Used 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Consumer Reviews
Drives better than a Q5 and X3 unique solid
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - have had Audi's and BMWs - not one issue tihe car performs is reliable and offers the best of what is exotic and less of the standard company lux.
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Top of the Pack
We were about to get a Porsche Macan S & then test drove the Stelvio ti sport. It was instant love, we signed on the dotted line and have no regrets. We cannot be happier or recommend it more.Nothing is perfect, the info system could be improved. But this is a driver’s delight of a car. We’ve had Mercedes SUV, Range Rover Supercharged Sport, BMW X5M & Audi SQ5, this Stelvio beats them all in style & driving experience. The upgraded leather interior is beautiful. It’s the best red we’ve seen, bar none. We have every imaginable option & they are all primo! Run don’t walk to test drive this beauty. Our other cars, a Ferrari, Porsche 911 & Jeep Wrangler.
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A fun to drive crossover
I needed a 4WD vehicle that could fit the family. I replaced a BMW328i with my Stelvio after driving 12 different cars and SUVs (Audi, BMW, Honda, Ford, Acura, Subaru etc.). I'm extremely happy with my choice. The combination of handling, power, smoothness, and simply being fun to drive are something I couldn't find in anything else that would fit two adults in the rear seat comfortably and carry a reasonable amount of stuff. The value is excellent. A comparably equiped BMW X3 would have been a solid $12K more with real leather and you can't get Android auto. Alfa Romeo seems to be aiming squarely at the part of the BMW and Audi market who like to drive. I think they hit the mark and they got my business. Update after 9 months and 8000 miles. The Stelvio drives great in the snow, hauls stuff with the back seats down, had plenty of room for people, and had been a great car so far.
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I dislike SUVs, but not the Stelvio
It rides great. It is a driver’s car. It is not as posh as Jag, but twice the fun and the best ride ever. Better than Bimmer, Audi, Jags, etc. Didn't compare to Macan, but significantly less expensive and larger boot. Alfa all the way!
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A slightly different take-what to expect
Bought a white one, 21 inch wheels, Nero package, red calipers. It's chocolate for one's eyes. It's fully loaded as far as Alfa makes them, and it's just a deal at $48k. Nope, not the most luxurious. Nope, not the most safety-nanny features. But this vehicle drives like nothing else, there is so much tactile feedback in a subtle way, it's just a ton of fun to drive. Steering is incredible, and it has a voracious grip on the road. The brakes grab like a beast too, not sure why so many "experts" find a fault in that!? And it's just sneaky fast too, once you learn the rev ranges at various speeds, you can play with traffic all day long. But I'm going to talk about the quirks too. It's what I love about the vehicle, and besides, what vehicle doesn't have a few quirks? A pillar and side view mirror, are a bit thick. The price for the elegant style of this is a bit of a "blind" spot looking forwards and to the side. Be careful, pedestrians will appreciate that for sure on your right hand turns. Fold down rear seats, you have to make sure the front seats are forward a bit, otherwise the head rest hits the seat backs. Thank goodness I'm short so I don't have to do much fiddling with the front seats to get the rear backs totally flat. Some of the buttons in the car, when lit, system is off. Also, when lit, system is on. Drove me nuts at first, but left of the steering wheel, light on, system off. Center of the car, light on, system on. See, it's simple :). Paddle shifters, some reviews complain they are in the way. I don't agree, I love em and you learn to pop them for quick gear shifts so you can get the most of the car without having to necessarily mash the gas pedal. And the steering wheel itself, visual candy yet so on point for drivers too. Quality of the center screen isn't great and it has no touch. However, using the various dials and buttons in the center console area, I can actually navigate way faster without taking myself out of a good driving position, so on a spirited romp, touching the screen is truly a negative......but I have to concede the back camera is terrible, at night in reverse or heavy rain, it's basically worthless. The light above it glares too much onto it, and then when it's wet and/or dirty, the screen is a total blur. Daytime though, dry conditions, it's fine. And make sure you have a few soft clothes to clean the lens from time to time, it tends to collect dirt more than you would hope for, Climate control, fought this for a bit, but the best way is to just leave it in full auto mode, with the A/C button lit (so it's on). Then go to whatever heat or cooling temp you want, the car figures it out and does a great job of conditioning the cabin. However, if you start doing manual inputs, taking the A/C off, auto off, it just gets confused and will be in a weird mode of blowing cold air when you want heat and vice-versa if you are in the "normal" temp modes most would find comfort in. Now for some of things most wouldn't think of till you've owned one of these for almost year as I have. The wind shield and sunroof do an amazingly good job of repelling heat. The vehicle just doesn't get hot inside like other panoramic roof top vehicles I have had. Kudos to Alfa on this for sure. Also, the sunroof is nice and simple, while it's a little on the noisy side when open at highway speed, around ton, it's perfect. Last note, if you want to get stopped in a parking lot a half dozen times a week by people asking questions, buy a Stelvio with some nice rims. The vehicle just speaks to them. And if you really want a show stopper, get the red interior, it's totally Italian and just invigorating to sit in it day after day for sure.
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