Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio gain a new entry-grade model, the "Sprint."
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
New Entry-Grade "Sprint" Added to Giulia and Stelvio
FCA Japan announced that it will launch new entry-grade models called "Sprint" for the Alfa Romeo premium sports sedan "Giulia" and SUV "Stelvio," along with improvements including enhanced advanced safety features, on Saturday, October 3, 2020.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Driving Support Systems, Infotainment, and Interior Evolved
The new entry-grade "Sprint" will be added as the "Giulia 2.0 Turbo Sprint" for the Giulia and the "Stelvio 2.2 Turbo Diesel Q4 Sprint" for the Stelvio.
The "Sprint" comes standard with a variety of features, including bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, natural leather seats, a connect system with a touch display, and active blind-spot assist. The Stelvio further benefits from enhanced equipment such as the highway assist system and traffic jam assist.
The improvements, implemented simultaneously, will enhance the vehicles' driving performance while upgrading the driving support systems and infotainment functions, and improving interior quality, making them more comfortable and safer.
Inside, the connect system, which allows for vehicle settings and smartphone integration, now features an intuitive 8.8-inch touchscreen display and a new navigation system. Consequently, the materials and shape around the center console have been modified, enhancing interior quality. A wireless charging pad, eliminating the need for cables during charging, has also been added.
In terms of driving systems, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead and adjusts speed accordingly, is now complemented by the Highway Assist System (HAS), which supports driving near the center of the lane. Other features include Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Jam Assist, which reduces driver burden in congested traffic.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Stelvio also features a hands-free tailgate, and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio comes standard with a sunroof. The suspension has been enhanced with FSD shock absorbers that optimize damping force, and depending on the grade, new 18- to 20-inch alloy wheels are fitted.
The price for the new "Sprint" grade is 4.6 million yen for the Giulia and 5.89 million yen for the Stelvio. Prices for the improved models range from 4.6 million to 11.74 million yen for the Giulia, and 5.89 million to 12.32 million yen for the Stelvio.
