Not Quite the Farewell
After Alfa Romeo unveiled what were believed to be the final Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio with the Collezione editions late last year, the Italian marque reopened orders for the performance-oriented models. However, there’s a catch: production is running only through 2027, and the revived Quadrifoglio variants will not be offered in the U.S.
Instead, the reopened order books are exclusively for Europe. The decision is said to be tied to Alfa Romeo’s move to extend the current-generation Giulia and Stelvio through 2027, as well as in response to demand from enthusiasts. The announcement was made at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, where the ultra-limited Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa was also unveiled.
A Cloverleaf Loved by Enthusiasts
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili spoke about reopening the order books for the Quadrifoglio models, saying, “As announced at the recent Brussels Motor Show 2026, we’re reopening orders for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, to keep to a promise made to customers of ours who pay the most attention to the extreme performance and pure emotions inherent in Alfa Romeo’s DNA.”
The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models enjoy strong support from enthusiasts, with the former regarded as a legitimate rival to the BMW M3. No changes are planned for the renewed production run, meaning they will continue to use the same 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 520 horsepower. The engine is widely understood to share its core architecture with Ferrari’s F154 V8 family – found in models such as the 488 GTB and SF90 Stradale – just with two fewer cylinders.
Carbon fiber is used in components such as the driveshaft, aerodynamic body elements, and interior trim to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity – helping improve performance on track. The models also feature an Akrapovič exhaust system for a more distinctive soundtrack, along with a mechanical limited-slip differential to enhance traction, torque distribution, and stability.
Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter
The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio exited the North American market in 2024, leaving the current U.S.-spec versions powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four producing 280 horsepower. Meanwhile, Alfa Romeo also offers a third model, the Tonale, which is positioned as a more affordable crossover alternative to the Stelvio.
Reports suggest that the Giulia and Stelvio will be replaced by all-electric and hybrid successors expected in 2027. The hybrid variants are rumored to adopt a hybridized version of the Dodge Charger’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6, as the next-generation models are expected to ride on the same STLA Large architecture.
