2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio will make its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is expected to arrive in showrooms by 2017. The Stelvio, named after a mountain pass in the Italian Alps, will come with two engines. The midtrim Ti is powered by a 2.0 litre turbo-charged inline four with direct injection, making 280 hp and 306 pounds feet of torque. The higher-end Quadrifoglio is powered by a 2.9 litre biturbo V6 engine that generates 505 hp and 443 pounds feet of torque. Alfa Romeo's all-wheel-drive Stelvio features a torque vectoring differential to improve traction and stability, while its standard Q4 awd system allows transfer of up to 60% of torque to the front axle. Inside the cabin, the Stelvio includes climate controls,a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, and the obligatory Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-compatible infotainment system. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Cassino factory in Italy will begin production nearing the end of the year. The Stelvio will be available in 13 exterior colours with a wide variety of interior trim colour choices. Pricing is yet to be announced. [gallery ids="26896,26897,26898"]
