2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: A Harmonious Fusion of Performance, Functionality and Italian Design
The automobile industry is experiencing a growing shift towards the production of SUVs, with even automakers known for more traditional car models jumping on board. This trend hasn't eluded Italy's renowned auto manufacturer, Alfa Romeo. As an invigorating addition to their lineup, they present us with the 2018 mid-size premium SUV – the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Stemming From Race-Inspired Roots
Built on a brand-new platform that also birthed the Giulia sedan, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio exemplifies its La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit. The Stelvio not only impresses with its eye-catching aesthetics but also brilliantly marries performance-inspired capabilities with real-world driving confidence - all encapsulated within modern technologies.
A Trio That Captivates
This new entrant to one of America's fastest-growing segments comes in three exciting flavors: the base model Stelvio, the luxury variant Stelvio Ti and lastly, the high-performance Quadrifoglio. Crafted meticulously at Cassino plant in Italy by Alfa Romeo artisans each offering is uniquely designed to ensure it stands out amongst competition while retaining inherent DNA from previous successful models.
Gearing Up For Excitement With The Base Model And Ti Variant
The standard offerings of both 2018 Stelvios feature an impressive array of fittings. Starting under their hoods lies an all-aluminum turbo engine paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission delivering a class-leading horsepower figure of 280 and torque value reaching up till 306 lb.-ft., making no compromise when it comes to performance. Coupled with the provision of enhancements like a carbon fiber driveshaft, dual exhaust outlets, leather seats and much more; these SUVs promise an exhilarating driving experience.
The Stelvio Ti variant offers additional luxury elements such as 19-inch wheels, genuine wood accents on interior trims, and a larger infotainment display for enhanced convenience during those long drives or quick city hops. The customization options continue with available Sport and Lusso packages enabling drivers to lend their vehicles a personalized touch.
Racing Ahead With The Quadrifoglio
For adrenal junkies looking for top-tier thrills packed into their daily driver, the range-topping model will surely captivate interest. Housing Alfa Romeo's most formidable production engine ever – a bi-turbo intercooled V-6 engine that generates punchy figures of 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft of torque. Additional sportiness is lent by several high-performance components including Sparco racing seats made up of ultra-lightweight carbon fiber shell along with an ultra-high-performance Brembo brake system ensuring immediate deceleration when needed.
Packed To The Brim
All three models come furnished generously with technological advancements catering to every possible need for ease-of-access while staying focused on important tasks at hand (like enjoying your drive). Some notable features include standard inclusion of Android Auto & Apple CarPlay compatibility across all variants, rotary dials which control car dynamics systems as well as navigation inputs in various modes – making this lineup from Alfa Romeo quite feature-rich indeed!
Making A Statement On The Road And In Parked Glory
Staying true to its Italian roots, each Stelvio allows owners to express individualism through choices offered between thirteen exterior colors and seven wheel designs. A refined Harman Kardon Premium Audio System is available for an immersive music experience during each ride.
Safety And Security Features
Advanced safety systems such as Forward Collision Warning-Plus and Adaptive Cruise Control with full stop capabilities, Lane Departure warning system help in ensuring stress-free commutes without compromising the fun factor that every Alfa Romeo injects into its driving experiences.
Revving Up the Anticipation
This Italian automaker’s entry into the SUV segment is a prominent one indeed. The Stelvio fits perfectly within their lineup by striking a fine balance between emotion-rich engineering and practical performance. It sure does look like where other SUVs emphasize utility, Alfa chose to focus on creating an inspiring blend of remarkable performance, usability, and design – all very befitting traits considering this model's moniker comes from one of Italy's most famous mountain passes!
-Ed
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
