Alfa Romeo has revealed UK launch pricing and specifications for its new Stelvio SUV, which will find its way into British showrooms this September.
With prices starting at £33,990, entry-level buyers get Alfa’s SUV with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine sending 178bhp to the rear wheels. The petrol range kicks off at £34,690, with a 197bhp, turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder mated to an all-wheel-drive system. buyers will be able to purchase both of these engines at launch in September, but will have to endure a small wait.
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The very first Stelvios set for delivery in the UK will make use of uprated, much more powerful versions of these engines. The wick in the 2.2-litre diesel is turned up to 207bhp and all-wheel-drive is added. 58.9mpg and 127g/km CO2 is claimed, with performance figures of 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 134mph.
The many powerful option at launch will be a 276bhp version of the 2.0-litre petrol. Alfa claims 400Nm of torque, as well as 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 143mph. Alfa claims it’s capable of returning 40.4mpg, with CO2 emissions of 161g/km.
The diesel is priced from £38,490, while the 276bhp petrol starts from £43,690. All powerunits are mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the range topping six-cylinder Quadrifoglio model will follow at a later date.