As a long time Mercedes driver, I intended to buy a MB GLC in 2018 .... my wife (driving a small Alfa herself) advised me to take a testdrive in a Stelvio Q, so I did..... my plans to buy a GLC went out of the window immediately.... ;-)) 65.000 km on now ... best driving car I've ever owned in 40 years....

@garryn7

Жыл бұрын

I bought a MB GLC300 with 6000 miles. From day one I just didn’t like it. A year later after experiencing several issues, I was looking to trade it in when I stumbled upon the Stelvio. After the test drive, I was hooked. I love this car more every time I drive it.

The Quadrifoglio just takes things to a whole new height. And that COLOR. Bellissimo!

@francescocimorelli9894

3 жыл бұрын

💅🏼🇮🇹

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@francescocimorelli9894 Italians paint their nails like Diamono David

@charlesclement383

3 жыл бұрын

I love Alfas.

@charlesclement383

3 жыл бұрын

Alfas are reliable, stop spreading bad news. If it's so good get rid of your crappie BMW.

@stefannikolov6560

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesclement383 No, please keep up the rumor that Alfas break all the time, so that I can continue buying Alfas for peanut money...

Alfa Romeo has soul and passion. Love my Giulia TI.

@saidalas8381

2 жыл бұрын

it's ugly

@NOrlando952

2 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas8381 idk a year later and it’s still 94 to 0. Would def say you are in the minority fo sho.

I genuinely cannot get enough of this V6

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds good. The only advantage this car has over the X3M Comp

@nvl2691

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 What about the lower weight, the better ride, the better handling, and (although that is subjective) the better looks? Might I just add the Stelvio is faster too? Having driven both (friend owned an X3MC), the Stelvio is a more grown-up and enjoyable car.

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@nvl2691 the Stelvio doesn't look better lmao

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@nvl2691 plus the X3Mcomp went faster around the track

@nvl2691

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 That's why I said looks are subjective "lmao". The X3M might be slightly faster on track but it could definitely be due to tyre differences. Today's cars' handling has pretty much bottomed out, the only improvements come from tyres. Put some modern tyres on a 20 year old car and it'll keep up with modern cars. And anyways, those are street cars. What difference does it really make that one is slightly faster around a track? The Stelvio QV rides much better, is just as practical, feels better built (especially with the facelifted interior), and it sounds better. I prefer the Stelvio QV, you prefer the X3MC, that's clear. But my point is, the sound definitely isn't the only advantage the Stelvio has over the X3.

Give it to the Italians to design anything. Love how they made a crossover look sexy af

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

Nachos grill 🤮

@benzina2k

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 why are you commenting on so many videos about alfas just to complain

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@benzina2k because it's ugly but fanboys say it's beautiful. 95% of people don't think that way

@benzina2k

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 i can assure you that everyone that says the car looks good actually looks at the car and likes the design. nobody just says "this car is beautiful" just because they like the brand.

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@benzina2k Bahahaha

I like the fact that there is no silly plastic cover across the engine. You can still stick your hand in there if you want to.

@Real_Turismo

3 жыл бұрын

Where isn’t it like that?

@alh06

3 жыл бұрын

@@Real_Turismo Like every other car

@Real_Turismo

3 жыл бұрын

@@alh06 wdym, even the m2cs on your Profil pic you can stick the hand in between there, and the alfas engine cover is made out of plastic :D

@alh06

3 жыл бұрын

@@Real_Turismo This obviously has a small cover for sound insulation. But every other car in like every other sporty luxury segment has about 600% as much plastic in the engine bay.

@Real_Turismo

3 жыл бұрын

@@alh06 ok, the direct competitor glc63 has more metal you see in the engine bay how about that. (btw the hand still fits)🤓🤡

That car looks like a blast! Thanks for the review. It’s so much fun watching a KZreadr drive around my town and hearing your comments on the cool bends and back roads. Happy driving!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

Short answer: yes. Long answer: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!

Got a Stelvio 280hp and absolutely love the car. Will upgrade once the prices of the second hand come down in a few years. And btw. it’s absolutely stunning where you live!

