Yes! I have had one for near 3 years now in Misano Blue and love every moment with her. Yes the ride is hard, yes it lacks all the tech and gadgets of Merc’s and Audi’s and BMWs but that makes it a much purer drive with less techy interference. It’s designed as a drivers car and has so much heritage and history behind the Quadrifoglio badging it stands out from the generic German offerings. And the engine sound is amazing! Hardly a ‘diesel’ sound that you refer to!!
yes it is. much better also of the Urus that I have driven. the sport feeling given by Alfa Suv is higher than what I tested in the Urus that is far better than all the others Suv
I don’t give a shit about screens. That cabin is much better than the newer ones with no physical controls. Like my Cayman. All the tech I need and all the controls I need. This generation of cabin is the peak for me. It’s all been downhill from there.
Totally agree. I like buttons and switches ...the more the merrier. I can't be the only one. I'd have them overhead as well. I'd have one screen for sat nav and detailed information. I don't mind minimalism in certain settings....but a cockpit is not one of them.
I came here for a car review and not the latest tablet review. Nothing wrong with that display compared to something like updated GTi's 24 inch LCD screen that the mounted on the dash.
Great video. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a fantastic car, with one of the best V6 you could dream of, and the best sound engine. Great design, and for the interior no one really need the latest dull software. The Stelvio has more character than any other SUV on the market.
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 This is simply not true. Since 2020, they have led in reliability. And the engines were never a problem. Issues were mostly electrical in nature, and fuel pumps were not robust enough for hotter climates. My Alfa's have been WAY more reliable than my German cars, while still being driven aggressively. You MUST keep these high performance cars maintained, and they will treat you right!
I had a 2020 Stelvio Quadrofoglio for 3 1/2 years- was a blast and had zero issues Just traded on a 24 911 Carrera and in 911 heaven now😃 Both black exteriors and red & green stitched black interiors Lovin life❤
I mean this Stelvio is in a class all by itself...it owns everything in its class it owns the NURBURGRING record for the last 7 years! BMW AUDI, Mercedes have all given up they dont even try to beat the record anymore... they failed for 7 YEARS and they have improved their SUVs every year for the past 7 and the STELVIO has not changed at all! Gotta love it when the Italians school the Germans on engineering a vehicle!
Yeah, I really feel like reviewers go to great lenghts to find issues with italian cars. As if their credibility depended on it. It’s kind of an unwritten duty which they must fulfill. One polish guy found a grievance with rattling license plate frame on the bootlid of the giulia. A freaking dealer installed 1€ part… The logic goes: Italian car without cons??? This surely cannot be. The germans must have done it better somehow… There must be a way to legitimise it through this review.
The interior being as it is is actually a HUGE plus!!! It's a CAR, not a drivable laptop. We like and very much prefer physical buttons, and screens that aren't giant distracting iPads just waiting for manufacturers to bury useful functions into just to save costs, but significantly compromising on actual real world usability. There's a very good reason why older, more analog drivers cars are shooting up in value. Please stop encouraging manufacturers to adopt the stupid new modern touch screen everything interface that people hate!!
Exactly! Earlier this week I was reading Industrial Design posts on LinkedIn about Teenage Engineering and their use of tactile controls on their software-hardware products, and the references to Hi-Fi dials, knobs, levers, buttons etc. as they relate to humans interfacing with technology. Driving and darting eyes while waiting for an 'over the air update' to use the ipad on the dash in order to change the temperature controls is insane! It's all UI without proper UX, because people shouldn't be going through sub-menus in order to do basic functions, but car mfg are gonna cut corners how they can I guess. I am really keen on this vehicle, I'm a recent college grad so it'll be a while before I can purchase but wow the more I learn about it the more magnetic it gets!
@@adri.progression Agreed. If you think you like it now, wait till you feel what it can do handling wise. One of the best handling and most fun cars on a track I've ever experienced. And if you haven't already, go sit in one. You won't want to leave though 😂
When a car reviewer steps in to a new Alfa to assess the car he first needs to know what inspires Alfa Romeo to produce cars….their DNA, if you will. So when the reviewer starts warbling on about touch screens, infotainment systems et al, I question if said reviewer understands the marque. Alfa cares not a jot if their infotainment systems aren’t quite as speedy as some other manufacturers; you buy an Alfa first, second and third for the drive the heritage and the badge. Most petrolheads and cognoscenti know this, as do all Alfisti.
