The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Is an $85,000 Super SUV 

"The first thing you'll notice when you climb inside is that you can not find the start stop button". Then proceeds to show a GIANT RED START STOP BUTTON RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Doug is the type of guy to close his eyes when he watches a video of someone welding

Doug is the type of guy to call Alfa Romeo a new brand.

Jeremy Clarkson: Drives an Alfa Romeo alongside an Italian lake Doug Demuro: Makes wacky faces out of an Alfa Romeo air vent

Doug is the type of guy to be a designated driver at his 21st birthday

Doug the type of guy to sweat from his biceps not his armpits

ALFA IS BACK.

I really like the way the _infotainment_ screen is integrated into the dash. Most consoles and pop-up screens make the electronics look like an afterthought, rather than part of the vehicle.

You cannot be a car guy unless you have owned an Alfa Romeo - Jeremy Clarkson

Doug is the type of guy that weekly reminds us that we're all special human beings with unique quirks and features

Doug, the type of guy who says the handling of this car is amazing yet gives it a 6/10 score.

New brand ? Enzo Ferrari was an Alfa Romeo mechanic ...

doug is the type of guy to wear two t-shirts so as to not get sweat patches, but still gets sweat patches.

Doug : This car has no quirks, makes a 22 minute video.

Doug that is not a triangle grill, it's a V grill, the V stands for Veloce, meaning FAST. The four leaf clover was put on the car by a racing driver to give himself good luck, in the 1920s the clover was on a white square, unfortunately he died racing, Alfa changed it to half a square with the green four leaf clover as dedication to the racing driver. Sorry I can't remember the drivers name.

I love it when Doug who lives in sunny California wears a shirt saying “I LOVE MAINE” only Doug would do that.

Doug is the type of guy who would wear a T-shirt over a T-shirt.

Doug the type of guy to clap when the plane lands

The engine itself is quite interesting and worthy of more discussion! It’s a 90-degree V6, which is not common, because it’s essentially a Ferrari V8 cut down to size. It’s perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of this car!

Doug, let me help you. In order to turn off the turn signal, you don't swing it all the way in the opposite way. Just swing it just a little bit in the opposite way. It's not infuriatingly hard, Doug! Just a weird quirk.

THIS...is a Doug DeMuro video

Doug, when you're in dynamic or RACE the shock absorber button illuminates, which is the button to engage "bumpy road mode" same as Ferrari you can drive it in dynamic and still have a comfortable ride. I am surprised you missed that.

the Alfa in the armrest is for use in case the battery in the key fob dies. You can set the key there and the car will start.

I am surprised Doug didn't lose a word about the fact that the V6 origins from Ferrari's V8 Turbo.

How does he sweat from his biceps? Is that a quirk of his?

Doug is the type of guy to purchase an electric scooter with a bumper to bumper warranty.

Doug , oh Doug, You missed most important think you can adjust and soften the dampers in dynamic mode , You just press damper settings on the DNA wheel and adjust to softer level ... Well u live and learn every day.....

acceleration from 0to60 in 3.6 sec scores an 8 out of 10?! are u mad bro! thats insanely quick

That exhaust note though... im surprised how manufacturers claim that making a turbo v6 sound good is hard , while clearly this is one of the best i’ve ever heard ..

Doug the type of guy to wear a seatbelt on his dinner chair.

505 hp from a 2.9 liter. Thats crazy numbers twin turbo or not. That tuning must be off the hook. And that exhaust note is comparable to any super sport v8 currently available.

the oval key in the center console is just the place to put your keyless remote when the battery dies so che car can sense the key even without battery so you can start it

I have a 10 year old Alfa brera and I can say there's been no major reliability issues, just routine maintenance costs. Puts a smile on my face every time

Take a shot every time he says 'Stelvio Quadrifoglio'

About the turn signal issue, you just hit it lightly. I have a Stelvio and I was confused for awhile as well.

I watched this video because I thought I would be making fun of it. Instead I now think I want to lease one.

As for the bumpy ride you've experienced - in the centre of the DNA selector there's a round button with a shock absorber icon on it. Had you pressed it..... user's manual, page 124: "The driver can choose, even while driving, (only in"Dynamic”mode), between two types of suspension calibration: a more sporty or a more comfortable one. By pushing the button, the system prepares to work with a shock absorber calibration which favours driving comfort" :).

@10:40, that is when the key battery is dead, you can start it by using the RFID transmitter for the starter.

