Why buy a pre-owned Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

With a pre-owned market that offers more than 300 different models, it can sometimes be difficult to make a choice. This is especially true when you're interested in a category that offers several suggestions, as all or almost all manufacturers are present. We're talking about the compact luxury SUV segment.

So, in this context, why opt for a more obscure model like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, when there are several other, better-known vehicles available on the market?

See what we think. After reading the following, you'll be asking yourself the question: why choose anything else?

The difference

The first thing that's appealing about a Stelvio is the difference it offers. Aesthetically, this model stands out from all the others in its horde because of its front-end design. The Alfa Romeo grille is unique and recognizable for miles around. That's enough to make you interested in this SUV.

And, like any Italian product, the overall lines are breathtaking. The Stelvio was introduced a few years ago, but its styling is still current and much more modern than recent vehicles that have just been launched.

That says a lot about the Stelvio and the timelessness of its lines.

The drive

All luxury models define themselves as sport utility vehicles, but few really offer a sporty ride. The Stelvio, which takes advantage of the Giulia sedan's seating position, literally offers the behavior of a car. You only have to get behind the wheel, even if only for a few moments, to realize it. With this model, you get all the advantages of an SUV, without the sacrifice usually made with driving.

The powertrains

Finally, the other very Italian characteristic of the model, a characteristic that is very attractive, is that you benefit from a powertrain tuned by an Italian firm. What this means is that we are entitled to something that performs well, that is convincing, and that turns out to be music to our ears.

That's true with the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine (280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque) that serves the entry-level versions, but it's especially true with the 5.0-liter V8 (505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque) that finds refuge under the hood of the Quadrifoglio variant. Simply put, it's music to the ears.

And what a pleasure it is to drive!

Come and discover just how much this vehicle offers in the way of sports car handling by taking a test drive.