Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Conqueror or Casualty of the carpocalypse?
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2018
- 1st update of our long term review of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
After putting 4,000 miles on and off road, we give you our opinions on this "sporty" SUV.
Hosted by Ce, a 3rd generation car nut who has worked as an auto tech, salesperson, service manager/writer, and courier/delivery driver in addition to just putting 100's of 1000's of miles on his personal vehicles for fun. Opinions on Automobiles is raw and informative. We present real opinions from car owners and service people unfiltered and honest with the facts to back them up. We go beyond first impressions and marketing jargon to explain the reality behind it all.
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try it on snow…. its a real pleasure… during 14 months, i have done 44000 miles… only 1 sensor problem during all this time. this vehicule is very reliable... i have only one problem with the Stelvio ti …. when you drive one, the only thing you want is to buy a quadriofoglio… this is what i ve done…. :))
MrMxdude101 FORTY FOUR thousand already? Driver mode :))
LOL
I wish!
I know this review was 4 years ago but when I heard alfa was coming out with an suv I tried to save for it. I currently have a 18 stelvio with title. It's a great sports car for us old guys who can't get into small sports cars.
Great video
Dynamic mode: "it makes the engine burn gas like if it's getting rid of evidence and you might get on a first name basis with the local law enforcement, but you will be smiling the entire time".
Brilliant!
Fantastic review. Fantastic scenery. Tnx. Btw, my 2006 Alfa 166 2.4jtd TI is the most reliable car I ever had (I am 65). Nothing went wrong in 250000kms. And, after all these years, she still makes me smile.
ON my 2nd Stelvio, never had a problem with the first one in two years, now I swapped it for a Quadrifoglio and it's fantastic
Just took my Stelvio off road for the first time since we got it back in August. It's been reliable and fun and has about the same mileage. The terrain was soft mud after rain and I thought we might get stuck. But the Q4 would eventually start to move and even made it manageable in tight spots. Hands down some of the worst to learn your car with but I knew it could probably handle it and this video really confirms what its capable of. Awesome to watch.
I own a 2020 Stelvio and without question, this video is SPOT ON!! Both the praise and the criticism. (Who the Hell designed these sun visors??). It’s a remarkable car. One that should by all rights dominate the market place. Unfortunately it’s the victim of Alfa’s checkered past. This sucks but I think it’ll help it reach classic status one day. I own a Giulia Quadrifoglio and a Stelvio Ti sport. Love them both!!
How’s the navigation in yours ?
@@davidn5334never tried just use apple play
This is a truely unique review with great narration; much better than most other reviews, great opinion as well, the giorgio platform is quite possibly the BEST unibody chassis construction since the invention of the unibody construction. Yep folks, Alfa has done it again..
probably the best "all-round" review out there in this car
Congratulations, this is very well made and it's evident that you know lots on the subject without showing it off. Viva Stelvio!
Best stelvio video ever made lol!!! Just bought a stelvio and this video made my day. Cant wait for more!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!! I'm still thinking the Stelvio is the best SUV ever made!
Are you happy with it?
I just got my Stelvo Quadrifoglio and I LOVE IT!!!! 1 month ago!!! and WOWwwwww!!
This is thorough and intelligent, and every minute is fun. I loved watching it! Ce claims to be opinionated; in my view his opinions are remarkably well informed. Filled with practical tidbits, any serious viewer should take notes. I loved the desert background... I've done lots of deep sand, desert off-road driving and this video is 100% legitimate. I always carried a shovel in my 4x4 trucks and have had use of them, I don't think Ce is getting stuck here.
Great video!
I have gotten stuck once. We'll be making an update about it soon.
Ditto to all of the positive comments below. As a former owner of a 2017 Giulia Ti Q4 and now a 2018 Stelvio Ti Sport, I've been checking out all these videos for a couple of years now. This is by far the most comprehensive for my needs. Thank you.
Great narration. Unique when contrasted against all those generic reviews. Nice job !
I love Alfa. I have two, one for me and one for wife.
rich man
Me too....actually I have 4 ...2 new and 2 vintage !!
I’m considering getting one, but I’ve heard there are many issues with the reliability. Have experienced any problems? Also is there a ride setting that is realistically smooth enough to daily drive or not so much?
@@elinoorani18 if your scared get a Toyota. people who get this car are enthusiasts who don’t care about reliability.
Can't argue with that. Although I will say, considering how many Toyotas are under recall - bad fuel pumps, gas tanks that won't actually fill up, suspension arms that can crack, etc....maybe time to rethink the truth of that statement. Buy an Alfa for reliability. Mine has been bulletproof.
