"The first thing you'll notice when you climb inside is that you can not find the start stop button". Then proceeds to show a GIANT RED START STOP BUTTON RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Doug is the type of guy to close his eyes when he watches a video of someone welding

Doug is the type of guy to call Alfa Romeo a new brand.

I really like the way the _infotainment_ screen is integrated into the dash. Most consoles and pop-up screens make the electronics look like an afterthought, rather than part of the vehicle.

Doug is the type of guy that weekly reminds us that we're all special human beings with unique quirks and features

How does he sweat from his biceps? Is that a quirk of his?

Jeremy Clarkson: Drives an Alfa Romeo alongside an Italian lake Doug Demuro: Makes wacky faces out of an Alfa Romeo air vent

New brand ? Enzo Ferrari was an Alfa Romeo mechanic ...

Doug is the type of guy to be a designated driver at his 21st birthday

Doug, when you're in dynamic or RACE the shock absorber button illuminates, which is the button to engage "bumpy road mode" same as Ferrari you can drive it in dynamic and still have a comfortable ride. I am surprised you missed that.

ALFA IS BACK.

Doug that is not a triangle grill, it's a V grill, the V stands for Veloce, meaning FAST. The four leaf clover was put on the car by a racing driver to give himself good luck, in the 1920s the clover was on a white square, unfortunately he died racing, Alfa changed it to half a square with the green four leaf clover as dedication to the racing driver. Sorry I can't remember the drivers name.

doug is the type of guy to wear two t-shirts so as to not get sweat patches, but still gets sweat patches.

Doug is the type of guy who would wear a T-shirt over a T-shirt.

Doug, the type of guy who says the handling of this car is amazing yet gives it a 6/10 score.

I love it when Doug who lives in sunny California wears a shirt saying “I LOVE MAINE” only Doug would do that.

You cannot be a car guy unless you have owned an Alfa Romeo - Jeremy Clarkson

Doug : This car has no quirks, makes a 22 minute video.

The engine itself is quite interesting and worthy of more discussion! It’s a 90-degree V6, which is not common, because it’s essentially a Ferrari V8 cut down to size. It’s perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of this car!

the Alfa in the armrest is for use in case the battery in the key fob dies. You can set the key there and the car will start.

Doug the type of guy to sweat from his biceps not his armpits

Doug the type of guy to clap when the plane lands

Doug, let me help you. In order to turn off the turn signal, you don't swing it all the way in the opposite way. Just swing it just a little bit in the opposite way. It's not infuriatingly hard, Doug! Just a weird quirk.

About the turn signal issue, you just hit it lightly. I have a Stelvio and I was confused for awhile as well.

THIS...is a Doug DeMuro video

Doug’s favorite kind of traffic Bumper to bumper

Doug , oh Doug, You missed most important think you can adjust and soften the dampers in dynamic mode , You just press damper settings on the DNA wheel and adjust to softer level ... Well u live and learn every day.....

505 hp from a 2.9 liter. Thats crazy numbers twin turbo or not. That tuning must be off the hook. And that exhaust note is comparable to any super sport v8 currently available.

That exhaust note though... im surprised how manufacturers claim that making a turbo v6 sound good is hard , while clearly this is one of the best i’ve ever heard ..

I have a 10 year old Alfa brera and I can say there's been no major reliability issues, just routine maintenance costs. Puts a smile on my face every time

the oval key in the center console is just the place to put your keyless remote when the battery dies so che car can sense the key even without battery so you can start it

acceleration from 0to60 in 3.6 sec scores an 8 out of 10?! are u mad bro! thats insanely quick

As for the bumpy ride you've experienced - in the centre of the DNA selector there's a round button with a shock absorber icon on it. Had you pressed it..... user's manual, page 124: "The driver can choose, even while driving, (only in"Dynamic”mode), between two types of suspension calibration: a more sporty or a more comfortable one. By pushing the button, the system prepares to work with a shock absorber calibration which favours driving comfort" :).

