It’s great that Alfa have found their way back to making great drivers’ cars .. first with the Giulia and now with the Stelvio. Nice review .. your enthusiasm is obvious!
8 months in and I LOVE IT! Amazing handling, agility and acceleration. Not to mention I like cars that have character and didn't find that in the competitors.
@@angelnikolov7479 We have the "normal" engine here in the US. The 2liter turbo 4cylinder, 280hp. Not a diesel or the Quadrofoglio V6. Absolutely no issues at all. The Giorgio platform is flawless and exciting to drive. Only maintenance has been for software updates and regular oil change.
JohnnyV The infotainment unit “died” one fine day. It was a known design issue and the dealership replaced it for free. They were great - replacement part showed up in 2 days and then the replaced it on the 3rd day, all the while giving me a loaner Giulia. Other than that the car’s been perfectly reliable - no other issues whatsoever. Driving this car still makes me smile almost each time - on the whole I love it. Glad I got to experience such a nice handling SUV. My friend who has a new X3 was also impressed by the handling. :)
I love that Alfa. I’ve owned two Alfa’s before, both great cars. The last one I owned in Dubai was a 147 and it was a fun car, and very reliable, much more reliable than my Mercedes I replaced it with. I had to laugh at the Navigation display. I grew up near 41st and Cypress, and Angus Drive was where my best friend lived. I always watch your videos and note how familiar the streets look, now I know why.
@@Motormouth... keep up the cool car reviews! I'm living in the Philippines at the moment, but when I head back to Vancouver I'm going to get a Stelvio The 2020 models have some upgrades to the infotainment system and some interior features. The Kia Telluride is also a great vehicle, but an entirely different proposition. Maybe my wife can drive the Kia and I'll drive the Alfa. The Kia can tow a camper as well. Our kids would love that.
I test drove it. PRO: fun, huge discounts, zippy after 1st gear, fast zf transmission. Great handling. Comfortable ride. Nice interior. CON: turbo lag, paddles were too big and got in the way of using the turn signal stick, rear view mirror had a frame and looked old, the rear looks like a $25k Mazda CX-5, is Alfa Romeo going to be able to stay in business?
You must have some pretty fat hands then. I've never had issues in my Giulia. Also, I'm not sure about the turbo lag. The transmission is geared towards efficiency. If you shift yourself there is no issue.
Discounts are huge averaging more than $7K for the Ti. I hope they're reliable, but I don't think they'll do well in the U.S. and will lose money. Buying used could be scary.
Hey Zach. Another awesome, informative review. I'm looking to purchase (possibly) the 505HP output version this Oct/'18. How would u compare this to the X5 or X6 M version, the Cayenne Turbo or the Benz GLE 63 version? The Lambo is gorgeous (Urus) but I won't spend over $230K CDN. I'm not that frivolous with my money. Yes I'm aware that those are a little larger and more HP output but I'm more concerned about ride quality (comfort) and straight away "Wow I'm in the Indy 500" reactions. I will haul jet skiis and snowmobiles. Don't like the Tesla X. Luv the X5 tailgate feature. Thx and keep up the great work with your team:-)
Ok it’s all sounds good 👍. What is the quality reliable in this car it’s as good as Toyota and Lexus or it’s just another expensive car with bad quality like German cars please let us know about the quality first Thanks
Brian safe to ignore this guy after he just said Audi was reliable. That being said Alfa isn’t too reliable but it’s not any less so than their German competitors.
LAKings4TheCup sorry to say this but I don’t think so I already talk to someone in the dealer ship near by where I live and he recamnded Alexus Believe it or not Yrs he is a sales person but he told me if I get to chose I will take Alexus that’s enough to explain. Thanks
5,000 miles on my Giulia so far. Not a single mechanical issue and it runs like the day it left the showroom. I did bring it back for a cosmetic issue when the stitching on the dashboard came undone for about 1/4" and a rattling passenger headrest. Dealer repaired both under warranty. After owning 4 Mercedes Benzes, 1 BMW, 2 Audis, 2 Jags, 1 Lexus, I am NOT planning to return to any of those brands as long as Alfa continues down this path. Not to say that they're bad cars, but the Alfa is that much better for a driving enthusiast like myself. My wife's Porsche Cayenne (our 5th Porsche) and the Giulia seem to fulfill all our daily vehicle needs.
