here is something special about Alfa Romeo. The Italian brand has always been the dark horse of the automotive world, doing everything differently, with more flair and more quirkiness. The Stelvio is no different, delivering on the brand’s promise of putting the ‘S’ in SUV.
The luxury compact crossover segment is quite popular in the local market, with some outstanding players enjoying a strong following. The likes of BMW pioneered the segment, and Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Porsche et al have galvanised it with their offerings. Alfa Romeo arrived to the party a tad late and, as a result, struggled to gain momentum in the South African market. Still, the Stelvio recently received an update, and we had a chance to sample it.
Pretty as a picture
As I mentioned, Alfa…