What is it?
The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo's medium luxury SUV, built on the Giorgio rear-drive platform shared with the Giulia sedan. The 2.0L turbo Q4 AWD drivetrain delivers 206 kW with rear-biased torque, so it drives more like a sports sedan than an SUV. A new EV-only Stelvio successor is confirmed for later this decade, making this the last petrol Q4 generation.
The lineup runs from Ti (2.0 Turbo Q4) at $86,500 plus on-roads, through to Veloce (2.0 Turbo Q4) at $94,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Giorgio rear-drive-based platform with near 50:50 weight distribution, carbon fibre propeller shaft, Alfalink multi-link rear. Q4 AWD defaults rear-biased, so it drives more like a sports sedan than an SUV.
8.8-inch infotainment screen is small for the price bracket in 2026. ANCAP rating dates to 2017 protocol, not directly comparable to 2024 rivals.
Should you buy the Stelvio?
Reasons to buy
- Giorgio rear-drive-based platform with near 50:50 weight distribution, carbon fibre propeller shaft, Alfalink multi-link rear. Q4 AWD defaults rear-biased, so it drives more like a sports sedan than an SUV.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2017), full driver-assist suite.
- 525 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 2,000 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 8.8-inch infotainment screen is small for the price bracket in 2026. ANCAP rating dates to 2017 protocol, not directly comparable to 2024 rivals.
- You want a hybrid or PHEV (X3 30e, Q5 PHEV), a bigger infotainment screen, or the latest ANCAP protocol rating (Genesis GV70, Mercedes GLC).
- No hybrid option, sole 2.0 turbo against MHEV and PHEV rivals. The Quadrifoglio with the Ferrari-derived 2.9L V6 has been dropped from the Australian lineup. A new-generation Stelvio on the STLA Large EV platform is confirmed for later this decade.
- Top trim climbs to $94,500 plus on-roads.
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