First Drive: Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Stelvio may be Alfa Romeo's first ever SUV, but rather than borrowing some bits from sister company Jeep, the Italian marque has started afresh with the Stelvio – basing it on the platform of the recently launched Giulia saloon instead.

But is this Italian SUV a proper off-roader or just another Chelsea tractor? AOL Cars went to the Stelvio Pass in northern Italy to have a closer look.