Hey Mike, great review. I'm gonna be in the market for a mid-sized SUV, and the Stelvio is atop my list of contenders in multiple ways: A) a LOT of bang for the buck (vs. other similarly-priced models); B) IMO, the best-looking SUV on the road; C) Surprisingly quick with just the turbo-4; D) refined but not too busy ergonomics and seating. Barring any major surprises, I'm likely gonna opt for the Alfa. The only question I have: Is there an option to put larger tires/rims on the 4 cyl model?
I don't know how much larger tire you would want to go, if at all. It's not something to lift, so a larger wheel with same size tire would be the best bet.
do you by chance know of any big reliability issues, all I’ve seen online is that it’s the most reliable of the Alfa Romero lineup. I have my eyes set on a 2018 but want to know first hand about issues and also the upkeep and repair costs annually.
Hopefully you can check out some Alfa forums on any issues. I've never owned one, so I don't have those answers. But in general, Chrysler products/Dodge don't have the best reputation.
In order to get such high output from this small engine turbo boost is very high I've read. I wonder what this means for longevity for someone who keeps cars 10 or more years? I don't dump cars every 3 to 5 years like so many others do. I buy what I think is a great car and keep it for about a decade.
What was not mentioned in the review is huuuge turbo lag. I mean - it's the worst I've ever experienced. In city driving, when you need to quickly get into small gaps between cars, this lag is too much. Even constantly keeping it above 4000rpm does not help lag too much. Having owned Corolla with CVT - even that has better throttle response.
Glad to get that info. Being able to zip around in city traffic is very important to me. Your experience seems strange considering that full torque of 306 lbs is available from 2,000 rpm to 4,800 rpm.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I agree :-) I need to test drive one again, I did the first time and I had problems with visibility in seeing out the back. Thank you for responding.
I'm a little confused why the presenter insists on mis-pronouncing "tonneau". This issue was brought to his attention in previous video, but to no avail. Other than this blind spot, the presentations are enjoyable to watch
