Here's why no one is buying the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
2018 ж. 16 Сәу.
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SUVs are flying out of showrooms right now, but Alfa Romeo is having a tough time selling its new Stelvio. In this video I break down why shoppers are staying away from the Stelvio in an SUV-crazed marker.
Be sure to read my full review here: leftlanenews.com/video-review-2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio-ti-lusso-awd-100305.html
Aside from the fact I LOVE a driver’s car, the fact that the masses are unaware of this brand is one of the biggest reasons I’m buying one.
Same vibe bro
@@prossyyav7609 same here
ME TOO
Exactly
Update: Bought my Stelvio Veloce in January ’23. No regrets.
"Nervous steering"? Did he just complain about Stelvio's responsive steering? This review seems satire-based.
I believe Jeremy Clarkson had the same complaint as me. But that guy is a total nobody!
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Dude you are a total nobody. Jeremy haves a special thing for alfas.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience But at least he has a following, unlike your dumb ass.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience you are so stupid beleive me..
I absolutely LOVE the Stelvio. The steering BTW is peppy and edgy. I love it. Also I get compliments all the time from people.
I didn't see one single thing in this review that actually made sense. "Nervous steering?" There are only nervous drivers, no nervous steering.
Alfa makes the best 4 cylinder I’ve ever driven. This guy is like the only person I’ve ever heard that hates on the drivability... Alfa’s are made for drivers. That’s why you take these reviews with a grain of salt. And with him, maybe a half grain of salt
This guy doesn't know his cars, he's a casual lmao
@@timothybracken1728he knows nothing lol
@@soulfulmoodstring62 He spent more time going on about the comfort entry/exit function, than it actually takes to turn it off in the infotainment system!
The car is a money put junk
Yeah it’s not as popular as a Q5 or the X3, but I think part of the charm of owning one is that you can really surprise people with your vehicle. It is a gorgeous underrated suv that is for people who want something different.
Exactly. And most owners wouldn't want everyone else to own one. BMW started that way, everybody wanted one because they wanted to feel special, so they brought out a million different models and now they're as common as dirt.
How in the world x3 can be popular??
Yes i actually want one, it seems sporty
I have a stelvio and the voice command works perfectly fine, maybe just coincidence with this video. Once you drive the stelvio for a while the infotainment system is quite easy to use. Its a great car.
Do you still have your car by chance seeing how long they last
@@tux-4713 Only one problem with the catalytic converter but other than that I am loving it. I believe they corrected the problem on 2019s and forward. It's holding up better than a buddys 2016 bmw x3.
@@Jay-jr3yc thx
From the sound, I got the impression he was turning away from the car's mic and towards his own mic for the video. So the car would have just hrard a muffled voice. I've never heard a single complaint about the voice control, and seen another video where it worked perfectly fine.
Likely needs voice programming.
Stelvio is one of the best SUVs on the road. You know nothing.
Pauly DP Lexus is far better
Totally agree this guy knows nothing
@@Maximus01776 no.
@@user-n0tf0und. i challenge you, you follow me, you drive your Italian SUV i drive my lexus gx 460, we'll do some off road stuff
I bought a Giulia, and a month later my neighbors bought a Stelvio because they saw my car.
This is the only video ive seen where someone actually hates this car.
joez691 the guy is a idiot
It's hideous.... And a Fiat.
Jared Shelton Bruh u drive a boring Kia you know nothing about sports cars. Kia has zero experience building fun cars.
@@SwiffyDK Fun car, Kia Stinger, should check one out 😉, you probably couldn't afford one though.
Jared Shelton The only sports car they ever made and will. Again no experience. What I drive has nothing to do with this conversation.
I've had this car for a few years now and I love it. The reason I bought the Stelvio is that the handling on it was second to none. The only one that could compare was the Porsche Macan, but we liked the interior more in the Stelvio. Also, I didn't get it to relax. I bought it because it's a performance vehicle that also has cargo room. This guy has no credibility.
#Clap!!
Waiting for them to depreciate to $20k before making a purchase! I think ppl don’t like or appreciate those wheels it has!
As an Stelvio owner I must say the same, its been absolutely brilliant over the 80km already, didnt have a single issue only all this time. Handling is just amazing better than Macan and X3 my frends had them until they drove my car 😂 reviewer you are clueless
@@iraklikodua9051 I read this as "80 km" which is only 50 miles 😂 instead of 80k mi
I am an owner and agree with you 100%.
Here's why no one is buying your Alfa Romeo Stelvio review. LOL
I stopped watching after he said...the steering is quick and responsive, but its not something you would expect from a luxury SUV. What??? I test drove this vehicle...made for driver. Clearly this guy is not!
No SUV in the history of the world has been made for a driver. If you want a driver's car, you have to buy a CAR.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience That is exactly WHY I bought a Stelvio! I had a Giulia on order & family circumstances changed & we needed an SUV! The STELVIO was perfect, looks & feels & DRIVES like a Giulia!! SUV history SUX! Long live STELVIO!
