2018's Big Disappointment | 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Sport Review

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We drive the first Alfa Romeo Crossover SUV, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Sport.
This is once again another vehicle requested by you, the viewers! But to be fair, this is also a vehicle we've been wanting to drive for quite some time now, but does it live up to our expectation? Our full tour and review of this Italian SUV goes in-depth with the interior and exterior features, including all the options selected on this Sport model.
We also take this vehicle on a comprehensive road test, to talk about how it is to live with on a daily basis, and what to expect if you end up buying one. We talk about the fuel economy and what we ultimately like and dislike about this Alfa, and a bit of the enthusiast community around them.
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Sport we feature here comes equipped with HID headlights, a full suite of enhanced safety technology such as adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert. You also have parking sensors around the vehicle, and a backup camera.
On the inside we find leather seating, heated front seats with a heated driver's steering wheel, an 8" infotainment system, and a harman/kardon audio system. The rear trunk space is quite decent with a power lift gate, and manual folding rear seats.
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@alfisti93 6 лет назад

At 2:20 That forward collision warninig / ACC sensor in the front bumper should actually have a cover! (Probably some journalists took the thing offroad and lost it. And FCA themselfes haven't noticed yet, their press car is missing something...) If someone already mentioned it: Sorry, I didn't read all the comments.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Not a problem! We did get one other comment about it, and it wasn’t until we looked at other review photos that we realized it. It’s unfortunate that it was missing, we feel bad bringing it up.

@alfisti93 6 лет назад

Wow, instant reply! Just for that alone, have a like good sir ;) Greetings from europe!

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Thanks! We always try our best to reply to all the comments we can, especially when we make mistakes!

@dinopappous6639 6 лет назад

OMG !!! 2:21 EPIC FAIL !!! You consider yourself an auto journalist ??? You can't determine that the sensor in the lower valence has been DAMAGED ??? YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME !!!

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I imagine you’re the type of person who’s going to flood my inbox with comments throughout your viewing of this episode, rather than waiting till the end or replying to your first comment. Not my fault if the manufacturer provides a damaged car, but rather than getting all upset about it you could point it out like a normal human being. Looking forward to the rest of your comments.

@edgibson9002 6 лет назад

After testing this vehicle, one thing it does is handle, I took it up Hwy 9 out of the Bay Area and it smokes the curves.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Agreed! We were very impressed with the way it handled, much more like a car than a crossover.

@stevenhaas9622 6 лет назад

You can get a Stelvio with a leather wrapped dash via the Lusso package. Probably best to know about the various trims/options available if you're going to be doing car reviews.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We mentioned it, we actually talk about the price for it too. Did you watch the episode, or just comment on what you wanted to hear?

@mgobets 6 лет назад

Um...0 to 60 in less than 6 seconds, not fast enough???

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

For daily life, absolutely! For $65,000, not at all.

@AlexRMcColl 6 лет назад

It's the fastest in its class. A similar spec C300 is around $63,800 and slower. A similar spec X3 is around $66,100 and slower. A similar spec Q5 is around $60,000 and slower.

@mgobets 6 лет назад

List price is about $42,000.00 US and with discount you can get into one for around $36,000.00 US.

@randyXLT 6 лет назад

really not good information, you mention 280 hp but fail to mention the low end 306 lbs of torque. I test drove 4 other base suv's, the Alfa was the best driving experience and the most power.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I’m glad you enjoyed your drive of it. It disappointed us, and it wasn’t just one thing, it was the entire package for the price. It clearly works for some, as we’ve seen one Stelvio on the road since publishing this, so someone out in our area bought one. A lot of Alfa fans seem to be upset about our video, but we don’t sugarcoat our reviews, and constructive criticism is the only way the brand can grow.

@randyXLT 6 лет назад

I get it. Much of your review was not wrong. But I felt you could have honed in on the one thing I think and many think it does better then any other SUV and that is the "drive".

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We just got off our week with the 2018 GMC Terrain Denali, and while it didn't have as much power as the Stelvio, we found the ride of the Terrain to be exceptionally smooth, leaving a lasting positive impression that the Alfa didn't. We're hoping to work with one of the Montreal area dealerships to feature a Giulia Quadrifoglio.