Alfa is all about the soul and passion for driving. It’s an amazing machine no doubt! Funny about the reliablility part lol but in reality I find them very reliable. Great review on a beautiful machine 👍🍀

Tedward looks like I’m gonna subscribe after watching some of you’re videos. You do reviews based on facts, I love that and you respect each and every category and have no bias to respective brands. Keep up the good work of treating every vehicle the same way!

the best suv on the market. and one of the best pov car journalists! (along with the topher)

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll tell the Topher ;)

@DoomEB

3 жыл бұрын

Macan has a better handling and sports car feel tbh... Macan wins a drag race... I wouldn't say it's the best suv , macan has alot of things better than the stelvio, but so does the stelvio. I would say they are both at the top...

@dontmindme4466

3 жыл бұрын

@@DoomEB i mean, this is all subjective. to me, the stelvio is better. to you, the macan.

@leafmagiic748

3 жыл бұрын

@@dontmindme4466 idk why you think the macan wins at a drag when its 0-100 is over a second behind the stelvio and 0-60 .1 slower

@dontmindme4466

3 жыл бұрын

@@leafmagiic748 i didn't say that. emile did. but yea, no idea which test you got that from,

I've owned a Porsche Macan Turbo and Cayenne Turbo. Both were very nice, quality built, strong rides but also very expensive to keep being they break down quite often which wasn't my problem. My issue with them was that both Porsches were fairly mundane. I now own a Stelvio Quadrifoglio in Triple Coat Trofeo metallic white, carbon fiber, ice interior w/ green and white stitching... making it ultra sexy that gets a ton of compliments from other auto enthusiasts. The fun factor is easily tripled due to its super quick with precise handling and a rumbling feedback that is priceless - the soul of Italian cars.

I have a 2019 Stelvio Ti and I so badly want a 2021 Quadrifoglio. The design changes for the 2021 are amazing on the inside, almost every complaint I have is remedied. And that V6 sounds amazing.

Found myself watching your videos over and over, and I honestly find your voice soothing. The way the binaural audio sounds is also amazing. Great filmmaking dude!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I got Gulia Quadrifoglio and what can i say.Masterpiece😊

Oh excellent timing! My friend is in the market for one of these. I'll definitely show him this.

The carbon seats are so good when you sit in the rear seats you get to see the beautiful carbon weaves its amazing I love it

Cue the reliability jokes…jk jk. FCA (and Alfa specifically) has their shortcomings, for sure, but what I love about them is they see the value in approaching cars with a fun, enthusiast-oriented mindset much more so than many other automakers. They know who they are and what they do and they don’t try to be everything to everyone. Not necessarily a mindset that lends itself well to sales and profits, but it makes for far more interesting and enjoyable products.

@GRiiZZ

3 жыл бұрын

Alfa might not have a strong sales figures. But their cars have this sort of character which is why i always wanted one. Yes i could buy much better/reliable car for the same price, but it might not have the feeling that Alfa gives.

@AM4project

3 жыл бұрын

I have had zero issues with mine 45k miles and going strong!

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

Reliability is always an issue for those who don’t own one and just talk based on hear saying

underrated car with so much character, love the guilia and stelvio. If i ever get a SUV , it's going to be this for sure!! btw those shifts are fast enough for me haha.. Tedward just confirmed what other reviewers have been saying. I hope they're selling well!

Alfa Romeo makes some incredible vehicles in 2021. Great review

9:08 it's supposed to do that. You can indicate normally and cancel it normally or you can tap the indicator stalk and it with auto indicate 3 times. Great for overtaking on highways. Love my Alfa and great video!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

right but the BMW can cancel by pushing in the same direction. This only cancels if i press in the opposite

@benjarvis5407

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives ahh yep I hear ya. If you tap it and it's auto flashing 3 times you can't cancel it on the Alfa, gets annoying sometimes but you get used to it. Also it took me a while to get used to the heavier but more direct steering as you pointed out. It feels too sensitive at first but after you go for a blast up a twisty mountain pass it feels great

You must reading my mind!! I had been watching reviews of the new Stelvio QV all weekend, wondering why my top favourite reviewer was not checking it out?!?! Crazy!!!

Every time I see that 4 leaf clover on the side of an Alfa Romeo in person it makes me smile, idk why.

