Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets traditional leather seats with Alcantara combinations bolsters and seat inserts. Visible contrast stitching highlights the performance character. Optional carbon-fibre or genuine wood trim are available. The dashboard’s top and upper door panels are leather-wrapped with stitching. The central console surface feels solid. The switchgear lends a mechanical, tactile satisfaction. The car gets metal-look rotary knobs and aluminium sport pedals. The dashboard is dominated by Alfa Romeo’s multi-touch 8.8-inch central display unit. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and navigation, phone, media and vehicle menus. The unit gets a rotary controller. The infotainment unit is mated to 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets dual-zone automatic climate control as standard. There are rear air ducts and an Air Quality System. A 12.3-inch thin-film digital instrument panel displays speed, navigation prompts, driver-assist info and selectable themes. The layout is clean a customizable. The menus and icons are large. But some important functions are hidden under several submenus.

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,686mm in length, 2,162 mm in width, and 1,631 mm in height. The car has a wheelbase of 2,817 mm. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio sports the iconic Scudetto V-shaped grille. It makes the car immediately recognizable as an Alfa Romeo. The car gets all-around LED lighting. The adaptive matrix headlights provide excellent illumination and lends the car a distinctive face. The sleek taillights wrap around the corners. The car runs on 20-inch alloy wheels paired with flush-fitting body-kit styling and red brake callipers. Optional 20-inch wheels with golden accents and diamond-cut finish are available. Gloss-black finish on grille surround, window trims and exhaust tips highlight the sporty character. The sloping roofline and C-pillar design adds to the sleek silhouette. But rear visibility is somewhat compromised because of the coupe-style roofline. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio never behaves like a typical bulky SUV. Its proportions lend a poised, grounded look. 

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s seats offer good lateral support during spirited driving. The cushioning leans toward firm rather than plush. Headroom and legroom are generous on all seats. But taller passengers at the back may feel a bit discomforted. The car is mounted on a front double-wishbone setup with a semi-virtual steering axis and a sophisticated rear multi-link layout. On smooth or a high-speed road, the suspension system handles compressions and crests with composure. But it feels firm on uneven city streets or potholed patches. Handling is a major highlight of the 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The steering is quick, direct and very precise. It lends a sporty, agile feel uncommon in most SUVs. Cornering is confidence-inspiring. The car’s body control is commendable.

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is hauled by a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 300PS/400Nm. The motor is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The car returns a mileage of around 12 kmpl. On city roads, mileage drops to around 10 kmpl because of start-stop traffic. Mileage increases during cruising on highways. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio manages to balance strong turbocharged performance with reasonable fuel efficiency. The car is powerful and engaging on open roads and manageable for city use.

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Stelvio is equipped with an advanced braking and safety system. The car gets antilock braking, electronic brakeforce distribution, and brake-assist. Safety is enhanced through a network of cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors that feed data to adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking. The car comes with a surround-view camera that eliminates all blind-spot. Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection adds to the protection during city driving.

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio if for buyers who value emotion, engagement, design and character over purely practical credentials. If offers sharp handling and an impressive driving feel.