Alfa joins SUV market with the Stelvio

Giulia-based Stelvio SUV underpins Alfa Romeo’s hopes for success, writes Dave Humphreys

The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers a polished ride quality and handsome looks
Alfa Romeo is reintroducing itself to the Irish market as a more premium brand

Alfa Romeo has long been a marque associated with producing achingly beautiful cars, with a driving experience to match. It is a brand steeped in history, but in more recent times has struggled to find favour with the buying public. Cars like the stunning two-seat 8C and 4C appeared like the final bursts of light from an otherwise dying star.

But ...