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Alfa Romeo has recalled the new Tonale SUV to fix a problem with the 48V battery housing that could cause a fire.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Used from
$47,700 excl. on-roads
7.8
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
1.5 - 5.6 L / 100km
About the Alfa Romeo Tonale
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale is small SUV from the Italian manufacturer that will form a formidable competitor to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Volvo XC40.
Alfa’s Tonale looks fantastic in the flesh, which is a big draw card for buyers in this segment, nonetheless, it’ll need to be more than just a pretty face if it’s to make serious inroads on the sales charts.
It launches Down Under early in 2023 with mild-hybrid power, with the plug-in hybrid on test here to follow late in the year.
Pros
- Handsome, spacious interior
- Solid electric-only range
- Clever torque vectoring when pushed
Cons
- Australia has to wait 12 months for it to arrive
- Drive is inoffensive rather than hair-raising
- Interior tech is solid, not standout
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Price
Ti
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $49,900 |
Veloce
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $56,400 |
| 1.3L, 6 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $77,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Specs
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Dimensions
1601mm
1841mm
4528mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Claimed boot space is 385 litres, expanding to 1430L with the rear bench folded flat.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Exterior
Alfa’s Tonale has the good looks to draw some serious attention among that crowd, but it’ll need to be more than just a pretty face if it’s to make serious inroads on the sales charts.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Interior
Sick of the same-same Germans and their obsession with flashy lights and screens? The Tonale treads a different path.
Sure, the requisite touchscreen infotainment system and digital dashboard are present, but they’re part of a cabin that feels distinctly Alfa Romeo.
The front seats in the Tonale we drove were generously padded, with enough bolstering to feel sporty, and the steering wheel has been lifted from the larger Stelvio. With the start button popping out of its hub and metal paddles mounted to the steering column, it looks fantastic – although you won’t actually use the paddles, and they obstruct the stalks behind them…
Facing the driver is a digital instrument binnacle capable of showing maps, a trip computer, or your media details. The range of views and detail offered is in keeping with what’s available elsewhere in the segment, which isn’t something we’ve been able to say about other recent Alfa Romeos and their more basic analogue dashes.
It’s also able to mimic classic Alfa Romeo dials, which is a touch we’d love to see more carmakers integrate.
The touchscreen infotainment system is set high on the dashboard and angled towards the driver. It’s easy to reach on the move, and based on our limited poking around offers snappy responses.
Smartphone mirroring is wireless, and the hybrid nerds out there are able to delve deep into stats about how they’ve been using the car’s PHEV system.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Infotainment
The touchscreen infotainment system is set high on the dashboard and angled towards the driver. It’s easy to reach on the move, and based on our limited poking around offers snappy responses.
Smartphone mirroring is wireless, and the hybrid nerds out there are able to delve deep into stats about how they’ve been using the car’s PHEV system.
Amenities in the rear include one USB-A and one USB-C port, along with air vents, a fold-down central armrest, and bottle pockets in the doors.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Safety Rating
While the Alfa Romeo Tonale doesn’t yet have an ANCAP rating, it has a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.
This result was based on a score of 83 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 85 per cent for safety assist.
Alfa Romeo says an ANCAP rating is coming late in 2022.
Standard safety equipment on all Tonale models includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with vulnerable road user detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
- Intelligent speed assist
- Six airbags
The Veloce adds:
- Side parking sensors
- Traffic Jam Assist level 2 autonomous driving
- Surround-view camera
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Fuel Economy
Claimed fuel economy is 1.4 litres per 100km, although that is contingent on having a full battery. On a 110km loop we saw 4.2L/100km.
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
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How does the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale drive?
Our expert take on Alfa Romeo Tonale drivability.
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 118kW of power at 5750rpm and 240Nm of torque at 1500rpm.
It’s mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and both the Ti and Veloce are front-wheel drive.
A 15.5kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack sits beneath the floor, good for up to 69km of electric driving on the WLTP combined test cycle. Alfa Romeo claims up to 80km of range in the city, we saw 55km on a loop including town driving, mountain roads, and some time on the motorway.
Claimed fuel economy is 1.4 litres per 100km, although that is contingent on having a full battery. On a 110km loop we saw 4.2L/100km.
The 100km/h sprint takes a claimed 6.2 seconds, and flat out you’ll be doing 135km/h in pure-electric mode, or 206km/h with the petrol engine contributing.
Read our review to find out what we think of the driving characteristics.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Colours
What colours are available for the Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Warranty
Alfa Romeo backs its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia.
Should you buy the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Tonale won’t set your heart racing like a Giulia Quadrifoglio, but that isn’t really the point.
Based on our first taste it’s a handsome, nicely equipped alternative to the strong-selling German (and Swedish) establishment. The interior in particular sets the Tonale apart from its rivals, with an interesting design and solid cabin.
Plug-in hybrids are a niche corner of the Australian market. They’re not for everyone, and this particular PHEV won’t change that, but it does a good job blending electric and petrol power for those who can make a plug-in fit with their habits.
Its electric range is impressive, and the way the petrol engine interacts with the e-motor seems smart based on our brief time behind the wheel.
It’s also pretty quick in a straight line when the motor offers the petrol engine a hand, and the quick steering and clever torque vectoring gesture, albeit gently, at Alfa Romeo’s sporting past.
The Tonale PHEV shows plenty of potential. It’s a solid, if unremarkable, first step on the road to an all-electric Alfa brand.
Alfa Romeo Tonale FAQs
The cheapest Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Ti MHEV that starts from $47,700.
The most expensive Alfa Romeo Tonale is the VELOCE PHEV Q4 that starts from $76,000.
The best towing capacity of a Alfa Romeo Tonale is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Ti MHEV and VELOCE MHEV.
The largest Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Ti MHEV which measures 1835mm wide, 4528mm in length and sits 1601mm tall.
The most powerful Alfa Romeo Tonale is the VELOCE PHEV Q4 which has 132kW of power from its 1.3L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ engine.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Alfa Romeo Tonale is the VELOCE PHEV Q4 which weighs 2420 kg (kerb weight).
The Alfa Romeo Tonale uses Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.