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience You really are opinionated and quite pretentious man. Do a better job or get another job. Watched enough videos to know when I'm watching idiocies.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience you must never drove any Porsche suv or the Jeep Srt or trackhawk
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Well now you have one. Seriously, this isn't about the car, it's about you just not understanding why people buy an Alfa. THe QV holds the speed record for an SUV at Nurburgring by the way.
this video is a joke.
@Hasan Qamar Would love to review a Peugeot!
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience I had a 505 Turbo for a decade and absolutely loved it!
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience You wouldn't know how to review a kid's tricycle.
I have owned my Stelvio TI Sport for two years, the more I drive it the more I love it.
Bought a new 2022 Stelvio Quadrifoglio recently....the BEST vehicle I have ever driven/owned. That includes multiple Audi, BMW, Mercedes and a Porsche Cayenne. The 'driving sensations....the 'feels', are unparalleled.
I have mixed reactions concerning your review. First off, I totally agree that brand recognition is a huge problem. One that FCA management must not understand and is not addressing. I've had my Stelvio since the end of October. Most people I know think it's some sort of exotic Italian brand akin more to Ferrari or Maserati than to Audi or BMW in price point. It doesn't help that at auto shows, FCA placed the Stelvio and the Giulia on an inaccessible stage instead of on the floor where people could climb in and out of them....and see the base price. As far as the handling goes, I agree that the brakes can be difficult to modulate, worse when the car isn't warmed up. You get used to it. And they stop really well when you need them to. That fantastic steering? That's what sets the Stelvio apart from the competition. Yes, most soccer Mom's are perfectly happy droning along in the tamer German crossovers, but tossing the Stelvio around in turns is as much fun as you can get in a crossover. I might be a niche buyer, but I appreciate having performance akin to a Giulia, but with the practicality of more room and storage. The infotainment system is a weak spot, but honestly, it grows on you. That "cheap wheel" is actually quite useful. I can easily switch across favorites and channels using it with minimally taking my eye off the road. The voice control is horrendous, but Siri will make phone calls if you have the "hey Siri" feature enabled. One more quibble with your review: the engine. I disagree with your assessment. I think Alfa did a fantastic job of making it very tame and drivable around town, and a beast when you mash it. Just the observations of a simple peasant who has put 10,000 problem free miles on his Stelvio and loves it as much today as he did when he bought it. But the brand is doomed if FCA doesn't wake up, smell the coffee and get the word out about what the price points are. What the competition is. What an Alfa Romeo is. And that it is reliable. Even how to say the "Alfa Romeo" Maybe it should be shortened to just Alfa in US marketing.
Hey Tim, all fair points. If you like fast and responsive steering, the Stelvio certainly is the crossover for you. For this video I was trying to take more of a 10,000 foot view, basically looking for the reasons that might be holding Stelvio sales back. If you look at the numbers, they are pretty bad -- sales are rising but the Giulia is still outselling the Stelvio. You hit the nail on the head with the niche thing, and I think that goes along with brand recognition. The Macan is sporty so some people buy it for that reason, but most people just buy it because Porsche is perceived as a luxury brand. With Alfa, you really only have people buying it for its sporty nature, and that's a dwindling base these days. Unless Alfa can establish itself as a semi-mainstream luxury brand, I'm not sure their future is all that bright. I love Alfa and truly hope they make it, but in order to survive I think they are going to have to mix in some more plain vanilla. I know enthusiasts don't like to hear that, but BMW is able to make the M3 because they lease so many basic X3s. I really appreciate your viewership and thoughtful comment. Hopefully you'll stick around for my future videos so we can continue this discussion!
I’m considering the Giulia or the Stelvio. Is there a reason why you chose the Stelvio? Drew made a fair point - if you want sporty, might as well get the Giulia.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience So their sports sedan outsells their crossover/SUV! 🙄
@@Wasabi9111 I had a Giulia on order, family circumstances changed & my wife could no longer get into a seat so low to the ground. She had ridden in a Giulia several times, she doesn't drive. When we test drove the Stelvio so asked, 'What's the difference?'. She couldn't tell & neither can I. When I take my Stelvio in for scheduled maintenance I usually get a Giulia, the only difference is that I have trouble getting in & out, too! The additional cargo space is GREAT!
As far as I'm concerned, this is the best value SUV on the market. I can not fault performance, handling and safety. This is our third Alfa (147, Giulietta Qv and Stelvio) and my wife and I have loved each and every one of them.
I'd do more research before making such statements. Alfa sold 2600 cars last month, sure nothing major but not bad considering a 2 model line and new to market. They've caught up to Jaguar and are increasing steadily
You're right, last month was both nothing major and not bad, but I don't think that's what Alfa is shooting for. Sergio really wants Alfa Romeo to be a mainstream luxury brand like Mercedes, Audi and BMW, and it's just not happening so far. The Giulia is still outselling the Stelvio, which is very strange in today's market. Last month was the Stelvio's first month over 1,000 sales -- we'll just have to wait and see if Alfa can build on that momentum to even come close to the segment leaders.
