Alfa Romeo Stelvio Reviews: What Bedford, OH, Customers Need to Know
Are you unsure whether the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the right luxury crossover for you in Bentleyville, OH? You don't have to take our word for it that the Stelvio is a fantastic vehicle. Several experts have also weighed in on the Stelvio as well. The consensus is that the Stelvio is a fun-to-drive, luxurious vehicle, and well worth taking on a test drive. Here is what recent reviewers have had to say about the Stelvio, and why you might want to make the trip from Beachwood to Ken Ganley Alfa Romeo Bedford.
Car and Driver Review
In summing up the Stelvio, Car and Driver praised the vehicle saying it "offers Giulia-like thrills plus the added utility of a crossover." Car and Driver also praised the vehicle's "charismatic styling," and "agile, raspy" turbo-four cylinder engine that "packs a punch." In reviewing the performance of the Stelvio, Car and Driver called the engine "effortlessly quick", and noted the "responsive throttle and smooth power delivery." Car and Driver also praised how the Stelvio offers "athletic handling and a compliant ride," features that might make a Stelvio especially appealing to drivers in Beachwood.
Car and Driver also praised the interior design of the Stelvio, describing it as "stylish" and the driving position as "comfortable." Car and Driver notes the "handsome aluminum accents" on the vehicle's dash, doors, and center console. Finally, Car and Driver noted that the Stelvio infotainment system is "visually attractive."
Consumer Reports Review
Consumer Reports had plenty of positive things to say about the Stelvio. At the top of their review, Consumer Reports praised the driving experience of the Stelvio, saying the "Stelvio delivers fantastic handling that makes it fun to drive on a twisty road." Consumer Reports pointed out that the Stelvio has a "punchy" 280-horsepower engine that "emits a satisfying sound." Consumer Reports also praised the fuel economy of the Stelvio. Consumer Reports pointed out that the suspension of the Stelvio absorbs bumps "rather well."
While mentioning vehicle features, Consumer Reports noted that Alfa Romeo updated the infotainment system (which includes a standard 8.8-inch infotainment touchscreen) to be more "user-friendly."
Top Gear Review
Top Gear had plenty of praise for the Stelvio in the publication's review. Top Gear summed up their review of the Stelvio by calling the SUV "one of the more lithe SUVs to drive" and calling it "comfy and refined." Reviewing the driving experience of the Stelvio, Top Gear started by praising the vehicle's available paddle shifters, which are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Top Gear called the paddle shifters "an instantly tangible way to realise Alfa has done this properly." Top Gear praised how the paddle shifters are fixed in place, and do not move with the steering wheel. Top Gear also praised how the paddle shifters are "long enough that you'll reach them with all the amounts of steering lock you'd want to be changing gear with."
Top Gear also praised the Stelvio engine, saying "it has more flair than you might expect." In reviewing the interior of the Stelvio, Top Gear called it "a very comfy place to be." Top Gear praised the infotainment system, calling it "great" and offering plenty of praise for the infotainment system.
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