Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models officially revealed

A few weeks ago, Alfa Romeo models aboard a transport truck were spied wearing mild camouflage and an Estrema badge. The Stelvio and Giulia Estrema models have now been officially revealed by the Italian automaker and slot in between the Veloce and top spec Quadrifoglio models.

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The Estrema models are intended to slot between the Veloce and Quadrifoglio derivatives.

The exterior may differ insubstantially from existing models in the range but the brand claims the new offering to be “the first globally available limited-edition series from Alfa Romeo.”  A few under-the-surface tweaks make the duo a more performance-orientated alternative to their Veloce spec counterparts. 

Estrema models

Estrema – Italian for extreme.

Standard adaptive suspension and a limited-slip differential provides both SUV and saloon with sharper and more engaging handling characteristics. Both models still employ the 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line four petrol engine which churns out 206 kW and 415 N.m coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The Stelvio SUV uses Alfa Romeo’s all-wheel drive system while the Q4 setup on the Giulia Estrema is optional.

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The Giulia Estrema.

The prowess of these limited-edition Estrema models was portrayed in a video with the duo of black Alfa Romeo’s enjoying some twisty sections of a hilly Italian country road. 

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The Stelvio Estrema.

Collaboration with the Alfa Romeo F1 team have also enabled the Estrema models to enjoy improved performance and weight distribution. The upgrades have allowed for improved performance too as Alfa Romeo claim the rear-wheel driven Giulia and Q4 Stelvio can both achieve 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. The Giulia Q4 counterpart achieves the sprint speed in 5.1 seconds with its all-wheel-drive powertrain.

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No significant changes to the exterior.

Both Estrema models include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot assist as standard. While the models are both available to order internationally, there has been no word from Alfa Romeo South Africa if we will receive the sporty alternatives too.

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