Aside from the fact I LOVE a driver’s car, the fact that the masses are unaware of this brand is one of the biggest reasons I’m buying one.

@prossyyav7609

Жыл бұрын

Same vibe bro

@carldock5223

Жыл бұрын

@@prossyyav7609 same here

@stacielang1168

4 ай бұрын

ME TOO

@mbf6160

4 ай бұрын

Exactly

@nicero870

4 ай бұрын

Update: Bought my Stelvio Veloce in January ’23. No regrets.

"Nervous steering"? Did he just complain about Stelvio's responsive steering? This review seems satire-based.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

I believe Jeremy Clarkson had the same complaint as me. But that guy is a total nobody!

@yorgos994

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Dude you are a total nobody. Jeremy haves a special thing for alfas.

@alexperdo7596

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience But at least he has a following, unlike your dumb ass.

@petarst

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience you are so stupid beleive me..

@shobhitkapila

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the Stelvio. The steering BTW is peppy and edgy. I love it. Also I get compliments all the time from people.

Alfa makes the best 4 cylinder I’ve ever driven. This guy is like the only person I’ve ever heard that hates on the drivability... Alfa’s are made for drivers. That’s why you take these reviews with a grain of salt. And with him, maybe a half grain of salt

@timothybracken1728

10 ай бұрын

This guy doesn't know his cars, he's a casual lmao

@soulfulmoodstring62

10 ай бұрын

@@timothybracken1728he knows nothing lol

@geoffharrison3409

9 ай бұрын

@@soulfulmoodstring62 He spent more time going on about the comfort entry/exit function, than it actually takes to turn it off in the infotainment system!

@miguel10468

9 ай бұрын

The car is a money put junk

I didn't see one single thing in this review that actually made sense. "Nervous steering?" There are only nervous drivers, no nervous steering.

I have a stelvio and the voice command works perfectly fine, maybe just coincidence with this video. Once you drive the stelvio for a while the infotainment system is quite easy to use. Its a great car.

@tux-4713

3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your car by chance seeing how long they last

@Jay-jr3yc

3 жыл бұрын

@@tux-4713 Only one problem with the catalytic converter but other than that I am loving it. I believe they corrected the problem on 2019s and forward. It's holding up better than a buddys 2016 bmw x3.

@tux-4713

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-jr3yc thx

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

From the sound, I got the impression he was turning away from the car's mic and towards his own mic for the video. So the car would have just hrard a muffled voice. I've never heard a single complaint about the voice control, and seen another video where it worked perfectly fine.

@anthonykaiser974

3 жыл бұрын

Likely needs voice programming.

Here's why no one is buying your Alfa Romeo Stelvio review. LOL

This is the only video ive seen where someone actually hates this car.

@daven8572

4 жыл бұрын

joez691 the guy is a idiot

@jaredshelton4718

4 жыл бұрын

It's hideous.... And a Fiat.

@SwiffyDK

4 жыл бұрын

Jared Shelton Bruh u drive a boring Kia you know nothing about sports cars. Kia has zero experience building fun cars.

@jaredshelton4718

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwiffyDK Fun car, Kia Stinger, should check one out 😉, you probably couldn't afford one though.

@SwiffyDK

4 жыл бұрын

Jared Shelton The only sports car they ever made and will. Again no experience. What I drive has nothing to do with this conversation.

Yeah it’s not as popular as a Q5 or the X3, but I think part of the charm of owning one is that you can really surprise people with your vehicle. It is a gorgeous underrated suv that is for people who want something different.

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And most owners wouldn't want everyone else to own one. BMW started that way, everybody wanted one because they wanted to feel special, so they brought out a million different models and now they're as common as dirt.

@_ayaz_babayev_

2 жыл бұрын

How in the world x3 can be popular??

@joshuaroberts6801

9 ай бұрын

Yes i actually want one, it seems sporty

Stelvio is one of the best SUVs on the road. You know nothing.

@Maximus01776

3 жыл бұрын

Pauly DP Lexus is far better

@keelam12345

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree this guy knows nothing

@user-n0tf0und.

3 жыл бұрын

@@Maximus01776 no.

@Maximus01776

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-n0tf0und. i challenge you, you follow me, you drive your Italian SUV i drive my lexus gx 460, we'll do some off road stuff

@NOrlando952

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Giulia, and a month later my neighbors bought a Stelvio because they saw my car.

I've had this car for a few years now and I love it. The reason I bought the Stelvio is that the handling on it was second to none. The only one that could compare was the Porsche Macan, but we liked the interior more in the Stelvio. Also, I didn't get it to relax. I bought it because it's a performance vehicle that also has cargo room. This guy has no credibility.

@LemironStarling

2 жыл бұрын

#Clap!!

@ntwalipat2

2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for them to depreciate to $20k before making a purchase! I think ppl don’t like or appreciate those wheels it has!

@iraklikodua9051

Жыл бұрын

As an Stelvio owner I must say the same, its been absolutely brilliant over the 80km already, didnt have a single issue only all this time. Handling is just amazing better than Macan and X3 my frends had them until they drove my car 😂 reviewer you are clueless

@benbeaudet7999

Жыл бұрын

@@iraklikodua9051 I read this as "80 km" which is only 50 miles 😂 instead of 80k mi

@albaptist3385

Жыл бұрын

I am an owner and agree with you 100%.

