2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

Name: 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Brand: Alfa Romeo

Price Range: $21,990 - $23,990

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The 2021 Stelvio is a lot of fun to drive and has personality galore (both good and bad). On the downside, it offers few technology features and comes up short on practicality.

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Quadrifoglio

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

Pros

Sharp steering and precise handling
Powerful and exciting engines
Distinctive styling helps it stand out from the crowd

Cons

Snug cargo volume
Missing some of the latest tech features
Overly sensitive brake pedal

What's new

No major changes for the 2021 Stelvio
Part of the first Stelvio generation introduced in 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert Reese Counts

12/23/2020

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a small luxury SUV that aims to blend a premium feel with engaging driving characteristics all in a practical package. It certainly stands out in a crowd thanks to sharp looks that draw heavily from Alfa Romeo's other models, especially the Giulia sedan. It doesn't take long behind the wheel to see just where the engineers behind the Stelvio really put their resources. After a minor update in 2020 that included a new infotainment system and a revised interior, the Stelvio heads into 2021 without any significant changes.

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Ti Sport 4dr SUV
$22,379
fair price
$111 below market
- 70,529 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- Criswell Maserati (16 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Germantown, MD
Alfa Rosso 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD 8-Speed Automatic I4 Stelvio Ti Sport, Alfa Rosso, Black/Chocolate w/Sport Leather Seats, 115V Auxilia...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: ZASPAKBN2M7D16505
Stock: Y0600A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-30-2025
2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Ti 4dr SUV
$21,998
fair price
$1,040 below market
- 37,208 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5 Seats, 22 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- Faulkner Alfa Romeo Willow Grove (148 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Willow Grove, PA
2021 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO TI AWD 280HP IN MONTECARLO BLUE METALLIC WITH BLACK LEATHER***NO ACCIDENTSACTIVE ASSIST 2 PACKAGE20'' SPORT ALLOY WHEELS W...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (22 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: ZASPAKBN3M7D09224
Stock: M7D09224
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-28-2025

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We don't think the Stelvio has quite the premium and luxurious feel of the class leaders, but there are few SUVs in any class that are as enjoyable to drive as this Alfa. That's especially true in the frankly bonkers Quadrifoglio trim that will give any SUV from Porsche, Mercedes-AMG or BMW's M division a run for its money. Want to know more? Check out the in-depth evaluation categories of our Expert Rating to learn more about this year's Stelvio.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.3

out of 10

We drove the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Stelvio drive? The Stelvio is an SUV for people who love driving, with a strong and responsive engine, sporty transmission and engaging handling. Power delivery from the four-cylinder engine is urgent, and you'll be hard-pressed to feel the difference between the Stelvio and some vehicles with bigger engines. Our as-tested 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds puts the Stelvio within half a second of some heavy hitters.

While the brakes also perform well, they respond inconsistently to input at low speeds. As far as venturing off-road, the Stelvio is all-wheel-drive and comes with hill descent control, but it's meant to be driven on the road. For starters, there's not much clearance, and there are no all-terrain modes as some SUV competitors have.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Stelvio? Ride quality is impressive for a sporty crossover. The Stelvio absorbs sharper bumps and road imperfections yet still feels connected to the road. It can get bouncy, especially on uneven concrete-slab freeways. Around town, it's one of the more comfortable sport-oriented crossovers.

The Stelvio's seats are also sculpted for support, keeping us comfortable for long stints. But they aren't cushy. The leather is on the stiff side, the headrests are brick-hard, and the seat cushions are a bit short for long-legged drivers. Road and tire noise is nicely muted, especially for a sporty SUV.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Stelvio has pleasing ergonomics and a useful amount of passenger space for both front and rear passengers. The controls are clearly marked and easy to find, and basic infotainment functions are streamlined.

The biggest demerit is poor visibility due to the thick roof pillars. The rear-quarter view over the shoulder, in particular, is obstructed, and the view through the small rear window is limited. Fortunately, the large side mirrors make up for some of the obstruction.

Technology

6/10

How’s the tech? The Stelvio's technology is cleanly integrated, but there's no question it lags the competition. A good adaptive cruise system and high-quality stereo aside, it's clear that technology isn't the Stelvio's focus. In our testing, Bluetooth took a surprisingly long time to boot up. We also had issues accessing music on phones via USB.