I am Brazilian and i love your Channel, your vídeos are very cool

the keyword is "had" reliability issues. From what I hear on forums , these new ones are much better. Lucky for you these Stelvio's and Guilias depreciate much faster than m3's and can be found under 60k but every time I find one , it sells within a month :/

Una maravilla este Stelvio, que se puede decir de el que no hayan alabado ya todos los medios. Una autentica bestia parda, acompañado de un diseño sublime. Un preciosidad. El Suv que nunca podre odiar, je, je...Saludos.

I have a 2019 Giulia Ti Lusso Q4 and I love it. Used QV's are starting to hit the dealers off lease and are actually a bit more affordable now ($55k-$65k)

Bravo! Small amount of people understands everything you said. Bravo!

I've had the honor to take the Stelvio QV for a spin once. My goodness what a mad beast it is! Felt weird to step back in my Giulietta 1.4MA after, but it'll do for now. One day it will take place for a Giulia or Stelvio. Not the QV I'm afraid, but I'm sure the Veloce will do justice 💙❤️

probably is the less important feature, but what I like the most is that the paddle shifters hides perfectly behind de steering wheel when its straight

that binaural mic and my bose speakers finally made me understand how this engine sounds in real life!

I threw a temper tantrum when I found out both this and Giulia will be dead and replaced by electric vehicles. By far my favorite cars to drive. Is it bad to shed tears over a car? LOL

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a fair reaction. These are so incredible

@dwade3202

3 жыл бұрын

Taken over by EVs ? What. Whos the idiot behind that idea

@znx848

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwade3202 idk, I have a feeling those crazy italians will make some sick sporty EVs

@NOrlando952

3 жыл бұрын

In crying about it too, I love my Giulia TI so much

@lttsr

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwade3202 the new Alfa CEO. Their current designer is also being sent to Jeep too. The new designer is from...Dacia

I like how the CC when the engine makes sounds it calls it as (music) 🥰

nice b roll shots in the beginning

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Oh2x

3 жыл бұрын

the fly in the first shot was a nice accent in my opinion

This will definitely replace my modified stelvio milano next year 💯🔥

had a 156 with a 2.5 v6 amazing sound and fast steering one of the nicest cars i have driven, too bad it was fwd and rusted badly from inside because of rainwater got in

i see stelvios all over phoenix. they look/sound great, especially the one all black package.

Alfa is doing a spectacular job at keeping the drive alive - there’s so much character in their new vehicles that it’s hard to fault them for their minor shortcomings. Still, when I was shopping for my last daily, it ended up coming down to the Jaguar XE and XF, and Giulia and Ghibli, and I took the XE route instead. I still want to buy a Giulia when I’m ready to try something new, but the Jaguar actually felt like a more cohesive package to me. My one gripe with Alfa is the lack of a detuned V6 option between the regular models and the Quadrifoglio. I definitely don’t want to push 500-something horsepower in a daily, but I still want that spectacular sound. Ah well, just a minor thing, there’s so much else there to love about Alfa

@stefdem1533

3 жыл бұрын

Put it on A of the DNA wheel so it runs on 3 cylinders on low RPMs. Enough detuned? )))

Now you know why I like the Giulia Quad so much. :)

Phil from Autofanatic talked about it quite a bit just how good these Alfa Romero’s are. We need modern cars with a soul.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

this really surprised me. It's more fun than a GTI. I'll accept the flack from that comment happily

@Dcc357

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I'd hope an Alfa is more fun than my 2021 GTI SE. Mine is manual too.

0:24 If I owned this I’d totally get this blue blue is my favorite color but this blue is absolutely beautiful 😍

Please, correct me if i'm wrong but, if the car is that new, isn't he supposed to not floor it past a certain rpm or the car is new but is broken in and he doesn't want abuse it?

Absolutely stunning

My number 1 dream car at the moment

Great review

@martinbladowski1312

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, you haven't even watched the video and you say good review haha

@EmjayO

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinbladowski1312 watched the entire thing. It was a good, honest review. Don’t you think so?

Best suv 🚙 period

Amazing sound..do you know why brake auto hold is never equipped?

from Italy 🇮🇹 sono molto felice che la Stelvio sia stata apprezzata da voi. qui in Italia (e anche nel resto dell'Europa) le vendite della Stelvio e della Giulia, nonostante siano ottime macchine, sono state un completo fallimento. Purtroppo da noi chi compra questo genere di automobili è ormai completamente fidelizzato ai brand tedeschi, e per l'Alfa Romeo non c'è speranza

Can anyone explain what the red indicator by the door handle is?

Yay new video

Hey I would love to see you drive and review a classic mini!

To be honest, I haven't driven last generation pdk or dsg (I've been passenger but not the same), but I really like the zf 8hp, depends on the calibration the car and usage of course, but that cushioning of the torque converter feels superior (which feels more appropriate in a heavier / bigger car). I do like the color more than the Macan too 👍

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

The PDK might be faster, but it’s bigger and heavier. The ZF8HP is light and compact.

the bee in the beginning was like oops thats the wrong flower :3

Love the review, love the car! Though I can't help but to get a tad annoyed with the window stickers :P Somewhat distractin hah! Besides, what does that DAV-sticker even mean? (Sorry, non American here)

The Stelvio is absolutely georgeous to drive. But the Giulia, well it's just irreal. Such cars. Sad we may not see any cars like these in the future.

How do you get these cars are you approached or you approach them

They are unusually stunning in white

I really wanna this car!! I wish I could afford it. When it comes to style, character, and drama at the same time, no one can match Italian cars. Being a Greek, I will always love Italian vehicles even we are talking about an Alfa or something more outrageous.

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

Being Greek you are a weirdo and tasteless. Τριγωνική γρίλια δεν βλέπεται

@georgeparaskevopoulos6601

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763Τι tasteless ρε μην σε αρχίσω στις Παναγίες

@easonchen8591

3 жыл бұрын

The regular Stelvio is more affordable, especially in used! I am owning one with this exact blue color, Alfa got the brilliant steering & drives.

@theologostheologou2586

2 жыл бұрын

@@easonchen8591 bro here in Greece a 2 litre is like a supercar

Wonder what the "reliability rating" is on this Alfa?

Hey I live out in Ma out in rockland about 40 minutes from you I was wondering if you ever have people come with you for ride alongs I would love to IDC even if I have to pay I would love to experience some of the cars you drive I'm a young enthusiast myself and love car culture and everything about it

Cała jazda była nagrywana w trybie dynamic ? Czy race?

Would love to see pov drive with Giulia QV

What a sick color!

I can't decide weather id daily this or that Willys Jeep 😂

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

Macan is king

@307skylake7

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 It is indeed.

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

The Macan is King for the brand lovers. The Macan is slower than the Stelvio for several reasons. But in the end you wouldn’t find any track where the Macan beats the Stelvio

I think it's time for you to review my 2019 Golf R! ;)

i love the stevio ouad and gulia quad they get bad rep about not being reliable but its not fair they are bad ass awsome handaling fast cars and they look amazing i still want one id be worried about not having a alfa dealer close but i want one

Never heard anyone refer to strong brakes as beautiful

Lovely sound of Italian machine

This compared to an X3 M40i or X3M?

I would genuinely consider a used guila qv, their depreciation curve is steep but if you can get a good warranty and a trustworthy mechanic it could be the right formula

@NOrlando952

3 жыл бұрын

I have an extended warranty on my Giulia TI, extra 4 years and extra 75 thousand miles.

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck getting Ferrari parts at a good price for the unreliable engine

@animalmother4

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 yes on the parts at a good price, i would disagree with the unreliable engine based off of the research i read - from owners perspective from videos i've seen and articles i read the engines have been really well built

I saw this car while I was driving around the other day

Those plastic vents KILL ME. Ahhhh I love Alfa tho. The new GTAm is beautiful and nuts

Awesome!

This SUV is living up to the S in its name

Alfas are getting better. Anything 202” or newer is just fine.

What's up with the stickers on the windshield hahaha

THOSE SHIFTS

Would you prefer this over an SQ7/SQ8 if you were buying new at the same price?

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 100% would choose over the Audi

what about the macan turbo ?

Should do a comparison review with the porsche

I love it , I want you to Dem My 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia I know the viewers would Love it!

Watching this I totally regret buying a Macan. Regarding buffeting I hear that in the Macan a fair bit.

Can you do a Jaguar f type v6

I wish Toyota would collaborate with Alfa Romero. That would be epic.

