Alfa Romeo has launched the new Stelvio in South Africa at a starting price of R1,205,500.
For now, the SUV is available in a single Veloce specification, with the higher-spec Quadrifoglio model to be added later this year.
The biggest change this time around is a new “Trilobo” grille with two main air ducts, which is flanked on either side by a pair of “3+3” adaptive Matrix LED headlights.
It also features LED daytime running lights, 20-inch alloy wheels, and dark matte exhaust tips.
Opening the doors reveals a dashboard with a telescopic 12.3-inch digital driver display flanked by an 8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto playing through an eight-speaker stereo.
There is also a leather multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, aluminium sports pedals, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, electronically adjustable and heated front sports seats, leather upholstery, and dual-zone climate control.
Additionally, the Italian car is equipped with safety items like a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, driver alert monitoring, lane-keep assist, and active cruise control.
Powering the Veloce is a 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine that links to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and “Q4” all-wheel-drive system.
This gives it a power cap of 206kW and 400Nm, consequently, the Alfa can sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 230km/h.
High-end competition
These are the SUVs competing with the stylish new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce.
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VW Tiguan R
- Starting price – R1,045,300
- Power – 235kW/400Nm
- Acceleration – 5.1 seconds
- Top speed – 250km/h
- Fuel consumption – 8.8l/100km
Lexus NX 350 F Sport
- Starting price – R1,211,900
- Power – 205kW/430Nm
- Acceleration – 7.0 seconds
- Top speed – 200km/h
- Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
Volvo XC60 B6 AWD Ultimate Dark
- Starting price – R1,151,800
- Power – 220kW/420Nm
- Acceleration – 6.2 seconds
- Top speed – 180km/h
- Fuel consumption –7.9l/100km
Audi Q5 Sportback 45TFSI quattro S line
- Starting price – R1,172,800
- Power – 183kW/370Nm
- Acceleration – 6.3 seconds
- Top speed – 237km/h
- Fuel consumption – 8.0l/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4Matic Avantgarde
- Starting price – R1,211,220
- Power – 162kW/440Nm
- Acceleration – 8.0 seconds
- Top speed – 219km/h
- Fuel consumption – 5.2l/100km
BMW X3 xDrive30d
- Starting price – R1,256,840
- Power – 195kW/620Nm
- Acceleration – 5.8 seconds
- Top speed – 240km/h
- Fuel consumption – 6.6l/100km
Range Rover Evoque D200 Dynamic SE
- Starting price – R1,258,100
- Power – 146kW/430Nm
- Acceleration – 8.5 seconds
- Top speed – 213km/h
- Fuel consumption – 5.8l/100km
Land Rover Discovery Sport D200 Dynamic SE
- Starting price – R1,305,400
- Power – 147kW/430Nm
- Acceleration – 8.6 seconds
- Top speed – 209km/h
- Fuel consumption – 6.1l/100km
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