CAR magazine drives the facelifted Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio with pics, specs and verdict
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio probably wasn’t what Alfa Romeo’s forefathers had in mind when the company took its first steps into motorsport over a hundred years ago, but like it or not, this aging performance SUV is still a serious option in an ever-growing market. Fast, pretty and usable enough to still be as practical as the regular model, it’s just been given a facelift to extend its lifespan by another few years.
. In this all-wheel drive SUV, traction is – and never was – an issue, yet there’s a touch more predictability to the car’s entry and exit from a tight corner. Rotation on the way in is more considered, while powering down hard on the way out can still deliver small, controlled slides. Ride comfort and refinement is well judged, with a firmness that’s still more liveable than what you’d find in a, but it’s the relative poise and resistance to roll that impresses the most. Despite respectable pliancy, the Stelvio QV always feels taughter and lighter than its 1,800kg kerb weight would suggest, with quick steering and a keen front end showing off the natural talent within the chassis.
0-62mph takes around four seconds and the eight-speed auto’ box plays its part – as do the wonderful metal gearshift paddles it’s attached to. Changes are quick and crisp while full-auto mode is still pleasingly predictable and smooth. Launch control is notable by its absence, making it trickier than you’d think to match Alfa’s figures from a standstill.
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