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 Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
63L
479 to 498 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $79,000
$23,990 - $35,240
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still among the most affordable small SUVs
- Still handsome… if you don’t add the Street package
- Long warranty
Misses
- Ropey steering
- Engine rather gruff and thirsty
- Dated feel
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)
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 208kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86.5 - 92.2 | 86 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
