Updates to Alfa Romeo Stelvio help to keep stylish SUV fresh

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been providing buyers with an alternative choice in the SUV segment since it arrived back in 2017. Since then we’ve praised it for the dynamic way it drives, its elegant good looks and its value for money too.

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But back then we had qualms with it – interior quality being a significant one – and it was a few of these small niggles which held the Stelvio back from properly competing.

Well, Alfa Romeo must have listened, because it has released this facelifted version of its first-ever SUV which looks to address some of those issues. We’ve headed to Italy to find out if those early problems have been remedied.

What’s new?

Those revisions formulate the majority of what is new with this 2020 model-year Stelvio. There are no tweaks nor changes to speak of when it comes to the engine, gearbox or chassis – but then the way the car handled was one thing we wouldn’t have changed in the slightest, so this isn’t much of an issue.

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Alfa has bolstered the Stelvio’s list of safety assistance equipment, however, with lane keeping...