The most objective review I’ve seen in a while. Good job
I really like this. The engineering is what I'm most impressed with. I saw two of these on the ride home from work today. The cool thing is they are not a dime a dozen like every SUV out there.
I have been driving my Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport since 2019 and I love it so much.
Best Stelvio review I have seen. Thank you.
Wow this is what I call a car review bro Ur awesome. Everyone here is car and how it is but you took it to next level. Love it going for Alfa now
I’m in a process of financing a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, I think is the base model and for over a week or more I have been searching for a reliable reviewers input on this vehicle and you have blown me away with specific information on this awesome vehicle. Very detailed with all the quirks and features! Thank you for making me feel comfortable with my choice of vehicle .
Did you end up getting one? What kind of mpg are you getting when driving?
Until now I've never seen an off-road review of my car (Stelvio Quadrifoglio). We don't have a lot of 'off-roads' in our little country (the Netherlands)... too crowded and a lot of asfalt roads..... but after I've seen this review, I'm confident that my car will have no problem going off-road. Conservative off-roaders here were mocking me about the fact that the Stelvio doesn't have an off-road switch like a 'proper off-road car should have' .... now I know why .. it doesn't need to have one ...;-)) Thanks for the info !!
Great video! Informative and interesting at the same time. Had my Stelvio petrol Speciale for over a month now. Lovin' it!
I live in the UK and have only seen 2 on the roads; love the uniqueness.
this guy is a musician or dj. exellent review!
Thanks- great review!
I’m expecting my new Stelvio shortly, and I was glad to see you put her through her paces!
Alfa adds life...🍀
Nice in-depth review! One tip: reduce the background music volume so we can hear you better.
Excellent video. You nailed what the Stelvio is all about.
Thanks! Every mile just seems to get better so far.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio the best suv !
The video quality and sound mix might not be the best. But the content of this review is one of the bests I've seen for this car!
Which reminds me to ask you for a review of the 2020 version in case you have it already.
Great work! Thanks!
Hi. Your well done and informative video helped in my decision to purchase a TI! And I’ve appreciated your comments on the Stelvio Forum.
This is by far the best technical review.
This video is amazing I learned a lot I was going to go for the giulia now I’m thinking twice thank for putting this together
You are the next big thing of car channels!
A very well produced video!
Thank you so much for this off the beaten track review! Great job!!
Great review! Totally concur with the accuracy as we have two Stelvios :) His and hers ...
By far the best car video I have watched! I wish you had more. I have a down payment on a Stelvio. Really looking for a non-mom SUV, fun, sexy and sporty. i think this fits the bill. A bit worried about reliability, but all cars have issues.
I am NOT getting a Honda & Toyota. Get what I like. It is only $$.
Love all the off road footage.
I watched this video twice. This should speak for itself)))
I love this review man! Great job.
Far more reliable than my past 4 BMWs and VW! Super Feel on road.
The content itself was fine but that backing track from a 1990's Yamaha keyboard is absolutely horrendous
I agree with you on most parts but I have a Giulia Veloce Q4.
Great informative, artistic and accurate review....love my 2019 Lusso Ti....the smile never goes away :-)
Very well informed opinion. Thank you for this!
You're welcome! Thanks for the compliments.
fantastic review well rounded with tarmac and dirt. Great Job
Yes my Stelvio drives like a dream. A good accurate well balanced review.
Very well done video!
I love the stelvio
used 2018 ti are around 25k with lower miles, this might be my next car
Great review. Very well done.
- MrPink
Sometimes the soundtrack makes it sound like you're rapping hahaha
Great review!
Glad I found this video. I'll have to Subscribe for more/future updates...
Great video. Coming from Straya mate, really appreciate you giving this SUV a work out off road. Am very interested if I can woo the missus away from a Volvo XC60 or Lexus NX 300h ... zzzzzz.
Might have to come with a Chanel handbag - part of the on-road costs.
I love Alfa, greetings from Italy
Thanks for this awesome and refreshing review! My choices are down to a wrangler rubicon and this stevio ti
Those are two very different vehicles, even though they share the 2.0 4cyl. with some minor differences (the 48 volt system on the Jeep for instance).
Both fun in different ways though.
I couldn’t agree more, that’s why I have a Wrangler too!
Opinions on Automobiles-Seriously, they are the SAME engine?? I’ve been wanting to know if they were related as it makes sense, but this performs so much better here than in the Cherokee 🤔
The 2.0 Jeep engine and the 2.0 Alfa engine are the same engine essentially. Jeep adds the 48 volt system to it and assembles the parts in their plants. Alfa gives you lighter/stronger alloys and nitriding to some of the internal parts, along with building the entire thing in Italy. The lightness and better finishing, along with the ultra-efficient drivetrain are what make the Alfa a better performing engine in terms fast, smooth revving and increased top end power in particular. There is also unique engine mapping between the vehicles, it would be surprising if Jeep is using Alfa's engine management algorithms.
