Alfa Romeo Put This Stunning 5-Series Killer On Ice To Green Light The Stelvio SUV Instead

Sometimes our general dislike of crossovers may seem unfounded to those who aren’t well acquainted with the automotive world, but believe us, it’s warranted. For these people, we have the perfect example of how crossovers cut into the development of our favorite cars and it can be summed up into three words: Alfa Romeo Stelvio. As awesome a prospect that a crossover Alfa Romeo sounds, Automotive News has uncovered that the Italian automaker had to throw down the axe on an epic roadster for the crossover to see the light of day.
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Car4life1 - 9/8/2016 1:52:27 PM

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Smart move, considering the 5 series isn't worth trying to kill momentarily sales wise and an SUV will most definitely increase volume/profit especially with fuel cost headed south

TheSteve - 9/8/2016 1:56:07 PM

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Yet another sensationalized, controversy-inciting "X-killer" headline at AutoSpies :-(

MDarringer - 9/8/2016 7:40:18 PM

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At least it wasn't another fart post from Lana82.

Dexter1 - 9/8/2016 7:39:08 PM

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They shelved the 5-series killer because Tony Soprano's Uncle Stelvio "told" them to.

MDarringer - 9/8/2016 7:39:38 PM

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Smart move considering no one sees Alfa Romeo as being a credible BMW rival.

Alfa as an Acura rival would be credible.

FCA already has its premium 5 Series competitor in the Ghibli.

valhallakey - 9/8/2016 8:09:14 PM

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Beautiful nose on that car though.

carsnyc - 9/8/2016 8:23:46 PM

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So who again is going after the 5 these days?

MDarringer - 9/8/2016 9:16:23 PM

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No one!

The E Class is the target.

carloslassiter - 9/8/2016 9:52:39 PM

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How come none of these companies are ever trying to "kill" any GM or Ford products?

mini22 - 9/8/2016 10:01:29 PM

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SUV's, CUV's are the market right now. Sedans are becoming part of the past. It was the only move Alfa could make. A 5 series rival has much smaller volume then any SUV or Crossover. My only regret is they are holding off on an Alfa spider. Perhaps if sales become strong they can consider putting it on the burner again. However if they go through with 4 series, C class, and A5 Coupe rival they can always offer a convertible version.