I have owned my Stelvio TI Sport for two years, the more I drive it the more I love it.

I stopped watching after he said...the steering is quick and responsive, but its not something you would expect from a luxury SUV. What??? I test drove this vehicle...made for driver. Clearly this guy is not!

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

No SUV in the history of the world has been made for a driver. If you want a driver's car, you have to buy a CAR.

@MichaelBrussow44

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience That is exactly WHY I bought a Stelvio! I had a Giulia on order & family circumstances changed & we needed an SUV! The STELVIO was perfect, looks & feels & DRIVES like a Giulia!! SUV history SUX! Long live STELVIO!

@paulhomsy2751

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience You really are opinionated and quite pretentious man. Do a better job or get another job. Watched enough videos to know when I'm watching idiocies.

@daeevibez2294

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience you must never drove any Porsche suv or the Jeep Srt or trackhawk

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Well now you have one. Seriously, this isn't about the car, it's about you just not understanding why people buy an Alfa. THe QV holds the speed record for an SUV at Nurburgring by the way.

this video is a joke.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

@Hasan Qamar Would love to review a Peugeot!

@ravello99

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience I had a 505 Turbo for a decade and absolutely loved it!

@paulhomsy2751

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience You wouldn't know how to review a kid's tricycle.

This guy is on CRACK! I just turned in my BMW 4 series for a Stelvio, WOW what a upgrade! The SUV is great! the steering is amazing! the power is great ! drives better than that 4 series , yeah the infotainment need a little work , but who cares, play your music and drive thats the real fun. FYI Drew, Audi was a unreliable car in the 80's and 90's worst than alfa

@binoykarem2106

4 жыл бұрын

Lou Weatherly thanks guy

@andrewbellinger6120

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny he said the engine is peaky like old turbo engines when it has 306lb ft of torque from 2200-5800RPM, the opposite of peaky. Hes not really a car guy so hes probably confusing the short gear ratio of the ZF8 transmission revving up quickly with the engine being peaky, lol.

@josephpae6878

3 жыл бұрын

a brand new audi should destroy an alfa in terms of reliability

@Lou-xz7vs

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephpae6878 i haven’t had one problem . Audi is a reliable car ! But wanted to try something new !

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephpae6878 that’s common belief. Reality might be different.

What a load of crap. Drive this car, period. Infotainment system?! Please

Bought a new 2022 Stelvio Quadrifoglio recently....the BEST vehicle I have ever driven/owned. That includes multiple Audi, BMW, Mercedes and a Porsche Cayenne. The 'driving sensations....the 'feels', are unparalleled.

As far as I'm concerned, this is the best value SUV on the market. I can not fault performance, handling and safety. This is our third Alfa (147, Giulietta Qv and Stelvio) and my wife and I have loved each and every one of them.

I just purchased one from California, it will be shipped Sunday to my house. 2018 ti sport with red leather. So excited

I have mixed reactions concerning your review. First off, I totally agree that brand recognition is a huge problem. One that FCA management must not understand and is not addressing. I've had my Stelvio since the end of October. Most people I know think it's some sort of exotic Italian brand akin more to Ferrari or Maserati than to Audi or BMW in price point. It doesn't help that at auto shows, FCA placed the Stelvio and the Giulia on an inaccessible stage instead of on the floor where people could climb in and out of them....and see the base price. As far as the handling goes, I agree that the brakes can be difficult to modulate, worse when the car isn't warmed up. You get used to it. And they stop really well when you need them to. That fantastic steering? That's what sets the Stelvio apart from the competition. Yes, most soccer Mom's are perfectly happy droning along in the tamer German crossovers, but tossing the Stelvio around in turns is as much fun as you can get in a crossover. I might be a niche buyer, but I appreciate having performance akin to a Giulia, but with the practicality of more room and storage. The infotainment system is a weak spot, but honestly, it grows on you. That "cheap wheel" is actually quite useful. I can easily switch across favorites and channels using it with minimally taking my eye off the road. The voice control is horrendous, but Siri will make phone calls if you have the "hey Siri" feature enabled. One more quibble with your review: the engine. I disagree with your assessment. I think Alfa did a fantastic job of making it very tame and drivable around town, and a beast when you mash it. Just the observations of a simple peasant who has put 10,000 problem free miles on his Stelvio and loves it as much today as he did when he bought it. But the brand is doomed if FCA doesn't wake up, smell the coffee and get the word out about what the price points are. What the competition is. What an Alfa Romeo is. And that it is reliable. Even how to say the "Alfa Romeo" Maybe it should be shortened to just Alfa in US marketing.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, all fair points. If you like fast and responsive steering, the Stelvio certainly is the crossover for you. For this video I was trying to take more of a 10,000 foot view, basically looking for the reasons that might be holding Stelvio sales back. If you look at the numbers, they are pretty bad -- sales are rising but the Giulia is still outselling the Stelvio. You hit the nail on the head with the niche thing, and I think that goes along with brand recognition. The Macan is sporty so some people buy it for that reason, but most people just buy it because Porsche is perceived as a luxury brand. With Alfa, you really only have people buying it for its sporty nature, and that's a dwindling base these days. Unless Alfa can establish itself as a semi-mainstream luxury brand, I'm not sure their future is all that bright. I love Alfa and truly hope they make it, but in order to survive I think they are going to have to mix in some more plain vanilla. I know enthusiasts don't like to hear that, but BMW is able to make the M3 because they lease so many basic X3s. I really appreciate your viewership and thoughtful comment. Hopefully you'll stick around for my future videos so we can continue this discussion!