I have a 2023 Stelvio Veloce & luv it, but this is what I’ll get next. A brilliant SUV, I just want more! The perfect complement to my Lotus Evora 400 & the ultimate 2-car garage for me. Analogue over digital is best too.
Alfa are among the best-looking cars on the road. Old style infotainment is a bonus. Everything on screen/ screens is not necessarily better. Often, reviewers say it's worse
Reviewers always go to "shouldn't an SUV be comfortable"...thank you for recognising that some of us wanted a 911 Turbo but needed space for 3, a dog and cottage weekend crap. I'm on my second SQV and they've been problem free, blisteringly fast, hard and frisky daily drivers! Also, I can't believe Alfa specced this car without the Sparco carbon front buckets...
Agree just owned one though, I’m surprised by ride comments bad urban road causes a bit of jostle like most modern cars, to me damping is great even over speed bumps. I’ve also either got used to mine or firmer dampers have eased a bit in 25k. I can still have a thrilling drive or go on holiday with family and dog all with one car I look forward to a long trip in it as I know somewhere I’ll get to give it full beens and I’ll still think wow..
I have a gen 1 Stelvio Q. What I miss in the new Q models is a bit of color and materials in the cabin. Where is the stitching in red, where is the alcantara, etc? Despite that, what a car! I have never owned a car that does so many things good. Sound, comfort, engagement, speed, space, etc. Etc.
I think the lack of ride comfort would do my head in after a short while. I do very much like the Guilia QF and that's mainly because no one really knows what it is. It slips under the radar a little and is fantastic value for money.
It does do my head in, especially because where I live roads are quite bad. Which is why this will be my last year with it. I will miss the V6 burps, the handling and the AR community, but at this point I just want a softer ride.
Had a BMW x3 comp- it was unliveable with especially as it was pretending to be an all rounder ( ie family duties as well) ride and head toss way to much
@@Roadjull try backing off tyre pressure from 36/38 psi to 34. It won’t set off tps and my take is that the higher pressure is for top speed that’s irrelevant.
It’s a driver’s car, hence all the update budget goes into the chassis, not poncey, impractical, crap-UI touchscreen frippery. Depending on budget: Stelvio QV or Aston 707. If a pukka off-roader is needed: Land Cruiser or G-class. Anything else is best left to the aspirants.
I cant count how many cars I have owned and this is without a doubt one of the best daily drivers you can have, and like many said, I loved the interior and its clean simplicity. The ipad stuck on a dash look is dated already so maybe this is just ahead of its time! This SUV doesn't know its and SUV and that's why its incredible.
Regarding the engine low speed calibration I know what you mean but it’s still super smooth and not like it lacks response like most engines and boxes.
When comparing it to a Giulia QV, he missed a big one…“Taller, Heavier and All Wheel Drive” He forgot QUICKER than a Giulia QV. That’s right, this Stelvio is FASTER 0-60 than the Giulia due to the AWD grip. (Giulia fans like to ignore that fact.) And before the Giulia boyz go on about how a rear wheel drive is more fun to drive, the Stelvio can shift power 100% rear wheels only (when necessary - but not on demand sadly).
If i want a tablet I’ll go to the Apple Store. Nowadays handling and pleasure of driving are becoming secondary to screens and social media connection in a car. What a sad direction for the automotive industry…
@@CALVINBYKELVIN Which MY is yours? I'm thinking about ordering one. I'm just afraid of the exhaust note since here in the EU the QV models have an "OPF" because of emission regulations and unfortunately the sound had to suffer with it. But there is the factory option for the Akrapovic Titanium exhaust now.
