Yahoo Autos The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Is Here to Drive Fast
Alfa Romeo finally revealed its long-awaited Stelvio crossover to the public at the Los Angeles Auto Show last night. Based off the fantastic Giulia sedan, it makes extensive use of aluminum in its structure, and comes equipped with a choice of two turbocharged engines and standard all-wheel-drive. Also, it looks amazing.
According to Alfa Romeo, there will be three trim levels offered for its first-ever crossover: Stelvio, Stelvio Ti, and the top-of-the line Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The former two trim levels are powered by a 280-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Alfa's signature "DNA" drive mode selector comes standard, as do 18-inch aluminum wheels, a backup camera, and a Formula 1-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel.
The high-performance Quadrifoglio will come with-you guessed it-the same 505-horsepower twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 found in the Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan. Capable of zero to sixty in a blistering 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph, it will face off against the likes of Jaguar's F-Pace V6 S and Porsche's Macan Turbo.
Also standard on the Quadrifoglio is a trick torque-vectoring rear differential, a sport-tuned suspension, and bigger, stronger brakes. According to Alfa, lightweight carbon-fiber Sparco seats and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes can be optioned-in case you happen to run into your favorite back road on the way to the grocery store.
Additionally, Alfa Romeo has added a fourth mode to the Quadrifoglio's DNA mode selector titled "Race." Aptly named, it sharpens up the steering, brakes, and throttle, turns off the stability control, and even enables an overboost function for the turbochargers.
The Stelvio is Alfa's most important car yet, hoping to capture a part of the booming crossover market. If it's successful, that could mean even more great cars from the Italian automaker in the future.
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