@Wasabi9111

5 жыл бұрын

I’m considering the Giulia or the Stelvio. Is there a reason why you chose the Stelvio? Drew made a fair point - if you want sporty, might as well get the Giulia.

@MichaelBrussow44

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience So their sports sedan outsells their crossover/SUV! 🙄

@MichaelBrussow44

4 жыл бұрын

@@Wasabi9111 I had a Giulia on order, family circumstances changed & my wife could no longer get into a seat so low to the ground. She had ridden in a Giulia several times, she doesn't drive. When we test drove the Stelvio so asked, 'What's the difference?'. She couldn't tell & neither can I. When I take my Stelvio in for scheduled maintenance I usually get a Giulia, the only difference is that I have trouble getting in & out, too! The additional cargo space is GREAT!

I'd do more research before making such statements. Alfa sold 2600 cars last month, sure nothing major but not bad considering a 2 model line and new to market. They've caught up to Jaguar and are increasing steadily

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

6 жыл бұрын

You're right, last month was both nothing major and not bad, but I don't think that's what Alfa is shooting for. Sergio really wants Alfa Romeo to be a mainstream luxury brand like Mercedes, Audi and BMW, and it's just not happening so far. The Giulia is still outselling the Stelvio, which is very strange in today's market. Last month was the Stelvio's first month over 1,000 sales -- we'll just have to wait and see if Alfa can build on that momentum to even come close to the segment leaders.

@juanvarela7634

6 жыл бұрын

Drew, I think the reality for Alfa Romeo is that it needs to be different in order to bring in buyers seeking something other than the already established vanilla offerings from the German or Japanese manufacturers. Why would a buyer opt for an Alfa Romeo over a German premium brand if it only offers a product with identical 'soft' driving dynamics? Alfa has always been a niche player in the market because it's always been for driving enthusiasts not comfort seekers, even in its home market of Italy it's sold in fewer numbers than the German competition.The poor build quality history of Alfa didn't help it win over the majority of enthusiast drivers which is the space that BMW conquered. However, by all accounts, BMWs have softened their driving dynamics to appeal to a bigger audience, which has alienated those that historically loved BMWs for their sharp driving dynamics. This is the space that Alfa is moving into. Also, I don't think that Alfa has to sell millions of units to justify its existence, as part of the FCA conglomerate, it's only being set up to compete in a few of the lucrative sectors, while the German brands are obsessed with creating dozens of models and niches. I'm pretty sure that Sergio Marchionne had once said that his goal for Alfa was to achieve about 10% of Mercedes' sales numbers but I do hope that Alfa does bring out a few more models.

@juanzingarello4005

6 жыл бұрын

Juan Varela for the reason you mentioned. Its different. I spoke to a guy at a car wash with a brand new Stelvio and asked him about it. He was considering a Q5 but when he drove the Stelvio he was blown away. The Audi couldn’t compare to the Aflas driving dynamics. Where I live, everyone drives a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Porsche SUV. The ones that are even better off, roam the streets in their Lambos, Bentleys, Astons, etc. People who buy these cars, as well as something like a Ghibli or Levante don’t want to get a German car that will blend them in with everything else on the road. They buy one of these or something British like a Jaguar. Alfa is just starting their return and it will take time just like it did for Maserati to expand their dealership networks. Its only been a year since these two models were released and this dude doesn’t understand the concept of baby steps.

@juanzingarello4005

6 жыл бұрын

Dino Pappous People will buy it because its different from the popular Germans and its Italian. It also helps to consider them as the affordable Ferraris. If nothing, it will pull what Maserati did and gain a status.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

Do you want to revisit your proclamation? Alfa sold 1,150 cars last month, so about that steadily increasing thing.....

This guy should review fruits, leave car reviews to people who know what they are talking about.

Apparently The Drew Johnson Experience is BMW FANBOY. How you are on left lane news is beyond me.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you missed my review on the Giulia Quadrofoglio. Be sure to check it out! I think the Quadrifoglio drives better than the M3 (although its interior isn't as nice). kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKSs3Jepobjdmqw.html

@raimondiulian5378

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a BMW fan , but i really love to have a Stelvio in my garage

I just bought yesterday my SECOND Stelvio, I tried pretty much EVERY SUV in the market before going for the second one and i noticed that no one else gives you the same bang for your buck, I love it, minor issues with the radio on the first one and that was pretty much it.

@MichaelBrussow44

4 жыл бұрын

Second one? WOW! Did you give the first one to your kids?

