Alfa readies bold new look for its Stelvio SUV

Next generation of flagship SUV makes the switch to electric power, plus a hot 1,000bhp Quadrifoglio version is on the cards

- Jordan Katsianis

ALFA Romeo is on track for a big year, as it gears up to introduce a brand-new Stelvio.

This will be the third Alfa SUV in as many years, but unlike the Tonale and Junior, which both run on less sophisticated underpinnings, the Stelvio will take advantage of the Stellantis Group's new STLA-Large platform, and offer a far more ambitious package as a result.

Destined to arrive this summer, the new Stelvio will target premium SUVS such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and Polestar 3 with a dramatic design and cutting-edge powertrains.

The STLA-L architecture means it can support battery sizes between 85kWh and 115kWh, with a single or dual-motor layout. It will run on either a 400V or 800V electrical system, and with the largest battery fitted, could see up to 485 miles of range.