Record SUV in Nürburgring.. Lamborghini urus? Still slower than this Alfa Beast

I once saw an elderly man in an Alfa Giulia on the highway. He used the turn signal to change lanes, then turned it off immediately.

No fake exhausts like some german "premiumcars"...thank you Alfa.

- Their might be poor people out there, but i can't hear them - Doug deMuro

I have been in the 280 hp version of it as a passengers, and it's truly mind-blowing how it handles corners.. Alfas sure don't hove the technology of the German rivals but it has everything a petrolhead really needs.

Alfa Romeo is probably the most underrated overlooked car brand....the Giulia and Stelvio are awesome and have more personality than a C63s or an M4.

Doug’s favorite kind of traffic Bumper to bumper

Doug the kind of guy to go on a date and give the girl a Doug score

I have a white with red interior 2019 Alfa Giulia and I absolutely love it. The A in DNA actually stands for Advanced Efficiency mode. It's basically eco/comfort mode with slower shifts. The AWD system operates differently as well to help increase performance in weather situations. The Dynamic mode also sharpens up the breaks

Engine sound is the one of the best I've heard

In the center console the Alfa Romeo logo surrounded by the oval is used when the key fob battery dies. In the event the fob's battery dies, place the key on the oval. There's a transponder that communicates with the car to allow you to start the car.

Clarification on that four leaf clover badge. The driver Ugo Sivocci, who was also a dear friend of Enzo Ferrari, started the whole quadrifoglio symbol for Alfa Romeo to banish bad luck as well as them always finishing second place. They won so many races afterwards. Originally it used to be in a square. When Sivocci died, Alfa Romeo took one side off the square and made it a triangle in memory of him.

legend has it. the turn signals are still on.

Thi is THE BEST LOOKING SUV EVER.

Legend has is those indicators are still going to this day...

There is a small 'Shock Absorber' button on the DNA knob you can press in Dynamic or even Race mode to make ride comfortable like in Normal mode - but as default these modes make the car stiffer so you need to press it after.

Thanks for the honest review Doug. As a former Porsche Cayenne S owner, I have nothing but good things to say about our new family hauler. It is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sport AWD.

Doug demuro in race mode at first reminds me when I got my dirt bike when I was nine and enjoying myself

Doug is the type of guy to get fired from his job at Costco, and then walk around saying that he’s been promoted to customer.

This car does in fact borrow it’s paddles and engine from Ferrari. Ferrari is Alfa’s sister brand, which is why I think Alfa is so cool. Also note, Alfa borrows nothing from Chrysler, there is not a single FCA parts bin piece in Alfas. That is something that cannot be said about sister brand Maserati which has been ruined by FCA parts bin stuff.

Doug is the type of guy to rewiew a Alfa Romeo in a "I love Maine" T-Shirt.

I’ve got a Lotus Exige S and Range Rover... after watching this I think I might need an Alfa Romeo 4C and this SUV instead! 😂🤔🏎

The interior is absolutely beautiful!!!

Doug; the type of guy to follow the speed limit in GTAV.

I drove It twice, absolutely a super SUV...Its insane!! Puts a smile on your face EVERYTIME

I own a base Sport Stelvio, and I love it. It took a bit, the first few months I was like “Did I do the right thing?” Yeah, I did, it’s awesome.

I'd buy one for sure. Alfa Romeo is very underrated.

Turn signals turn off with a soft push in the other direction before it clicks. It's weird at first but not an issue after driving it a while. Press the center suspension button on the DNA selector while in dynamic mode to return the suspension to normal mode while keeping all of the engine management and transmission controls in dynamic. Surprised you noted the paddle shifters are Ferrari like, without noting that Alfa is a sister company to Ferrari and most of the designers who built it came from Ferrari, and that the V6 is straight out of the California with 2 cylinders lobbed off. Lastly the 1st year reliability is rumored to be making many new dealers go out to business, due to lack of warranty / repair work. They have so far been very reliable vehicles.

Ffs Doug, you still have to figure out that damn turn signal. You just need to give a little tap at the opposite direction, not a full swing

My wife and I went to test drive a 2018 Stelvio (non-Quadrifoglio) and were amazed at how amazing it was. It looks amazing, it is comfortable and quiet and the things that a lot of reviewers didn't like, we really loved. The small, no-touch infotainment made the cabin so much cleaner and we feel safer because the driver isn't messing trying to find the menu for turning on windshield wipers. The RWD made the Stelvio feel like a dancer flitting about the road. I'm sure the handling is more like what Doug describes at 15:26 but it feels like a really, really good hatchback. IT WAS A STEAL! We bought it the same afternoon.

in 2017 the stelvio break the record on Nürburgring track (in the SUV categorie)

They say the turn signal on this very Alfaromeo Silvio Quadrifoglio is still on til this day... No seriously.. how do you turn them off?