@ntwalipat2

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelBrussow44 Reliability issues as stated in this video!

@JIMMY-ck1oe

Жыл бұрын

Does your first alfa romeo burn oil? The common problem of turbo engine is burning oil

This review is a joke

I got Stelvio, and let me tell ya, f.. best car. I race with BMW X5, audi q7. Car Drives great feels great, and get thumbs up from pedestrians

We bougth our stelvio today 🇮🇹🇮🇹🥊🥊🇮🇹🇮🇹

@whoisharo4689

3 жыл бұрын

Im jealous 😞 congrats!

Okay so when I started seeing these cars zipping around and I saw the logo but didn't know what it was, that felt really exclusive and creates a desire. I love that they don't have their name slapped all over it. I finally found out what it was when a friend of mine purchased one.

This review made me buy Stelvio, thx The Drew Johnson Experience

Some of the stuff like the handling and the ''feel'' of the car are highly subjective... and yet you make it as if it is a fact. Seems more like a hater review than a real one.

drew : makes a stelvio review ( bad btw ) doug demuro : am i a joke to you

Good points especially the first. 2nd they did over inventory the dealers before reintroducing the brand and taking their place in the market. 3rd I love the infotainment system because Alfa Romeo knows that if your car is measured by tech, then it’s only as good as the most recent. Apple and android changes iOS systems by the hour, and the cars that carry them gets dated as fast as their cell phones. With the system that Alfa Romeo is using leaves the relevance and currents - ness to the vehicle. So a luxury Audi and a eco Honda Accord has the same infotainment system dilutes Audi’s (which by the way are just VW’s) luxury and unique position over cars like the Honda as to why it costs more. Alfa Romeo’s system will never really get old because it’s not competing with other systems, it offers usability for the driver and it knows it’s not an iPhone. It keeps the vehicle in its place sorta speak. As soon as you get in a car and want to see the cell phone features, your not an Alfa Romeo customer. As soon as you get and a car, to drive it, the you are. #WeAreAlfisti

Maybe they made the boot closing process like that intentionally, for safety, in case you stopped pressing down the button because there was someone or something you might hurt/damage.

I just bought a new 2022 Stelvio sprint. It handles better than most cars. It is absolutely fantastic!

You dummy, I bought a Giulia and my neighbors bought a Stelvio a month later because they saw my car. They traded in their GLC for it LOL.

ALSO ...lack of dealer network! ...they shove these with 'stock-up' Maserati dealers that look down on folks shopping entry level AR, or they put them up with Fiat dealers - the opposite situation. But I'm very glad they're here no matter what.

@MichaelBrussow44

4 жыл бұрын

At the dealer where I bought my Stelvio, I am treated great. I have not seen a Ghibli owner treated any better. The GM talks to me every time I'm there!

How reliable is it. Isn't the brand on the low end overall?

You must be fools! Mine is amazing to drive… the handling, ride acceleration all show you their unbelievable racing heritage. And the sound system is amazing!

Hey bro, honestly we can talk about the infotainment ( now they improved it, and there's also Android Auto and Apple Carplay availability) , the exterior&interior of the car (subjective...), but PLEASE when you talk about: 1) Engine 2) Gear 2) Suspensions 3) Brakes 4) Chassis 5) Q4 AWD powertrain system there's NO other SUV right now in the market that comes close to the Stelvio. When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat - Henry Ford

@dave9282

3 жыл бұрын

Compleatly agree with you, and also I think it is very handy to operate the infotaiment system throught taht wheel, and in my opinion it is very easy to use and find everything you want.

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

@@dave9282 Agreed, and very little said about the main points of the car. Who buys a car based on the infotainment system and the power tailgate. Seriously?

Just went 90 km/h through a small roundabout, the steering is not nervous, its just a good stable steering. He’s just talkin straight bs.

really... we have one ... traded a BMW for an Alfa and the GM at one of the local dealerships is my buddy.. and they do not have many in stock...

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

Also he forgets that Audi and BMW have far more dealers and are much longer established as an SUV manufacturer. I think they even have manufacturing plants in or around the US. Alfa have more, smaller models in Europe (search for the MiTo and Giulietta) that would be considered too small for most Americans, so they're never going to compete, or rather shouldn't be expected to, on a one-to-one basis with just two models.

I JUST bought a '21 Stelvio TI SPORT, and I LOVEEEEEEE IT!

I like the Alfa Romeo emblem on the front. And they are trying to develop their brand recognition. It has its flaws but it sure is FUN to drive and it caters to a certain type of person.

Agree about the brand recognition, but to motor enthusiasts like us that works to our advantage as we don't look like sheep in Audis, etc...

@nicero870

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

everyone talk good about this suv....except you!

Looks like a lot of people in this thread have stelvios, I'm thinking about it. Anyone have resources on cost of maintenance, wheels, parts?

Everyone complains about the infotainment. Does anyone realize it’s the same as Mazda. Not sure I hear as many complaints by auto reviewers about them.

You have to keep button of closing the trunk due to safety reasons. Driver might not see from his place what happens at the trunk eg someone still loading it. Making you keep the button still improves reaction time to stop closing immediately.