Also don't forget the transmission. This ZF 8 speed unit is light years better than the Cherokee's transmission. the transmission really is the best in the industry right now which is why so many manufacturers are using it.
Best SUV today money can buy.
You might have just convinced me to buy the Stelvio I test drove tonight!
That's a great video, I'm gonna trade in my boring BMW X4
Class!
Love it!!!!
Great channel, very professional. I have a Stelvio Diesel 180HP RWD since 16 months, not any issue and a lot of fun! Strongly recommended if you like to Drive and love mechanics other than idiot infotainment puppets. Enjoy Alfa Romeo!
Infotainment puppets...I like that...
Although if what you mean was an infotainment system that looked like it was run by puppets....that might be kinda cool too. I would want a "Land of the Lost" theme!
On topic, I bet that diesel is a ton of fun...ultra torquey...if it were available in the US it would have interested me.
The my2020 has a new one now
Puts a smile on your face every time - well, I drive a Giulia with the Q4 adaptive all-wheel drive (since April 2017). And PADDLE SHIFTERS. Sorry, mate, but it had to be done. And does it really put a smile on my face? Hell, yes, every. single. time. But I live in Atlanta, GA - and trying to imagine people driving better. No chance. I'm just happy I drive a car in which I can dodge the morons who leave their brains out of gear whenever they drive in this state.
You had to rub it in didn't ya!!!
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 Yes :) But at least you don't have to deal with Georgia drivers!
If they are worse then southern California drivers....I am sorry....
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 They make Cali drivers look intelligent and kind. Accident/fatality rate is horrible. A driving "test" that my dog could pass. I could go on...
The Bomb, in d
Sep. I drove to cabo down the peninsula. Going back in feb. Care to join .e. fun fun fun
goood job !!
Great video bro, congrats from Greece / are you still happy with the car? Making you happy?
It is, a few complaints have popped up, nothing is perfect after-all. However overall this is by far the best vehicle I have ever driven personally....a list which includes BMW, VW, Audi, Porsche, all the Japanese manufacturers and more...
So we'll made. Contents are top notch and so are the takes. I was thinking about doing my own video about my QV but I cannot possibly do a better job. Do you want to do it instead?
That would be an honor!
You should review cars full time
Nothing else drives like an ALFA ROMEO
Great job Alfaoffroad!!!
Are you in Arizona? Currently cross shopping this car against the Kia Stinger.
This was shot in the Mojave desert outside Palm Springs. The Stinger is a nice car! Definitly can't go wrong between those two choices, however if what you want is a refined driving experience that feels like you are in a giant hot-hatch, the Alfa stands head and shoulders above the Kia. The Kia offers more tech and a better dealer network though.
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 Thanks. I'm currently in a 2018 VW GTI SE 6M, and the wife is pretty insistent on having a baby.
I know of at least one ex-GTI owner who is happy with a Stelvio.
21:05 the most important thing is the reliabilty:
- 0 interior rattles or squeaks
- 0 service visits
- 0 problems
Modern Alfas more reliable cars than BMWs. And Alfa gives you 5 yrs warranty instead of Audis' 3
Dude your doing an awesome job but wtf with the music in the background 🤷♂️I don’t understand why?!
Even body on frame off road vehicles don’t need “off road” settings. Toyotas, fords, Kias, and even Jeep and others today have “mud, rock, snow, blah blah blah”
It’s been proven time and time again that “auto” only does okay-ish on the jeep models while “rock” is the mode you put it in if you don’t want to burn rubber waiting for limited slip software to finally take action. It’s ridiculous, why doesn’t the system just immediately act and do what it’s supposed to do?
The only vehicle I’ve seen with off road drive mode button doodads do ANYTHING actually interesting and useful is the Toyota sand recovery mode.
My Nissan Xterra has zero drive mode things- it just has a gas pedal and limited slip that simply springs into action regardless of transfer case position and ground conditions. It just works and works so well.
Thank you Alfa for simply making a good and reactive limited slip system.
The macan has proven its off road button to doing mostly nothing. Roller tests show that their limited slip is a crazy amount of lazy.
How’s the navigation system ?????
OK. Definitely not the greatest, inputs in particular are slow. It works well, doesn't get lost, and allows you to save your routes when off road though so not horrible either.
