Alfa 4x4

[Andyk]

First proper pictures.....is there a whiff of Maseratis 4x4 about it around the rear three quarters ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-eurocars/alfa-romeo-stelvio--la-2016/35301

Rather like it.....good proportions and well designed and the 510bhp flagship will do 0-69 in 3.9 seconds....Now that's bloody quick....

 

[lisknik]

For a 4x4 it ain't bad looking, still think Alfa shouldn't be making one.

had a chat with the Maserati stand at Silverstone Classic, according to them different build platform completely to theirs, though tbh I thought it looked similar when I first saw it

 

[zagatoes30]

As these go it looks good, not sure about 500BHP in a car on stilts but each to there own

 

[P R]

For a 4x4 it ain't bad looking, still think Alfa shouldn't be making one.

had a chat with the Maserati stand at Silverstone Classic, according to them different build platform completely to theirs, though tbh I thought it looked similar when I first saw it

Yes the Stelvio is built on the Giorgio (from Giulietta) platform. The Levante is built on the Ghibli / QP platform.

 

[Wattie]

I'd take that over the Levante any day.
Cheers Wattie

 

[safrane]

Looks more like the Mecan to me (except front grill of course)

 

[bigbob]

Looks fine and it makes sense for AR to be in this market.

The main point form 'our' perspective is that it still gives no clarity as to how Maserati will be developed and how it sits viz a viz the rebirth of AR. All confusing...still.

 

[P R]

Yes you can buy an Alfa SUV with 510BHP and a Maserati one with 275 here, or if youre in Europe, what is it, 400?
The Alfa is smaller though, but surely the Levante should have a hotter version than Alfa does?

 

[Andyk]

I'd take that over the Levante any day.
Cheers Wattie

I agree with you Wattie....It's proportions look better.... Sort pf prettier if a 4x4 can be pretty. I rather like it....It should be able to handle he power as there are a few very powerful 4x4's on the market. Look forward to seeing one in the flesh.

 

[dem maser]

I like it, Desira my local dealer told me they will be available from Jan 2018 and they will be having the engine i like from the Giulia the 2.2 diesel.....if i can then ill get one of these instead as it ticks more boxes for me than the Giulia......very good looking

 

[Andyk]

I think I agree Dem....I saw the Giulia on the lorry and the side profile had a whiff of BMW about it....This looks a bit more Alfa and individual.

 

[dem maser]

Love the Giulia Andy and should be in one for feb/Mar but if i could get out of it in a year i would and go for the Stelvio

 

[Andyk]

Really love the V6 Dem...Not seen the standard car up close so will have to take a trip to the dealer. See how it compares to the XE.

 

[Rex B]

Looks fine and it makes sense for AR to be in this market.

The main point form 'our' perspective is that it still gives no clarity as to how Maserati will be developed and how it sits viz a viz the rebirth of AR. All confusing...still.

Seems to me that Alfa is aimed at younger customers with top of the range quicker and on par price with bottom of Masersti range, Maserati slightly slower , more luxurious, bigger and more expensive. l am afraid Fiat see Alfa as the more sportier brand.
Rex B

 

[conaero]

What are FGA doing? They seem to be pitching Maserati and Alfa against each other, surely this is not a good thing?

First with the Ghibli/Giulia and now the Levante/Stelvio????

 

[dem maser]

Really love the V6 Dem...Not seen the standard car up close so will have to take a trip to the dealer. See how it compares to the XE.

Looks good Andy, especially in SUPER trim......

 

[Andyk]

What are FGA doing? They seem to be pitching Maserati and Alfa against each other, surely this is not a good thing?

First with the Ghibli/Giulia and now the Levante/Stelvio????

It certainly feels that way Matt....The Alfa I think is more pitched at the Macan and the Maserati at the Cayenne but when the Alfa will be quicker and probably the same money as the entry Maserati it's hard to over look it smaller or not. Looks are subjective I like the look of it more as well. I think Rex may have hit it on the head with Maserati being the luxury brand and Alfa the sporty one maybe

 

[zagatoes30]

Alfa more sporty than Maserati - has the world gone mad !

Don't get me wrong I love my Alfas always have but to Maserati has always been another league

 

[StuartW]

Alfa more sporty than Maserati - has the world gone mad !

Don't get me wrong I love my Alfas always have but to Maserati has always been another league

Agreed, there really needs to be more separation

 

[MrMickS]

Alfa more sporty than Maserati - has the world gone mad !

Don't get me wrong I love my Alfas always have but to Maserati has always been another league

It is a bit crazy, but Alfa do have a sporting heritage as well. I'm looking at this as FCA know that Alfa are the way that they will be profitable. If they can make a successful tilt at the Germans with Alfa then the volumes will mean the FCA make a lot of money. Maserati is, unfortunately, secondary to this. Its more of a niche luxury brand. What I would hope for is more, higher specced versions at the top end. V8s in everything.