Thanks for the video but I think he missed the whole point. 1) Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia use Ferrari engines that’s why those models are referred to as mini Ferrari’s. Guys Ferrari engines on a normal sedan and crossover. This guy is no mechanic or engineer nor professional in the sector if he is then he has been bought to say those things otherwise it makes no sense..You will read of no well renowned professional in the sector talk shit about Giulia and Giulia except for the infotainment. Even Doug de Muro remained flabbergasted. 2) Alfa cars have incredible steering handling and stability.I have pushed mine on the highway and guys my car remained steady and it handles incredibly perfectly at curves in high speed. I love German cars especially BMW and Mercedes but I must admit Italians know how to make sporty cars better than Germans It’s very true in the US most American don’t recall the brand, it’s true Alfa spend very less on quality materials and technology wise they are far behind their counterparts but under the hood it’s very well known that BMW, WV,MERCEDESE AUDI can’t compete. In the review he didn’t even mention the Alfa DNA. The more I keep writing the more I realize this guy doesn’t know much about cars. Alfa Giulia and Stelvio have been confronted to same models produced by their competitors AUDI,BMW, Mercedes,WV, the Italian brand beat all 4 in driving, steering, stability acceleration and speed.. unfortunately Alfa is not investing a lot in the brand and in advertising but when they make cars trust me it’s fire. Now they are trying to catch up the the Stelvio 2020 and Giulia 2020 . This guy must be jokin, I have never heard the BMW use the Lamborghini engine in their low level sedan or suv. How can you talk about reliability of a car when under the hood you have engine together with some of its components coming from FERRARI? He said in Italy there is what ? “A small part of Italy...” ? Bro if you don’t live in Europe like us and you know nothing about Italy stop telling lies in your video. Can you please name one brand that has never hard problems ? Mercedes has had, BMW,AUDI all German brands.I bought mine 2 years ago and I’m in my 3rd year of ownership and have never had a problem nor any breakdown.

I disagree with you on look, i have vw alltrack and planning to trade in for this till I find out that their oil change cost between $200- $300. Am i getting wrong information? That's crazy price for oil change.

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

Very easy job, can get it done cheaply by any mechanic.

Lets not forget it's among the safest SUVs on the market! Me and my mom quite literally tested the safety ratings after being hit by a vehicle going over 60mph and we left with very minor injuries!

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

In the Euro NCAP safety ratings the Stelvio got 97% for Adult Occupancy safety, the highest score by any car ever.

@elcieloylasestrellas2367

2 жыл бұрын

@gabe morales do you still have it? Still reliable? Thanks

I just think you don't know how to drive a sporty car

Superb review. You really brought out some interesting stuff that I had not seen from any other Stelvio reviews. That total fail voice command infotainment? Killer. Good looking though. Thanks.

From January to September 2018, the brand has delivered 9,044 Stelvios in the United States, 8,933 examples of the Giulia and 183 units of the Alfa 4C in the same period. What is your problem?

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

Please review January sales and then get back to me. K? Thanks!

I don't know what's the point of this video since Alfa Romeo had its best monthly sales in the U.S. ... EVER (march 2018).

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

10 months later. Care to revisit how Alfa is doing?

you can turn off the automatic seat backing on off ignitioin in settings (comfort or somthing or other)... I agree it's very annoying especially if you have people behind driver. What annoyed me mostly was over intrusive warning bongs for too close following distance and lane crossing. Also I drove this and 210 hp diesel engine and for daily run around I'd take giulia 280 hp :)

I think someone should tell him how many Audi’s are in the storage lots waiting for the dealers to call on them. It’s a well known tactic car companies use to make us think there’s low inventory thus they are selling well.

I just brought one 26 year old black male i love the exclusivity that comes with this . And the 2.0 liter engine is a gem! Loads of power blows the doors off so many different cars and it’s the base engine ! The suspension is one of the best rids like a Cadillac of yesteryear but still corners like it’s on rails

@LiveOutYourDreamsTV

2 жыл бұрын

I’m at 28 year old black male trying to see what’s best to get can you give some insight my guy? I’m looking at 2018-2019 Alfa ti sport for $28,500 or a 2019 BMW X3 m40i or jaguar f pace all at 35k miles under $30,000 what would you recommend?

@aayonce4

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiveOutYourDreamsTV well a few factors you should consider. Does interior room matter the stelvio is very tight inside and there are some nuances that can be irksome. The brake pedal will take some getting used to it's very touchy. Do you want something luxurious as the Stelvio is more sport less luxury you might feel as though you've been let down as the X3 and the F pace would feel more like a luxury sport SUV . Also the Stelvios AWD system is not very good in the snow it tends to struggle to stay on track. Personally I would go with F pace.

@LiveOutYourDreamsTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@aayonce4 I want good sporty speed but for the money I want to spend luxury is what I’m looking for more

@aayonce4

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiveOutYourDreamsTV yeah go with Fpace

Of course, you had to know you were going to get killed by Alfa enthusiasts. I test drove the Stelvio, the BMW X-3 and the Mazda CX-5 Signature. I even surprised myself when I ended up buying the Mazda. I thought for sure when I started shopping that I would end up with the BMW, but my head overcame my heart. One of the many reasons I bought the CX-5 was because it had great handling with amazing torque....52 lbs more that the BMW!!! Even with the a/c running it feels like a small block V-8 with no feeling of being strained from a standstill. The BMW also handled well and had the advantage of being a little roomier, but I didn't like the long hood. It also is and felt heavier. The Stelvio was actually quite nice to drive. It's also the best looking of the three and I wanted to buy it, but there were too many drawbacks that had to be overlooked and lived with. For a long term purchase I wasn't willing to accept them. And resale value will probably be terrible. Also, the engine puts out a lot of power for such a small engine. I suppose that means a lot of turbo boost and strain on the engine. However, the Stelvio does deliver on exclusivity as I only see around one a day on my daily 45 mile drive. I was able to sharpen up the Mazda's handling even further by installing a strut brace that I bought on Amazon for $130....fits perfectly. The Alfa and the BMW come with braces from the factory. In about a year I will upgrade the tires for another step up in handling. If one buys by looks and performance alone they will probably buy the Stelvio. But I want an suv that is highly competent in other areas as well. Of course, I must say that the loaded Mazda cost about $20K less which was difficult to ignore.

@bman1668

3 жыл бұрын

At that point why not just get sedan if u care about handling ? I think Alfa handles better to be honest but my Mazda 6 is my daily and I feel u on that Mazda has a soul lol

Change my GLE with this. unbelievable dynamic. Very happy, before I joke with the touchscreen now I drive a car

The best drivers SUV i have personally driven, esp in this price point! Yeah some others do luxury better, but no where near as enjoyable to drive and good to look at. Alfas have a soul and want to be driven! They put a smile on your face and i have driven a lot of nice cars that are "cold" in driver feel. as far as a Alfista not wanting to own a crossover, it is surprising comparable to the handling of the Giulia and you can drive the heck out of them around turns. " the reason BMW dosent put the m3 sterring in a 3 series" Alfa did it right and built the Quadrifoglio first then the 4 Cyl. THe sound that come out of a Quad...eargasam! BAD REVIEW

@ATRichard

4 жыл бұрын

jwhoward3611 Absolutely agree with this. Best SUV I’ve ever driven. Bar none. It really does have a soul. And you can’t beat it for the price, and the deals are good on them right now. No brainer if you want an enthusiast SUV imo. I get excited just looking at one.

Why would you need more than 280hp when you aren't even allowed to go faster than 120Kph on most parts of US?

Dial navigation, or as he calls it "wheel thing" is quite standard now for a lot of new models coming out, and way easier to use when driving

360 view camera missing ?

Missed the point completely - Has no idea why we love Italian cars. Drew, maybe I can introduce you to a n ice Equinox bland appliance with no personality. Might fit your style to a tee !

What in the Doug Demuro great value copy is going on here?!

I actually loved your review. I never tested it and if I will be in the market to buy SUV I certainly will...because it's THE ONLY suv i turn my head around. But should I buy it for 30k+ euros here in Europe (2 years old)?? That's a different story - for that money you get brand new Peugeot 3008 full option, also beauty. Or reliable Hyundai Tucson for instance. New. And Alfa is the last on the charts: 1. BMW X3, 2.Audi Q5, 3. Mercedes GLC, 4. Volvo XC60 and the last is Stelvio. At least here in Europe, maybe in USA have different charts?

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

Which charts? Safest SUV ever for adult occupancy on Euro official ratings, that should be important to anyone with a family. Difficult to compare when other manufacturers sell millions of cars. Look at owners reviews, not charts.

Only good thing is that they almost all come with red guts & extremely stylish exterior capitalizing on the cross-over trend to match up with bmw & benz you gotta do what they aren't put more metal parts under the hood make your cars more reliable less plastic & well be able to accept the infotainment center as long as the sound system is booming no1 will care more metal parts under the hood you'll be able to charge a bit more love the circle wheel design btw thats a banger maybe add a champagne holder 4 seat option for extra $1k

my problem with this great car was position of a driver and a passenger. Distance between chair and doors is enormous so i can’t find place for my elbows. Also entering and leaving the car due to that is problematic. It’s a suv so it should be easier then in normal car but here it’s tough. So i gave up sadly.

Dude, you can't use a KNOB!?! Works perfectly in my car. Turn knob, selector goes up and down. Press to select. Can't get any simpler. My voice recognition works too, if I use an Italian accent. No joke.

@chrisbebensee334

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Very well said! It's the easiest infotainment system to use of any car that I've driven, and it kicks the crap off of any touch screen EVER for vehicle use. I've driven all of its competitors over the last 3 years and one drive in the Alfa compltely convinced me to buy it.

I love stelvio it’s nice vehicle.

Really good to know before a decision to buy.

@dave9282

3 жыл бұрын

Buy it! You wont regret it. Alfa Romeo is a fantastic car and much better than a regular BMW or Audi

I drive an Alfa Romeo and it is the BEST CAR i have ever driven. Beautiful, powerful, very fast... super fan to drive.

