AMG? 63GLCs or this Stelvio. Keep the vids coming 👍🏻

[@comdutch]

Easy choice in the Netherlands.... the GLC 63 S AMG is € 50.000,- more expensive, due to our outrageous special car tax system.... MB is more expensive to begin with and a more polluting V8 engine will contribute to a higher price as well....

[@rubioe3067]

@@comdutch but Germany is to close

[@0KOH0]

Hey, where’s the Geneva content at? 🧐 lol I saw you in the background of Top Gears video. 😂 please tell me you checked out the Koenigsegg Jesko?

[@marcopolo2230]

Sergio was a genius 😢

[@miyahtallulah]

Eventually he was

[@SasukeUchiha-ft4qd]

10:30 Not a fan at all of full digital screens as what MB are doing. Please don’t do it Alfa. Remaining classic is a beauty of unique sportiness.

[@2012Edger]

These 2 Alfa’s have caught my eye. At our 2018 auto show I thought enough of them to add to my future car / suv list. Now at 2019’s auto show I’m ready for a drive. I have to wait one more year but that will give me a chance to see how it will depreciate. The Stelvio is a great looking performance SUV with Ferrari DNA. Great review.

[@christopherkupiec6723]

Wonderful thank you very much for all of your videos I was on the fence but now this is the SUV that I want thank you again

[@CaterhamPorky]

Best review on the Alfa. Just what I wanted as a fellow petrolhead. Looking at buying one, this was a very informative review.

[@L1GHT119]

Sounds awesome drive awesome but It’s about the size of a Jeep Cherokee though? Not much room for us Americans lol or Costco

[@DanielSadjadian]

The upcoming GLC facelift will fix many of the issues you stated. Perhaps we'll see it at Geneva?

[@sheechan8407]

there is after market device that allows you open up the exhaust valve in any of the DNA drving mode

[@garymurraya]

exhaust buttons are not against EU regs I believe...or so Lotus told me a while ago. could be the reason they dont have them.

[@miyahtallulah]

Love it. Gorgeous car. Only the day time running lights let it down - a tiny bit. GREATNESS

[@SidNorth]

Good vid mate. Stelvio sounds really angry!

[@cycloneyou]

Good review, one thing This suv looks so much like a Mazda CX-5 from the side.

[@qba4455]

Excellent review.

[@paulv5283]

Fastest SUV, I am sure the Bentayga, Lamborgini SUV, Maserati etc are faster.

[@scottcornwell3194]

Thank you for such a thorough review. It has certainly given me food for thought.

[@benzinapaul7416]

Great review, good to hear your rational comments on it's so called 'shortcomings'. No doubt the comments will be full of people slagging off Alfa dealers, saying they are unreliable and that in 3 years it will be worth £20k!

[@gldi8hr]

Alfa Rome’s badge/logo is by far the coolest in the market‼️

[@rinogeorge2856]

Nice review.Will there be a review for Lexus LC 500 anytime soon? Keep up the good work.

[@gianni710]

🇮🇹 best car

[@bobimoto28]

Awesome video effects as allways...very impressed...and very good comprehensive reviews....very food work mate! Thank you for all the work

[@DCBTheVeil]

Such great edits and fantastic presenter. Puts most popular KZbin reviewers to shame.

[@jorgeboudet6173]

Too big a screen do dashboard no good man