@randyXLT 6 лет назад

yes, but, the Denali is a completely difference vehicle. The Alfa is not a great ride because it is stiffer suspension made more for a track then a bumpy highway. So I can agree with you on that. The Denali is also a much heavier vehicle and just in a different class. The Ford Explorer is also a much smoother ride then the Alfa and is probably a closer comparison. Although it too is much heavier. Take the Denali or the Explorer around the track with the Alfa and compare the drive. Ultimately I do agree with your assessment except the power / torque information you left out and the comparisons to the heavier vehicles. The Denali is not a compact SUV made for a more high speed environment.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

That's one of the reasons we'd like to get behind the wheel of the Giulia. Back at the start of the year we published an episode on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and absolutely hated it, but then we took another go at a Chrysler product and loved it, and continued to be surprised by their other vehicles. I suspect the same will be true for Alfa's other North American vehicles for us. The Stelvio's chemistry didn't work for us, but we're excited to have our minds changed with other models!

@805NAVE 6 лет назад

These Stelvios are a dime a dozen. I see them absolutely everywhere here in Southern California. My uncle just leased a new Alfa Romeo Giulia, after his lease with a 2015 Lexus IS350 ended. I actually like the Lexus better, but the Giulia is really awesome too.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

It's definitely a California kind of car! We're hoping they add the Giulia back to the fleet for next year, we'd really like to try that out.

@DjSoMoS 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks - the Giulia is a dream to drive. Same engine as the Stelvio, with less chassis to pull - I would imagine it is funner to drive than it's bigger brother. I never tried the Stelvio - but the Giulia is SERIOUSLY fun.

@10tenman10 6 лет назад

Great looking vehicle

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We like it, but we also know most people probably wont.

@ccroy2001 6 лет назад

I've seen a few of both the Giulia and Stelvio but only a few and I live near Los Angeles! I like the looks of both.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Seems like LA/California is the place to find these! We're hoping we start seeing more on the road out here.

@michaelquero8823 Год назад

In September, I drove from L.A. to cabo San Lucas, acd back. My first one was the Gulia 50k m. Then I traded in for my stelvio and allready have 53km, talk about a driving Nut, love for the curves.

@PRNTestDrive Год назад

I regret not being able to try out the Giulia.

@roarpal6314 5 лет назад

when people do a test drive they all gonna forget luxury and technology lol

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

Maybe in the Quadrifoglio, the normal motor on this isn't anything special, especially after driving something like the 2019 BMW X4 M40i.

@rubelukeable 5 лет назад

Your comment (AT 10:44) that it is not overly fast!! You need to do your research EH... It is the fastest of all the 4 cylinder luxury midsize SUV's. 0-60 sec in 5.4. It also handles better than my 2016 X3 which I traded in for this Stelvio TI Sport. You cannot compare it to a six cylinder SUV. Every reviewer has reported that it handles better than BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Audi.

@acsaiyanbalce4610 5 лет назад

People look at it because it’s a beautiful car! Bottom line! Prob one of the best looking SUV’s in any category!! Just my opinion..

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

Gotta get it in their blue colour, looks absolutely fantastic! We've requested the Stelvio and Giulia Quadrifoglios for the summer, they should be on the fleet within a few months. We're going to give it a second go and see if more power helps us enjoy the Stelvio more.

@acsaiyanbalce4610 5 лет назад

PRN_TestDrive I got my wife a White Ti Lusso and absolutely loves it!!

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

I see Alfa Romeo Stelvio/Giulia and i dont live in a city... Here Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the most popular premium mid size suv on sale (Audi q5 on second place) Giulia is the most popular premium midsize sedan on sale, second place for Audi a4 (but mainly due to wagon version)

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I would be very worried if Alfa wasn’t number 1 over there! The Q5 is a popular option here, the Québecois absolutely love Quattro.

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks nee Audi slogan, Audi: born to understeer lol

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Hahaha!

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks you laught... But when an Audi overtake me, at the first corner he slam on the brakes, probably the know how Audi perform throug the corner :D

@benhaze1010 6 лет назад

Tony x, maybe the Audi driver feels bad to leave you in the dust and is just waiting for you to catch up

@arainla 5 лет назад

My wife loves hers. She had an X3 and she is very happy with the simple controls.

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

Glad to hear it! The Stelvio wasn't the crossover for us, but we're glad others are enjoying it! We're starting to see more of them on the road out here.