Give me a "DATED" interior with physical controls over three mini HD TV's glued to a dash any day. Infotainment system 🤔 me personally, I don't need one. Occasionally a put the radio on or a cd/MP3, the entertainment system is the car! Reverse camera? What the hell for? There's windows, mirrors and sensors if you really need them. How did we cope 40 years ago without all that crap. As for Alfa's reliability... Well I've not owned one but am seriously considering one, but a 5 Yr warranty with 3 years servicing included, I like it when a manufacturer stands by it's product offering more than the usual 3 Yr warranty.
Not a big fan of the new beams. Looks like a BMW and a bit more generic compared to the xenons. However, it's the better technology. Even if they should have used the technology used in the Opel / Vauxhall Astra K. Its way quicker and better than the one used in the new Giulia/Stelvio. It's all Stellantis, so why not? Ultimately, everything that is built on the Girogio platform is massively underestimated. For all those who want to drive cheaply, sportily and robustly, I recommend the 4-cylinder engine with 280 hp. That's all you need, especially in an SUV ;)
may I ask why all these reviews ask a question in the tittle? it is the best sport Suv like the Giulia 🍀 is the best sport sedan. fPeriod. if You and a Tv as screen keep it for you period. tired of those comments in the review. noone want a washing machine as sport car.
@@alphaomicron8 I have also Audi a 7 as daily and it has issues. Dsg .. and electric oarts. More electronic more problems for all Cars. Same Mercedes and Bmw.
Lies. Haha. I drive a 991.2 911 GTS and love it. And I drove the GTS and Turbo iterations of Macan during test drives before making a decision. The Stelvio absolutely destroys the Macan in handling, speed, fun, sound. Stop. Hysterical.
@@ilmelangolo no mames wey, u italians would sell cr4p and say it tastes good. Those stelvio QV are the most unreliable and catastrophic jalopies in north America alongside the jag f-pace svr
@@ilmelangolo I'll keep my V8 audi SQ7, have fun with your little fiat panda/opel corsa/renault clio/seat arona cause 90% of you guys only drive this cr4p over there
The lack of room in this segment of 'SUV's is ridiculous. You should be able to comfortably seat at least 4 passengers at 6' or just over, particularly with the amount of money you're spending
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio your favourite SUV?
Yes! I have had one for near 3 years now in Misano Blue and love every moment with her. Yes the ride is hard, yes it lacks all the tech and gadgets of Merc’s and Audi’s and BMWs but that makes it a much purer drive with less techy interference. It’s designed as a drivers car and has so much heritage and history behind the Quadrifoglio badging it stands out from the generic German offerings. And the engine sound is amazing! Hardly a ‘diesel’ sound that you refer to!!
yes it is. much better also of the Urus that I have driven. the sport feeling given by Alfa Suv is higher than what I tested in the Urus that is far better than all the others Suv
Oh yes, much better and lighter then Maserati Grecale with same engine..and much much better interior😃👍
finally a car without a huge screen and some real buttons!
Yes, its the the only SUV I like!
I don’t agree with the comments about the interior. I think it’s beautiful. And the screens don’t matter one bit.
I think the lack of screens is refreshing. Your driving a big car in a busy country which necessitates 100% concentration. Bravo Alfa.
i am already using my phone and ipad while driving don't need a 3rd screen, very distracting
Agree! Who needs to be driving a laptop computer? I want a sporty drivers car. F screens in cars. I don't need any, this Stelvio is cool.
I don’t give a shit about screens. That cabin is much better than the newer ones with no physical controls. Like my Cayman. All the tech I need and all the controls I need. This generation of cabin is the peak for me. It’s all been downhill from there.
Totally agree. I like buttons and switches ...the more the merrier. I can't be the only one. I'd have them overhead as well. I'd have one screen for sat nav and detailed information.
I don't mind minimalism in certain settings....but a cockpit is not one of them.
It's by far the best looking, drivers oriented interior. I can't care less about screen size if it has android auto.
That green paint is everything
Agree. I think I will upgrade my black 2018 QV for this exact car here soon. The last of the Mohicans before going EV.
I came here for a car review and not the latest tablet review. Nothing wrong with that display compared to something like updated GTi's 24 inch LCD screen that the mounted on the dash.
