There are certain countries whose culture has been infused and shaped not only by the practices of their people but its industries as well. One of these countries is Italy. Besides its love for pasta and other cultural defining aspects, Italy is known throughout the world for its cars. The Italian automotive industry is not just an industry but a way of life as well.

Brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo all make an ecosystem that not only puts Italy on the map but also gives it the status of a dominant powerhouse when it comes to cars. If you are in the market for a family-friendly car that not only functions as a daily driver but also tears up the track on the weekend, then you might want to consider getting an Alfa Romeo.

Let's take a closer look at the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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Brief History on Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Driving
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Alfa Romeo is an Italian-based company that was founded 111 years ago in 1910 in Milan, Lombardy Italy. This premium car manufacturer was founded by Ugo Stella and Nicola Romeo. The Name Alfa is an acronym that stands for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. Anomia translates to anonymous, this was because at the early start of the company it was founded by anonymous investors.

The first car to roll off the Alfa Romeo production line at the Portello factory in Milan was in 1910. This car was designed by Giuseppe Merosi. After this Alfa Romeo only looked ahead and focused on bigger and brighter adventures. This mentality saw them enter the racing world where they made a name for themselves.

In 2016, Alfa Romeo joined the SUV bandwagon. And they did this in Alfa Romeo style, which is bright, flashy, and high-performance. The entry Alfa Romeo compact luxury crossover SUV was the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio made its debut in the market in 2016. This crossover compact luxury SUV was manufactured and marketed by Stellantis, Alfa Romeo’s subdivision. This beauty was unveiled at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, it was not until 2017 when it officially went into production at the Cassino plant.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is currently Alfa Romeo’s best-selling model. Alfa Romeo has announced that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is coming back in 2022. Here is everything we know about the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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Announcement

2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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Last year October Alfa Romeo announced a list of cars that they were cutting off production and some that were proceeding within 2022. The announcement marked the end of the road for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the continuation of the Giulia and the Stelvio. The Giulia and the Stelvio are set to be joined by the 2021 Tonale and a new crossover that is yet to be announced.

Restyling

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is gunning for top-tier premium crossover status. With this in mind, Alfa Romeo looks to restyle this masterpiece to give it the perfect blend of beauty, performance, and balance. The exterior of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio features 4.68 meters in length, 167 centimeters in height, and 2.16 meters in width. These dimensions go on to emphasize the car’s strength, compactness, and dynamism. The side view of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio goes on to emphasize the car’s styling of compactness without compromising the car’s beauty.

With the 2022 model, Alfa Romeo clients get to choose from the thirteen body color options that range from pastel, metallic, and three layers. What else is new in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio besides the facelift? Well, the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes with other new features like a twerked interior, an updated infotainment system, new trims, and performance packages.

Specs Of The Alfa Romeo Stelvio

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Besides the changes in styling the Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes with a new spec update. This premium crossover SUV comes in four trims. Under the hood of the base, trim includes a 2.0-liter inline-four engine. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic w/OD auto-manual gearbox.

This engine has a max power output capacity of 280 horsepower. All this power is pushed to the car’s rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Release Date And Price Tag

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is set to be released by early to mid-2022. The price tag for this car is set to start at under $45,000 at approximately $42,500. The price tag is also approximated to go as high as $51,500 for the Ti Sport trim.

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