0-60 in 3.9 sec..
top speed is 177 mph.
Alfa Romeo looks to climb luxury SUV ranks with Stelvio
The Stelvio is expected to compete with the sporty, up-market Jaguar F-Pace and Porsche Macan. Stelvio pricing has not been announced and Fiat Chrysler did not provide fuel economy estimates.
Available in three trims, the base Stelvio and next-level-up Stelvio Ti models have a new, 2-liter turbocharged aluminum engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers 280 horsepower and 306 foot-pounds of torque, allowing a top speed of 144 mph.
The Italian-built Stelvio’s top-trim Quadrifoglio is equipped with an aluminum 2.9-liter, bi-turbo V-6 with a segment-beating 505 horsepower. Its zero-to-60-miles-per-hour time is 3.9 seconds; top speed is 177 mph.
All Stelvio models get a Q4 all-wheel-drive system. Much of the SUV’s body is made from aluminum, including front and rear frames, brakes, doors and fenders.
Alfa says the SUV is designed for driving performance. Adjustable driving modes include a race mode for the Quadrifoglio.
Safety technology includes forward-collision warning-plus, which will bring the Stelvio to a full stop when a front crash appears imminent; adaptive cruise control-plus with full stop; and lane-departure warning. It also offers blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection.
The premium Stelvio Quadrifoglio comes equipped with a performance suspension. Special leather front seats have 12-way power adjustable thigh support. A premium audio system has 14 speakers.
Stelvio and Ti trim models have leather seats, backup camera with rear parking sensors, power liftgate and pushbutton start.
Buyers will be able to customize their Stelvio by choosing from 13 exterior colors, seven types of wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches, and different interior colors.