Stellantis is expectant with the commercial debut of the Alfa Romeo Tonale. It is true that its development is not new but derives from the FCA era and therefore, it still does not share technology with the rest of the brands that make up the entire group. But the important thing about its commercial launch is that it seems to be a success. At the moment it has been on sale for a little over a year in Europe and although it is not shining as it should, it can still improve.
In addition, his vital journey in the United States has just started, so everything is to succeed. In North America the Alfa Romeo Tonale is positioned as a premium cut compact SUV so it won't be cheap. The "generalist" gap has been left exclusively for the new dodge hornet with what that means. However, in the ranks of the Italian house they have decided to announce that the Pomigliano factory is already assembling Tonales for the USA.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the US only with the PHEV plug-in hybrid powertrain...
As you well know, one of the conditions from FCA to PSA in their merger was that the Alfa Romeos had an Italian passport. And the production of the Tonale was not going to be negotiated since it had to be a worldwide exclusive in his country and that's how it has been. The center that the extinct FCA Group had in Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples) is in charge of its manufacturing and not only for Europe, but also for the rest of the world. This includes the US, the region that now focuses its attention…
If you are reading us from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and you want an Alfa Romeo Tonale, you can consult all the information on this website (here). However, the first thing you need to know is that at the moment there will only be one version available in the range. Its about PHEV plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a 1.3 Turbo heat engine and an electric motor. The final power is 285 CV and the electrical autonomy is greater than 50 kilometers.
To do this, the electrical system relies on a 15,5 kWh battery energy capacity. There will also be all-wheel drive or a fast-response frequency damping and suspension (FDS) system. To shape the range, Alfa Romeo has resorted to three well-known finishes: Sprint, Ti and Veloce. The official starting price is $42.995, although customers can benefit from a government aid of $7.500.
Yes base price does not include $1.595 for transportation costs. However, the official press release published to announce the start of production of the units for the US announces that…
«The new Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 leads a new era of luxury, electrification and connectivity while staying true to the DNA Inspired by the racing that Alfa Romeo is known for. As Alfa Romeo's first compact sport utility vehicle, North American consumers will experience more than 112 years of heritage built into every car."
It will be necessary to see if so much "pomp and pageantry" help him to shine and succeed beyond the seas...
Source - Alfa Romeo
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 130 - 280 hp
- Consumer goods 1,1 - 6,3l/100km
- Assessment 4,2