The Alfa Romeo is the first entry into the premium compact SUV space and it is making quite and entrance. Power comes from an all-aluminum 2.0L direct injection twin-scroll turbo 4-cylinder engine with 280hp and 306lb.-ft. of torque. With a nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution and an AWD system that is rear bias, means this utility is more like a performance sedan than a typical utility. The power goes through a ZF 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters behind the wheel for manual shifting.The Alfa Romeo Stevio will make a run to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.The Stelvio is based on the same platform as the Giulia sedan, the Motor Trend Car of the Year. So this premium utility is about design, speed, balance and prestige. The Stelvio comes with standard heated leather seats that are also 10-way power adjustable with 4-way lumbar support with memory settings. The leather is available in red, black and chocolate. The two-tone interior with real wood accents and cockpit-focused dash. In–dash technology includes a standard 6.5-inch colour display audio system with standard 2D navigation. There is a the larger 8.8-inch unit with 3D navigation. In the middle of the analog speedometer and tachometer is a 7-inch TFT screen for easy readouts. This Stelvio also has the optional harmen/kardon stereo.
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