Driving Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio Quadrifoglio QV SUV, the performance flagship at
$162,700. This is a performance SUV that’s not for the faint hearted. Alfa Romeo
enlisting help from Ferrari to ensure the Stelvio SUV was at the top of its game
and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine is in reality a Ferrari
engine, that influence also extending to suspension tune and overall dynamics. In
fact, this SUV is so good I’d buy one in preference to a Ferrari sports model and
save my back in the process. Updated last year the Stelvio Quadrifoglio gained
some small styling updates inside and out and a new mechanical self-locking
differential. Styling wise with its V shaped grille its individual and has real
presence. Just 125 Stelvio’s sold last year so it offers real exclusivity. There’s an
aura about Alfa Romeo, I remember when I first starting testing cars in 1981. In
the foyer of Alfa’s head office in Banksmeadow was a photo of Henry Ford with
the caption “Every time I see an Alfa Romeo pass, I tip my hat.” Henry Ford fully
aware of the brands sports image from its numerous race victories especially in
the 1930’s. Drive details of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio in my next segment. I’m David
Berthon

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