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bias, with up to 50% of the power
being distributed to the front
wheels when required. This
worked very well inpractice when
driving down muddy tracks and
wet tarmac stretches.
Safety
Safety-wise, the Stelvio
managed a full five-star rating
when it was tested by Euro NCAP.
Final thoughts
Alfa Romeo seem to be back
and the Stelvio is a very well built
SUV. Offering a more stylish and
sportier alternative to rival models
from the likes of BMW, Mercedes
and Audi, this tempting mix in the
form of Stelvio should appeal to
those who might want to dare to
be different. Driving to the next
agricultural event shouldn’t be this
much fun...and seeing the
admiring glances of the people
who ‘know’ would be priceless.
The others who ‘don’t know’ will
stick to their usual rides...and their
in-ground Alfa predjudices.
Remember when the likes of
Skoda and Kia were frowned
upon?
It’s too soon, perhaps, to say
with confidence that the Stelvio will
be last thing in reliability. A longer
term test would be very useful to
establish this. But for now, things
are looking pretty good for this
new Alfa Romeo SUV and it was a
sad day when it had to be
returned. I have to say that I was
somewhat won over and enjoyed
this drive more than I realised.
This particular model has an
OTR price of £45,405 (£46,950
with the options fitted)
Andrew Poulton, Editor
54 | Farming Monthly | June 2018
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