Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio (Type 949) is a car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2016. As a D-segment model it slots above the smaller Tonale model in the marque's SUV range. A large SUV, it was first revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, introduced by a 60" short film directed by Louis Sebastian Pane, and entered production at the Cassino Plant at the end of 2016. In 2018 it was Alfa Romeo's best-selling model, with roughly 43,000 sold that year.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Overview
ManufacturerStellantis Italy
Production2016–present
Model years2017–present
AssemblyItaly: Piedimonte San Germano, Lazio (Cassino Plant)
DesignerCarmelo Giannone (Senior Exterior Designer), Centro Stile Alfa Romeo
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, all-wheel-drive/rear-wheel-drive (2.0 Turbo Petrol)
PlatformFCA Giorgio
RelatedAlfa Romeo Giulia (2015)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP50)
  • 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP75, Quadrifoglio)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,818 mm (110.9 in)
Length4,687 mm (184.5 in)
Width1,903 mm (74.9 in) excl mirrors
Height1,648 mm (64.9 in)
Kerb weight1,660 kg (3,660 lb)

The Stelvio uses FCA's Giorgio platform, shared with the D-segment Giulia saloon. The name Stelvio derives from the Stelvio Pass, Italy's highest mountain pass, noted for its 48 circuitous switchbacks.

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