There is a small 'Shock Absorber' button on the DNA knob you can press in Dynamic or even Race mode to make ride comfortable like in Normal mode - but as default these modes make the car stiffer so you need to press it after.

I watched this video because I thought I would be making fun of it. Instead I now think I want to lease one.

I have a white with red interior 2019 Alfa Giulia and I absolutely love it. The A in DNA actually stands for Advanced Efficiency mode. It's basically eco/comfort mode with slower shifts. The AWD system operates differently as well to help increase performance in weather situations. The Dynamic mode also sharpens up the breaks

In the center console the Alfa Romeo logo surrounded by the oval is used when the key fob battery dies. In the event the fob's battery dies, place the key on the oval. There's a transponder that communicates with the car to allow you to start the car.

@10:40, that is when the key battery is dead, you can start it by using the RFID transmitter for the starter.

Engine sound is the one of the best I've heard

legend has it. the turn signals are still on.

Doug the type of guy to wear a seatbelt on his dinner chair.

Doug is the type of guy to purchase an electric scooter with a bumper to bumper warranty.

Thanks for the honest review Doug. As a former Porsche Cayenne S owner, I have nothing but good things to say about our new family hauler. It is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sport AWD.

I have been in the 280 hp version of it as a passengers, and it's truly mind-blowing how it handles corners.. Alfas sure don't hove the technology of the German rivals but it has everything a petrolhead really needs.

Doug the kind of guy to go on a date and give the girl a Doug score

Clarification on that four leaf clover badge. The driver Ugo Sivocci, who was also a dear friend of Enzo Ferrari, started the whole quadrifoglio symbol for Alfa Romeo to banish bad luck as well as them always finishing second place. They won so many races afterwards. Originally it used to be in a square. When Sivocci died, Alfa Romeo took one side off the square and made it a triangle in memory of him.

Alfa Romeo is probably the most underrated overlooked car brand....the Giulia and Stelvio are awesome and have more personality than a C63s or an M4.

Record SUV in Nürburgring.. Lamborghini urus? Still slower than this Alfa Beast

They say the turn signal on this very Alfaromeo Silvio Quadrifoglio is still on til this day... No seriously.. how do you turn them off?

The interior is absolutely beautiful!!!

Thi is THE BEST LOOKING SUV EVER.

I drove It twice, absolutely a super SUV...Its insane!! Puts a smile on your face EVERYTIME

No fake exhausts like some german "premiumcars"...thank you Alfa.

I'd buy one for sure. Alfa Romeo is very underrated.

Hi Doug, love your unfiltered views and the passion you have for cars. Btw, a telltale is a common term used by OEM to indicate/draw attention a particular systematic caution/warning.

I love that I now see Alfa’s in a ton of driveways and garages in my neighborhood. It’s a dream come true!

Take a shot every time he says 'Stelvio Quadrifoglio'

This car does in fact borrow it’s paddles and engine from Ferrari. Ferrari is Alfa’s sister brand, which is why I think Alfa is so cool. Also note, Alfa borrows nothing from Chrysler, there is not a single FCA parts bin piece in Alfas. That is something that cannot be said about sister brand Maserati which has been ruined by FCA parts bin stuff.

Buying one. Thanks Doug.

I once saw an elderly man in an Alfa Giulia on the highway. He used the turn signal to change lanes, then turned it off immediately.

Legend has is those indicators are still going to this day...

Doug; the type of guy to follow the speed limit in GTAV.

Good job as usual Doug. My wife is looking at these as a possible choice for her fun car. Thanks for posting, lots of detailed information.

Doug, it has a bumpy mode and all you have to is click the middle of the DNA selector. It softens up the suspension.

Turn signals turn off with a soft push in the other direction before it clicks. It's weird at first but not an issue after driving it a while. Press the center suspension button on the DNA selector while in dynamic mode to return the suspension to normal mode while keeping all of the engine management and transmission controls in dynamic. Surprised you noted the paddle shifters are Ferrari like, without noting that Alfa is a sister company to Ferrari and most of the designers who built it came from Ferrari, and that the V6 is straight out of the California with 2 cylinders lobbed off. Lastly the 1st year reliability is rumored to be making many new dealers go out to business, due to lack of warranty / repair work. They have so far been very reliable vehicles.

soooo.....how do you turn off that turn signal?

