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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Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Volvo XC40 Comparison
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Very Good
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
54L
373 to 432 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $79,000
$54,990 - $85,990
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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
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
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 XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 208kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 4800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86.5 - 92.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