Hi there just for records no way that Audi is better reliable than. Lexus. No way this news is true. Remember I am 27 years mechanic and I have seen it all. Just 3 weeks ago I had Audi A7 with 82 thousands km anti freeze going in to the engine that’s mean. Head gasket and valves Never. Seen this on a Lexus with that km Trust me Lexus IS the most reliable car on the road Thanks
You are so right. My brothers IS350 had no issues at all. He did trade it in for the Giulia TI Sport two weeks ago. Alfa is back, hopefully for good. Tired of seeing the same boring BMW, Audi styling that I used to love.
I really *want* to like it! I do! It's an Alfa! but....I dont. I think it looks awkward and I find the interior is uninspiring. It just feels like such a missed opportunity. I know it looks 'different' but eerrm not in a good way? Personal opinion of course but...not for me.
Great car and a great review, very few will come close to the combination of that form and performance. Zack, how tempted are you to get one of these now that you are selling the A7? ;)
Wow Zack... you look great in that EDSEL.... I mean Alfa. The grill looks amazing on a sports car, however like the Subaru Tribeca... It looks ADDED, as if only look different. Thanks for the video. Great job.
Calvin Joseph You should have no problem buying one, they aren't selling many. Chrysler/Fiat is forcing all their Canadian executives to drive one just to get some on the road.
Calvin Joseph The Alphas have some really odd engineering. The timing chains are at the rear of the engine and the timing cover overlaps the rocker covers, the engine must be removed just to remove a rocker cover.
missing some features. where are the auto headlights? led headlights? cooled seats? carplay and android auto? head up display? 360 camera or self parking? interior led mood lighting?
He doesn't have to, the car sells itself. Just switched from a 2016 X3 and couldn't be happier. Was going to get the SQ5/Q5 Audi and test drove both. The Stelvio TI Sport was awesome to drive. Go test drive one and you'll realize why this reviewer was so enamored by the Stelvio!! You may not be "Toyota4life" anymore . LOL
For $52k no spare and I only have 600 miles and auto start doesn’t work and USB port doesn’t charge your phone and gas cover fell off. Yes it is a FIAT.
If you get blow out you are FCUK. No spare and fix a flat sucks. I had to wait 3+ hours on I95. No run flats quality is pure Italian. Build quality worst than Chevy.
It’s great that Alfa have found their way back to making great drivers’ cars .. first with the Giulia and now with the Stelvio. Nice review .. your enthusiasm is obvious!
8 months in and I LOVE IT! Amazing handling, agility and acceleration. Not to mention I like cars that have character and didn't find that in the competitors.
What type of engine did you choose and how is the maintence so far if you still have it ?
@@angelnikolov7479 We have the "normal" engine here in the US. The 2liter turbo 4cylinder, 280hp. Not a diesel or the Quadrofoglio V6. Absolutely no issues at all. The Giorgio platform is flawless and exciting to drive. Only maintenance has been for software updates and regular oil change.
This is an amazing SUV. Test drove one the other day end it drove and handled amazing. Better than a F Pace. The engine is stout too. Love
Have the base Stelvio with sport package. Sports car with SUV body. 2.0 turbo 8 SPX paddle shifters, 3 drive modes...absolutely rocks!
what a beautiful looking car
One of the best reviews I've seen by anyone. You're a natural.
Great review of the best SUV in its class....FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!
I hope you guys do another video in this with Andrea I just purchased a Stelvio and I would love to see what she thinks about the vehicle 😍
Test drove it and was thoroughly impressed ... ordered a Stelvio Ti Sport! 😁
How are you enjoying it? How has the reliability been?
JohnnyV The infotainment unit “died” one fine day. It was a known design issue and the dealership replaced it for free. They were great - replacement part showed up in 2 days and then the replaced it on the 3rd day, all the while giving me a loaner Giulia. Other than that the car’s been perfectly reliable - no other issues whatsoever. Driving this car still makes me smile almost each time - on the whole I love it. Glad I got to experience such a nice handling SUV. My friend who has a new X3 was also impressed by the handling. :)
a masterpiece
I love that Alfa. I’ve owned two Alfa’s before, both great cars. The last one I owned in Dubai was a 147 and it was a fun car, and very reliable, much more reliable than my Mercedes I replaced it with. I had to laugh at the Navigation display. I grew up near 41st and Cypress, and Angus Drive was where my best friend lived. I always watch your videos and note how familiar the streets look, now I know why.
Very cool!
