Yeah, one thing I did notice on the 2018 is there is basically zero front storage. Nowhere to really put napkins or change or the key, seems they fixed it on the 2020 though
Thanks for an excellent review ! Looks like Alfa really has their game together, the Stelvio and Guilia and both very impressive cars, and will give competitors a serious run for the money!
Great review, Forrest. Complete, very datailed and the driving experience was almost real ... even the sensation of seasickness .... ahahah!!! It happens to me if i am not the driver. Any way AR Stelvio is a remarkable car. Those who complain about the low quality of the interiors are not too wrong, but thay do not know what does mean to drive an AR as well. A collegue of mine has this car and seen closer, after all, those plastic parts are not so bad.
My wife drives the Giulia sport and that car is an enthusiast's car. It is so much fun. The best sedan i've ever owned or driven. No issues 12+ months now and I'm really itching for the Stelvio to replace my suv after lease is up.
Wow! The Stelvio sure is one beautiful looking automobile! As always, awesome review, Forrest! I am actually planned to review one of these Stelvio's this week. I truly cannot wait to see one in person! From one car enthusiast to another, keep up the great work, man! 👍🏽
Well, it is not that small actually, definitely is larger than the Macan. I have the feeling the Jaguar F-Pace might be a bit longer on the outside but it's just a feeling.
It's less of a luxury car and more of a fun and sporty driving experience. If you love cars and driving, Alfa Romeo is the way to go. But if you want a lot of electronic features/luxury shit or super comfortable drive. Then Audi or Mercedes will have what you want. I'll keep insisting that you can't compare Alfa Romeo with the German models. They are designed for different people.
full grain "pieno fiore" leather available in Stelvio is luxury, the optional leatherette artico available in GLC doesn't seem to be something luxurious to me, and even the nappa leather is considered as an inferiori quality to pieno fiore leather. Also Giulia and Stelvio have a better ride and comfort than C-Class and GLC, A4 and Q5 are even worse than C-Class and GLC in this field.
Nice color. I have seen plenty grays here in Europe but it's not as nice as this one. I would anyhow go for red (Alfa Rosso) which Alfa's traditional color.
I bought my Stelvio last Saturday. I was on my way to VW to test drive GTI autobahn. The ferric was bad I saw the Alfa and it was so sexy. I got 14k off my $54k TI 2018 Stelvio. The only problems is first promise Apple CarPlay and unable to buy a spare from service or aftermarket. I had to go Amazon.it or the spare ship it to my cousin in Palermo Italian and he has to resent it to me. Total of $600 the shipping was over $200. Unless you want to buy another factory 20 inch rim for $1000. However 20 inch takes the trunk space.
I've got a Giulia. The car comes with a bracket that you can screw into the fender, but I'm not a fan of putting holes in the car. I opted to purchase a tow-hook mount for the plate from alfa9supply
It's BMW rival car is X4. But the acclaimed leaders in that segment are said to be the Porsche Macan in a virtual jostle with the Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe. BMW X4 is in that upper tier with them and the upcoming refresh of the X4 (expected 2018) should vault it to leader status in the segment. Audi are coming with the Q6, and Range Rover kinda crossed in there a little with the Velar. It's a fantastic segment and one of the most fun and competitive.
I hope they release a more powerful engine for the Giulia/Stelvio in the future. I just want a bit more but not so much... like a V6 @ 360 hp would be nice.
Agree, that would have been the ideal choice. However not sure about the consumption on that one. With the 280HP 4 cylinder I did not manage to go below 10L yet. But then again I drive more in urban environment than outside. On the first 3200km the average is 10.4L.
I love the car. The only problem I have is I now own a 2017 Landrover Discovery Sport. The alfa is so much like the discovery sport that I can't see trading it in right now. Being Italian, I would love another Alfa. I have had 4 in my heyday. I also have a Fiat 500X so for right now I think I will keep the cars I have but I probably will buy a gently used Alfa Stelvio within 2 years. I love the car.