@davidbennett6397 5 лет назад

Awesome appreciate the point of difference in your review heading ‘ epic fail or there about , ....had to take a loooook ...can’t say I’ll agree though ,thanks big fella

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

This wasn't the luxury crossover for us the way it was configured, but we have the Stelvio Quadrifoglio booked in mid September and plan on coming at it with a fresh perspective.

@wadeharrison5404 5 лет назад

On the plus’s you note engine performance , then you diss it for not enough; I’m confused. To get the numbers that the base Stelvio achieves you’d be in a much higher price point with competitors.

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

You're right, compared to something like a 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i the Stelvio has more power, but BMW then offers the X3 M40i, X3M and X3M Competition, giving buyers plenty of choice for power. Mercedes is similar with the GLC 300, GLC 350e, GLC 43, and GLC 63 S. We were disappointed with this Stelvio, but we've admitted that FCA didn't configure this press car very well. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is coming on the fleet later this summer and we plan on giving it another go with a fresh perspective.

@london593 6 лет назад

Great revıews!

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Glad you liked it, thanks! So far the community seems to be split on it based on the thumbs down we're getting.

@london593 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks no ı dont agree wıth them your revırws are great

@vince7349 6 лет назад

I've actually seen 3 different ones in the montreal area I know they were different as they were all different colors red blue and white . That's still not many. I Actually like this however for 65k they need to update Nav. make interior more luxurious and have Led lights rather than xenon. Also adding 350 hp engine option as third option between this and full blown quatrofoglio may be a good idea for both stelvio and giulia.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

These are all great ideas, I think Alfa Romeo should seriously consider them if they want this crossover to be successful. We did 'spot' several Stelvios the morning we dropped this off, only to realize we were driving around the dealership along Boulevard des Sources.

@celonoobas 6 лет назад

Well in America you can see GMC Chevrolet and Chrysler cars, so for ''some'' reason you guys seem to like them. Not seeing Alfas in the US or Canada doesn't mean they are bad cars.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We didn't say they were bad cars, we just weren't overly impressed with the one that we had considering the competition in this segment is intense with the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, and Lexus NX.

@Gladiator1972 6 лет назад

There are a ton by me here in NC/SC because we have an Alfa Romeo dealer nearby.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

The proximity of the dealerships certainly helps. We saw a lot of fleet Alfas around the dealer when we went to drop this off, all the salespeople seem to park them around to help with visibility. That's one of the issues we have though, out in our area with the 3 dealers it'll be very difficult to expand outside of the metro Montreal area for Alfa Romeo.

@67claudius 6 лет назад

In the US, Alfa Romeo had a sales growth of 230% on 2017, so it must perhaps be a Canadian peculiarity.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Our sister Channel PRN_tech grew 7,100% in the past 2 months, but it helps that we went from 1 subscriber to 72. A 230% growth in sales sounds great, but if the 2017 sales figures were already insanely low, it doesn't prove much. Our point with the title of this video, which often seems to sway people to vote via the thumbs down button without actually watching the episode, isn't meant to be an insult towards Alfa Romeo. Out here in Québec we see more new Jaguar F-Paces and even Maserati Levantes on the road than Alfas in general. I don't doubt that in markets like California where the number of Alfa dealerships is extensively larger you'll see more of them, but we produce a show in Québec, so we discuss what we see out here. I apologize that I'm making your comment into the example here, but perhaps by pinning this some viewers will actually read both your comment and our reply and understand where we're coming from with this episode.

@67claudius 6 лет назад

I'm sorry I don't know the Canadian auto market in depth, but I know that the US market is fundamental for Alfa Romeo, Canada, on the contrary, is marginal. Currently Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Gulia sell more in the US than in Italy, already an excellent result, 12,131 cars in the first 6 months when in 2016 in US they sold only 528. If you want to see some Stelvios you will have to go south of the border.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Good to know! And as mentioned, we didn’t want to single your comment out necessarily, but we’re hoping it helps others understand what we’re presenting here. Cheers!

@RetroKingOG 6 лет назад

I live in Canada and in my specific city i see alfas everywhere. So this is clearly bias. The Suv alfa is good selling Alfa is doing better than they ever were before.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

So you must be in either Toronto or Vancouver. Count the Alfas, then count the number of BMW, Mercedes, or Audis from 2017-2018 model years on the road. As mentioned in Montreal and surrounding area we’ve seen more new Ferrari Maserati models on the road than Alfas.

