The Stelvio is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia and has many of the same features, including a fun-to-drive feel, as well as a sporty and luxurious interior. Almost as gorgeous as the Giulia to look at, the Stelvio is every inch the sporting SUV it aspires to be. It’s also a practical family car, with space for 5 people and their luggage.
For a family SUV, the Stelvio is as practical a proposition as its rivals. Space up front is generous and it's easy to get comfortable. It’s not quite so good in the back, with headroom at a premium for tall people due to the sloping roofline, but kids will be more than happy. Square-shaped cars such as the Volvo XC60 are more accommodating here.
Boot space is good at 525 litres, which is more than the Audi Q5 Sportback but less than the Audi Q5 itself, and exactly the same capacity as the BMW X4’s. The longer Jaguar F-Pace has 650 litres, but the Stelvio can carry 1600 litres of luggage with the rear seats folded. The seats split in a 40/20/40 configuration to cater for a range of luggage and passenger permutations.
Odds and ends are kept in place around the cabin with 2 cupholders in front of the gearlever and a covered compartment in the armrest between the front seats. There are door bins all round and the rear-seat passengers get cupholders built into the fold-down armrest.
A premium SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio isn’t likely to be the cheapest car to either run or lease. Unlike the Giulia, though, there is a choice of diesel engines that return economy figures of around 42mpg under official tests. The petrol engines do around 33mpg, but choose the Quadrifoglio and this drops to 26mpg.
Bear in mind, though, that if you drive the Stelvio enthusiastically, which you most likely will, in the real world you’ll go through fuel quicker than any of these figures suggest.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Models Available
Trim Levels
Aimed at the more sporty end of the SUV class, when it comes to leasing deals, the Stelvio is up against rivals which also focus driving enjoyment and practicality. Direct rivals for the core Stelvio models include the Audi Q5 and BMW X4, as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLC. If you want the highest levels of driving fun, though, you might want to lease the Porsche Macan.
If you want a high-performance SUV, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio squares up to the Porsche Macan Turbo and the larger Volkswagen Touareg R, which offers a much bigger boot. The Audi SQ5 and BMW X4M Competition are other options.
If you want to keep leasing costs down, the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX and Volvo XC60 all feature hybrid or plug-in hybrid power options.
If you want to lease a SUV that’s focused on providing a sporting drive, the Stelvio is a great leasing choice. It looks great, too, but the Stelvio’s interior isn’t quite as plush as its German rivals.
Not a brand traditionally known for its reliability, Alfa Romeo’s reputation has improved. The Stelvio comes with a 3-year warranty – 2 years factory supported and 1 year backed by the retailer – with extended cover available at extra cost.
The Stelvio’s boot has a 525-litre capacity which is more than both the Audi Q5 Sportback and exactly the same as that of the BMW X4.
No, despite being a large SUV, the Stelvio is only available with 5 seats.
Yes, which helps when manoeuvring the Stelvio in the tightest of spots. All Stelvio models have both front and rear parking sensors, as well as a rear-view camera.
The core models in the Stelvio range use turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. The 2.0-litre petrol engines have 210- and 280hp, while the 2.2-litre diesels make 190- and 210hp. As already mentioned, the mighty Quadrifoglio packs a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 with 510hp, so it stands quite a long way apart from the rest of the line-up.
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It’s the perfect time to lease an Alfa Romeo Stelvio with Vanarama. As the economic climate means that people are looking for certainty and peace of mind, a leasing option can offer you just that.
Before commiting to a lease deal, you’ll get a breakdown of the monthly costs and when you’ll need to pay them, ensuring there are no hidden costs that might surprise you later down the line.
With leasing you can work with the budget you have, with the option of upgrading every few years. You’ll be able to take advantage of the latest technology and safety features. To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
The Benefits Of Leasing An Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Stelvio is an SUV for those drivers who favour driving enjoyment alongside practicality. Sporting pedigree is what Alfa Romeo is all about and the Stelvio certainly fits the bill. As well as sharp handling, super-powerful Quadrifoglio models are powered by a Ferrari-developed V6 engine, which cranks out in excess of 500hp.
The Stelvio won’t be for those who want to be super-affordability, because while there are diesel engines that return decent economy, there are no plug-in or hybrid models available in the range.
Similar to the Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon, the Stelvio’s interior feels sporty and luxurious. You sit low behind twin-cowled dials and there is lots of room for front-seat passengers to get comfortable.
The beautifully shaped – and optional – steering wheel-mounted paddles that control the 8-speed automatic gearbox are really lovely to use, and overall quality is good, if not as premium as some rivals.
The 8.8-inch touchscreen can be accessed by a centre console-mounted rotary controller and physical buttons also control the air-conditioning system.
Any Stelvio is great to drive, with punchy engines and handling that offers up almost as much enjoyment as a sporting saloon car. Direct steering means you can place the Stelvio on the road easily, and with little body roll and 4-wheel drive on every model, all Stelvios are agile yet incredibly stable, even at higher speeds.
The engines perform strongly and even the slowest-accelerating diesel Stelvios reach 62mph from rest in 7.6 seconds. Alfa Romeo’s ‘DNA’ driving modes allows for fine-tuning of the on-road experience, with settings offering heightened dynamic and efficiency controls.
Power outputs range from 190- to 280hp on core models, but the sports-car-quick Quadrifoglio has a massive 510hp and will scamper from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds. Just make sure everything is strapped down…
The Stelvio’s sporting focus does mean a firmer ride than some rivals, but it’s far from uncomfortable. Adaptive suspension is available to strike an even finer ride and handling balance, but cars like the Audi Q5 are a better choice if you favour outright comfort and refinement. The Stelvio can also venture off-road thanks to its standard 4-wheel-drive system, but if you want to go proper mud-plugging you’ll want a Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Alfa Romeo Stevio is available in just a single body style, a 5-door SUV. Unlike some rivals there is no ‘coupe’ version as the Stelvio is already an SUV with sporting pretensions.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio High Performance Models
The high-performance Stelvio Quadrifoglio references Alfa Romeo’s sports car legacy. Powered by a 2.9-litre, bi-turbocharged engine with 510hp, the super-quick Stelvio does 0-62mph in an amazing 3.8 seconds.
Stelvio Sprint
Stelvio Veloce
Stelvio Veloce Ti
Stelvio Quadrifoglio
All Stelvios are well-equipped and even base-spec models have 19-inch alloy wheels, active cruise control, bi-xenon headlights, and heated leather seats. An auto-dimming rear view mirror, electric front seat adjustment and rear privacy glass are also standard.