Storage

6/10

How’s the storage? One of the Stelvio's biggest compromises is practicality. The cargo space is narrow, and it falls short of class leaders in total cargo volume. There are a number of interior cubbies, but most are small and of limited usefulness.

The Stelvio's rear seat is big enough for family duty. For child safety seats, the car seat anchor points are clearly marked and easy to access thanks to plastic covers, so you won't have to dig in between the seat cushions. But bulky rear-facing infant seats will infringe on the front seat's range of motion.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The regular Stelvio AWD gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is pretty good for a sporty SUV. On our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation route, we averaged 23.5 mpg. That's a decent result, but we suspect the Stelvio might be a little thirstier in the real world than the lab.

Value

6.5/10

Is the Stelvio a good value? The Alfa Romeo is a mixed value proposition. On the one hand, you can get a great driver's SUV for less than many competitors. But even fully loaded, it lacks a lot of features found on other SUVs. There's also the question of reliability and longevity, which already seems somewhat questionable. We noticed some creaks and rattles in the cabin and had issues with several electronic systems.

Wildcard

9/10

The Stelvio feels lively and eager on the road, and it encourages you to keep driving and push just a little harder. If you want a fun and sporty SUV and don't mind giving up some practicality and technology, it's a great pick. The Stelvio's distinctive styling helps it stand out too.

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio trim level differences

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is available in four trim levels: Sprint, Ti, Ti Sport and Quadrifoglio. The Sprint, Ti and Ti Sport are all powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft of torque) and use an eight-speed automatic transmission. The high-performance Quadrifoglio gets a significant bump in power thanks to a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine (505 hp, 443 lb-ft of torque). Compare the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio trim levels in-depth.

Which Stelvio trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend going with the midlevel Stelvio Ti. It's relatively affordable for the class and includes standard all-wheel drive and heated seats among its features. We also suggest adding the Active Driver Assistance package for its included driver safety aids.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Liked our 2018 So Much We Flipped to a 2020!

Scalewoodman, 12/15/2020

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

A funny thing happened when we took our 2018 Stelvio in for 50K mile service: We came home with a new one! These are truly special cars to drive and own-- the Swiss Army knife (Italian Army?) of vehicles: Space for 5, haul capability (my bike fits in the back) but a great drive train that purrs when it needs to (30 mpg on a trip, no problem) and roars when you want to have some fun …

After 25 months still amazing to drive!!

Vince, 04/01/2019

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

I have been enjoying the ride ever since I bought it, so glad that I have made this choice as I have never felt this way about any vehicle that i have owned. Simply the best, If You are a Driver and enjoy driving You cannot find anything in the price range that compares as I have test drove MB, BMW, Range Rover and others before making my decision and I kept going back to the Alfa as …

Performance and style over storage . . .

Replay8885, 02/05/2019

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

I wanted to transition from a turbo sedan to an SUV for the additional height but did not want the sluggish performance or soccer mom feel of a typical bulky SUV ---- and the Stelvio fits the bill for me. It's a beautiful SUV (Italian styling) that prioritizes handling and power over storage space and gadgets. There is a learning curve --- the brakes did feel grabby to me at the start …

Quadrifoglio - Unique SUV

Badger, 06/05/2019

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

This is a different kind of SUV... Behind the wheel, you feel like you're driving a sports car. Bucket seats, precision handling, firm suspension, great road feel, sharp brakes, and that engine/exhaust noise...Oh yes.. Classic sports car... Then you look around ... And behold... A back seat and decent cargo space! Is it as refined as a Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S ?... No. Is it as …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Stelvio since its last redesign.

2021 Stelvio Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

Sprint

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$42,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$177/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Stelvio models:

Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus: Applies the brakes automatically if it senses a front collision is imminent in an effort to mitigate the damage.
Highway and Traffic Jam Assist Systems: Keeps pace with the speed of the car in front of you, even if that means slowing to a stop.
Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you if you unintentionally drift out of your lane.

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

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2021 Alfa Romeo StelvioTi Sport 4dr SUV

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2021 Alfa Romeo StelvioTi 4dr SUV

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio trim level differences

Which Stelvio trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Recalls

Warranty

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Liked our 2018 So Much We Flipped to a 2020!

After 25 months still amazing to drive!!

Performance and style over storage . . .

Quadrifoglio - Unique SUV

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