@daultynmcclellan

Жыл бұрын

How the reliability? Looking into getting one but don’t want to be stranded on the road 24/7 (I would keep up with regular maintenance etc)

Sorry but your review is simplistic. May be you got too used to popular suv’s. Alfa is something different, away from the masses. It delivers performance and beauty.. who cares about the cup holders or anything like that. Think outside the box alfa is uniqueness and driving experience. America got too spoiled with elements in a car that can help you be very comfortable, and that’s how many american cars and people are oriented.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

So you're calling a mid-size crossover "something different"? Sorry to break it to you, but it is not. If Alfa wanted to be different, why not make some kind of rear-wheel drive hatchback instead of an SUV that will never handle properly? Alfa needs to either be special or very competent at building a product at least as good as the Audi, BMW and Mercedes of the world. And right now they are doing neither.

Haha, I had a similar issue tonight with the voice command.

I live in Cape Town South Africa and yes I'm driving a 14 year old Giulietta. Never heard the young kids shouting Audi,or Merc when they see one. So nice to hear Alfa Romeooooo. I parked and the one kid asked me if it's a Maserati😂

"he asked me if Alfa Romeo was a new car brand." Jeez, Americans...

@epbrown01

4 жыл бұрын

If you're under 30 in the USA, you've likely never seen one, remember. And he's in KY - I don't think I've seen an Alfa on the road here, and I'm near the 2nd largest city in the state.

@stijnhs

4 жыл бұрын

@@epbrown01 I didn't mean in terms of seeing one but in terms of racing pedigree. Alfa Romeo is one of the most iconic names in racing

Nice attempt at a biased review. The verdict is clear though. The thumbs tell the story.

I think people took your review straight to the heart. I liked it. Like you, I also don't understand why this car exists. It's like Porsche and Lambo making CUV's; They don't need to exists. They can't corner like their sedan counterparts and they can't go off road. They're basically modern mini-vans. LOL and that's coming from a current crossover owner. My next car will be an A5 or Giulia, and my next SUV will be a 4Runner or Wrangler. A real SUV to take off road and a real sports sedan to carve corners.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. If you want to have fun while driving, a car is the way to go. And a proper SUV should be good off road. That's why my current fleet is a BMW M3 and a Toyota Land Cruiser.

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

It exists for people who would prefer a sporty sedan but needs more room for luggage etc. A lot of people will buy an SUV just to keep up with the crowd, because that's what everybody else is buying. One reason to consider it if you want something for the school run is it got the highest EVER score for passenger occupancy safety (97%). The point is you can use it for that then go have some fun with it afterwards, the latter being something you can't do with most SUVs.

That's all? Really?! Those minor quirks are that bad for you? I was expecting some serious problems! You have said nothing that will stop me from buying Stelvio.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! Keep Alfa alive for the rest of us!

And yes, there is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you look to the left of the 12V power outlet, there is a USB port. Use a cord that goes to your phone and you will need to set your phone up for Android Auto/Apple CarPlay which should only take about a minute. Afterwards, you will be able to access apps like iHeartRadio, Waze, and more

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

CarPlay and Android Auto were not available at the time of my review.

He’s joking right?

The problem for Alfa Romeo is that the people really do not care about the real car qualities.....they just prefer to have a nice navigator instead of a double wishbone suspension.

I want an Alfa soooo bad. One day😞

You can’t compare Alfa Romeo sale stats with Audi’s.

Look. I'll give you my take on your review. I am not gonna blast you like almost everyone else. I love picky people that arent easily blown away by anything. BUT it is always important to be relatively fair and always compare to the competition. Plus, always let the whole tone of your review be guided by the main pillars of a car : Engine perf, handling, comfort, quality, price.

You should review skateboards.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, good idea! Do you have one I could borrow?

gap is between 350hp for egz. jag and stelvio 280hp ,BUT ACCELERT TIME WORTH TO SAY: IS NEARLY SAME

The GLC infotainment system is definitely worse than this, how do you put GLC into competition like this, lol

You've got some points but i love AR so i can't like your review. Sorry ;-) Hopefully AR will adress some of the issues with model lifting.

Man -- I've helped 3 of my BMW friends convert to Alfas. Two Stelvios and one Guilia. I'd get an Alfa is they made an affordable Coupe that had comfort, not just a track car. I still love the 4C. And -- who the F! In Kentucky is buying Alfas???? Your argument is like comparing Kentucky Benz Sales to Manhattan Benz sales and saying the GLC/GLE is a slow seller. Good job.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

killerjhul Alfa sales are down 22% this year. Guess no one in Manhattan wants one either.

Wonder what he thinks of the 2020 models since they totally overhauled the infotainment system and center console...

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

4 жыл бұрын

Would love to try it out, hopefully it’s an improvement. Maybe I should give the Stelvio a second chance...

Why is it that successful car reviewers such as Shmeee and all the other KZreadrs who reviewed this car love it, so maybe don’t go against such a great brand and all the other KZreadrs because Audi made a car that is not comparable to this Alfa as they are completely different cars so don’t compare them. So maybe keep your opinion to your self as your dislikes dubble your likes.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson doesn’t like the Stelvio. Do you have the same advice for him?

