Alfa Romeo claims its new Stelvio Quadrifoglio sets a benchmark in the premium midsize SUV segment with its combination of awe-inspiring design, performance and technology.

The stunning car is powered by a 2.9-litre V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine, combined with Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel drive system which transfers 100 per cent of the torque to the rear axle. Alfa says the car is capable of sprinting to 62mph from a standing start in 3.8 seconds and on to a top speed of more than 176mph.

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio features a leather dashboard and door tops, leather and Alcantara seats, leather steering wheel, carbon fibre trim and stainless steel pedals. The centre of the dashboard is dominated by the 8.8-inch Alfa Connect infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to replicate the smartphone environment on the on-board display.

Standard kit on the car also includes 20-inch Quadrifoglio alloy wheels with specifically profiled wheel arches, sports exhaust with four outlets, bi-xenon headlamps and a restyled rear diffuser.

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio will be priced from £69,500.