The Alfa Romeo Stelvio redefined the product line-up of the Italian automaker as it was the first SUV to feature in its long and illustrious history. The Stelvio named after the highest mountain pass in Italy made its way to South Africa in 2017 and has since competed in the highly saturated SUV segment. To find out more about the model, here are the top 10 Alfa Romeo Stelvio articles found on AutoTrader.
1. Alfa Romeo Stelvio – Alfa's 1st SUV, designed to pack brand's spirit
"The new-car market is already flooded with SUV choice, and now it is about to get even busier… and a lot more interesting. The arrival of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio – Alfa Romeo’s 1st SUV – is the cause."
Prior to the official launch of the Stelvio, many rumours were going around and in this article, those rumours are put to rest.
2. Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition – Alfa’s 1st SUV as high-spec launch edition
"Just like the Alfa Romeo Giulia arrived in top-power Quadrifoglio Verde spec as Launch Edition and Race Edition, followed by the more attainable 2.0T and 2.0T Super models, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV range is confirmed for being on its way to SA.."
This article explores what exactly makes the First Edition Alfa Romeo Stelvio so special and what the specifications looked like for the South African customers.
3. Alfa Romeo Stelvio – Alpine master
"I first heard about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio on some obscure British auto show on the BBC and my interest was piqued. A mid-size SUV named after a spectacular mountain pass, what was the connection?"
Our very own Lawrence Minnie attended the local introduction of the highly-anticipated model and gives his first impressions.
4. Stelvio – The essence of Alfa
"The essence of Alfa Romeo has always been its ability to involve the driver in every nuance of the relationship between man and machine."
After spending more time behind the wheel of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Stuart Johnston finds out if the SUV inhibits traits traditionally associated with the marque.
5. Review: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T Super Q4: An Italian supermodel in Gucci hiking boots
"Of all the niches in the modern motoring landscape, performance SUVs occupy arguably one of the least sensible market segments. They offer most of the straight-line speed of a performance saloon, yet they’re nowhere near as useful on twisty roads."
Martin Pretorius gets behind the steering wheel of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T Super Q4 to find out how well this particular variant competes in the SUV segment.
6. 8 extras you should fit on a new Alfa Romeo Stelvio
"Looking for fancy accessories for your Stelvio, then read on. There are some extras that enhance practicality and then there are some that just add to the Stelvio’s spiffy looks."
Farzana Chaumoo lists the top eight accessories you should consider specifying on your new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and discuss the merit of each.
7. What is covered by the Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s warranty?
"Alfa’s quality is up there with the best of the European manufacturers, but it goes the extra distance with a solid warranty and maintenance plan."
Worried about reliability issues? This article expands on just how well the manufacturer warranty and maintenance plan of the Stelvio protects the owner from unplanned expenses.
8. Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio trim depreciates the fastest?
"Being their very first SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio marked a complete departure for this Italian company."
If value retention features high on the list of characteristics you look for in a new vehicle, this articles one to read. Martin investigates which trim on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio depreciates the fastest.
9. How much are car repayments on a new Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
"We calculate the monthly instalments on a new Alfa Romeo Stelvio based on a typical finance agreement. Here's what you can expect to pay every month on each model within the line-up."
Will the monthly repayment amount fit your budget? Sean Nurse finds out how much each derivative will set you back every month.
10. Top 3 Alfa Romeo Stelvio features that stand out from the competition.
"The Stelvio is the Alfa Romeo of SUVs: it handles, goes and stops like a sports machine, manages to look sexy in spite of its tall profile, and does all this without compromising on practical aspects."
Martin compares the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with some of its most fierce competitors to find out which features stand out from the rest.
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