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 Mini Countryman Comparison
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2025 Alfa Romeo
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 CLASSIC (BEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
36L - 54L
90 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $79,000
$49,990 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 208kW | 100kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 4500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 220Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86.5 - 92.2 | 94.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
