Two Very Different, Yet Similar High-Performance SUVs

If looks alone count as a reason to take a test drive, then by all means, be our guest at Crown Alfa Romeo of Dublin. We would love to have you visit us. We know you will like what you see because, clearly, the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a great looking, great driving, well-proportioned vehicle designed to delight. Anyone who knows the name Alfa Romeo knows of its seductive styling and performance. It’s easy to see how the Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out from other midsize high-performance SUVs.

Often compared to the good-looking fun-to-drive 2019 Stelvio is the 2019 Q5. Aluminum wheels on 18-inch tires are standard on the Stelvio, and 19-inch tires are standard on the 2019 Audi Q5. Whatever the road or weather conditions, the 2019 Stelvio steps up all-season traction and heightens its unwavering performance as it transfers nearly 60 percent of the engine’s torque to the front axle. Similar to Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the Audi Q5 rack and pinion steering never disappoints.

Put the thrilling 2019 Stelvio through its paces by test-driving it at Crown Alfa Romeo of Dublin today.

Stirring Emotions Inside and Out

Auto enthusiasts might call it the “ultimate in-vehicle experience.” You will too when you savor the sounds. The 2019 Stelvio comes with a 8.8-inch widescreen color display that comes with up to six months of Apple Music^®, plus Apple CarPlay^® support, Bluetooth^® connectivity and Android Auto^™ integration complete with state-of-the-art harman/kardon^® premium audio speakers.

With push-start ignition and your choice of preferred driving mode, the Alfa DNA Drive Mode Selector instantaneously adapts the vehicle behavior to the selected Driving Mode: Dynamic, Natural or Advanced Efficiency.

Audi Q5 models feature a seven-inch center display with a rotary dial and control pad, a seven-inch instrument panel display, Apple CarPlay^®, Android Auto^™, heated front seats, dark brown walnut wood inserts, push-start ignition, eight-way power driver’s seat, interior ambient lighting and automatic emergency braking.

Where Power and Fuel Economy Meet

With an all-aluminum 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 2019 Stelvio delivers best-in-class 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque. Its top speed is 144 MPH, and you can go from 0-60 MPH in just 5.4 seconds. Basically, it’s an SUV that thinks it’s a race car. Seamless gear shifting with the eight-speed automatic transmission is just one of the many attributes of Alfa Romeo. The available aluminum steering column-mounted paddle shifters allow drivers to change gears with ease. It’s a great feature in a finely crafted car. The lightweight class-exclusive carbon-fiber driveshaft serves to enhance the vehicle’s overall balance, providing its masterful precision and performance.

The all-wheel drive Q5, powered by a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine, produces 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, and it delivers an EPA-estimated 22/27 city/highway MPG. The SQ5’s 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, for example, makes 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque and is rated at 19/24 city/highway MPG. The 2019 Q5 uses a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission; the SQ5 uses an eight-speed regular automatic.

Safety First

The Q5 Premium comes standard with Audi Pre Sense and a rearview camera. The Premium Plus trim adds blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit assist, front and rear parking sensors and Pre Sense Rear. The Prestige adds a self-parking system, a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, Traffic Jam assist and traffic sign recognition.

The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes in six models and comes standard with driver side airbag, front head and front-side airbags, knee and passenger airbags, a rearview camera, optional cross-traffic alert, standard rear parking aid, blind spot monitor, lane departure warning and ABS brakes.

Now It’s All Up to You

Comparisons are just that — comparing one to the other. But whenever you drive a new car, you want it to be a good fit for you, your family and your passengers. Crown Alfa Romeo of Dublin is one of the few locations in the area with a top-notch selection of Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles to fit your needs and your budget. To sell great cars, you must have a great service team to keep them performing as they were intended by their manufacturer. Crown Alfa Romeo is the one to see and visit for an exhilarating test drive of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stevlio.