@DjSoMoS 6 лет назад

12:27:. Wrong. There is an Alfa Romeo dealership in Quebec City. JD Alfa Romeo. Got my Giulia Q4 from them, absolutely loving it.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Strange, it wasn’t listed on the Alfa website, they had 3 in Montreal followed by Ottawa. We’re actually about the same distance to Quebec City as Montreal.

@DjSoMoS 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks - they are in Boischatel.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Good to know! Still, that only makes 4 dealerships for the whole province, and I believe across the country there are only about a dozen. I certainly can appreciate the difficulty of rolling out a relaunch for a brand, but that's going to be a continued struggle for Alfa Romeo given the extensive network of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and even Jaguar dealerships in comparison.

@DjSoMoS 6 лет назад

tools.alfaromeo.ca/locateretailer/en/m.php#/lar?mode=locateretailer&backToUrl=http:%2F%2Fwww.alfaromeo.ca&retailerView=list&larStep=list Groupe JD is listed

@AlexRMcColl 6 лет назад

Also worth noting that the same engine is in the new Wrangler. You can go to any FCA dealership for service with no issues.

@paulybthealfaguy 6 лет назад

The Stelvio has the quickest response compared to its competitors so I don't know what he's comparing the Stelvio too

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

What quickest response? What does that even mean, how fast the car accelerates when you hit the gas pedal? If you’re talking about transmission shifts, we talked about how fast those paddles are.

@CuRiiOSiTy 4 года назад

how do you like the seats? I am bigger guy as well, and was worried about the seats being comfortable or not.

@PRNTestDrive 4 года назад

I fit in them, and the Sparco race seats on the QV. They aren't the worlds most comfortable, but they didn't make it unpleasant. I'd recommend trying them out first as everyone fits a little differently.

@mariaescobales5845 4 года назад

Please , it is one of the best car that I ever have driven, so good that 2 weeks ago I got a Stelvio quadrifoglio!! the best!!!!

@PRNTestDrive 4 года назад

We're glad that you enjoyed it so much that you bought it. We drove the 2019 Stelvio Quadrifoglio and did a full episode on it. The performance is great, the rest of the vehicle experience is still awful.

@randyXLT 6 лет назад

How many base model suv's have a top speed of 144 mph?

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Aside from Germany, how many places can you drive an SUV with a top speed of 144 miles per hour?

@randyXLT 6 лет назад

Almost anywhere in Nevada, Utah and Idaho....haha

@ak6877 5 лет назад

Randy Torgerson illegally 😂😂

@randyXLT 5 лет назад

What is illegal?

@randyXLT 5 лет назад

Can go to a track like I did with my Mustang

@HAA_GOTYABOI Год назад

It may be expensive but i love mine and it is an alfa, you look better then most cars because you drive and alfa romeo.

@PRNTestDrive Год назад

Fair enough!

@10tenman10 6 лет назад

Wait, where did you live before moving to La Belle Province?

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We were in the Niagara region of Ontario.

@anthonydecesare1086 5 лет назад

I like your review because of your straightforward approach. The reason the vehicle feels planted in corners is because the suspension was designed by the Ferrari engineer who designed the F40. Also, Alfa Romeo is a sports brand, not really a luxury brand. Maserati is FCA's luxury brand. This is really a great vehicle and unique. Lastly, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is ranked 3rd in reliability in Europe, check out Whatcar.com. Mercedes C class was 14th. The Stelvio is based on the Giulia ;)

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

I really appreciate your comment, thanks! It’s true that Alfa’s are more sport oriented, that’s why we’re very eager to get behind the wheel of the Quadrifoglios for both the Stelvio & Gulia later this year.

@allensaunders449 6 лет назад

You don't have any facts just speculation

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Do you have some ‘facts’ you’d like to share then?

@allensaunders449 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks no i don't i see them in california gentleman made a statement but do you know sales figures is it a fact or thought

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We don’t have sales figures for 2018, that would be something likely released after FCA’s fiscal year. We base this off observation in our province since we know it best.

@Farpafraf 6 лет назад

you can consult sales figures for the month before the current one for every car of fca. how it's possible that i know that and it's not my job like your case.

