What makes ALFA ROMEO STELVIO worth talking about!

It's named as one of those cars that are available to the South African market.

The car would normally operate as a rear-wheel-drive car, but when grip levels are not optimal, the front axle is engaged. Up to 50% of power can be sent to the front wheels. After being tested it's said that The all-wheel-drive setup is rear-biased, but it offers a near-perfect combination of weighting, feel and directness.

A 2.0-litre turbo engine capable of generating 206 kW of power. That substantial grunt is transmitted via an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox to the on-demand Q4 all-wheel-drive system.

Driveshaft is made out of carbon fiber, and the bonnet, doors, rear hatch, fenders engine, and suspension are made from aluminum, making the SUV lighter than its rivals.

According to USnews, currently the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a score of 7.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 35 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

16th in Luxury Compact SUVs

60th in Luxury Crossover SUVs

46th in Luxury SUVs with 2 Rows

For R1 205 500, the Veloce is said to sprint from 0 to 100 kph in just 5.7 sec and run to a top speed of 230 kph. With a facelift, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km warranty as well as a 5-year/100 000 km service plan.

The Italian brand’s reputation for indifferent after-sales back-up, reliability and poor resale values might determine sales and how people react to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.