Ffs Doug, you still have to figure out that damn turn signal. You just need to give a little tap at the opposite direction, not a full swing

Thought I'd look up the nice Suv I was following the other day... now I'm even more impressed, Thanks Doug.

So... how do you turn off the indicators?

I wish Doug DeMurro was aware of the fact that in Dynamic and Race modes you can revert to soft damper settings by the press of a button, while keeping the sharp engine/gearbox/steering settings. This would eliminate the rough ride while still keeping the sporty character of the car.

His reviews are the best

I own a base Sport Stelvio, and I love it. It took a bit, the first few months I was like “Did I do the right thing?” Yeah, I did, it’s awesome.

I'm actually surprised by how good this suv looks. I was expecting a Maserati kind of fail but it looks really good. That grill is legit!

in 2017 the stelvio break the record on Nürburgring track (in the SUV categorie)

He also gives it a 6 for handling. He raved about the handling, especially considering it is an SUV. He seemed amazed about the handling.

Doug demuro in race mode at first reminds me when I got my dirt bike when I was nine and enjoying myself

Doug DeMuro the type of guy who shows u how to turn on turn signals, but doesn't show u how to turn them off. Mad Lad!

Doug is the type of guy to get fired from his job at Costco, and then walk around saying that he’s been promoted to customer.

I've watched other stelvio reviews but this is truly in depth...

One of your best reviews

Of all the performance SUV vehicles, This one looks sensible, well crafted & beautiful to look at. Not to mention it having a mere v6 makes it more fuel efficient and THAT EXHAUST NOTE IS AMAZING!

I hope that clover brings the owner good luck after the warranty runs out.

My wife and I went to test drive a 2018 Stelvio (non-Quadrifoglio) and were amazed at how amazing it was. It looks amazing, it is comfortable and quiet and the things that a lot of reviewers didn't like, we really loved. The small, no-touch infotainment made the cabin so much cleaner and we feel safer because the driver isn't messing trying to find the menu for turning on windshield wipers. The RWD made the Stelvio feel like a dancer flitting about the road. I'm sure the handling is more like what Doug describes at 15:26 but it feels like a really, really good hatchback. IT WAS A STEAL! We bought it the same afternoon.

THE KING IS BACK !!!! FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!!

- Their might be poor people out there, but i can't hear them - Doug deMuro

I live in Italy and some of my friends own a Stelvio, not the Quadrifoglio version, just boring diesels, and they all had german brands SUV. They're really happy with their car and, even if they are just diesel, they very sporty and the handing is awesome. Moreover, here's the most sold SUV in the market since it came out last year and most people loves it.

14:49 only doug can give us such hard hitting journalism as this

Nice work, Doug.

This is the X3, GLC63s, SQ5 and Porsche Macan. Not the large SUV variants

I am surprised Doug didn't lose a word about the fact that the V6 origins from Ferrari's V8 Turbo.

Your explanation is awesome ... you are one of the best car reviewer in KZfaq.

Good videos. Be really nice to see exterior shots of the cars driving, and some track stuff too!

Is an Alfa Romeo that is devoid of interesting quirks and weird features an Alfa Romeo at all?

Doug is the type of guy to look up and down before crossing the street

Seen that baby just like the one in the video - same color n everything- n OMG it is GORGEOUS! It’s just a beautiful piece of work. Where I live there r several Alfa Romeos running around. ❤️❤️

I've been driving one for 6 months, still love driving this car.

and THIS is the Stelviooo Quadrifogliooo

Doug's the kind of guy who finds it difficult to locate a bright red start-stop button

I’ve got a Lotus Exige S and Range Rover... after watching this I think I might need an Alfa Romeo 4C and this SUV instead! 😂🤔🏎

Looks better than a cullinan for a tenth of the price😍😍