2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Stelvio stands taller and is cloaked in SUV bodywork, but it rides on the same basic architecture as Alfa Romeo's superb Giulia. The platform that underpins one of the most engaging sport sedans on the market translates to an uncommonly fun compact SUV. As Alfa prepares a new generation of the Stelvio, reportedly set to debut midway through 2025, it has trimmed the current offerings. The Quadrifoglio, with its 505-hp twin-turbo V6, is gone for this year, but the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder remains one of the stoutest and most characterful engines in the class.

If you want a Stelvio in a color other than green, white or red, you'll have to go with the base model — which is fine because the simplified trim lineup means you can spec out your ideal vehicle with option packages. The Active Driver Assist pack is a no-brainer, including a battery of advanced safety tech for just $700. Adding the Veloce package nets critical performance bits while keeping the price thousands less than the Tributo Italiano's sticker.