Drew, I think the reality for Alfa Romeo is that it needs to be different in order to bring in buyers seeking something other than the already established vanilla offerings from the German or Japanese manufacturers. Why would a buyer opt for an Alfa Romeo over a German premium brand if it only offers a product with identical 'soft' driving dynamics? Alfa has always been a niche player in the market because it's always been for driving enthusiasts not comfort seekers, even in its home market of Italy it's sold in fewer numbers than the German competition.The poor build quality history of Alfa didn't help it win over the majority of enthusiast drivers which is the space that BMW conquered. However, by all accounts, BMWs have softened their driving dynamics to appeal to a bigger audience, which has alienated those that historically loved BMWs for their sharp driving dynamics. This is the space that Alfa is moving into. Also, I don't think that Alfa has to sell millions of units to justify its existence, as part of the FCA conglomerate, it's only being set up to compete in a few of the lucrative sectors, while the German brands are obsessed with creating dozens of models and niches. I'm pretty sure that Sergio Marchionne had once said that his goal for Alfa was to achieve about 10% of Mercedes' sales numbers but I do hope that Alfa does bring out a few more models.
Juan Varela for the reason you mentioned. Its different. I spoke to a guy at a car wash with a brand new Stelvio and asked him about it. He was considering a Q5 but when he drove the Stelvio he was blown away. The Audi couldn’t compare to the Aflas driving dynamics. Where I live, everyone drives a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Porsche SUV. The ones that are even better off, roam the streets in their Lambos, Bentleys, Astons, etc. People who buy these cars, as well as something like a Ghibli or Levante don’t want to get a German car that will blend them in with everything else on the road. They buy one of these or something British like a Jaguar. Alfa is just starting their return and it will take time just like it did for Maserati to expand their dealership networks. Its only been a year since these two models were released and this dude doesn’t understand the concept of baby steps.
Dino Pappous People will buy it because its different from the popular Germans and its Italian. It also helps to consider them as the affordable Ferraris. If nothing, it will pull what Maserati did and gain a status.
Do you want to revisit your proclamation? Alfa sold 1,150 cars last month, so about that steadily increasing thing.....
This guy is on CRACK! I just turned in my BMW 4 series for a Stelvio, WOW what a upgrade! The SUV is great! the steering is amazing! the power is great ! drives better than that 4 series , yeah the infotainment need a little work , but who cares, play your music and drive thats the real fun. FYI Drew, Audi was a unreliable car in the 80's and 90's worst than alfa
Lou Weatherly thanks guy
It's funny he said the engine is peaky like old turbo engines when it has 306lb ft of torque from 2200-5800RPM, the opposite of peaky. Hes not really a car guy so hes probably confusing the short gear ratio of the ZF8 transmission revving up quickly with the engine being peaky, lol.
a brand new audi should destroy an alfa in terms of reliability
@@josephpae6878 i haven’t had one problem . Audi is a reliable car ! But wanted to try something new !
@@josephpae6878 that’s common belief. Reality might be different.
I just bought yesterday my SECOND Stelvio, I tried pretty much EVERY SUV in the market before going for the second one and i noticed that no one else gives you the same bang for your buck, I love it, minor issues with the radio on the first one and that was pretty much it.
Second one? WOW! Did you give the first one to your kids?
@@MichaelBrussow44 Reliability issues as stated in this video!
Does your first alfa romeo burn oil? The common problem of turbo engine is burning oil
I just purchased one from California, it will be shipped Sunday to my house. 2018 ti sport with red leather. So excited
This guy should review fruits, leave car reviews to people who know what they are talking about.
What a load of crap. Drive this car, period. Infotainment system?! Please
I got Stelvio, and let me tell ya, f.. best car. I race with BMW X5, audi q7. Car Drives great feels great, and get thumbs up from pedestrians
Apparently The Drew Johnson Experience is BMW FANBOY. How you are on left lane news is beyond me.
Sounds like you missed my review on the Giulia Quadrofoglio. Be sure to check it out! I think the Quadrifoglio drives better than the M3 (although its interior isn't as nice). kzhead.info/sun/pdSxqpmoqIetnYE/bejne.html
I'm a BMW fan , but i really love to have a Stelvio in my garage
This review is a joke
Good points especially the first. 2nd they did over inventory the dealers before reintroducing the brand and taking their place in the market. 3rd I love the infotainment system because Alfa Romeo knows that if your car is measured by tech, then it’s only as good as the most recent. Apple and android changes iOS systems by the hour, and the cars that carry them gets dated as fast as their cell phones. With the system that Alfa Romeo is using leaves the relevance and currents - ness to the vehicle. So a luxury Audi and a eco Honda Accord has the same infotainment system dilutes Audi’s (which by the way are just VW’s) luxury and unique position over cars like the Honda as to why it costs more. Alfa Romeo’s system will never really get old because it’s not competing with other systems, it offers usability for the driver and it knows it’s not an iPhone. It keeps the vehicle in its place sorta speak. As soon as you get in a car and want to see the cell phone features, your not an Alfa Romeo customer. As soon as you get and a car, to drive it, the you are. #WeAreAlfisti
We bougth our stelvio today 🇮🇹🇮🇹🥊🥊🇮🇹🇮🇹
Im jealous 😞 congrats!
