Stellantis Media Site Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named Northwest’s ‘Most Fun SUV’ for Second Consecutive Year at NWAPA ‘Run to the Sun’ Media Event Contact: Ariel  Gavilan Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Named Northwest’s ‘Most Fun SUV’ for Second Consecutive Year at NWAPA ‘Run to the Sun’ Media Event 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio named “Northwest Most Fun SUV” Winning accolade courtesy of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) NWAPA members drove and evaluated 24 vehicles at their 13th annual “Run to the Sun” competition that took place throughout Oregon and Washington Stelvio Quadrifoglio continues to highlight Alfa Romeo’s performance expertise with best-in-class 505 horsepower and segment-leading V-6 torque, powering it from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph September 9, 2019,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - For the second consecutive year, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has been named “Northwest Most Fun SUV” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) at its annual “Run to the Sun” media drive event. Over the course of the 459-mile drive route, participants had a chance to drive a number of competing vehicles and voted on what vehicle they would choose in a number of categories. “When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is matched against the competitive segment it retains the title of best performance SUV,” said Nik Miles, Run to the Sun chairman and Vice President of NWAPA. “Words cannot replace the experience of driving this Italian SUV on the roads of Oregon and Washington. This experience clearly impressed the 24 judges in this competition.” In retaining its title as Northwest Most Fun SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio topped a selection of recently introduced challengers in its category. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio brings world-class performance, seductive Italian style and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize SUV segment. With the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, where other SUVs stop at utility, Alfa Romeo took on the challenge to create the perfect mix of high performance, capability and design. With best-in-class 505-horsepower powered by a 2.9-liter, all-aluminum, direct-injection, 24-valve, twin-turbocharged intercooled V-6 engine, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is one of the fastest SUVs in the world with a top speed of 176 mph that set a Nürburgring lap time of 7:51.7 and boasts a best-in-class 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. About NWAPANWAPA (www.nwapa.org) is a professional organization of automotive journalists and media members from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Canada. Founded in 1991, NWAPA includes 62 voting members representing newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television networks, media groups, and the internet. Non-voting NWAPA members include representatives from automotive manufacturers and related industry professionals.  Alfa RomeoBorn in 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish and sporty cars in automotive history. That tradition lives on today as Alfa Romeo continues to take a unique and innovative approach to automobiles. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a benchmark in performance, style and technology in an SUV. The award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers race-inspired performance, advanced technologies and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize sedan segment. In early 2023, Alfa Romeo will offer its first compact SUV with the all-new Tonale. The globally available Tonale is part of a radical evolution taking place at Alfa Romeo, which looks ahead to a new era of electrification and connectivity. Alfa Romeo is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.Follow Alfa Romeo brand news and video on:Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.comMedia website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.comAlfa Romeo newsroom: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsroom.do?id=292&mid=446Consumer website: www.alfaromeousa.com and www.alfaromeo.comFacebook: Alfa Romeo USAInstagram: @alfaromeousaTwitter: @alfaromeousa and @StellantisNAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA