Stellantis Media Site Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named Performance SUV of the Year by Automotive Video Association Contact: Berj  Alexanian Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named Performance SUV of the Year by Automotive Video Association 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 Industry accolade comes courtesy of the Automotive Video Association (AVA) September 26, 2018,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio was named Performance SUV of the Year by the Automotive Video Association (AVA) at their second annual Automotive Video Awards competition. To win its title, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio beat out vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 and the BMW X3 M40i. In addition to naming the Stelvio Quadrifoglio as its Performance SUV of the Year, AVA judges crowned the McLaren 720S as their Performance Car of the Year. The two winners were chosen from among five finalists in each category (Performance Car and Performance SUV). All vehicles were put through a series of tests and then rated by AVA judges. "This year's contenders were the best vehicle lineup we've had yet," said Nik Miles, president of OurAutoExpert.com. "Although the battle was fought hard, only two winners could come out on top. Voting was down to the wire for every single contender in each performance category. Ultimately, only two remained from all judge's entries." The AVA is a made up of a select group of automotive video journalists that represent an online audience of 500 million viewers per year. The organization is made up of some of the most prominent and most followed automotive outlets in the country, including: Nik Miles (Our Auto Expert) Roman Mica (The Fast Lane Car) Alex Dykes (Alex on Autos) Sofyan Bey (Redline Reviews) Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained) Matt Maranowski (Matt Maran Motoring) Nick Murray (The Nick Murray YouTube Channel) 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.  Alfa RomeoBorn 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.comMedia website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.comAlfa Romeo newsroom: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsroom.do?id=292&mid=446Consumer website: www.alfaromeousa.com and www.alfaromeo.comFacebook: Alfa Romeo USAInstagram: @alfaromeousaTwitter: @alfaromeousa and @StellantisNAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA