2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Carbon

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Who doesn't love spicy Italian? The 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is even more fun to drive than it is to say its name out loud. Its engine is one of the best-sounding and most powerful V6s around today. And while it isn't the most practical SUV in an inherently impractical segment, it may just be the most compelling.Read full review

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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review

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Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at Edmunds.}

Pros

Quick, accurate steering and precise handling
Powerful engines and thrilling performance
Relative rarity and distinctive styling help the Stelvio stand out from the crowd

Cons

Small cargo area (though not compared to coupe-style SUVs)
Small touchscreen by today's standards
Brake pedal can seem overly sensitive to inputs

What's new

New Competizione 2.0-liter trim and 100th Anniversary Stelvio Quadrifoglio trims
Upgraded 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster
Trades last-year's torque-vectoring differential for a mechanical limited-slip
Part of the first Stelvio generation introduced for 2018

Overview

If you need a small sporty SUV but you can't stand the increasing number of vanilla entries in the segment, you need look no further. Alfa's Stelvio, though aging, remains one of the most engaging-to-drive — not to mention stunning — options. This easy-on-the-eyes Italian offers sharp control response, quick acceleration and excellent road manners. And that's in the standard 2.0-liter trims. Then there's the all-singing, all-dancing 505-hp Quadrifoglio, which is an absolute rocketship on any paved road. Yes, the Stelvio makes compromises to visibility and cargo space relative to some competitors, but those are small concerns if you're interested in the Stelvio for the dynamic merits it offers.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Carbon 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.90 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Edmunds spotlight: Better value, fewer fancy differentials

With one glaring exception, Alfa continues to make the Stelvio a better value for 2024. By reducing the number of 2.0-liter trims from five to four and pushing many of the features reserved for the upper trims to the base model (called the Sprint), Alfa has improved the Stelvio's value proposition. Consider these standard features: adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning, forward collision mitigation, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. That said, Alfa deleted the Quadrifogilio's advanced torque-vectoring rear differential and replaced it with a conventional mechanical limited-slip. The new differential is less capable of influencing the Stelvio's handling. However, the new mechanical LSD appears on the Competizione 2.0-liter trim. Previously, the Quadrifoglio was the only trim that offered it.

Competitors to consider

Competitors to the Stelvio include the Audi Q5 Sportback and BMW X4, both of which aim for the sportiness of the Alfa with aggressively sloping rear rooflines rather than taking a wholesale approach to performance tuning like the Stelvio does. But they also offer fresher designs, nicer interior materials and bigger infotainment screens. And if you're looking for something to compete with the utterly bananas Quadrifoglio, consider the BMW X3 M.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.6

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the Stelvio Quadrifoglio drive? If you're an oddball seeking an SUV purely for the love of driving, this Stelvio was created for you. Save for a touchy brake pedal in stop-and-go traffic, the Quadrifoglio delivers everything at exceptional levels. Acceleration is wicked with a soundtrack to match. It needed only 3.5 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph in our testing. But speed doesn't come at the expense of smoothness. The V6 spins up quickly and works harmoniously with an eight-speed automatic transmission that always seems to be in the right gear. And if it isn't, there are large column-mounted paddle shifters at the ready to retrieve the gear you want.

Handling in the Stelvio is satisfying and entertaining enough that spending a day at the racetrack would be realistic. It still feels like you're in an SUV and grip isn't rib-crushingly high, but there's enough performance here to hold the attention of even the most experienced drivers. On public roads, this is way more car than you'll ever need.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Stelvio Quadrifoglio? With performance SUVs there's always going to be some concessions when it comes to comfort. The Stelvio's ride, thankfully, is stiff but not unbearable. The front seats have firm cushions and offer excellent lateral support. The centers of the seat cushions use suede to enhance grip, but they lack perforation and don't breathe particularly well.

The climate control uses knobs and buttons and can be accessed through the touchscreen as well. It maintains cabin temps pretty nicely, so it's mostly set-and-forget. Road noise is far from excessive. There is some wind noise at freeway speeds, but overall the cabin is well insulated. When you select the more dynamic driving modes, the engine comes through loud and clear, and it sounds amazing.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Stelvio's infotainment system has a straightforward menu structure. A rotary dial and touchscreen interface provide good redundancy, though the touchscreen could stand to be a bit more responsive.

The driving position is excellent, with a good range of seat and steering adjustments to suit a wide range of body types. The interior feels relatively roomy, and the space is accentuated by open design. Rear head- and legroom are sufficient for most adults, which surprised us since the sloping roofline looked like it would cut into available space. The one area that's lacking is visibility. All the Stelvio's roof pillars are thick, and the view through the short, small rear window is a bit limited.

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Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The navigation system is TomTom-based and features decent map functionality, but there's no live traffic data and you'll get better routing from a smartphone. That said, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is included and worked well for us. The advanced driver aids generally work well, though the Stelvio's lane keeping assistance could be better.

Storage

6.5/10

How’s the storage? SUVs like this often sacrifice some U for S, and the Stelvio does make some compromises. Cargo space behind the rear seats is decent at 18.5 cubic feet, and the sloping roofline doesn't really impinge on cargo capacity. The rear seats fold easily through release levers in the trunk. Interior cabin storage is less impressive. A modest center armrest bin and door pockets offer some storage, but the glovebox is barely big enough to fit the owner's manual. There's no great place for sunglasses either.

Car seat anchors are easy to locate thanks to the flip-door access ports. Installing a car seat base was easy, but a large rear-facing seat was a hair too snug to fit behind a 5-foot-9 driver. And though the standard Stelvios are rated to tow up to 3,000 pounds, the high-performance Quadrifoglio isn't rated to tow at all.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How economical is the Stelvio Quadrifoglio? The EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg in combined driving. We observed a reasonable 20.7 mpg on our highway-biased evaluation route, which tells us that the estimates aren't far off-base. And believe it or not, these figures are pretty good compared to other high-performance SUVs. Your driving habits will make the biggest difference, and we can attest how difficult it is to restrain yourself from dipping into the twin-turbo V6.

Value

7/10

Is the Stelvio Quadrifoglio a good value? Alfa Romeo has struggled with both build quality and reliability in the past, but thanks to the improved switchgear and updated infotainment interface, this Quadrifoglio definitely feels higher-quality. Buttons and dials still don't quite meet the standard of precision set by Mercedes or Audi, but they no longer feel cheap and flimsy. The carbon-fiber trim looks tasteful, and all the leather-wrapped surfaces are nicely finished. But all this comes at a steep price, even when measured against the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

Alfa Romeo's four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty is average for the segment, though rust-through coverage is a bit shorter. Your first service is complimentary within the first year, and roadside assistance is included for four years.

Wildcard

9/10

The Stelvio, especially in Quadrifoglio form, is an absolute riot on the road. It feels lively and eager, and its well-tuned electronics constantly encourage you to keep pushing. Just be aware: Its limits far exceed what you could reach on most public roads. But when you just want to relax and cruise, it won't beat you up with an overly stiff suspension or frenetic powertrain.

Its design may not be quite as alluring as the Alfa Romeo 4C's, but it's distinctive and still very Italian. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio gets more attention from passersby than most of its of competition too. And that can add up to a lot in this segment.

Which Stelvio does Edmunds recommend?

The base Sprint trim is absolutely the best value in the Stelvio lineup given its standard equipment, but it lacks all-wheel drive, which can be added as a stand-alone option for $2,000. If you also must have the bigger 19-inch wheels, it's probably worth it to step up to the Ti trim, which adds those and some aesthetic touches for about $5,000 more.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio models

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a small crossover SUV that emphasizes performance and driving dynamics over outright luxury. Trim levels are the Sprint, Ti, Veloce, Competizione and Quadrifoglio variants.