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 thank you so so so so so much I was thinking about an 2018 and was scared ! I’m a real estate agent so I travel a lot and wanted something that was simple and punctual ! Not just a huge “Lag Box” ! I don’t care about color resolution etc not a big tech guy, but simplicity and will it work. And good gas mileage is of importance’s as well !
Functional describes it well. It seems to have no problem keeping up with the car and giving directions well before you need to make any turns both rural and in congested areas like downtown LA.
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How’s the mpg
People report as high as 30. I drive aggressively, live at 2000ft of altitude and average a solid 25mpg mixed.
Pretty great commentary, but the music is way too intrusive and loud. Can't hear what you're saying sometimes
Try one then you love 👏👍🏻❤️
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Fourdor Wars?
Do you mean, "Four-door" or possibly, "4 Door" Wars?
love mine, I just............
You put off road tires make more fun
Hoping to go with 18's and some all-terrains, but we'll see what happens... So far the tires have no been a limiting factor outside of not having a spare. Really is foolish for Alfa to not include it standard, just add the few hundred to the sticker, it's worth it.
also forgot some people cant afford one cut and dry
I didn't like the intro, but once you get past it, If you get past it, it's actually a good video. Ditch the intro for more views from a broader audience.
Why the annoying SNARE DRUM ? WTF ?
Alfa Romeo as Ferrari only on the road!don't destroy the mechanic,only on the road and run,run!
my 2018 stelvio is better handling then berz bmw audi vw and so on twin turbo 6 is plan nasty stock a few mods and bam super car run over 200 plusmile per hour wowww
Sounds very noisy..... 14:00
It is not the quietest SUV inside, engine noise is more present than say a Lexus and there is enough road noise to let you know what type of surface you are driving on. The sound never gets droning though and the overall volume is very comparable to an Audi or BMW, Mazda, Honda, etc. however the mix of sound is different, there is less wind noise and more engine noise, and since it isn't competing with the wind, the road noise is more defined. Not really noisy in my opinion though. That particular clip you are referring to, the microphone was placed in the rear hatch area with the retractable cover closed to get the exhaust sound better as it wasn't coming out unless I was above 4000 RPM if the mic was in the front seat area...so it really is not representative of the sound in the passenger area of the car.
@@opinionsonautomobiles7666 Yes that makes sense because I had read many times that it was fairly quite inside.
please cut the music and add more bass to your voice ... you irritated me listening to you voice and soundtrack ....
What you saying is true ... about the stelvio ... but the voice and soundtrack is killing me .
Fair criticism, my voice bothers me too!
I apologize for the production shortcomings of these first few videos. I assumed outside of a couple friends and family, no one would even watch them, and did this as something to keep me busy while going through a rough period in my professional/personal life. Giving it a name, logos, everything was just to stay busy and exercise creative muscles...get out of the house and go for a nice drive..take some pictures...spend time with the dogs outside... then draw some stuff and rediscover the fun of being creative...it was never intended to be anything more than a distraction for me personally.
Then I put it on UA-cam and you wonderful people actually watch it. That has been a real learning experience.
I am truly sorry for the shortcomings on the videos, had I realized people would want to watch and would want to listen to what I had to say, it would have been produced with more attention given to the audio levels and tones, I would have also shot it using a 4k camera not a 720p one. As it was I just made sure to kill the vocal sibilance and cut the windnoise from the exterior shots, then used the same setting throughout because I was being lazy. This left the vocal audio sounding tinny, but since I figured no one would care, or probably ever hear it, I left it that way. The soundtrack was mainly because I don't like listening to myself...really. That it upsets people bothers me, so it will be fixed, however that anyone even cares I take as a compliment, so thank you.
I should not have underestimated all of you. Again, cannot apologize enough for that.
Very shortly I will be posting a 10k mile update which will finally address the audio/video production quality issues fully, and will also be a much more critical review of the vehicle now that I have enough experience with it to fully judge what it is like to live with on a day-to-day basis and am well past the "honeymoon" phase. After this I will be moving on to other makes and models and doing more informative videos on automotive news item and industry secrets.
Thank you all for the compliments and criticisms, please keep them coming!
'Add bass to your voice'.....he's fine Bog-dan. I took vocal diction and have a degree in voice performance among other things. For an amateur reviewer he is more than adequate in his vocal presentation. Some people think bow ties add personality and some people think they're just for Pee-wee Herman and 4 year olds.
Opinions on Automobiles it great video, can't congratulate you enough. But why nothing since then?
PFFF Alfa Romeo Stelvio .... it's just a light SUV .. The *Alfa Matta* from the 50s was a real off-road vehicle! It was great in the area ... It's a shame that Alfa doesn't build a real SUV anymore ....
Greetings from Germany