Okay so when I started seeing these cars zipping around and I saw the logo but didn't know what it was, that felt really exclusive and creates a desire. I love that they don't have their name slapped all over it. I finally found out what it was when a friend of mine purchased one.
You must be fools! Mine is amazing to drive… the handling, ride acceleration all show you their unbelievable racing heritage. And the sound system is amazing!
Some of the stuff like the handling and the ''feel'' of the car are highly subjective... and yet you make it as if it is a fact. Seems more like a hater review than a real one.
This review made me buy Stelvio, thx The Drew Johnson Experience
I just bought a new 2022 Stelvio sprint. It handles better than most cars. It is absolutely fantastic!
Just went 90 km/h through a small roundabout, the steering is not nervous, its just a good stable steering. He’s just talkin straight bs.
drew : makes a stelvio review ( bad btw ) doug demuro : am i a joke to you
I like the Alfa Romeo emblem on the front. And they are trying to develop their brand recognition. It has its flaws but it sure is FUN to drive and it caters to a certain type of person.
Lets not forget it's among the safest SUVs on the market! Me and my mom quite literally tested the safety ratings after being hit by a vehicle going over 60mph and we left with very minor injuries!
In the Euro NCAP safety ratings the Stelvio got 97% for Adult Occupancy safety, the highest score by any car ever.
@gabe morales do you still have it? Still reliable? Thanks
Maybe they made the boot closing process like that intentionally, for safety, in case you stopped pressing down the button because there was someone or something you might hurt/damage.
ALSO ...lack of dealer network! ...they shove these with 'stock-up' Maserati dealers that look down on folks shopping entry level AR, or they put them up with Fiat dealers - the opposite situation. But I'm very glad they're here no matter what.
At the dealer where I bought my Stelvio, I am treated great. I have not seen a Ghibli owner treated any better. The GM talks to me every time I'm there!
Hey bro, honestly we can talk about the infotainment ( now they improved it, and there's also Android Auto and Apple Carplay availability) , the exterior&interior of the car (subjective...), but PLEASE when you talk about: 1) Engine 2) Gear 2) Suspensions 3) Brakes 4) Chassis 5) Q4 AWD powertrain system there's NO other SUV right now in the market that comes close to the Stelvio. When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat - Henry Ford
Compleatly agree with you, and also I think it is very handy to operate the infotaiment system throught taht wheel, and in my opinion it is very easy to use and find everything you want.
@@dave9282 Agreed, and very little said about the main points of the car. Who buys a car based on the infotainment system and the power tailgate. Seriously?
Agree about the brand recognition, but to motor enthusiasts like us that works to our advantage as we don't look like sheep in Audis, etc...
Exactly.
Thanks for the video but I think he missed the whole point. 1) Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia use Ferrari engines that’s why those models are referred to as mini Ferrari’s. Guys Ferrari engines on a normal sedan and crossover. This guy is no mechanic or engineer nor professional in the sector if he is then he has been bought to say those things otherwise it makes no sense..You will read of no well renowned professional in the sector talk shit about Giulia and Giulia except for the infotainment. Even Doug de Muro remained flabbergasted. 2) Alfa cars have incredible steering handling and stability.I have pushed mine on the highway and guys my car remained steady and it handles incredibly perfectly at curves in high speed. I love German cars especially BMW and Mercedes but I must admit Italians know how to make sporty cars better than Germans It’s very true in the US most American don’t recall the brand, it’s true Alfa spend very less on quality materials and technology wise they are far behind their counterparts but under the hood it’s very well known that BMW, WV,MERCEDESE AUDI can’t compete. In the review he didn’t even mention the Alfa DNA. The more I keep writing the more I realize this guy doesn’t know much about cars. Alfa Giulia and Stelvio have been confronted to same models produced by their competitors AUDI,BMW, Mercedes,WV, the Italian brand beat all 4 in driving, steering, stability acceleration and speed.. unfortunately Alfa is not investing a lot in the brand and in advertising but when they make cars trust me it’s fire. Now they are trying to catch up the the Stelvio 2020 and Giulia 2020 . This guy must be jokin, I have never heard the BMW use the Lamborghini engine in their low level sedan or suv. How can you talk about reliability of a car when under the hood you have engine together with some of its components coming from FERRARI? He said in Italy there is what ? “A small part of Italy...” ? Bro if you don’t live in Europe like us and you know nothing about Italy stop telling lies in your video. Can you please name one brand that has never hard problems ? Mercedes has had, BMW,AUDI all German brands.I bought mine 2 years ago and I’m in my 3rd year of ownership and have never had a problem nor any breakdown.