I love that I now see Alfa’s in a ton of driveways and garages in my neighborhood. It’s a dream come true!

Looks better than a cullinan for a tenth of the price😍😍

Doug DeMuro the type of guy who shows u how to turn on turn signals, but doesn't show u how to turn them off. Mad Lad!

Doug the type of guy to wash his hands before he uses the bathroom and doesn’t after

He also gives it a 6 for handling. He raved about the handling, especially considering it is an SUV. He seemed amazed about the handling.

Good job as usual Doug. My wife is looking at these as a possible choice for her fun car. Thanks for posting, lots of detailed information.

Doug's the kind of guy who finds it difficult to locate a bright red start-stop button

I'm actually surprised by how good this suv looks. I was expecting a Maserati kind of fail but it looks really good. That grill is legit!

Sounds like a real SUPER CAR 100%

The racer painted a four leaf clover on his race car for good luck 🍀 after that he kept winning. He didn’t carry one around with him. Also there’s a damper setting right on the DNA to adjust for a softer ride.

I wish Doug DeMurro was aware of the fact that in Dynamic and Race modes you can revert to soft damper settings by the press of a button, while keeping the sharp engine/gearbox/steering settings. This would eliminate the rough ride while still keeping the sporty character of the car.

and THIS is the Stelviooo Quadrifogliooo

THE KING IS BACK !!!! FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!!

Doug, it has a bumpy mode and all you have to is click the middle of the DNA selector. It softens up the suspension.

I hope that clover brings the owner good luck after the warranty runs out.

I love a car, her name is Giulia

I'm just so beyond lucky to drive an Alfa Guilia as a 24 year old. What a wonderful gift from my parents. The more I hear about alfa romeos, the more I fall in love with it everyday.

Doug is the type of guy who buys an "I Love ----" t-shirt at every airport he is at.

Of all the performance SUV vehicles, This one looks sensible, well crafted & beautiful to look at. Not to mention it having a mere v6 makes it more fuel efficient and THAT EXHAUST NOTE IS AMAZING!

There's a reason the sport & race modes are such a huge transformation over the normal driving mode. The car's name is the clue - Stelvio. Alfa Romeo built the car to handle being driven hard on the Stelvio Pass. It's one of the places they tested it. Doug, if you find yourself in Italy, devote at least one day of your stay to driving the Stelvio Pass. Once you've done that, you'll understand what Alfa Romeo was up to with this car. If you take the car itself to the Stelvio Pass, then the rationale will become *instantly* apparent. :)

Doug the type of guy who checks his RU-vid channel and clicks like on the 'Doug the type of guy' comments without replying to any..

I've never seen sweaty biceps before 😂

Is an Alfa Romeo that is devoid of interesting quirks and weird features an Alfa Romeo at all?

I come back every once in a while to remind me why this is my dream car. Doug's reaction during the drive truly fills me with envy.

I spent a day at the Las Vegas motor Speedway recently driving supercars. Before getting to drive, my girlfriend and I were taken for a lap with a pro driver in a Stelvio quadrifollio to show us the track. The speed this thing did, and the way it took corners, was utterly insane. It felt like it should not be able to take corners at the speed it did. I was amazed we didn't roll over. This is a truly phenomenal car.

I live in Italy and some of my friends own a Stelvio, not the Quadrifoglio version, just boring diesels, and they all had german brands SUV. They're really happy with their car and, even if they are just diesel, they very sporty and the handing is awesome. Moreover, here's the most sold SUV in the market since it came out last year and most people loves it.

Doug is the type of guy to flirt with the waitress at The Olive Garden with dad jokes.

Hi Doug, love your unfiltered views and the passion you have for cars. Btw, a telltale is a common term used by OEM to indicate/draw attention a particular systematic caution/warning.

10:43 This is where you place your key fob when its battery is dead. This way the car can read the chip & you can still start your engine.

I think it's crazy how this has the same score as the Giulia despite being an SUV. Crazy how a SUV is now as dynamic as a performance sedan