@nicolapellacani4196 6 лет назад

That front sensor shouldn't be uncovered like that

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Someone else did mention that, and you are correct. This was how it was given to us unfortunately so either it fell off or broke off somehow during its life.

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

A = Advanced efficiency

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I knew it was something other than just 'A' 😛

@albertoarcudi8431 6 лет назад

All weather (rain, ice, snow...) ?

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

alberto arcudi sulla Giulietta o la mito si, su Stelvio e Giulia A sta per Advanced efficiency

@albertoarcudi8431 6 лет назад

Tony x - Vero...

@AlexRMcColl 6 лет назад

Giulia & Stelvio: A = Advanced Efficiency = Eco Mode 4C: A = All Weather = Maximum intervention from the traction and stability control

@RetroKingOG 6 лет назад

The title is BS. Cause i see alfas everywhere in my city. Including few of these SUVs few times a week. Dont use clickbait. These are very good vehicles. Pretty good mileage too for a turbocharged 4-cylinder

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Not click bait, sorry. We don’t see any here in our market, which is where we produce this show. Since publishing this episode we’ve seen one more Alfa, it was a Giulia at the drag strip near our area. Your area might have more, as some commenters from the California area have mentioned they see them.

@baconsoap78 6 лет назад

What are your favorite suvs in this segment?

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Keeping it specific to the luxury market, we haven't driven enough 2018 models yet. We ended up comparing this Stelvio a lot to our $37,000 Mazda CX-5 off-camera, as we feel the CX-5 is currently the leader for compact crossover SUVs in the consumer segment. Sure it has significantly less power, but we feel you get more for less when compared with this specific trim on the Alfa. As we start to approach the change over for winter fleets, we'll end up getting a lot more crossovers and SUVs, hopefully by this time next year we'll have had the rest of the luxury market to compare with.

@10tenman10 6 лет назад

It's reliability. I'm looking at the Acura RDX

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

That is the big question, is reliability. Something like an Acura would probably be in the shop less, but the 2019 RDX is all-new so there also could be problems with it that need to be worked out.

@Farpafraf 6 лет назад

realiability it's a thing of the past but ignorant and not informed people keep saying it anyway because taking a look to some stats it's too difficult for their lazy ass

@10tenman10 6 лет назад

That may or not be true (all cars are way more reliable than the 1980s) but that's still the foundation upon which I chose my purchases.

@asatourianR 5 лет назад

I've had my Giulia for 14 months now. Though not too long but still Zero issue. Amazing car to drive! Thinking of getting a Stelvio after my current other car lease is finished.

@anthonydecesare1086 5 лет назад

The least reliable brand by a long shot in surveys is Tesla yet people keep buying them. Check out whatcar.com, Alfa Giulia is ranked 3rd in its category and the Mercedes C class 14th. Also, Fiat is ranked ahead of VW in terms of reliability according to their surveys. People's perceptions of brands aren't necessarily accurate. Range Rover ranked the lowest for SUV's yet they sell alot. Marketing is a huge factor in terms of influencing purchasing decisions.

@FunkyWalker3k Год назад

Umm, that sensor should NOT be exposed, I have a Stelvio...

@PRNTestDrive Год назад

Very true, it wasn't until after we dropped this vehicle off that we were notified someone had previously lost/damaged it.

@charlesdarwin5185 5 лет назад

This is a driver's car. Not for driving groceries or pets. The only downside is the infortainment screen. Set the music and just drive. If you want your bottom in butter get something else. Car for Alfa males. QV owner.

@tonymireles7413 4 года назад

First, as an owner of a "17 Giulia Quadrifoglio and a '18 Stelvio Ti Sport, neither vehicle has Lane Keep Assist (LKAS) but rather Lane Departure Warning (LDW). The Stelvio is pretty quick as several base Mustangs, Camaros, and 350zs have discovered this. Also, I drove the CX-5 for 2 months and it is nowhere near as powerful or agile. The CX-5 does have one of the best ADAS visuals for the driver; however, people buy the Alfas for their styling and uniqueness.

@shabshah4705 4 года назад

driving dynamics of Stelvio vs CX 5? do u recomment a used stelvio or new cx5 ?

@tonymireles7413 4 года назад

@@shabshah4705 night and day. CX-5 is capable cuv but the Stelvio is sports car that is slightly elevated. I would recommend the Stelvio new or used you will enjoy it more.