@@Motormouth... keep up the cool car reviews! I'm living in the Philippines at the moment, but when I head back to Vancouver I'm going to get a Stelvio
The 2020 models have some upgrades to the infotainment system and some interior features. The Kia Telluride is also a great vehicle, but an entirely different proposition. Maybe my wife can drive the Kia and I'll drive the Alfa. The Kia can tow a camper as well. Our kids would love that.
would like to see a head 2 head between this and a comparatively equiped Jaguar F-Pace
...Simply Fantastic!
Love this review. Some of your best work!
Is it up on power compared to the Volvo xc60
I'll take two...
Great Review!!
reminds me of Infiniti FX, fun to drive rear-wheel drive based SUV
looks way better than the Infiniti!! not even close
Forza Italia🇮🇹 Alfa Romeo☆☆☆
I test drove it.
PRO: fun, huge discounts, zippy after 1st gear, fast zf transmission. Great handling. Comfortable ride.
Nice interior.
CON: turbo lag, paddles were too big and got in the way of using the turn signal stick, rear view mirror
had a frame and looked old, the rear looks like a $25k Mazda CX-5, is Alfa Romeo going to be able to stay
in business?
You must have some pretty fat hands then. I've never had issues in my Giulia. Also, I'm not sure about the turbo lag. The transmission is geared towards efficiency. If you shift yourself there is no issue.
The rear view mirror is terrible, looks like a cheap 80’s car
Just bought the Volvo V90 R design and love it. All the room of a crossover but car dynamics...long live the wagon!
Discounts are huge averaging more than $7K for the Ti. I hope they're reliable, but I don't think they'll do well in the U.S. and will lose money. Buying used could be scary.
Hey Zach. Another awesome, informative review. I'm looking to purchase (possibly) the 505HP output version this Oct/'18. How would u compare this to the X5 or X6 M version, the Cayenne Turbo or the Benz GLE 63 version?
The Lambo is gorgeous (Urus) but I won't spend over $230K CDN. I'm not that frivolous with my money.
Yes I'm aware that those are a little larger and more HP output but I'm more concerned about ride quality (comfort) and straight away "Wow I'm in the Indy 500" reactions.
I will haul jet skiis and snowmobiles.
Don't like the Tesla X.
Luv the X5 tailgate feature.
Thx and keep up the great work with your team:-)
Ok it’s all sounds good 👍. What is the quality reliable in this car it’s as good as Toyota and Lexus or it’s just another expensive car with bad quality like German cars please let us know about the quality first Thanks
FIat-Chrysler quality
Brian safe to ignore this guy after he just said Audi was reliable. That being said Alfa isn’t too reliable but it’s not any less so than their German competitors.
Regardless it drives way better than a Lexus or Toyota though
LAKings4TheCup sorry to say this but I don’t think so I already talk to someone in the dealer ship near by where I live and he recamnded Alexus Believe it or not Yrs he is a sales person but he told me if I get to chose I will take Alexus that’s enough to explain. Thanks
5,000 miles on my Giulia so far. Not a single mechanical issue and it runs like the day it left the showroom. I did bring it back for a cosmetic issue when the stitching on the dashboard came undone for about 1/4" and a rattling passenger headrest. Dealer repaired both under warranty.
After owning 4 Mercedes Benzes, 1 BMW, 2 Audis, 2 Jags, 1 Lexus, I am NOT planning to return to any of those brands as long as Alfa continues down this path. Not to say that they're bad cars, but the Alfa is that much better for a driving enthusiast like myself. My wife's Porsche Cayenne (our 5th Porsche) and the Giulia seem to fulfill all our daily vehicle needs.
It’s the angle maybe, not sure but the Stelvio should not look so cute. The placement of the plates on the front don’t help.
Vaibhav Chaudhary m
yes a youtuber that lives in bc
But there is recall in north america because water is going somewhere and tailgate can be open by itself during the drive!
Hang on did he say it did not have a touch screen?
Hi there just for records no way that Audi is better reliable than. Lexus. No way this news is true. Remember I am 27 years mechanic and I have seen it all. Just 3 weeks ago I had Audi A7 with 82 thousands km anti freeze going in to the engine that’s mean. Head gasket and valves Never. Seen this on a Lexus with that km Trust me Lexus IS the most reliable car on the road Thanks
Mr M M Audi’s are trash they always break down lol whoever said they reliable are crazy.
You are so right. My brothers IS350 had no issues at all. He did trade it in for the Giulia TI Sport two weeks ago. Alfa is back, hopefully for good. Tired of seeing the same boring BMW, Audi styling that I used to love.