Great video.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a fantastic car, with one of the best V6 you could dream of, and the best sound engine.
Great design, and for the interior no one really need the latest dull software.
The Stelvio has more character than any other SUV on the market.
But the engines are very unreliable
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 This is simply not true. Since 2020, they have led in reliability. And the engines were never a problem. Issues were mostly electrical in nature, and fuel pumps were not robust enough for hotter climates. My Alfa's have been WAY more reliable than my German cars, while still being driven aggressively. You MUST keep these high performance cars maintained, and they will treat you right!
I had a 2020 Stelvio Quadrofoglio for 3 1/2 years- was a blast and had zero issues
Just traded on a 24 911 Carrera and in 911 heaven now😃
Both black exteriors and red & green stitched black interiors
Lovin life❤
I mean this Stelvio is in a class all by itself...it owns everything in its class
it owns the NURBURGRING record for the last 7 years! BMW AUDI, Mercedes have all given up
they dont even try to beat the record anymore... they failed for 7 YEARS and they have improved their SUVs every year for the past 7 and the STELVIO has not changed at all! Gotta love it when the Italians school the Germans on engineering a vehicle!
I think German vehicle engineering is overrated.. just my opinion
Funny to see how he is trying to find errors, and the only one he found is the old infotainment.
That’s his job
Yeah, I really feel like reviewers go to great lenghts to find issues with italian cars. As if their credibility depended on it. It’s kind of an unwritten duty which they must fulfill.
One polish guy found a grievance with rattling license plate frame on the bootlid of the giulia. A freaking dealer installed 1€ part…
The logic goes: Italian car without cons??? This surely cannot be. The germans must have done it better somehow… There must be a way to legitimise it through this review.
Which is actually better than the new cars where you have to access a sub menu to open the glove compartment. OEMs are going back to physical controls
While overlooking the errors of British cars 😂😂
he's English
thats what they do.. they dont make anything good they just complain
The interior being as it is is actually a HUGE plus!!! It's a CAR, not a drivable laptop. We like and very much prefer physical buttons, and screens that aren't giant distracting iPads just waiting for manufacturers to bury useful functions into just to save costs, but significantly compromising on actual real world usability. There's a very good reason why older, more analog drivers cars are shooting up in value.
Please stop encouraging manufacturers to adopt the stupid new modern touch screen everything interface that people hate!!
Exactly! Earlier this week I was reading Industrial Design posts on LinkedIn about Teenage Engineering and their use of tactile controls on their software-hardware products, and the references to Hi-Fi dials, knobs, levers, buttons etc. as they relate to humans interfacing with technology.
Driving and darting eyes while waiting for an 'over the air update' to use the ipad on the dash in order to change the temperature controls is insane!
It's all UI without proper UX, because people shouldn't be going through sub-menus in order to do basic functions, but car mfg are gonna cut corners how they can I guess.
I am really keen on this vehicle, I'm a recent college grad so it'll be a while before I can purchase but wow the more I learn about it the more magnetic it gets!
@@adri.progression Agreed.
If you think you like it now, wait till you feel what it can do handling wise. One of the best handling and most fun cars on a track I've ever experienced.
And if you haven't already, go sit in one. You won't want to leave though 😂
The interior is perfect - except for the digital dials - much preferred the analogue.
When a car reviewer steps in to a new Alfa to assess the car he first needs to know what inspires Alfa Romeo to produce cars….their DNA, if you will. So when the reviewer starts warbling on about touch screens, infotainment systems et al, I question if said reviewer understands the marque. Alfa cares not a jot if their infotainment systems aren’t quite as speedy as some other manufacturers; you buy an Alfa first, second and third for the drive the heritage and the badge. Most petrolheads and cognoscenti know this, as do all Alfisti.