@shabshah4705 4 года назад

Thank you.reason i m asking is every reviewer tell cx5 is sporty ...

@colinstu 6 лет назад

volvo has windshield wipers like that too.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We think more manufacturers should look into this system! We’re also hoping to get some Volvos come fall, going to put a request in later this month!

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks Volvo s90 is so beautiful, also v90

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We've always been fans of Volvo design language. At least exterior design. Their interior centre consoles from the early 2000s remind us of pay phones. Either way, we're hoping to get some!

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks lol yes true, previous generation volvo's center console reminds an old phone with many tiny grey buttons and flat grey dashboard

@adammacejko1194 6 лет назад

maan you are often out of point...aah I do not want to even start..This, is the BEST SUV in its class. FACT. Check the infos about the car before you make a review.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Just because you like it, doesn’t mean it’s a fact that it’s the best. How can an opinion about something be constituted a fact? We had high expectations for this crossover, but it fell flat against something like a BMW X3. We hope Alfa improves the Stelvio through constructive criticism like ours, because the fanboys like you aren’t going to help make the vehicle or brand more appealing if it stays the same.

@adammacejko1194 6 лет назад

@@PRNTestDrive BMW? Really? I Saw a lot od reviews, comparsions and X3 nowhere near of best SUVs..just check other reviews..cause I think your opinion IS way to conservative with limited info and knowledge

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Again, you're saying my OPINION is wrong because it isn't the same as your opinion. Let me put it this way, we picked up the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum on Tuesday expecting it to be a boring crossover, but the interior and power is far superior to the Stelvio, which is essentially what we were disappointed with. Plastic interiors don't have a place for a car like a Stelvio, yet they made the interior feel like a cheap Toyota.

@adammacejko1194 6 лет назад

Perpetual Radio Networks i do not know as in USA, but in EU there is a trim level with dashboard covered in leather...if this is the only problem...No Im not sayin that my opinion is right...Im sayin that a huge amount of reviews have different opinion..reviews of channels and people, who means something in automotive journalism..

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

If everyone has the same opinion, why bother having more than one journalist out there? Everyone has different tastes, expectations, and experiences that all lead up to their own opinion about a vehicle. Just because a lot of other people love something, doesn't mean everyone has to automatically. I've mentioned it before, we drove a 2017 FCA product and hated it, but we had the chance to drive several 2018 FCA vehicles and found them to have improved on our faults. The same will likely be true for the Stelvio, if changes are made down the road as a facelift there's a good chance we'll enjoy it more.

@tombache3426 Год назад

We love ours. Sorry no one else in my neighborhood has one, just me. Shame right?

@PRNTestDrive Год назад

It certainly stands out.

@londo0 6 лет назад

You can't have leather on dashboard and doors where sun is constantly shining because you would be complaining in a year or two that the leather is cracked.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We’ve featured plenty of classic luxury cars, like the 2000 BMW 750iL with full leather dashboards that have no flaws in them decades on.

@ChristopherCarReviews 6 лет назад

I love the title of this video #it_is_true #none_on_the_road

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We’ve spotted one other Alfa since publishing this, it was a regular Giulia at the Sanair drag last Friday. We wanted to love this car, but just couldn’t ☹️

@azaz911c 6 лет назад

It's amazing how many choices there are for the ~$50k to $60k Cdn SUV segment. To those seeking a sports-oriented luxury compact SUV, I would likely recommend the Jaguar F-Pace and Porsche Macan rather than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. I would even suggest the Lexus NX F-Sport, even though it's smaller (I think) and its front end styling is controversial, to put it politely. Based on style alone, I find the BMW X3 to be the most attractive of the group, and the one I would most want to have in my garage if I were prepared to spend so much money on a vehicle.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

The competition is fierce, that's for sure. We see a lot of the Macans out here, so they sell well. We're also starting to see more Jag F-Paces, maybe a dozen or so this year. We were so excited to get this Alfa, but it just felt flat to us. There's nothing special aside from the badge, and it just wasn't enough for us this time.

@TheFbca Год назад

There is absolutely nothing sporty about the Lexus

@telliesmith9825 6 лет назад

I've seen a few of them we have a Alfa Romero dealership here were I live Greensboro NC but it's not seen often like the other's and the sedan is like a unicorn haha smh

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Around where we pick up some of the press cars is an Alfa dealer, so we got excited last Tuesday when we saw 4 of them, only to realize they’re just parking them around the dealership haha.