I JUST bought a '21 Stelvio TI SPORT, and I LOVEEEEEEE IT!
Of course, you had to know you were going to get killed by Alfa enthusiasts. I test drove the Stelvio, the BMW X-3 and the Mazda CX-5 Signature. I even surprised myself when I ended up buying the Mazda. I thought for sure when I started shopping that I would end up with the BMW, but my head overcame my heart. One of the many reasons I bought the CX-5 was because it had great handling with amazing torque....52 lbs more that the BMW!!! Even with the a/c running it feels like a small block V-8 with no feeling of being strained from a standstill. The BMW also handled well and had the advantage of being a little roomier, but I didn't like the long hood. It also is and felt heavier. The Stelvio was actually quite nice to drive. It's also the best looking of the three and I wanted to buy it, but there were too many drawbacks that had to be overlooked and lived with. For a long term purchase I wasn't willing to accept them. And resale value will probably be terrible. Also, the engine puts out a lot of power for such a small engine. I suppose that means a lot of turbo boost and strain on the engine. However, the Stelvio does deliver on exclusivity as I only see around one a day on my daily 45 mile drive. I was able to sharpen up the Mazda's handling even further by installing a strut brace that I bought on Amazon for $130....fits perfectly. The Alfa and the BMW come with braces from the factory. In about a year I will upgrade the tires for another step up in handling. If one buys by looks and performance alone they will probably buy the Stelvio. But I want an suv that is highly competent in other areas as well. Of course, I must say that the loaded Mazda cost about $20K less which was difficult to ignore.
At that point why not just get sedan if u care about handling ? I think Alfa handles better to be honest but my Mazda 6 is my daily and I feel u on that Mazda has a soul lol
really... we have one ... traded a BMW for an Alfa and the GM at one of the local dealerships is my buddy.. and they do not have many in stock...
Also he forgets that Audi and BMW have far more dealers and are much longer established as an SUV manufacturer. I think they even have manufacturing plants in or around the US. Alfa have more, smaller models in Europe (search for the MiTo and Giulietta) that would be considered too small for most Americans, so they're never going to compete, or rather shouldn't be expected to, on a one-to-one basis with just two models.
I just think you don't know how to drive a sporty car
everyone talk good about this suv....except you!
How reliable is it. Isn't the brand on the low end overall?
"he asked me if Alfa Romeo was a new car brand." Jeez, Americans...
If you're under 30 in the USA, you've likely never seen one, remember. And he's in KY - I don't think I've seen an Alfa on the road here, and I'm near the 2nd largest city in the state.
@@epbrown01 I didn't mean in terms of seeing one but in terms of racing pedigree. Alfa Romeo is one of the most iconic names in racing
You have to keep button of closing the trunk due to safety reasons. Driver might not see from his place what happens at the trunk eg someone still loading it. Making you keep the button still improves reaction time to stop closing immediately.
I love stelvio it’s nice vehicle.
The best drivers SUV i have personally driven, esp in this price point! Yeah some others do luxury better, but no where near as enjoyable to drive and good to look at. Alfas have a soul and want to be driven! They put a smile on your face and i have driven a lot of nice cars that are "cold" in driver feel. as far as a Alfista not wanting to own a crossover, it is surprising comparable to the handling of the Giulia and you can drive the heck out of them around turns. " the reason BMW dosent put the m3 sterring in a 3 series" Alfa did it right and built the Quadrifoglio first then the 4 Cyl. THe sound that come out of a Quad...eargasam! BAD REVIEW
jwhoward3611 Absolutely agree with this. Best SUV I’ve ever driven. Bar none. It really does have a soul. And you can’t beat it for the price, and the deals are good on them right now. No brainer if you want an enthusiast SUV imo. I get excited just looking at one.
Looks like a lot of people in this thread have stelvios, I'm thinking about it. Anyone have resources on cost of maintenance, wheels, parts?
I just brought one 26 year old black male i love the exclusivity that comes with this . And the 2.0 liter engine is a gem! Loads of power blows the doors off so many different cars and it’s the base engine ! The suspension is one of the best rids like a Cadillac of yesteryear but still corners like it’s on rails
I’m at 28 year old black male trying to see what’s best to get can you give some insight my guy? I’m looking at 2018-2019 Alfa ti sport for $28,500 or a 2019 BMW X3 m40i or jaguar f pace all at 35k miles under $30,000 what would you recommend?
@@LiveOutYourDreamsTV well a few factors you should consider. Does interior room matter the stelvio is very tight inside and there are some nuances that can be irksome. The brake pedal will take some getting used to it's very touchy. Do you want something luxurious as the Stelvio is more sport less luxury you might feel as though you've been let down as the X3 and the F pace would feel more like a luxury sport SUV . Also the Stelvios AWD system is not very good in the snow it tends to struggle to stay on track. Personally I would go with F pace.