I have a 2023 Stelvio Veloce & luv it, but this is what I’ll get next. A brilliant SUV, I just want more! The perfect complement to my Lotus Evora 400 & the ultimate 2-car garage for me. Analogue over digital is best too.
great car and very reliable since 2020 I'm happy for Alfa Romeo
Alfa are among the best-looking cars on the road. Old style infotainment is a bonus. Everything on screen/ screens is not necessarily better. Often, reviewers say it's worse
This car is just amazing and 99% of vlogers and “experts” must be denied to access this beautiful creature
Reviewers always go to "shouldn't an SUV be comfortable"...thank you for recognising that some of us wanted a 911 Turbo but needed space for 3, a dog and cottage weekend crap. I'm on my second SQV and they've been problem free, blisteringly fast, hard and frisky daily drivers! Also, I can't believe Alfa specced this car without the Sparco carbon front buckets...
Agree just owned one though, I’m surprised by ride comments bad urban road causes a bit of jostle like most modern cars, to me damping is great even over speed bumps. I’ve also either got used to mine or firmer dampers have eased a bit in 25k. I can still have a thrilling drive or go on holiday with family and dog all with one car I look forward to a long trip in it as I know somewhere I’ll get to give it full beens and I’ll still think wow..
I have a gen 1 Stelvio Q. What I miss in the new Q models is a bit of color and materials in the cabin. Where is the stitching in red, where is the alcantara, etc?
Despite that, what a car! I have never owned a car that does so many things good. Sound, comfort, engagement, speed, space, etc. Etc.
I think the lack of ride comfort would do my head in after a short while. I do very much like the Guilia QF and that's mainly because no one really knows what it is. It slips under the radar a little and is fantastic value for money.
Spec'd with 20's instead of 21's it's very liveable, and even with 21's much better than BMW X3 Comp which is really harsh.
It does do my head in, especially because where I live roads are quite bad. Which is why this will be my last year with it.
I will miss the V6 burps, the handling and the AR community, but at this point I just want a softer ride.
Had a BMW x3 comp- it was unliveable with especially as it was pretending to be an all rounder ( ie family duties as well) ride and head toss way to much
@@Roadjull try backing off tyre pressure from 36/38 psi to 34. It won’t set off tps and my take is that the higher pressure is for top speed that’s irrelevant.
If I had to buy SUV this is the one Alfa looks soo good ❤❤❤.
Keep up with great work James
Sad how such car is leaving without glory.
It’s a driver’s car, hence all the update budget goes into the chassis, not poncey, impractical, crap-UI touchscreen frippery.
Depending on budget: Stelvio QV or Aston 707.
If a pukka off-roader is needed: Land Cruiser or G-class.
Anything else is best left to the aspirants.
I cant count how many cars I have owned and this is without a doubt one of the best daily drivers you can have, and like many said, I loved the interior and its clean simplicity. The ipad stuck on a dash look is dated already so maybe this is just ahead of its time! This SUV doesn't know its and SUV and that's why its incredible.
Regarding the engine low speed calibration I know what you mean but it’s still super smooth and not like it lacks response like most engines and boxes.
When comparing it to a Giulia QV, he missed a big one…“Taller, Heavier and All Wheel Drive” He forgot QUICKER than a Giulia QV. That’s right, this Stelvio is FASTER 0-60 than the Giulia due to the AWD grip. (Giulia fans like to ignore that fact.) And before the Giulia boyz go on about how a rear wheel drive is more fun to drive, the Stelvio can shift power 100% rear wheels only (when necessary - but not on demand sadly).
Simplicity catch me... Just the way I like it.
If i want a tablet I’ll go to the Apple Store. Nowadays handling and pleasure of driving are becoming secondary to screens and social media connection in a car. What a sad direction for the automotive industry…
Just love those litle infoen...
Wow...! that stare from the front end is unlike..
Terrific vehicle! What's not to like? I own the Veloce 2.0 version which is great. No issues after 47k miles.
mine has 135k km and no problems either!(: It‘s a great car in every point in my opinion!
bloody lovely.
@CARmagazineTV
would you say the Gulia is more comfortable in normal
No mention of "RACE Mode"? That is the highpoint of this SUV, for the sportscar enthusiasts. Overall, I enjoyed this review. Thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed.
