Download Print Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named Northwest’s Most Fun-to-Drive Vehicle and Most Fun SUV at 12th Annual “Run to the Sun” Media Event Industry accolades come courtesy of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) NWAPA members drove and evaluated 18 vehicles at their annual competition Stelvio Quadrifoglio continues to highlight Alfa Romeo’s performance expertise with best-in-class 505 horsepower and segment-leading V-6 torque, powering it from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph Stelvio Quadrifoglio lapped Nürburgring in record 7 minutes 51.7 seconds, the fastest time ever posted by a production SUV, making it the fastest production SUV in the world September 25, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The 505-horsepower Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio was named the Northwest’s Most Fun-to-drive Vehicle and Most Fun SUV by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) at their 12th annual “Run to the Sun” media drive event. Participants were asked which vehicle they would choose as their own based on what they learned over the 527-mile drive route. “Sounding a rip-roaring exhaust note, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio announced it was the vehicle to beat in this year’s event,” said NWAPA President John Vincent, a consumer advice writer with U.S. News & World Report. “With 505 horsepower on tap, plus a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and an electronically controlled suspension, the Stelvio was well-suited to both the vast straights and twisty canyons on the drive.” To win the top honor, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio defeated 17 competitors, including: 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec 2018 BMW M5 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 2019 Genesis G70 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG “We had three days of spectacular weather, amazing roads and many of the best performance cars that you can buy,” said Vincent. Crafted by Alfa Romeo artisans in Cassino, Italy, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a testament to Alfa Romeo’s perfect balance of engineering and emotion, creating a premium midsize SUV for driving enthusiasts. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio brings world-class performance, state-of-the-art technologies, seductive Italian style and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize SUV segment. With the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, where other SUVs stop at utility, Alfa Romeo took on the challenge to create the perfect mix of high performance, capability and design. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the fastest SUV in the world with a Nürburgring lap time of 7:51.7 and boasts a best-in-class 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. About the Northwest Automotive Press Association: NWAPA (www.nwapa.org) is a professional organization of automotive journalists and media members from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Canada. Founded in 1991, NWAPA includes 55 voting members representing more than 700 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, media groups and the internet. Non-voting NWAPA members include representatives from automotive manufacturers and related industry professionals. Alfa Romeo Born in 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish and sporty cars in automotive history. That tradition lives on today as Alfa Romeo continues to take a unique and innovative approach to automobiles. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a benchmark in performance, style and technology in an SUV. The award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers race-inspired performance, advanced technologies and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize sedan segment. In early 2023, Alfa Romeo will offer its first compact SUV with the all-new Tonale. The globally available Tonale is part of a radical evolution taking place at Alfa Romeo, which looks ahead to a new era of electrification and connectivity. Alfa Romeo is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com. Follow Alfa Romeo brand news and video on: Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com Alfa Romeo newsroom: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsroom.do?id=292&mid=446 Consumer website: www.alfaromeousa.com and www.alfaromeo.com Facebook: Alfa Romeo USA Instagram: @alfaromeousa Twitter: @alfaromeousa and @StellantisNA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA