In Switzerland, the Stelvio QV is available since the beginning of the year.
I short tested it last week, during the 20K miles service of my Giulia QV.
I was a little bit disappointed ...
Let me explain. It is an excellent car, which will compete very well with a Macan Turbo, but when you come from a Giulia QV, well, it seems much less sporty.
Yes, it accelerates very well, even in cold weather, thank you Q4. But as we are sitting much higher, we take a little more roll in turns.
This vehicle is perfect for the family because, even in race mode, it's definitely more comfortable than the Giulia Q. The WAF is definitely better!
Then, thanks again to Q4, the car is easier to drive for any driver. The car maintains more easily a straight line when you accelerate hard. It's safer, but it's less fun.
Finally, in Europe, the price is, in my opinion, too high compared to the Giulia. There is a gap of 14'000 US$ in equal equipment between a Stelvio QV and a Giulia QV, while this difference is only 3'000 US$ between a Stelvio 280 and a Giulia Q4 280, still on equal equipement.
This is all the less justifiable as on the Stelvio, there are no side skirts and front blade made of carbon. The front fenders and hood aren't also made of carbon.
It makes the all-wheel drive transmission really expensive !
So, you'll understand, that I won't change my Giulia QV for a Stelvio QV !
But it's still a great car that I recommend to anyone who wants a sporty SUV.
Some pictures quickly taken by iPhone.
Apple CarPlay :
And with my car :