@danielepatrizi

6 жыл бұрын

The Drew Johnson Experience No as he makes jokes about lots of things and is often bias for differ t reasons.

@severnsea

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDrewJohnsonExperience Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like ANYTHING that doesn't look or handle like a sports car. One of his last cars was a Ford GT40. That's not the sort of driver who's going to like getting into an SUV. It must be like getting out of your daily driver and onto a bus.

It's not a bad review. I think you did get the point why Stelvio is not selling. 1. Marketing 2. Not in target for an average SUV buyer It surely has a lot of qualities that others don't have but the average buyer does not appreciate. Its a shame there is no Giulia wagon or estate version

Well that's unfortunate I really wanted to buy one but now after seeing all this issues I don't think I'll buy it anymore

I must agree about Alfa Romeo not being a recognized brand amongst the general public. That can really hurt sells when no one knows about your brand.

This was 4 years ago and I just saw this now. Some of the complaints and observations are valid, but perhaps Alfa has addressed some of them. Our 2002 handles like a sports car with great steering, comfortable ride no issues with brakes, no turbo lag, and even a touch screen and Apple car play. . And maybe our area (Long Island) is not a representative sample, but you cannot drive 5 minutes without seeing several Stelvios. Not that everything is perfect: The standard 6-way power front seats don't provide enough adjustment and support.

Reviewer must be a complete horse's ass if he does not like the way the Stelvio drives. I have owned a Giulia Quadrifoglio (Amazing car!) for over two years and it has been the most enjoyable driving car I've owned to date, and includes about 20 higher spec German cars. The Stelvio Ti Sport drives almost the same, just a tad less extreme and powerful. Having driven the BMW X3 (current and last gen), Audi Q5 and S5, Jaguar F Pace, Land Rover, Range Rover, Volve XC60, and Merc GLC, I have to say, the Stelvio is by far the most engaging SUV in that segment. To echo the past few reviewers, they video reviewer clearly knows nothing about good vehicles.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

The Giulia Quad is a completely different animal than a Stelvio. That's because the Giulia is a car and Stelvio is not. Saying the Stelvio is the most engaging SUV in the segment is like saying lung cancer is the most engaging kind of cancer. By definition SUVs are not as good to drive as cars. If you want a sporty vehicle, get a car. If you want something that's practical and good in the snow, get an SUV. The End.

@mcorliss

5 жыл бұрын

The Drew Johnson Experience - I own BOTH the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Ti Sport, and am now negotiating picking up a Stelvio Quadrifoglio as well. I've owned over 20 top spec German cars and SUVs prior to buying the Giulia QV two years ago and Stelvio more recently. I think you may want to consider taking this comment along with the other poster's comments to heart, because your analytical lens is clearly a bit off, and that exact type of misinformation is why Alfa sales are a bit slower than would have normally been anticipated. Every fellow Alfa owner I've talked to have come to the Stelvio from BMWs, Audis, Mercedes, and Jaguar SUV, and they almost unanimously praised the Stelvio for being the most engaging driving SUV on the road within its segment. Countless numbers of credible automotive journalists wax effusive praise on the vehicle and a significant number of global SUV of the Year awards have been bestowed on it as well. So either the entire car world is wrong...OR...more likely, you are a complete dope that doesn't know WTF you are talking about. My money is on the latter and not the former.

@TheDrewJohnsonExperience

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you identified yourself as a Stelvio owner. That explains why you are such a staunch defender. Couple things: This is my opinion. I have no idea how you can consider my opinion "misinformation." And I'd love to think I have the kind of clout that would impact car sales, but I do not. Of course every Alfa owner is going to tell you how much they love their Alfa. Very rarely is a person going to say negative things about an object they paid a lot of money for. Sorry I don't drink the Kool-Aid when it comes to vehicle reviews. If not liking something makes me a dope, so be it. And for the record, Jeremy Clarkson didn't like the Stelvio. But that guy is a hack! The point of this video was to explain why the Stelvio isn't selling, and I think I did that. I covered all of the topics that would be pertinent to the kind of person that is shopping for a mid-size luxury SUV. And look at how bad you are at reading things. "Alfa sales are a bit slower than would have normally been anticipated." Maybe slower than you anticipated, but not me. I knew Alfa would struggle mightily in the U.S. Sales are exactly where I anticipated -- down 30% in January. If we're being honest, you're the dope. What I hate most about this video is that everyone has made me out to be an Alfa hater, which couldn't be farther from the truth. I think the 8C is one of the prettiest cars ever made. I'd own a Brera if I legally could. And if I wasn't wasn't saving up for college tuition, I'd have a GTV in the garage. I just don't like *this* Alfa. And judging by sales, the vast majority of Americans share my opinion.

No one with a Alfa Romeo has to explain why their car is cool only brand snobs need ppl to know why their car is cool and that's what Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are for... Jaguar/Land Rover, Maserati/Alfa Romeo, speak for themselves

i always get compliment i got the ti sport

The majority of the people in the comments have never been in this car, having been in a Stelvio a couple of times I can say that many of the points you bring up are very accurate. Some people want to believe this is a flawless car which this is not at all.