@@aayonce4 I want good sporty speed but for the money I want to spend luxury is what I’m looking for more
@@LiveOutYourDreamsTV yeah go with Fpace
I think someone should tell him how many Audi’s are in the storage lots waiting for the dealers to call on them. It’s a well known tactic car companies use to make us think there’s low inventory thus they are selling well.
Everyone complains about the infotainment. Does anyone realize it’s the same as Mazda. Not sure I hear as many complaints by auto reviewers about them.
Change my GLE with this. unbelievable dynamic. Very happy, before I joke with the touchscreen now I drive a car
you can turn off the automatic seat backing on off ignitioin in settings (comfort or somthing or other)... I agree it's very annoying especially if you have people behind driver. What annoyed me mostly was over intrusive warning bongs for too close following distance and lane crossing. Also I drove this and 210 hp diesel engine and for daily run around I'd take giulia 280 hp :)
Superb review. You really brought out some interesting stuff that I had not seen from any other Stelvio reviews. That total fail voice command infotainment? Killer. Good looking though. Thanks.
Look. I'll give you my take on your review. I am not gonna blast you like almost everyone else. I love picky people that arent easily blown away by anything. BUT it is always important to be relatively fair and always compare to the competition. Plus, always let the whole tone of your review be guided by the main pillars of a car : Engine perf, handling, comfort, quality, price.
The problem for Alfa Romeo is that the people really do not care about the real car qualities.....they just prefer to have a nice navigator instead of a double wishbone suspension.
I disagree with you on look, i have vw alltrack and planning to trade in for this till I find out that their oil change cost between $200- $300. Am i getting wrong information? That's crazy price for oil change.
Very easy job, can get it done cheaply by any mechanic.
Dude, you can't use a KNOB!?! Works perfectly in my car. Turn knob, selector goes up and down. Press to select. Can't get any simpler. My voice recognition works too, if I use an Italian accent. No joke.
Exactly! Very well said! It's the easiest infotainment system to use of any car that I've driven, and it kicks the crap off of any touch screen EVER for vehicle use. I've driven all of its competitors over the last 3 years and one drive in the Alfa compltely convinced me to buy it.
Really good to know before a decision to buy.
Buy it! You wont regret it. Alfa Romeo is a fantastic car and much better than a regular BMW or Audi
I drive an Alfa Romeo and it is the BEST CAR i have ever driven. Beautiful, powerful, very fast... super fan to drive.
How the reliability? Looking into getting one but don’t want to be stranded on the road 24/7 (I would keep up with regular maintenance etc)
From January to September 2018, the brand has delivered 9,044 Stelvios in the United States, 8,933 examples of the Giulia and 183 units of the Alfa 4C in the same period. What is your problem?
Please review January sales and then get back to me. K? Thanks!
Dial navigation, or as he calls it "wheel thing" is quite standard now for a lot of new models coming out, and way easier to use when driving
I think people took your review straight to the heart. I liked it. Like you, I also don't understand why this car exists. It's like Porsche and Lambo making CUV's; They don't need to exists. They can't corner like their sedan counterparts and they can't go off road. They're basically modern mini-vans. LOL and that's coming from a current crossover owner. My next car will be an A5 or Giulia, and my next SUV will be a 4Runner or Wrangler. A real SUV to take off road and a real sports sedan to carve corners.
I couldn't agree more. If you want to have fun while driving, a car is the way to go. And a proper SUV should be good off road. That's why my current fleet is a BMW M3 and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
It exists for people who would prefer a sporty sedan but needs more room for luggage etc. A lot of people will buy an SUV just to keep up with the crowd, because that's what everybody else is buying. One reason to consider it if you want something for the school run is it got the highest EVER score for passenger occupancy safety (97%). The point is you can use it for that then go have some fun with it afterwards, the latter being something you can't do with most SUVs.
Missed the point completely - Has no idea why we love Italian cars. Drew, maybe I can introduce you to a n ice Equinox bland appliance with no personality. Might fit your style to a tee !
Nice attempt at a biased review. The verdict is clear though. The thumbs tell the story.
I don't know what's the point of this video since Alfa Romeo had its best monthly sales in the U.S. ... EVER (march 2018).
10 months later. Care to revisit how Alfa is doing?
The majority of the people in the comments have never been in this car, having been in a Stelvio a couple of times I can say that many of the points you bring up are very accurate. Some people want to believe this is a flawless car which this is not at all.
Only good thing is that they almost all come with red guts & extremely stylish exterior capitalizing on the cross-over trend to match up with bmw & benz you gotta do what they aren't put more metal parts under the hood make your cars more reliable less plastic & well be able to accept the infotainment center as long as the sound system is booming no1 will care more metal parts under the hood you'll be able to charge a bit more love the circle wheel design btw thats a banger maybe add a champagne holder 4 seat option for extra $1k
You dummy, I bought a Giulia and my neighbors bought a Stelvio a month later because they saw my car. They traded in their GLC for it LOL.
