2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid review
Alfa Romeo has introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Tonale SUV, but it carries a near-$20,000 premium – is it worth it?
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Jade Credentino
Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Audi Q3 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
58L - 60L
418 to 534 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $79,000
$57,500 - $101,215
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CarExpert's Take
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks, feels fresh
- Better pricing than German rivals
- Sportback more practical than you’d think
Misses
- Some refinement improvements needed
- Not quite as fast as it looks
- Back seat a bit cramped
Colours Available
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)
The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona White
- Pulse Orange
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Nano Grey metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
- Dew Silver metallic
- Nardo Grey
- Kyalami Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1395 - 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 5, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 208kW | 110kW - 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 3900 - 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 250Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1400 - 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86.5 - 92.2 | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
