Alfa Romeo Stelvio is
getting ready for its first mid-life update. We’ve already spotted prototypes
during cold weather testing earlier this year but now it’s time to change the
winter scenery for the arid landscape of southern Spain where Alfa Romeo
engineers are currently assessing the Stelvio in hot weather.
Compared to the previous sighting, the camouflage is
lighter, especially on the rear quarter panels and the front fenders. The
bumpers continue to be covered with tape but they don’t seem to get significant
changes. Still, new full LED headlights are expected as testing moves on.
Interestingly, both the front and rear badges are camouflaged.
The interior photos which are from the last sighting
reveal a newly-designed center console with a slightly different look for the
gear shifter as well as the relocation of the button for the electronic park
brake which now sits next to the transmission lever. The armrest between the
seats features a new design as well. Alfa Romeo is also expected to give the
facelifted Stelvio a digital instrument cluster as an option. Updates to the
infotainment system should be in the cards too.
Word on the street is that Alfa’s first SUV will
also gain mild hybrid technology but nothing is confirmed so far. We should
learn more as we approach the launch of the facelifted Alfa Romeo Stelvio which
is likely to happen either towards the end of this year or in early 2020 at one
of the major upcoming auto shows.