Man -- I've helped 3 of my BMW friends convert to Alfas. Two Stelvios and one Guilia. I'd get an Alfa is they made an affordable Coupe that had comfort, not just a track car. I still love the 4C. And -- who the F! In Kentucky is buying Alfas???? Your argument is like comparing Kentucky Benz Sales to Manhattan Benz sales and saying the GLC/GLE is a slow seller. Good job.
killerjhul Alfa sales are down 22% this year. Guess no one in Manhattan wants one either.
my problem with this great car was position of a driver and a passenger. Distance between chair and doors is enormous so i can’t find place for my elbows. Also entering and leaving the car due to that is problematic. It’s a suv so it should be easier then in normal car but here it’s tough. So i gave up sadly.
I must agree about Alfa Romeo not being a recognized brand amongst the general public. That can really hurt sells when no one knows about your brand.
It's not a bad review. I think you did get the point why Stelvio is not selling. 1. Marketing 2. Not in target for an average SUV buyer It surely has a lot of qualities that others don't have but the average buyer does not appreciate. Its a shame there is no Giulia wagon or estate version
Why is it that successful car reviewers such as Shmeee and all the other KZheadrs who reviewed this car love it, so maybe don’t go against such a great brand and all the other KZheadrs because Audi made a car that is not comparable to this Alfa as they are completely different cars so don’t compare them. So maybe keep your opinion to your self as your dislikes dubble your likes.
Jeremy Clarkson doesn’t like the Stelvio. Do you have the same advice for him?
The Drew Johnson Experience No as he makes jokes about lots of things and is often bias for differ t reasons.
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like ANYTHING that doesn't look or handle like a sports car. One of his last cars was a Ford GT40. That's not the sort of driver who's going to like getting into an SUV. It must be like getting out of your daily driver and onto a bus.
I want an Alfa soooo bad. One day😞
That's all? Really?! Those minor quirks are that bad for you? I was expecting some serious problems! You have said nothing that will stop me from buying Stelvio.
I'm glad! Keep Alfa alive for the rest of us!
I actually loved your review. I never tested it and if I will be in the market to buy SUV I certainly will...because it's THE ONLY suv i turn my head around. But should I buy it for 30k+ euros here in Europe (2 years old)?? That's a different story - for that money you get brand new Peugeot 3008 full option, also beauty. Or reliable Hyundai Tucson for instance. New. And Alfa is the last on the charts: 1. BMW X3, 2.Audi Q5, 3. Mercedes GLC, 4. Volvo XC60 and the last is Stelvio. At least here in Europe, maybe in USA have different charts?
Which charts? Safest SUV ever for adult occupancy on Euro official ratings, that should be important to anyone with a family. Difficult to compare when other manufacturers sell millions of cars. Look at owners reviews, not charts.
Stelvio is a nice car, Alfa Romeo build wonderful cars. I don't like your review!!!
Why would you need more than 280hp when you aren't even allowed to go faster than 120Kph on most parts of US?
Equipping the V-6 in every Stelvio may increase performance, but would wreck fuel economy. Besides, the four-banger has enough power for people that don't want to spend the money for extra power
The GLC infotainment system is definitely worse than this, how do you put GLC into competition like this, lol
i always get compliment i got the ti sport
And yes, there is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you look to the left of the 12V power outlet, there is a USB port. Use a cord that goes to your phone and you will need to set your phone up for Android Auto/Apple CarPlay which should only take about a minute. Afterwards, you will be able to access apps like iHeartRadio, Waze, and more
CarPlay and Android Auto were not available at the time of my review.
This was 4 years ago and I just saw this now. Some of the complaints and observations are valid, but perhaps Alfa has addressed some of them. Our 2002 handles like a sports car with great steering, comfortable ride no issues with brakes, no turbo lag, and even a touch screen and Apple car play. . And maybe our area (Long Island) is not a representative sample, but you cannot drive 5 minutes without seeing several Stelvios. Not that everything is perfect: The standard 6-way power front seats don't provide enough adjustment and support.
I think you have some valid points there. I wouldn't buy it. Giulia wagon all the way!
In my region, Stelvios shoot 'from the ground' like mushrooms after rain.
You've got some points but i love AR so i can't like your review. Sorry ;-) Hopefully AR will adress some of the issues with model lifting.
Haha, I had a similar issue tonight with the voice command.
This car does everything it was made to do, you have no sense of racing Alfa Romeo is a 106 year old racing car company. If you don’t respect this brand and what it stands for don’t review their cars. I personally am a racing driver and for an suv that handles like this does and still have everything you need in a car and more. Besides the entertainment is perfect the 2018 Stelvio has the hardware to have Apple carplay and Android Auto just not all of them have it installed.
If you watch my Giulia video I think you'll find that I do have a sense for the company and its history! kzhead.info/sun/pdSxqpmoqIetnYE/bejne.html I'm a big Alfa fan, I just was not impressed with the Stelvio. I'm just a normal person, so I wanted normal steering, brakes, acceleration, etc. You are a racing driver so you want racing steering, brakes, acceleration, etc. And that's OK! Different people are going to like different cars. Unfortunately for Alfa, there are far more people that just want a car than want a sporty car. I'm still pulling for them to make it, though.