🍀💯 I've owned the original spec and am currently driving the refreshed spec, so a bit of a fanboy. 💯🍀
@@CALVINBYKELVIN Which MY is yours? I'm thinking about ordering one. I'm just afraid of the exhaust note since here in the EU the QV models have an "OPF" because of emission regulations and unfortunately the sound had to suffer with it. But there is the factory option for the Akrapovic Titanium exhaust now.
2024 AR Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary Edition in Verde Montreal
@@CALVINBYKELVIN Thanks for your reply. Do you hear a difference between the Dynamic and Race Mode? They say, that in both modes the exhaust is open.
well I prefer no screens at all... I am not playing games, I am driving :D
Great great car. Great fun. Has the right tech not tech just for the sake of it.
Give me a "DATED" interior with physical controls over three mini HD TV's glued to a dash any day.
Infotainment system 🤔 me personally, I don't need one. Occasionally a put the radio on or a cd/MP3, the entertainment system is the car!
Reverse camera? What the hell for? There's windows, mirrors and sensors if you really need them. How did we cope 40 years ago without all that crap.
As for Alfa's reliability... Well I've not owned one but am seriously considering one, but a 5 Yr warranty with 3 years servicing included, I like it when a manufacturer stands by it's product offering more than the usual 3 Yr warranty.
Only screen I need in any vehicle is the screen I look out of! Thank you manufacturers 🤓
Ok keep the radio lol 😂
Can it be driven to fast food drive-in? Honest question.
At 513hp how much faster do you want your food driven?
@@jomo2483 maybe 514hp?
Not a big fan of the new beams. Looks like a BMW and a bit more generic compared to the xenons. However, it's the better technology. Even if they should have used the technology used in the Opel / Vauxhall Astra K. Its way quicker and better than the one used in the new Giulia/Stelvio. It's all Stellantis, so why not? Ultimately, everything that is built on the Girogio platform is massively underestimated. For all those who want to drive cheaply, sportily and robustly, I recommend the 4-cylinder engine with 280 hp. That's all you need, especially in an SUV ;)
0-60 in 5.3-5.5, it's not quick enough
It's quick enough, for daily use without the risk of losing your license
@@jomo2483 Maybe for you guys in Europe for us Australians is a slowpoke
Well the s in suv stands for sport! So yeah! It needs to be sporty!!!!
may I ask why all these reviews ask a question in the tittle? it is the best sport Suv like the Giulia 🍀 is the best sport sedan. fPeriod.
if You and a Tv as screen keep it for you period. tired of those comments in the review. noone want a washing machine as sport car.
shit reliability, only reason car enthusiast avoid alfa's and I don't mean the ones that just lease or change cars every 2 years
@@alphaomicron8 I have also Audi a 7 as daily and it has issues. Dsg .. and electric oarts. More electronic more problems for all Cars. Same Mercedes and Bmw.
Did he really say it sounds like diesel?!
Are you serious........crappy review!
beg to differ, the macan out handles anything out there in this class, driven both and the porsche engineers have done an amazing job
Lies. Haha. I drive a 991.2 911 GTS and love it. And I drove the GTS and Turbo iterations of Macan during test drives before making a decision. The Stelvio absolutely destroys the Macan in handling, speed, fun, sound. Stop. Hysterical.
Ah yes, what I really want is a Giulia QF but worse.
These things are unreliable, hard pass.
no
@@ilmelangolo no mames wey, u italians would sell cr4p and say it tastes good. Those stelvio QV are the most unreliable and catastrophic jalopies in north America alongside the jag f-pace svr
I see a lot of these on craiglist US with less than 40k miles, everyone is so scared to buy these because the engines aren't reliable at all
@@mortensenvick5711 AAAHAHHHAHHAAH so keep driving your filtered dull car...
@@ilmelangolo I'll keep my V8 audi SQ7, have fun with your little fiat panda/opel corsa/renault clio/seat arona cause 90% of you guys only drive this cr4p over there
Still the best bang for buck car in the market now. And the most beautiful sedan/SUV..
The lack of room in this segment of 'SUV's is ridiculous. You should be able to comfortably seat at least 4 passengers at 6' or just over, particularly with the amount of money you're spending
Most people who own SUVs just carry themselves most of the time. That's why I find them a silly concept.