Most Stelvios have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft of torque) while the performance-tuned Quadrifoglio boasts an exclusive twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 (505 hp, 443 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with either powerplant. All Stelvios have all-wheel drive except for the Sprint, which features standard rear-wheel drive with AWD available as an option.

Standard equipment for each variant of the Stelvio follows below:

Sprint
The most affordable Stelvio features:

18-inch wheels
Matrix-design LED headlights
Headlight washers
Heated, power-folding side mirrors
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Rain-sensing wipers
Hands-free power liftgate
Remote engine start
Keyless entry and push-button start
Ambient interior lighting
Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front and rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Brembo brake calipers (four-piston front)
Three driving modes

The Stelvio Sprint also includes:

8.8-inch touchscreen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
12.3-inch digital driver's display
Satellite radio
Navigation system
Eight-speaker audio system
Wireless smartphone charger
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Stelvio and the car in front)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Automatic high-beam headlights
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Ti
With the Ti, you receive additional features, including:

All-wheel drive
19-inch wheels
Aluminum interior trim
Stitched leather door trim
Gray body kit
Gloss black window surrounds

Veloce
The Stelvio Veloce builds on the Ti trim's equipment with:

20-inch wheels
Red brake calipers with white Alfa Romeo script
Dark appearance kit
Aluminum paddle shifters
Sport front seats with adjustable bolsters

Competizione
New for 2024, the Competizione builds on the Veloce trim with:

21-inch black wheels
Mechanical limited-slip rear differential (enhances traction and handling balance)
Adaptive suspension
Leather sport seats with added power adjustments and memory settings
14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
Leather on the dashboard and door panels

Quadrifoglio
Designed and engineered for maximum performance, the Quadrifoglio comes with the Competizione's equipment, an exclusive twin-turbo V6 engine and these upgrades:

Trim-specific 20-inch dark wheels
Aluminum hood
Distinct front and rear fascias
Summer performance tires
Four driving modes
Brembo high-performance anodized brake calipers (six-piston front)
Dual-mode exhaust system
Carbon-fiber interior trim
Unique sport front seats with adjustable thigh support

Alfa Romeo offers an optional Active Assist Plus package for all Stelvios except the base Sprint. It equips the SUV with:

Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the Stelvio back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Traffic Jam Assist (controls speed, steering and braking at low traffic-related speeds; requires drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel)
Traffic sign recognition system (reads traffic signs and automatically adjusts vehicle speed)
Highway Assist system (controls speed, steering and braking at highway speeds; requires drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel)

The Premium Interior and Sound package is available on the Ti and Veloce trims. It is standard on the Competizione and Quadrifoglio trims. It includes:

14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with subwoofer
Leather-covered dashboard and upper door panels

Significant stand-alone options on the Stelvio include:

Dual-pane glass sunroof with black-painted roof
Black leather interior with Sparco racing seats (Quadrifoglio only)

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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Features & Specs

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Quadrifoglio Carbon

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$92,870
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$247/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Stelvio safety features:

Active blind-spot assistance: Warns the driver if it is unsafe to change lanes and can actively discourage a lane change if the driver fails to heed the warning.
Highway Assist: Controls speed, steering and braking at highway speeds. Requires drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Traffic Jam Assist: Controls speed, steering and braking at low traffic-related speeds. Requires drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel.

FAQ

Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Stelvio both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Stelvio has 18.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio:

New Competizione 2.0-liter trim and 100th Anniversary Stelvio Quadrifoglio trims
Upgraded 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster
Trades last-year's torque-vectoring differential for a mechanical limited-slip
Part of the first Stelvio generation introduced for 2018

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Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?

To determine whether the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Stelvio. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Stelvio's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Stelvio and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Stelvio is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The least-expensive 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Carbon 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $92,870.

Other versions include:

Quadrifoglio Carbon 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $92,870

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What are the different models of Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

If you're interested in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the next question is, which Stelvio model is right for you? Stelvio variants include Quadrifoglio Carbon 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Stelvio models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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