As long as it runs reliable I’m good...
Drew's never invested in an auto manufacturing company (take brass ones these days when you think of it) that had to make tough decisions about how many models they can afford to launch. Alfa isn't Audi or BMW - they just started and thus have to prove to their investors they can make a go of it. I guess he's always going to buy products and services from the biggest companies. Bank with BofA, groceries from Walmart. For those of us that want to find our own identity, maybe buying custom steaks from Frederico's meat shop, banking with the local family owned bank (without fancy software) - there's Alfa. Thank goodness not everyone's buying them. So long as they sell "enough" to not loose money!
A few things : I think Alfa made the right decisions about what models to launch. The 4C was a little questionable, but I understand they wanted a halo vehicle. Sedans are dying, but they had to launch one (Giulia). An SUV was a must, and the Stelvio fits the bill. The problem is I don't think the Stelvio is a competitive product. Alfa Romeo did not just start. They are over 100 years old. Alfa's only investor is their parent company, FCA. FCA is a large conglomerate, a lot like BoA or Walmart. This is not Lotus we're talking about. Currently they are not selling "enough."
@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience They may not be selling "enough" in the US, but they are popular enough in Europe to have survived over 100 years where many others have not. That FCA have enough faith in the marque to pump huge amounts of money in, despite owning a vast mix of popular brands in Europe with smething for everybody, from Fiat and their tiny 500, to Ferrari, a world beating true sports car for those who have the funds. That they have used a cut-down version of a Ferrari engine in the QV, at the potential risk of devaluing the Ferrari marque perhaps if the QV of either car got a bad press. That speaks volume to me and I'm sure to those who love cars everywhere. I have no idea what you mean by "competitive product". Alfa Romeo first and foremost is, and always has been, what is popularly referred to a "driver's car", a car built for and that would appeal to "petrolheads". That's why BMW used the marketing phrase "the ultimate driving machine" for their 3 Series many years, to attract those customers. That wasn't to appeal to school mums or company car drivers, it was to take customers from the likes of AR. Alfa are not a mainstream brand and to judge them by sales figures is yet again another misunderstanding of what the brand is all about. They needed a car that would remain true to the petrolheads who love the brand, hence the Giulia QV, but at the same time brought them right up to date with what people want, hence the Stelvio. The fact that you don't need the QV to get the classic AR experience also speaks volumes. No other car in it's class produces as much horsepower or torque from a 2 litre engine. This is why Alfa haven't tried to hit the market touting a hybrid or all electric model. AR buyers don't choose to buy them or not because Alfa's designers put a tailgate button in that you have to hold to close (which is a safety feature by the way - you can use the button on the tailgate or on the key fob so that would mislead people who have never had a car with an electric tailgate, which is most people). They don't buy an Alfa because the infotainment system isn't best in class (and for me I'd rather have the lower res screen beautifully built in to the facia rather than something that looks like someone stuck an iPad on the dash as an afterthough) - Ugh! Although the latter has been addressed in later models and it's now larger and has touch. I understand the switchgear has been improved too, proving Alfa listen to their customers. Other than those points I've never heard any other serious complaints about either model. For a brand that sells relatively few cars that's incredible. The fact is you simply can not buy another saloon (or sedan as you Amercians call them), OR SUV that can give you the excitement that the Alfa produces, and I say that on the strength of the many, many reviews I've watched while trying to decide what to buy to replace my Volvo S60. Without having driven one I already know that I want either the Giulia or the Stelvio, the latter being my wife's preference and many people have come to the same comnclusion after watching several videos. If people want an SUV with wolly steering, whisper quiet engine and a large screen with reversing camera that show you ten different views they're never going to consider Alfa anyway, but those who know the brand best will tell you that if Alfa ever make a car like that with that sort of thing as a priority, they're dead in the water. Alfa Romeo know that too.
360 view camera missing ?
If your friends haven’t heard of Alfa Romeo, I can’t help them…
OMG U GOTTA HOLD DOWN THE TRUNK BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!
They didn’t use U connect because every freeking KZhead reviewer complained about it being in a premium brand like Maserati. So that’s why. So FCA can’t win for losing. “ OMG Chrysler stuff in my Maserati , OMG why didn’t Alfa just use U connect? “
I would love to find out that automakers build cars based on what KZhead reviewers say. Volvo, please make the V90 with a V8, manual transmission and a price tag under $25,000.
He’s currently reviewing a 2017 Alfa Stelvio on April 2018. Absolutely gorgeous car. You can’t compare them to Audi. Audi loses all day. I’m currently leasing a 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio for my wife and 2022 Giulia for me. We are so happy. We’ve drove all kinds of brand. By far, Alfa is amazing in all categories. I’m not sure why he’s complaining so much in this video.