I really *want* to like it! I do! It's an Alfa! but....I dont. I think it looks awkward and I find the interior is uninspiring. It just feels like such a missed opportunity. I know it looks 'different' but eerrm not in a good way? Personal opinion of course but...not for me.
get one while you can
basic price start is 41k and not 53k
Great car and a great review, very few will come close to the combination of that form and performance. Zack, how tempted are you to get one of these now that you are selling the A7? ;)
Zack can you review the A5/S5 Sportback?
All these reliability comments..... 🙄🙄
That front licence plate has got to go or it should be mounted in the middle . Great review Zach ! 👍👍 🇨🇦
OCD trigger!
WhitieWu 😑 No .
Good price, power, and features but I feel like it'd probably be a lease only due to reliability issues down the road.
L'Alfa Romeo wear out those who don't.
Is this the same platform FCA is gonna use for the all new Dodge Charger/Challenger ?
Jonny P it's either going to be this one or the new Maserati Ghibli platform
Thanks!
My only concern is how the Alfa will stand up to road salt and our Canadian winters...
Wow Zack... you look great in that EDSEL.... I mean Alfa. The grill looks amazing on a sports car, however like the Subaru Tribeca... It looks ADDED, as if only look different. Thanks for the video. Great job.
Kellington Link I thought I was the only one who thinks of the Edsel with the Alfa’s vaginal grille.
Looks like the only CUV that comes close to it in terms of power is the 2019 Acura RDX with 272hp. You should've mentioned that.
Im debating this one vs q5 and I chose the new bmw x3
Tony Than I test drove all and settled on the Stelvio. Just the best drive hands down
Tony Than I bet the X3 would be more reliable...
You'd be surprised, but the new-gen Alfas are as reliable as their rivals.
And BMW's had some nasty reliability issues too...
A whole video review without a single substantive criticism?
Motormouth must really want to test drive the Quadrifoglio. :p
I wonder why you can't lease this in Canada. Only purchase.
james 699 I tried to build it on their website Finance was only option
Calvin Joseph You should have no problem buying one, they aren't selling many. Chrysler/Fiat is forcing all their Canadian executives to drive one just to get some on the road.
benjaminwayneb Interesting. Wouldn't want to own it. Leasing is safer within warranty
Calvin Joseph The Alphas have some really odd engineering. The timing chains are at the rear of the engine and the timing cover overlaps the rocker covers, the engine must be removed just to remove a rocker cover.
A bunch of car rental agencies have them too (Hertz defo do and I think Avis as well) - probably for the same reason.
The offset front license plate looks horrible for those provinces or states that require them.
missing some features. where are the auto headlights? led headlights? cooled seats? carplay and android auto? head up display? 360 camera or self parking? interior led mood lighting?
fillup316 you need a wheelchair not a car
wtf does that mean? just high lighting that most of this car's competitors offer these features and more.
@@fillup316 I believe it has carplay and android, but no 360 cams
looks like an angry bird
You came off as an Alfa salesman in this video...
Review the car don't try to sell us on their entire lineup.
He doesn't have to, the car sells itself. Just switched from a 2016 X3 and couldn't be happier. Was going to get the SQ5/Q5 Audi and test drove both. The Stelvio TI Sport was awesome to drive. Go test drive one and you'll realize why this reviewer was so enamored by the Stelvio!! You may not be "Toyota4life" anymore . LOL
Quadrifoglio would have been better.
the license plate looks terrible in that position
Don't even have a proper place for the license plate. WTF?
It's stylish, sexy and unreliable, where Italian cars are perfect for going on a date with a hot girl.
How can you say it’s unreliable! It just entered the market. Also it is the first series so expect some hiccups.
For $52k no spare and I only have 600 miles and auto start doesn’t work and USB port doesn’t charge your phone and gas cover fell off. Yes it is a FIAT.
Not a fan of the looks (inside or out).
You're referring to the X 5 ?
Hideous really hideous
You must be a hill Billy
doubleupsidhu clearly you are an idiot.
The BMW X 5 right ? I agree..it's hideous....this Alfa on the other hand is DOPE !!
It's all about style.. charm.. Maybe that's why the Good Book says you should not put a golden ring on the snout of a pig..
If you get blow out you are FCUK. No spare and fix a flat sucks. I had to wait 3+ hours on I95. No run flats quality is pure Italian. Build quality worst than Chevy.