Well done! it's a good video and i enjoyed watching it. I wonder whether the Alfa chaps have finally installed the software to support 'apple car play' or 'android auto'. I've heard that the feature is getting there in the USA, while we have to wait a bit more here in Italy. BTW - that's going to be my next car, after my Alfa Romeo Giulietta! greetings from Italy. Cheers
Nice review. You can see every detail of the car very well. The controls are inspired from germans but it's not bad except they look a bit cheaper. The gearbox is the same as on the 3 series bmw and it is a good gearbox made by ZF. I suppose the bmw shifter can be installed into this if you want.
Glossy and black shoulda be called obsidian not volcano :P I skimmed through the video a bit too quick... does he mention the limited visibility form the back window?
Audi car have a nicer interior but Audi can’t touch an Alfa the way it drives. Audi, BMW or Benz can’t touch an Alfa and the way it steers and drives. Sorry Germans loving people.
Beautiful car. The interior lacks CD player and hot preset keys. It makes that dash area look sparse. And the infotainment screen could be larger. Apart from that, and the fact there's way too much plastic parts in the interior, it looks good enough to compete with cars from the more established German brands.
Central Lifestyle - you still use cd's?? This car is a 2018 model, not a 2000 model. Everyone who had cd's has put that music onto some sort of digital device a long time ago.
Forrest's Auto Reviews yes that's true but that's another strength of it compared to the Macan. If you have driven BMW and alfa suv you know that in terms of dynamics there no comparison, built quality of interior is still better BMW maybe but the concept of this car is much closer to Macan, it's a real SPORT utility vehicle. BMWs are well made big vehicles :). I would have spent time in saying this, because Stelvio has the spirit of Macan even if it's much cheaper
Yes, that will be interesting to actually compare. I'm currently driving a Macan Performance Package, and power is one thing, another is driving performance & dynamics, PDK, diversity and all over quality. So far the best car and concept I have tried. But who knows, maybe the quatrofoglio will be close...:-)
This guy was full of lies. The back seats are not comfortable and the rake to them is so subtle you might as well sit on a wooden seat there’s no space in the back like at all why do reviewers lie so much ?
This just proves that anyone with a smartphone can make a video. Wrong terminology and silly explanations get my down vote. Leave the car tests for the professionals, please.
I am very glad that Americans appreciate this car. I just bought a Stelvio here in Italy and I can say you are 100% right: this car is amazing
Yeah, one thing I did notice on the 2018 is there is basically zero front storage. Nowhere to really put napkins or change or the key, seems they fixed it on the 2020 though
I had Stelvio for a day as well and I can only confirm what you said, it is super great. So much so in fact that I'm buying one.
I have watched a number of Stelvio reviews, and this is the most detailed and useful by a country mile. Thank you.
Thanks for an excellent review ! Looks like Alfa really has their game together, the Stelvio and Guilia and both very impressive cars, and will give competitors a serious run for the money!
Bravo! commento sincero, molto accurato e approfondito. è tutto vero. La Stelvio è una superstar!
I have owned my Stelvio for 1 year now and i cant wait to buy my next one simply amazing suv
I literally purchase purchase the 2018 stelvio sport package yesterday and I was lost with all this features.. your video has help a lot
Great review, Forrest. Complete, very datailed and the driving experience was almost real ... even the sensation of seasickness .... ahahah!!! It happens to me if i am not the driver. Any way AR Stelvio is a remarkable car. Those who complain about the low quality of the interiors are not too wrong, but thay do not know what does mean to drive an AR as well. A collegue of mine has this car and seen closer, after all, those plastic parts are not so bad.
My wife drives the Giulia sport and that car is an enthusiast's car. It is so much fun. The best sedan i've ever owned or driven. No issues 12+ months now and I'm really itching for the Stelvio to replace my suv after lease is up.
Wow! The Stelvio sure is one beautiful looking automobile! As always, awesome review, Forrest! I am actually planned to review one of these Stelvio's this week. I truly cannot wait to see one in person! From one car enthusiast to another, keep up the great work, man! 👍🏽
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Its not a fake exhaust btw, all the Stelvio's actually use them. Nothing is faked.
Thank You. Very good, detailed review! I enjoyed every minutes.
First SUV that i'm interested in.
I know if only they make a bigger suv (because I personally don't get small SUVs), I'll be the 1st to sign up.
