ALFA ROMEO has revealed Australian pricing for its Tonale SUV this week, the hybridised mannequin marking what the 112-year-old model says is its metamorphosis to a brand new period of connectivity and electrification.
Named after considered one of Italy’s highest mountain passes, the Tonale maintains basic Alfa Romeo styling cues – together with the V-shaped Scudetto grille and five-hole wheels – however with a brand-first 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 48V delicate hybrid system.
Priced from $49,900 plus on-road prices in Ti grade and $56,400 plus ORCs in Veloce trim, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is because of arrive in Australian showrooms from February 2023. The duo will probably be joined by a plug-in hybrid variant later within the 12 months.
For now, the hybridised duo delivers Tonale prospects 118kW of energy at 5750rpm and 240Nm of torque from 1500rpm. Alfa Romeo says the driveline is a “distinctive providing within the section” permitting “diesel-like gas economic system of 5.6 litres per 100km”.
Like many hybrid automobiles, the Tonale will be pushed in EV mode at decrease speeds (below 15km/h) however makes use of its 15kW electrical motor primarily for silent begins, acceleration help and to get better power when decelerating or braking.
Alfa Romeo says the Tonale’s cabin is impressed by previous racing fashions and “promotes ardour and driveability”.
Sporty touches together with Alcantara upholstery, leatherette finishes and Alfa’s new Cannocchiale 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster comes commonplace, as does a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment array. Connectivity options embrace wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Tonale is additional geared up with a complete array of driver help and safety techniques together with a 360-degree digicam, Stage 2 autonomous driving capabilities, My Alfa Join cell phone app, LED adaptive matrix headlights with welcome and goodbye gesture adaptive driving beam know-how.
Alfa Romeo has additionally geared up the Tonale with brake-by-wire know-how that it says “ensures a powerful pedal really feel, rapid response and added security advantages”.
The chassis additional advantages from Koni-sourced frequency selective dampers and electrically assisted steering.
Based mostly on a modified model of the Fiat 500X/500L, Jeep Compass and Renegade platform, the Alfa Romeo scored a five-star EuroNCAP security ranking when examined this July. Alfa Romeo says the mannequin will probably be additional assessed by ANCAP later in 2022.
For Tonale Ti variants, commonplace tools features a gloss black physique package and wing mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-based steering wheel with engine starter button, soft-touch dashboard pad with beige stitching, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, black headlining, entrance and rear ground mats and aluminium pedals.
Extra know-how and comfort options embrace a six-speaker audio system with digital radio reception, Alfa Join Providers with voice help, wi-fi machine charging pad, entrance and rear USB A and C ports, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone local weather management and manually adjustable entrance seats.
Security tools extends to adaptive cruise management, excessive beam help, ahead collision warning, auto emergency braking, lane help system, driver consideration detection, six airbags, visitors signal recognition with velocity help, entrance and rear parking sensors, tyre strain monitoring and a spare wheel.
In the meantime, the Tonale Veloce grade provides a Darkish Miron end to the grille and physique package, privateness glass, gloss black window frames, Brembo brake calipers in purple, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the high-grade variant options perforated black Alcantara and leatherette upholstery with embroidered Biscione brand and purple stitching, purple accenting on the door playing cards and centre console, aluminium door sills and kit shift paddles.
Security and driver help options embrace Stage 2 autonomous driving with visitors jam help, aspect parking sensors, a 360-degree digicam, blind spot detection with rear cross path alert, adaptive suspension and electrochromatic rear-view mirrors.
“We’re very excited to see Alfa Romeo transfer in the direction of electrification,” mentioned Alfa Romeo Australia managing director Kevin Flynn.
“The Tonale Hybrid is the final word mix of previous, current and future, with its basic model, meticulous inside, and driver-centric setting.
“The Alfa Romeo heritage shines via with trendy model and ingenuity that makes the Tonale Hybrid one-of-a-kind,” he mentioned.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing*:
Ti (a) | $49,900 | New variant |
Veloce (a) | $56,400 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
