Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @yanni2737
    @yanni2737 3 роки тому +7

    I never met anyone that bought a car because of the infotainment system. This car is stunning inside out. It's just so much more sporty than the competition (except maybe the Maccan). I've test drove both the Q5 and the GLC and while both are top-quality vehicles, they give a very boring vibe.

    • @kk.leneave
      @kk.leneave 3 роки тому

      Thats what they are pushing now and the sheep comply..

  • @realtalk7571
    @realtalk7571 4 роки тому +2

    Finally a proper review, not some weirdo talking about stick test

  • @davidbennett6397
    @davidbennett6397 4 роки тому +3

    Cheers ,watched dozens of stelvio reviews, this I’ve found more informative than many , no nonsense and hits a lot of sweet points

  • @moviemetropolis
    @moviemetropolis 6 років тому +4

    It really is stunning, even in this rather dull grey. It doesn’t need to be the most spacious, it’s an Alfa!

  • @MoonlightLobster
    @MoonlightLobster 5 років тому +7

    Feels like a No frills version of a carwow review

  • @lash9400
    @lash9400 6 років тому +46

    That colour is so dreary it does nothing for the Alfa’s beautiful lines. I’ll have mine in Milano red thanks.

    • @pb7870
      @pb7870 6 років тому +1

      Lash195 yeah and the dark interior is dull

  • @Grant0610
    @Grant0610 6 років тому +4

    When I first saw the Stelvio I thought it was an abomination, but it is growing on me fast!

  • @susanrobinet9756
    @susanrobinet9756 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love my Stelvio, more than my X3 or Audi.

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 6 років тому +20

    Great Video Review. Let's hope when it's time for a Facelift the Interior quality Improves

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 6 років тому +3

      The interior quality is fine, this is a pre-production car that's clearly been raped by journalists.

    • @AbcD-td4ml
      @AbcD-td4ml 6 років тому +1

      derbigpr500 no, the quality is italian.

    • @kabuterrimondw5919
      @kabuterrimondw5919 6 років тому

      James Batchelor what car do you own?

  • @fmsantoscar
    @fmsantoscar 6 років тому +11

    1:20 did u just move that leather piece around?

  • @shaneoconnor5319
    @shaneoconnor5319 3 роки тому +3

    It’s a dream to drive!

  • @JW-cb4ls
    @JW-cb4ls 5 років тому +3

    What happens if you accidentally press the PARK button while driving at high speed?

  • @michelebicc6983
    @michelebicc6983 6 років тому +12

    My favorite SUV, with the Macan, the Levante and Volvo XC90

    • @michelebicc6983
      @michelebicc6983 6 років тому

      I only said that these are my favorite SUVs, judging only by design. I perfectly know that they're different categories, maybe only Stelvio and Macan can be compared

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 6 років тому +1

      Costel Coaie
      Yes it does, it's a direct competitor to the Macan, and in fact won a couple of head-to-head comparisons against it all over Europe. Top speced Stelvios feel every bit as expensive as the Porsche, they have totally leather wrapped interiors, no plastic at all, real wood, excellent seats, double size windows, they handle BETTER than the Macan, they're safer than the competitors, etc. Cost a bit less too.

    • @L77yma
      @L77yma 6 років тому +1

      Michele Bicc I’m team Levante !

    • @michelebicc6983
      @michelebicc6983 6 років тому +1

      Costel Coaie so tell me why every journalist and every channel mention the Macan as a Stelvio competitior. 2.0 4 cylinders Macan and Stelvio (255 Vs 280cv) can be compared (as Quadrifoglio Vs Turbo Perfo Pack) and you'll even find some comparisons on UA-cam.

    • @henjoh69
      @henjoh69 6 років тому +1

      Costel Coaie ummm......
      He didnt say they compare....
      He only said they are his favourite SUV’s

  • @shroomyesc
    @shroomyesc 6 років тому +3

    I do find it peculiar that FCA would make so many custom components for the Alfas but use the same bargain bin bits they use on Fiats and Dodges on Maseratis

  • @GlitterGuru
    @GlitterGuru 6 років тому +12

    1:19 WHAT?! Also, how come the XC60 always gets forgotten in comparing the competition? It's easily top 3 luxury SUVs

  • @totkamacedonia1337
    @totkamacedonia1337 6 років тому +3

    When you described the equipment levels, the background music was too loud, so I had to strain, in order to keep up. Please don’t do that again!