A bigger, 7 seats SUV will be released later by AR
Well, it is not that small actually, definitely is larger than the Macan. I have the feeling the Jaguar F-Pace might be a bit longer on the outside but it's just a feeling.
Excellent car, style,beauty , safety & technology too!!!
It's less of a luxury car and more of a fun and sporty driving experience. If you love cars and driving, Alfa Romeo is the way to go. But if you want a lot of electronic features/luxury shit or super comfortable drive. Then Audi or Mercedes will have what you want.
I'll keep insisting that you can't compare Alfa Romeo with the German models. They are designed for different people.
full grain "pieno fiore" leather available in Stelvio is luxury, the optional leatherette artico available in GLC doesn't seem to be something luxurious to me, and even the nappa leather is considered as an inferiori quality to pieno fiore leather. Also Giulia and Stelvio have a better ride and comfort than C-Class and GLC, A4 and Q5 are even worse than C-Class and GLC in this field.
Alfa is pure Italian luxury.
Great in depth review, loved the video! keep it up.
ITALY IS ITALY have the style and passion in the blood
Fa Fa too bad it's a screwed up country
Yeah 50 years ago that’s true
Great review! Love the attention to detail! Subscribed!
Best part "My Passenger, er, actually, my Fiance!" heheheh No worries, you're learning!
Yet another great review! Keep it up!
Great review!
Nice!!! Love those wheels!
Very nice review! Thank you. The Ti Sport is one of my final 2 choices for a smaller SUV.
New to your channel, after such a great review I subscribed.
The most important things in life are cupholders
very nice video! super suv like it a lot
Nice color. I have seen plenty grays here in Europe but it's not as nice as this one. I would anyhow go for red (Alfa Rosso) which Alfa's traditional color.
I bought my Stelvio last Saturday. I was on my way to VW to test drive GTI autobahn. The ferric was bad I saw the Alfa and it was so sexy. I got 14k off my $54k TI 2018 Stelvio. The only problems is first promise Apple CarPlay and unable to buy a spare from service or aftermarket. I had to go Amazon.it or the spare ship it to my cousin in Palermo Italian and he has to resent it to me. Total of $600 the shipping was over $200. Unless you want to buy another factory 20 inch rim for $1000. However 20 inch takes the trunk space.
A beautiful looking SUV but there is one problem...where will you put the front license plates without ruining the great looks of this car?
Rudy F is under the headlight
left side, under the headlight
exactly
put it on the windscreen
I've got a Giulia. The car comes with a bracket that you can screw into the fender, but I'm not a fan of putting holes in the car. I opted to purchase a tow-hook mount for the plate from alfa9supply
what a fantastic review, always wanted to know what it feels like sitting on someones head - awesome
:-)
It's BMW rival car is X4. But the acclaimed leaders in that segment are said to be the Porsche Macan in a virtual jostle with the Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe. BMW X4 is in that upper tier with them and the upcoming refresh of the X4 (expected 2018) should vault it to leader status in the segment. Audi are coming with the Q6, and Range Rover kinda crossed in there a little with the Velar. It's a fantastic segment and one of the most fun and competitive.
I hope they release a more powerful engine for the Giulia/Stelvio in the future. I just want a bit more but not so much... like a V6 @ 360 hp would be nice.
Agree, that would have been the ideal choice. However not sure about the consumption on that one. With the 280HP 4 cylinder I did not manage to go below 10L yet. But then again I drive more in urban environment than outside. On the first 3200km the average is 10.4L.
I love the car. The only problem I have is I now own a 2017 Landrover Discovery Sport. The alfa is so much like the discovery sport that I can't see trading it in right now. Being Italian, I would love another Alfa. I have had 4 in my heyday. I also have a Fiat 500X so for right now I think I will keep the cars I have but I probably will buy a gently used Alfa Stelvio within 2 years. I love the car.
Well done! it's a good video and i enjoyed watching it. I wonder whether the Alfa chaps have finally installed the software to support 'apple car play' or 'android auto'. I've heard that the feature is getting there in the USA, while we have to wait a bit more here in Italy. BTW - that's going to be my next car, after my Alfa Romeo Giulietta! greetings from Italy. Cheers
This thing is sick good job
Nice review. You can see every detail of the car very well.
