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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 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2025 Suzuki
Vitara
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
47L
273 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $79,000
$29,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 208kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86.5 - 92.2 | 82 - 83 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