@iheartgs400

3 жыл бұрын

@Diego G. that was Nissan not Toyota buddy, Toyota has there methods and ways of handling this I’m sure could benefit both companies. Look at Toyota/BMW with the Supra seems to be doing decently.

This might be what im looking for as I get older. I totally understand the American family need for a car that is small but has some cargo space, that of which the crossover SUV fills. But this, a nimble crossover that can give you some excitement while driving is basically perfect for an enthusiast trying to take more care of his family than his cars. I do really think toyota and honda should upgrade to a V6 as opposed to the inline 4s the CR-V and the RAV4 have.

for some reason the upshift noise annoys me, sounds great at high revs but other than that it's very obnoxious

Certainly better looking!

@307skylake7

3 жыл бұрын

The rear, no way. The rear looks like someone who had plastic surgery in the backside. Definitely prefer the Macan in that area.

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@@307skylake7 in all areas. The front looks like a Woosley as Clarkson said. Nachos grill and license plate in one side. Disproportioned hood height, fussy looking front design in general, small wheels, boring side lines. From the side the car looks like it's pulled up from the tires. The back is the least worse side. There's a reason it sold terribly despite driving well + depreciate like crazy. The comment sections are filled with fanboys. This car is ugly for its price point.

@307skylake7

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot emphasize how much I agree with you. Genuinely, this comment section is so filled with Alfa fanboys they’re trying to make german cars look bad.

The Macan is just a dressed up VW Tiguan

Would you buy one of these over a boxster S if the prices were about the same? For fun, and not for lap times.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t want the 4 cylinder Porsche. 4.0 GTS and we’ve got a deal

@ted6462

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I agree, but that would be more expensive as they are not available on the used market where I live.

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you buy an SUV if it’s just fun you’re looking for?

Hi, are the racing seats optional or are they standard?

@dirkcuypers6669

7 ай бұрын

Optional but these are the standard ones. The racing seats are made from carbon.

@davidensinger4175

6 ай бұрын

SPARCO seats are not as supportive as standard ones, that's why lees people buy them.

Nissan are you listening put that 400z motor and redesign the QX70 and 9 Speed and you’ve got a RWD base CUV.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea.

@iheartgs400

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives one way Infiniti can win people back into there brand.

Would you prefer this over a Maserati Levante Trofeo? The Alfa beats the Maserati in price/performance and is also quite a bit smaller, sure, but which one drives better?

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Would 100% choose this over the Levante. It’s smaller so may not work for everyone but this is incredible to drive

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

@footballcoreano nice English

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

Levante is on a different league. The Maserati equivalent is the Grecale.

what's the difference between the zf and pdk transmissions?

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Pdk is a dual clutch and ZF is a traditional torque converter

@Ed-tv2bx

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives thank you! Love the content as always! The sound of the shifts made me think they were both dual-clutches but wow, what a cool car!

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ed-tv2bx ...but the best about the ZF8HP is that it is lighter and more compact.

Yes i agree the blinkers are anoying.

You need to drive a Genesis Coupe 3.8!

@paulj9821

3 жыл бұрын

You understand that KIA is no match for Alfa, BMW etc....Don't get me wrong, I love Genesis, best bang for the buck in the industry today.

Do you think this comparable to an Lamborghini urus and also do u think the urus as more character

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

The urus feels quite a big bigger and of course more powerful. This feels more like a hot hatch. Balanced with a healthy engine.

@italianmaestro3045

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives well at least my country (Italy 🍕🍝🇮🇹 have personality on making unique cars especially the sound😎

How does it compare to the X3 competition?

@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

Uglier and slower

@Freimopp777

3 жыл бұрын

@@saidalas7763 Thank you, for your detailed answer.

@miks564

3 жыл бұрын

X3 has a better engine than the Macan, it’s basically on pair with the one in the Stelvio. It might lose only because it is heavier and doesn’t handle as good as the Stelvio

@paulj9821

3 жыл бұрын

@@Freimopp777 Just Ignore OA. He is a Troll that has made it his life's mission to shit on every Relevant Alfa video on KZread. You can go watch other popular videos and search his name in the comments and low and behold he is there.

If they gave you a long-termer, would you rather have the giulia or the Stelvio?

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Giulia. But would not complain

@maximravinet9950

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives thanks for the answer and the amazing content 😁

2021 daaammmnnmm