The controls are inspired from germans but it's not bad except they look a bit cheaper.
The gearbox is the same as on the 3 series bmw and it is a good gearbox made by ZF. I suppose the bmw shifter can be installed into this if you want.
Nice review
It is 2L 280hp not 290.
Back seats are very upright. It’s to save space I guess. Do they recline?
that front rear looks like smiling lmao im mememing
Glossy and black shoulda be called obsidian not volcano :P
I skimmed through the video a bit too quick... does he mention the limited visibility form the back window?
Great review. Thank You. I wonder when You drive in manual paddle shift mode how does one switch the paddles into the neutral position?
You have to pull both levers at the same time, that will engage the Neutral. I haven't tried it myself yet.
Thank You.
The Alfa is way better than Audi
The interior quality is not even close to Audi
Audi car have a nicer interior but Audi can’t touch an Alfa the way it drives. Audi, BMW or Benz can’t touch an Alfa and the way it steers and drives. Sorry Germans loving people.
@@DslStudiothe exterior design is superior though
Great review can you compare the stelvio and the Jaguar F Pace.
Beautiful car. The interior lacks CD player and hot preset keys. It makes that dash area look sparse. And the infotainment screen could be larger. Apart from that, and the fact there's way too much plastic parts in the interior, it looks good enough to compete with cars from the more established German brands.
Central Lifestyle - you still use cd's?? This car is a 2018 model, not a 2000 model. Everyone who had cd's has put that music onto some sort of digital device a long time ago.
Heavy use of the term "very". Everything was very very something. Gave it a thumbs up and overall liked the review of options and textures.
Alfa romeo always gets the corners right ;)
I am hoping Alfa bring the new Guiettta rear wheel drive to states it will blow the GTI and civic typeR
Very good info
I think I want one!
Amazing wind noise
The competitor is obviously the Macan for the fuel version, not BMW.
Forrest's Auto Reviews yes that's true but that's another strength of it compared to the Macan. If you have driven BMW and alfa suv you know that in terms of dynamics there no comparison, built quality of interior is still better BMW maybe but the concept of this car is much closer to Macan, it's a real SPORT utility vehicle. BMWs are well made big vehicles :).
I would have spent time in saying this, because Stelvio has the spirit of Macan even if it's much cheaper
9:55 So where is the coolant temperature?
Where's the fog lights again?
Driving fun yes but, quality and durability, they can start at the back of the que...
Where was the camera, on your head?
Now I am in serious confusion between Q5 and stelvio after watching this.
Dharmik Prajapati marketing vs tradition, history and technique...
Can they really drive on ice?
Its called CARBON SAN , that silver black material ur not sure what it is :D
I assume you didn't mention Porsche Macan as a competitor because the Macan is in a totally different league.
This Stelvio will have a quatrofoglio model too...thats more powerfull than Porche
Yes, that will be interesting to actually compare. I'm currently driving a Macan Performance Package, and power is one thing, another is driving performance & dynamics, PDK, diversity and all over quality. So far the best car and concept I have tried. But who knows, maybe the quatrofoglio will be close...:-)
tag got or even better :)
tag got quadrifoglio please...
Nah maybe basic Q5 but fully loaded not even close....
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Got dizzy from the floating on the ride.
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Forza alfa grazie tutto grazie Mille ciao
Thanks
There is no QF version of the Stelvio.
it is, and it already broke the record for the fastest suv on nordschleife
You guys need a proper mic... wind noise so annoying!
Sure it's better than ugly Q5
Next Video! Next Video! Next Video!
car companies still love plastic lol
This guy was full of lies. The back seats are not comfortable and the rake to them is so subtle you might as well sit on a wooden seat there’s no space in the back like at all why do reviewers lie so much ?
You better change your cam. Its so crap.
This just proves that anyone with a smartphone can make a video. Wrong terminology and silly explanations get my down vote. Leave the car tests for the professionals, please.
Alfa Romeo signature? Marque. Badge perhaps. Bye bye
Very plasticy and few features. Cars of this price should be of higher quality