The Final Part of the Super SUV Challenge: A Tale of Two Titans

Welcome back to the final part of our super SUV challenge, where we pit the Jaguar F-PACE SVR against the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro. So far, the Jag has proven to be a better road car, thanks to its comfort and interior quality, as well as its better grip on slippery surfaces. But will it maintain its lead when it comes to performance? Let's dive in and find out.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro is certainly no slouch, with 510 horsepower under the bonnet and a power-to-weight ratio of 279 per tonne. While this may not be as much as the Jaguar F-PACE SVR, which boasts 40 more horsepower, the Alfa's lighter weight gives it an edge in terms of acceleration and handling. However, we must remember that the Stelvio Quattro's twin-turbo engine can be a bit finicky at times, and it will require some finesse to get the best out of it.

For our first test drive, we'll start with the Jaguar F-PACE SVR in its comfort mode, which is designed for everyday driving. The car's suspension is lowered by about 0.5 inches, and the throttle response is calibrated to provide a smooth ride. As we put the pedal to the metal, the engine roars to life, producing a delightful exhaust note that's sure to turn heads on the road. With its powerful V6 engine, the F-PACE SVR accelerates like a rocket, leaving all other cars in its dust.

But let's not forget about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro, which is waiting patiently in the wings. We'll fire up its twin-turbo engine and see what it can do. The car's chassis domain control system helps to optimize performance on track, adjusting the suspension, brakes, and steering to provide a more precise and responsive driving experience. As we put the pedal to the metal, the Stelvio Quattro accelerates with ease, its powerful engine propelling us forward like a shot.

Now it's time for our first hot lap on the track. We'll start with the Jaguar F-PACE SVR, which is sure to be a strong contender. As we put the pedal to the metal, the car accelerates rapidly, its handling and braking capabilities making it a joy to drive. But as we approach the final turn, the Stelvio Quattro jumps ahead, its twin-turbo engine giving it an edge in terms of acceleration and power.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro is certainly a formidable opponent, but it's not without its flaws. As we put the pedal to the metal, the car can be a bit twitchy and finicky at times, requiring some finesse to get the best out of it. However, once we find our rhythm, the Stelvio Quattro proves itself to be an incredibly capable and responsive driving machine.

In the end, it's clear that both cars are incredibly fast and versatile, making them well-suited for a variety of driving conditions. While the Jaguar F-PACE SVR may have a slight edge in terms of acceleration and handling, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro is certainly no slouch, with its powerful twin-turbo engine and clever chassis domain control system.

But which car would we recommend taking home? For everyday driving, the Jaguar F-PACE SVR is sure to be the better choice, thanks to its comfort mode and smooth ride. However, if you're looking for a car that can keep up with your racing ambitions, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro is certainly worth considering. And let's not forget about the sheer fun and excitement of driving both cars - it's an experience that's sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

In conclusion, our super SUV challenge has been a thrilling ride, with both the Jaguar F-PACE SVR and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattro showcasing their incredible capabilities on the road and track. While the Jag may have taken the top spot in terms of overall performance, it's clear that the Alfa is a close second, with its powerful twin-turbo engine and clever chassis domain control system making it a formidable opponent.

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incredibly fast versatile and fun youwelcome back to the final part of our super SUV challenge between the Jaguar f'hace SVR and the Alfa Romeo stell vo Quattro failure so far the Jag has proved to be a better Road car thanks to its comfort and interior quality and had better grip when we tested the manufacturer claim on a slippery surface so will it be a slam-dunk or can the Alfa restore some dignity as we turn our attention to act right performance with some time clamps with 510 horsepower under the bonnet of this alpha I've got 40 horsepower less than the Jag however the Alpha does weigh 240 kilos less giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 279 per tonne yep I've only got 266 of those power to weight ratio things so consequently why not 62 times half a second slower but I've got 680 Newton meters of torque compared to your 600 Sarika is going to be close we'll start with the Jag so currently you've sampled this kind comfort setting on the road so now put it into dynamic it's gonna tighten all the dampers up lower the suspension by about under the 50 millimetres sharpen up the throttle exhausts open a bit to give it a nice raucous noise good helps the energy breather before this is the capped at its meanest so at flying start let's start the clock and see what the SVR can deliver if I change a bit lately there but that worked out a tree actually then so I need to better now you've got to just get out of this video kion the power tell you all this grunt innit yeah stop stop tell you've got two tons to drive slow down come on turn you think you've got some understeer Jason it's a quick wagon driver rally Quaker it's good fun I mean we're doing 140 mile an hour you hit the brake oh yeah you're hot you know what that that little young boy thought was gonna catch round then or JP pitx1 thirteen point eight nine I reckon you you might have a chance in I mean it's lighter isn't the Alfa's I've got two hundred forty kilos on you which in the corners gotta be helpful it's whether the twin-turbo can you know if I can get over the turbo lag and punch out of the corners I got a chance I'm good so can the Stelvio beat one minute thirteen point eight nine in the Alfa yeah is a system called the chassis domain control so when I go into a race board yeah it sounds a bit more Crowley and also adjust the stability of the car the suspension the brakes that it just optimizes the whole car for performance on track stop watch at the ready hot lap time still unit oh this is gonna where the data so oh look there on the brakes whoa hey how good was that kid on the brake that was lovely wasn't it whoa it's a bit while is impressive yeah oh this is why I don't like this track payments it's quite snappy this don't you think yeah we don't wanna get no racing driver likes to be a passenger and I'm certainly no exception yeah I don't think it it pushes on as quick as a jack that doesn't feel as quick in a straight line no my agent hundred forty mile an hour sort was a time in the yards of the 13/8 are the balance much nicer isn't it Jesus Christ 12:1 Wow yes one minute 12.1 the stereo has just beaten the jack by almost 2 seconds which is a big gap on this relatively short circuit you see no white around the cause it's a car that's a 4x4 when you run a race board okay it's a bit nervous and a bit twitchy a bit edgy to drive but it does feel like a car it's impressive isn't it it is so the Alpha wins back some pride in our last challenge but which would we actually want to take home if you're looking for a sporty SUV which you're also gonna do the occasional track play with this is the one problem leave oh yeah absolutely but for Dan and I'll cruising around everyday motor where you want a bit of grunt Jack we got me the jack yep and because cars like these will spend the vast majority of their time on the road it's the SVR we choose Andy's the winner of today's challenge but make no mistake both fit the bill proving you can have a sporty powerful SUV that is incredibly fast versatile and fun you\n"