Updated Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio QVs here in December

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Refreshed styling, new tech and a new mechanical limited-slip differential headline the changes for Alfa Romeo’s facelifted Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance range-toppers.

The hot QVs – landing in December – will complete the MY23 Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV line-ups, following the recent arrivals of updated Ti and Veloce grades.

As expected, the Giulia and Stelvio QVs have price hikes over outgoing models. The sedan is up $2,000 to $153,700 before on-roads, while the SUV also climbs $2,000 to $162,700.

Alfa Romeo Australia has secured eight QV 100^o  Anniversario editions – five Giulia QV 100^o  and three Stelvio QV 100^o  – released to celebrate 100 years of Quadrifoglio.

Only 100 global units per model will be made, and all of Australia’s allocation has already sold.

What’s new for MY23 QVs?

Both the Stelvio QV and Giulia QV retain their 2.9-litre V6 bi-turbo petrol engines, offering 375kW and 600Nm. An eight-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox offered.

The all-wheel-drive SUV hits 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, bettering the rear-wheel-drive sedan’s 3.9 seconds.

Fresh for these facelifted QVs is an all-new mechanical limited-slip differential, which Alfa promises “contributes to the improvement of the cars’ behaviour and traction, by optimising torque transfer and increasing stability, agility and cornering speed.”

Aesthetically, both cars gain new 3+3 full-LED Matrix headlights, refreshed rear LED light clusters, and a new finish for the Trilobo grille and lower bumper intakes. The Giulia QV taillights have a smoked glossy black finish and the Stelvio QV’s gain a transparent finish.

The cabin now houses a fully digital 12.3-inch digital driver display, with QV models getting an exclusive “Race” configuration. This screen gives “all the essential information every driver wants to keep under control: tachometer, speedometer, and shift light for manual driving.”

There’s a new 3D finish in real carbon fibre on the dash, doors and centre console, upping the raciness beside a standard Alcantara steering wheel and red starter button.

Carry-overs from the outgoing models include Alfa’s liberal use of carbon fibre. Both QV models feature a carbon fibre driveshaft, while the Giulia’s bonnet, spoiler and side skirts are of the lightweight material. An exposed carbon fibre roof for the sedan is an extra $6500.

The QV prices and features

The Alfista who snared QV 100^o variants were asked to pay an additional $13,000 over normal QV sticker prices.

The special edition $166,700 Giulia and $175,200 Stelvio added gold brake callipers, gold commemorative badges and carbon for the front V-bezel and mirror caps.

Inside, these QV 100^o have black and Alcantara leather with gold stitching, plus a golden Quadrifoglio on the dashboard.

The Giulia QV 100^o  includes an exposed carbon roof, while the Stelvio QV 100^o  has a panoramic sunroof and choice of red, black or green special / metallic paint.

For the normal QVs, carbon ceramic brakes are an extra $15,950, while electric Sparco carbon fibre front seats add $8,350 to the bill.

A full list of standard features for both updated QVs is below:

Giulia QV Features

Exterior:

• 19” 5-hole alloy wheels

• Automatic full LED Adaptive Matrix Headlamps

• Carbon fibre Alfa^TM Active Aero Splitter

• Monza exhaust with quad tips

• Carbon fibre bonnet and rear spoiler

• Red brake calipers

Interior:

• Sports leather upholstered seats

• Quadrifoglio steering wheel with leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre with red starter button

• 3D Carbon fibre interior trim

• Rear view mirror auto dimming

Performance:

• Alfa DNA^TM Pro

• Alfa^TM Active Suspension

• Rear Mechanical Limited Slip Differential

Comfort:

• Seats with 6-way electrical adjustment and power bolster

• Heated front seats

• Heated steering wheel

• 12.3” full TFT instrument cluster

• 8.8” colour touchscreen display with 3D navigation

• Apple Carplay®

• Android Auto^TM

• 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio

• Wireless charging pad

• Dual zone climate control

Safety and ADAS features:

• Active Cruise Control

• Intelligent speed control

• Driver behaviour warning

• Traffic sign recognition

• Automatic high beam system

• Lane Keep Assist

• Active Blind Spot Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert

• Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Rear back-up camera with dynamic gridlines

• Front and rear parking sensors

Stelvio QV Features

Exterior:

• 20” forged alloy wheels

• Automatic full LED Adaptive Matrix Headlamps

• Dual mode quad exhaust system

• Red brake calipers

Interior:

• Sports leather upholstered seats

• Quadrifoglio steering wheel with leather,

Alcantara and carbon fibre with red starter button

• 3D Carbon fibre interior trim

• Rear view mirror auto dimming

Performance:

• Alfa DNA^TM Pro

• Alfa^TM Active Suspension

• Rear Mechanical Limited Slip Differential

• Hill Descent Control

Comfort:

• Seats with 6-way electrical adjustment and power bolster

• Heated front seats

• Heated steering wheel

• 12.3” full TFT instrument cluster

• 8.8” colour touchscreen display with 3D navigation

• Apple Carplay®

• Android Auto^TM

• 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio

• Wireless charging pad

• Dual zone climate control

• Handsfree tailgate

Safety and ADAS features:

• Active Cruise Control

• Intelligent speed control

• Driver behaviour warning

• Traffic sign recognition

• Automatic high beam system

• Lane Keep Assist

• Active Blind Spot Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert

• Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Rear back-up camera with dynamic gridlines

• Front and rear parking sensors