Some more Q5 vs. Stelvio (sort of a part 1, as its a Q5 review that mentions and compares the Stelvio and refers to an upcoming review of the Stelvio):
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/1...e-wheel-the-2018-audi-q5-reviewed/?comments=1
I began driving the Q5 the day after wrapping up a week with the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the contrast between the two vehicles couldn’t be more pronounced. You’ll be able to read—and watch—my take on that SUV next week, but briefly, the times when the Stelvio felt like a performance sedan in the body of a crossover—giving me a strong sense of connection with the road—the Q5 felt like it distanced me from what was going on around me. And that’s not entirely a bad thing.
The Q5 doesn’t offer an exhilarating ride—the Stelvio is as close as I’ve come to that feeling behind the wheel of a crossover—but it’s an immensely satisfying ride.
That said, the engine responds when summoned, even if it’s not nearly as quick as that of the Stelvio.
The newly announced 2019 Infiniti QX50 looks interesting.
I tried to dive the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid back to back with the Stelvio, but the dealer had sold their remaining 2017, and the 2018s aren't due for a while. Yes, different cars, but for the utility of a bigger vehicle, the MDX Sport Hybrid drove very well.
I would love to see Acura put the 3 electric motors (and torque vectoring) in an new RDX, along with a twin scroll turbo.