@alonbrooklyn 6 лет назад

Amateur review!

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

We put a lot of work into our episodes. Just because you don’t agree with what we found, doesn’t mean it’s amateur.

@petersteele4347 5 лет назад

I’d advise getting some elocution lessons and learn to improve your diction if you want to be taken seriously. Your command of the English language is atrocious. Also, you’re talking at 100 mph.

@antoinepageau8336 6 лет назад

I live in Montreal and only ever saw one Alfa on the road. You should have parked your CX-5 next to it. The shape is similar and I think the CX-5 looks better.

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I agree, the CX-5 is definitely a better looking crossover. It was parked next to the Alfa all week in the garage. Good contrast of design between them.

@zontarr8812 6 лет назад

Antoine Pageau , Mazda has design team merged with Alfa Romeo since several years back, why do you think Mazda had a design revolution ?

@kayEnt3rtainm3nt 5 лет назад

I don't see many positive reviews of Alfa Romeos but I see plenty of highly salty comments on videos reviewing Alfas. Point in case: this comment section. Wow...

@PRNTestDrive 5 лет назад

Alfa, VW, and Subaru we’ve found are the three brands that have incredibly vocal fanboys who can’t listen to anything that isn’t a glowing review. The Stelvio was my least favourite car in 2018, but we’re going to give it another go later this year.

@petervicic4854 Год назад

Alfa just isn't the car for the "fancy" people..

@thomasfrawley5395 2 года назад

You are way off. I challenge you to find sport utes at this price that are as exhilarating a drive. Speed, handling - sorry, go back to your day job.

@PRNTestDrive 2 года назад

BMW X3 M40i.

@tiziocaio4561 6 лет назад

styling is the only problem, seems designed 20 years ago

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Styling of any Alfa is always going to be a hot point for some, it's why we were very careful when addressing it during this episode. You either love it or hate it.

@tiziocaio4561 6 лет назад

I work in the style department of a big motorcycle company, and they claim they want to be polarizing. In my opinion you only make that claim when you acknowledge your self defeat, you should aim at building the best looking vehicle, everybody should love it, not half of your clientele. Alfa in the 50s till the 70s where simply the best, no other car company would be even close in terms of performances but they where also universally considered as top in the styling department. How is the styling now, look at the Giulia, a generic teutonic blend of nothingness, it suffers of a inferiority complex. The Stelvio doesn´t stand proud as it should, I am trying hard to like the styling, because I am in the market for a SUV, but I think I will have to go for a dynamically inferior vehicle like the Volvo XC 60, the Swedes are now leading the design field, not anymore the italians.

@theLEGOguy22 4 года назад

Thinks the Mazda CX-5 is better. What a muppet.

@PRNTestDrive 4 года назад

I don't think the CX-5 is better, it just is. The Stelvio is one of the worst vehicles I've ever driven, even the Quadrifoglio a couple months back was just a poor attempt at making a fast vehicle. Alfa Romeo really dropped the ball on this one, I guess that's why FCA has to merge yet again.

@zacksalvatore9443 6 лет назад

GIVE US MORE LEXUS

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

Lexus/Toyota is pretty much the only manufacturer who’s flat out said NO to us for press 😭

@805NAVE 6 лет назад

Lexus/Toyota is exactly what I want to see on this channel!!

@marinoint 6 лет назад

Alfa Romeo really need to fix their ridiculously sensitive/grabby brakes and overall reliability!

@Tonyx.yt. 6 лет назад

Administrator for 2017 new models sold in UK Alfa Romeo reached the 5th place for reliability, better than any german brand, Audi and BMW was the last and second last on the list lol... Reliability for italian car is underated meanwhile reliability for german brand are overated...

@PRNTestDrive 6 лет назад

I believe this Alfa had 17,000 km on it when we dropped it off, haven’t heard of any issues with it. Last year the Montreal fleet had the Giulia Quadrifoglio, apparently they beat the living shit out of it for 13,000km and it had zero issues when it was retired.

@tomegton 6 лет назад

the brakes on my Alfa Giulia are perfect with the electronic controls , all cars should have them, if you cannot get used to them ,you are a shit driver