  • @AndreBrokman
    @AndreBrokman 6 років тому +9

    Did that piece of trim at the start almost fall off?

  • @booring2
    @booring2 5 років тому +3

    P. S If no one was in New BMW's, x4, x3 has cheap hard plastic in bottom of the doors and other places down there, feels like it's all manufacturers thing (Range Rover Velar, F pace and all others too)

    • @miks564
      @miks564 3 роки тому

      The thing is, people enter a German car and they're marveled by the good stuff. They enter another car, and start looking for the cheaper materials, the same they would found in the German cars in the first place, if they at least remember to look for them.

  • @miks564
    @miks564 3 роки тому +1

    The X3 offers 4% more cargo space. That's not quite a bit larger. That's marginally larger - same for the Q5 and GLC.
    It's funny that the reviewers always find the interior of the Stelvio narrower. Maybe it is. But the Stelvio is slighly wider than the X3, Q5 or GLC.
    Another thing we should keep in mind is that competitors allow moving the rear sear forward and back. So, it's easy to get more space for the legs if we push the seats to a less forwarded position ...but then, they lose the advantage in the trunk. You can't have it both ways simultaneously.
    The Stelvio probably dynamically on par with the Porsche Macan?
    Porsche Macan is built over the B8 variant of the VW MLB platform (as is the Q5) ...and that's not bad, but it's not the same as the Giorgio platform created specifically for the Giulia Quadrifoglio.

  • @jl7122
    @jl7122 5 років тому +1

    I agree. If you want the virtual cockpit buy an Audi Q5. This is an Alfa. You’ve to drive

  • @OscarLeeMX
    @OscarLeeMX 6 років тому +3

    So what's the ride like when you drive it normally?

    • @mircea5013
      @mircea5013 3 роки тому

      So if you want to drive it normally, sell it and buy a Q5.

  • @drone_tours
    @drone_tours 6 років тому +23

    Just so everyone knows that the quality is bad because that was a press car which are basically old pre production cars

    • @Jay-B1750
      @Jay-B1750 6 років тому +1

      WORLD_aviation18 agree, I've driven a couple of Giulias on an Alfa test day, they told us they were pre production models, and any criticism given was taken seriously

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 6 років тому +12

      It's stupid showing a part that's clearly broken by someone and then showing how flimsy the build quality is. It's not. It's very solid inside. Nothing creaks or squeaks ,whereas almost everything does in new Mercedes cars. Alfa is up there with Audi in terms of solidity.

    • @drone_tours
      @drone_tours 6 років тому +3

      derbigpr500 that car was tested and prodded at by many people no wonder it's broken

    • @torqueofthedevil8145
      @torqueofthedevil8145 5 років тому

      @@derbigpr500 Audi's aren't solid my new S5 has more rattles than Mothercare

  • @Algy1111
    @Algy1111 6 років тому +1

    Thank you, that was an excellent review

  • @and10101
    @and10101 5 років тому +1

    Hello! Does the color of this Stelvio is grey Vesuvio or Stromboli? Thanks

  • @pradeepmagan6951
    @pradeepmagan6951 6 років тому

    when will you show how safe the car is?

  • @rabit818
    @rabit818 6 років тому +2

    The cheap feeling plastics is a Chrysler hallmark. Regardless, the Stelio is a good looking suv.

  • @christianvik3400
    @christianvik3400 3 роки тому

    Who needs a virtual cockpit?? I only use my Tomtoms speed reader anyway as it is more accurate than the cars own.

  • @thewhiteEagle
    @thewhiteEagle 6 років тому +2

    keep calm and love this car 😍😍

  • @nimbarkhirenkumar1226
    @nimbarkhirenkumar1226 2 роки тому

    Any one has a car review of this anchor in which he mentioned hydraulic steering.

  • @mrpmj00
    @mrpmj00 5 років тому

    I just test drove a 2019.
    PRO: fun, huge discounts, zippy after 1st gear
    CON: turbo lag in 1st gear, is Alfa Romeo going to be able to stay in business?

    • @jcdukes
      @jcdukes 5 років тому +2

      Dude did u copy and paste this I've seen the same comment in other videos regarding this car 😄😄😄

  • @hyylo
    @hyylo 6 років тому +6

    whats wrong with a TOMTOM GPS? they make great maps you fool!

