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NEW LAUNCH ALFA ROMEO

ALFA ROMEO STELVIO

he Alfa Romeo Stelvio was first vehicle information, and goes without the two quadrants. Heritage is inspired by the brand’s
launched in SA in December 2017. iconic sixties’ and seventies’ models, with distinctive details like inverted numbers at the end of
TAt that launch, I filmed a video on the speedometer.
Clarence Drive overlooking the ocean. In a What has not changed is the mechanics. The Veloce, the only model currently available until
moment of deja-vu, I stopped at the same the QV arrives, is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo motor delivering 206kW and 400Nm to all
spot yesterday to film a portion of this four wheels through the ultra-slick 8-speed automatic transmission.
video. The Alfa DNA dial offers Dynamic, Normal or Advanced (Economy) settings. Clicking into D
Alfa term this a mid-cycle enhancement definitely provides an instant “kick up the rear” feeling.
of the car, so there are no significant Overall, although the Western Cape weather tried to spoil our party and prevented us from
changes. At the front, the new 3+3 matrix a route including the famous five mountain passes, the route still included passes and lovely
triple lights (a new Alfa signature) and the stretches of smooth open road. Without giving away secrets, the Stelvio certainly lived up to Alfa
Tri-lobo triple grille (another signature performance tradition in every respect.
taken from the past) take pride of place. The Stelvio is priced at R1 205 500, with the only option being the panoramic roof, which adds
The headlights, in particular, now add extra an additional R20 000. A 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan is included. n
technology regarding safety and increased
illumination. Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eNYzr-mzS0
There are also slight changes on the
sides and to the wheel arches, with some
modifications to the tail lights.
On the interior, the most significant
change is the new 12.3” TFT instrument
panel which offers more information at the
touch of a button for the driver. You can
choose between Evolved, Relax, and Heritage
depending on your mood. Evolved represents
the future of Alfa Romeo design and uses
the central area of the screen, despite
keeping its two lateral quadrants in place.
Relax focuses on comfort, is free of detailed

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