The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has achieved a coveted five-star Euro NCAP rating with a score of 97 percent for the protection of adult occupants, the highest score in its category. The marque's first ever Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was recognised for two key areas of excellence - the adoption of extensive innovative safety features and the structural efficiency of its rigid and lightweight body shell. The shell is constructed from high-tech materials such as carbon fibre, aluminium and aluminium composite.

Finding the perfect balance between driving experience and vehicle safety, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is fitted with a wide range of innovative safety systems. A first in its segment, the Stelvio benefits from Alfa Romeo's Integrated Brake System, which significantly reduces braking distance thanks to its combination of electronics and mechanics. Furthermore, a host of safety systems come as standard, including Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian detection.

For the latter, a radar and camera work together to constantly monitor the presence of obstacles or vehicles in the car's trajectory and warn the driver of the risk of imminent collision. In the event of the driver failing to react in time, the system automatically applies the brakes to avoid an impact or reduce its severity. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio goes on sale in the U.K. in autumn with pricing and U.K. specifications to be announced shortly.