    • @pikende
      @pikende 5 років тому +1

      It is a paid video. The germans paid for saying bad about the Alfa. The germans afraid the most of the italians. Because they beat them anytime with the Ferraris and new Alfas.

  • @galret9899
    @galret9899 5 років тому

    I like this reviewer!

  • @marinoint
    @marinoint 6 років тому +3

    Alfa really need to fix their electric braking system, they are ridiculously inconsistent and touchy.

  • @thecure3665
    @thecure3665 6 років тому

    Good review

  • @esteban75lover23
    @esteban75lover23 6 років тому +17

    That center console wobble is NOT GOOD!

    • @sakal88
      @sakal88 6 років тому +4

      Its the famous Italian quality. At least you can now steer and break at the same time, wasnt always the case in older Alfas. HAHAHAHAHAA

    • @SpeedsterBD35
      @SpeedsterBD35 6 років тому

      consolence s It’s not that wobbly on ours

    • @booring2
      @booring2 5 років тому +2

      It's maybe a broken car by reviewers and test drivers, haven't seen it like this in any other Stelvio

  • @diegodiegito7248
    @diegodiegito7248 6 років тому

    my next car !!!

  • @derbigpr500
    @derbigpr500 6 років тому +1

    It's annoying how everyone keeps testing base model Alfa's. All other brands put up top spec cars for reviews. Yet to see an Alfa Giulia or Stelvio that don't have a base plastic interior, do a test with the optional leather and wood packages, when you get real wood trim and real stitched leather on the dashboard and entire door panels, no plastics then to speak of. Those cars feel MUCH better inside than base models.

    • @hugos2475
      @hugos2475 6 років тому

      But you're right. Noticed that too. Very bad marketing

  • @TheLooseMooseInMyHoose
    @TheLooseMooseInMyHoose Рік тому

    Could you of tried any harder to sound like Tiff Needell

  • @tyusrobinson9869
    @tyusrobinson9869 6 років тому +7

    1:19 omg😳😬😬

  • @Sanpedranoazul
    @Sanpedranoazul 6 років тому

    I like the Jag!

  • @C.JG.
    @C.JG. 6 років тому

    There is always a relation between quality allround and future reliability

  • @MrTrull1
    @MrTrull1 6 років тому

    Please help me understand the trouser choice. Stumped to understand the reasoning, on this occasion. However, refreshing review that champions a choice that is an alternative to the usual suspect.

  • @bonzobanana1
    @bonzobanana1 6 років тому

    I utterly detest the styling at the front of the car, hate the grill soo much. Really surprised people say its nicely styled as it looks awful to me. I loved the styling of many Alfa's but just don't like this at all. Apart from that it looks like a reasonable step up in quality from previous cars and the driving experience sounds fantastic.

  • @marantamil459
    @marantamil459 4 роки тому

    Well the reviewer cars are not used like how a normal person uses it btw my lexus rx has been quite bad when it comes to quality

  • @TheGuul667
    @TheGuul667 6 років тому +5

    So in other words, the Stelvio basically amounts to a half-arsed job ... what a surprise.

    • @estoyaqui5386
      @estoyaqui5386 6 років тому +3

      Drives better than the competition. Not bad for a half-arsed job.

  • @albinnygren2367
    @albinnygren2367 6 років тому +2

    Let's hear your contrived reason for getting this instead of the better-in-every-way Giulia!

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 6 років тому +1

      You need AWD, raised ride height, more space inside...what's there to not understand? It's a much bigger car than the Giulia.

    • @alistair-01
      @alistair-01 6 років тому

      Uninformed d1ckhead

    • @lufetm
      @lufetm 4 роки тому

      @@derbigpr500 there is awd giulia too, but the only reason could be more space

  • @melonieparker453
    @melonieparker453 2 роки тому

    I just purchased my alfa I'm not as happy for the money I'm finding that it has a lot of cheap things on the inside. I'm trying to find some quality things but right now I'm disappointed.

  • @hemmay
    @hemmay 6 років тому

    Why the obsession with 'scratchy plastic' lower down in cars?

  • @kelvo6983
    @kelvo6983 6 років тому +5

    1:19 that's horrible even flimsier than a Ford which is disappointing for a premium car

    • @mircea5013
      @mircea5013 3 роки тому +1

      That part was broken. I drove one and it wasn't like that.

  • @Mr.1981S
    @Mr.1981S 6 років тому +4

    Alfa Romeo💪💪💪

  • @eamonnmcdermott1939
    @eamonnmcdermott1939 6 років тому +4

    I do admire Alfa Romeo for what they are trying to achieve. However if you want an SUV with better looks, is as good to drive and far more reliable and has best in class quality then buy a Mazda CX-5. Mazda has often been described as the Alfa Romeo of Japan!!

    • @twarren354
      @twarren354 4 роки тому +1

      The CX-5 is no where near as nimble and responsive at the Stelvio. Test drove both, bought the Stelvio. Easy choice.

    • @miks564
      @miks564 2 роки тому +1

      CX-5 is not it the same league. It competes with Audi Q3, Volvo XC-40, etc.
      The Stelvio is a segment up, it competes with the Audi Q5, Volvo XC-60, X3, GLC, etc.

  • @lukas6839
    @lukas6839 6 років тому

    Tkanks or the Review. (y)

  • @simonrobinson2794
    @simonrobinson2794 6 років тому

    Have you told your Mom yet?

  • @g00dfeeling
    @g00dfeeling 6 років тому

    Well done Alfa, I really love Stelvio🚀

  • @mamba101
    @mamba101 6 років тому +1

    Who the F cars how many water bottles you can fit..

  • @dg7438
    @dg7438 4 роки тому

    This guy is so cute

  • @thomassbulivan6352
    @thomassbulivan6352 6 років тому

    Not this guy jesus!

  • @lunafringe10
    @lunafringe10 4 роки тому

    German SUVs are way too expensive

  • @daanishwaseem7726
    @daanishwaseem7726 6 років тому

    What happened to Carbuyer
    Matt Watson made Carbuyer
    And now he’s at CARWOW, they are the better youtube channel out of the two 😕

  • @marcelboeltjes9148
    @marcelboeltjes9148 6 років тому

    Great video as ever BUT...it is FOGLIO and not quadraFOLIO.....that said.....

    • @submariner179
      @submariner179 6 років тому +3

      Gs are not pronounced, like Bologna... it is FOLIO, forget the G in Italian, it is silent

  • @docholliday4292
    @docholliday4292 6 років тому

    SUVs lol great if your a mum with kids or a over paid footballer with bad taste otherwise just a over bloated car.

  • @FPLSpagBol
    @FPLSpagBol 6 років тому

    why compare it to the Q5 with the cabin but compare it to the Q3 for the boot???

  • @interceptor-ss8kb
    @interceptor-ss8kb 6 років тому +2

    Going to be honest it looks boring like an old generation Mazda Cx5 hardly worth a second glance, maybe it's just suvs as a whole they are just mundane market for mum's and old farts

  • @arkot5458
    @arkot5458 5 років тому +2

    This guy is actually a girl going through pms. You can give him any car doesnt matter and he can complain. Like a nagging grandma who refuses to shut up making everyone super uncomfortable. And then there is that sarcastic british accent.

  • @sullysullivan1187
    @sullysullivan1187 6 років тому +1

    Dashboard lookin cheap, Porsche macan will retain value and looks better inside and out. Furthermore it’s badge reputation and quality is far better.

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 6 років тому +1

      Go sit in it and see it doesn't feel cheap. Not to mention this is a base model. You can get higher spec cars with totally leather wrapped interiors, on doors, dashboard, etc. those feel as expensive as the Porsche inside. And it's not the cheap sort of fake leather, it's as soft and high quality as in Ferrari's and Maserati's, in fact it's the exact same leather.

    • @giorgiop9535
      @giorgiop9535 6 років тому

      If you want to compare it to a Porsche then you need to review the Quadrifoglio. This wasn't the base model, but not the top one either.

    • @mircea5013
      @mircea5013 3 роки тому

      Aha.. and tell me how much does a macan cost again?

  • @AbcD-td4ml
    @AbcD-td4ml 6 років тому +1

    This car looks like a Mazda. With the Ferrari engine in the highest trim it looks a litle better. In this spec it’s another boring SUV.

    • @cal249
      @cal249 6 років тому +1

      Dg G mazda copy italian style!!

  • @clivehill2095
    @clivehill2095 6 років тому

    Not the best reviews and so repetitive in their format!

  • @woodypwx
    @woodypwx 6 років тому +1

    I don't like it's exterior design and the interior tech used in the car is atrocious

  • @4figgis957
    @4figgis957 6 років тому +5

    Premium price but not a premium car.