# Luxurious Italian SUVs The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Packs Power and Storage Space By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfa-romeo-stelvio References: [arstechnica](http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/11/2018-alfa-stelvio-quadrifoglio-the-ferrari-suv-that-ferrari-will-never-build/) & [alfaromeo](https://www.alfaromeo.ca/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio) The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an SUV, but that doesn't mean that it sacrifices sports car-level speed and performance. The Qudrifoglio edition of the vehicle, which is the premier model in the lineup, boasts a whopping 505 horsepower, making it more powerful than the vast majority of sedan and coupe engines on the roads. While luxury SUVs are nothing new, with companies like [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-grecale), [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-bmw-alpina-xb7), and [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gx550-overtrail) manufacturing such options, these vehicles typically opt for high-end decadence without much of a concern for high-end performance. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio hopes to enter the market as a luxury SUV with speed and power as its top priority, putting the "sport" back into the term sport utility vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Performance-minded Suvs:** Luxury SUVs with sports car-level speed and performance are increasingly popular among consumers looking for a high-end driving experience. - **Luxury Suvs with Horsepower:** Luxury carmakers are focusing on producing high-performance SUVs that combine speed and luxury amenities. - **Sporty Utility Vehicles:** The trend in luxury car manufacturing is to create SUVs that prioritize speed and performance without sacrificing luxury features. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** High-end car manufacturers are using their experience in producing luxury sports cars to create SUVs with powerful engines and upscale amenities. - **SUV Manufacturing:** SUV manufacturers are focusing on producing high-performance SUVs with powerful engines that appeal to consumers looking for a sporty driving experience. - **Automotive Engineering:** Engineers are developing new technologies to create SUVs that combine the power and speed of sports cars with the utility and functionality of SUVs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Powerful Italian SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-purosangue.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Affordable Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-grecale.md) - [Sporty Performance SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-bmw-alpina-xb7.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Luxury Italian PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lamborghini-urus-se-plugin-hybrid.md) - [Turbocharged Premium SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbocharged-premium-suv.md)