Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio get refreshed
THOUGH introduced in 2016 and 2017, Alfa Romeo’s Giulia and Stelvio – which share the same platform – continue to soldier on into 2022. While the China versions received updates in 2020, the new 2022/2023 versions get exterior changes that create a strong family resemblance with the Tonale.
The new Giulia and Stelvio follow the strategy introduced with a simple range consisting of two trim levels – Sprint and Veloce.
At the fronts of the new Giulia and Stelvio, the grille, where the logo is positioned, and the lower grilles of the two main air ducts have been given a unique finish which provides a contemporary reinterpretation of the famous and distinct Trilobo grille.
The interior of the new cars has also received significant updating on the dashboard, with the instrument panel having its historic
“telescopic” design.
It includes a new, completely digital 12.3inch TFT screen, where all the vehicle information and parameters related to the autonomous driving technologies can be accessed.
Extensive use of lightweight materials like aluminium and even carbonfibre in certain areas give agility, while all-wheel drive with Q4 technology gives stability and grip to exploit the full performance available.
The Alfa Romeo Q4 system allows the Stelvio to send all the power to the rear wheels. If tyre grip is approaching its traction limit, or if desired by the driver, it can instantly deliver up to 50% of the engine torque to the front wheels in less than 150ms, preventing wheelslip.
On the Stelvio Veloce, it is possible to integrate the Q4 all-wheel drive with the Q2 mechanical selflocking differential, which is also available on the rear-wheel drive Giulia.
The limited slip-differential enhances traction for greater vehicle stability when cornering at high speed, during high-speed acceleration and in wet or slippery conditions.
An Alfa Romeo exclusive is the Alfa Link suspension. On the front, a double wishbone with a semi-virtual steering axis optimises the filtering effect and allow quick and precise steering.
At the rear, a multilink solution with four and a half arms (patented by Alfa Romeo) provides enhanced handling combined with excellent comfort.
The Active Suspension uses an electronically controlled damping system which adapts to driving conditions instant by instant enabling the driver to opt for more performance-biased or comfort-oriented handling. However, this is only on the Competisione special series.
The Competizione special series is a new offering that comes together with the new Giulia and Stelvio. Based on the Veloce trim and available with every engine, this series is positioned at the top of the range with features like an exclusive
Moon Light grey matt colour, red brake calipers and 21-inch alloy wheels.
The interior has a Harman/Kardon audio system and leatherupholstered dashboard and seats with red stitching.
The Giulia models will be available with rear-wheel drive and a 280bhp petrol engine, while the Stelvio will come with the choice of the allwheel-drive and 280bhp petrol or 210bhp turbodiesel engines.