The SUV is expected to take design elements from the Giulia.
Alfa Romeo’s new SUV, which has been christened the Stelvio, has been spotted testing with heavy camouflage for the first time.
This is the first time that the SUV has been spotted testing in its own body
The SUV is expected to take design elements from the Giulia. The interior is also expected to be very similar to the sedan. The roofline of the SUV is expected sloped like a coupe just like the Maserati Levante, which has been dubbed to be its sister car. Not many details can be seen due to the heavy camouflage on the car but the traditional Alfa Romeo grille can be seen at the front. The grille, front bumper air intakes and the headlights seem to be taken from the Giulia.
The SUV is expected to get the same powertrain as the sedan. It will get a diesel engine in different states of tune (150 bhp, 180 bhp and 210 bhp) and a new GME (Global Medium Engine) 2.0-litre petrol engine in different states of tune (200 bhp, 250 bhp and 280 bhp). Just like the sedan, a much more powerful version of the SUV is expected. That will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine producing 500 bhp. This is the same engine that powers the hot performance version.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio will compete against the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Volvo XC60. It will be launched later on in the year. Production will begin by the end of the year and will go on sale in 2017.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shot image gallery
Image source – Autocar UK
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