2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale price and specs

It’s not as cheap as Alfa Romeo’s previous entry-level model, but the Tonale undercuts key German rivals and slots in under the brand’s more expensive Giulia and Stelvio.

UPDATE, 16/06/2023 – Our review of the Tonale is now live.

UPDATE, 7/7/2023 – Alfa Romeo has announced pricing for the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, which will be offered solely in high-spec Veloce specification. See article for details.

With a base price of $49,900 before on-road costs, the Tonale Hybrid Ti significantly undercuts both the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, though the gulf between it and an Audi Q3 is much smaller. It’s available to order now.

The Ti and Veloce pack a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system.

This engine is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and produces 118kW of power and 240Nm of torque.

The range will grow to include a plug-in hybrid flagship late in 2023. Alfa Romeo had previously said this powertrain wouldn’t come here, nor would the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The latter still remains off the table.

With the demise of the Giulietta hatchback, the Tonale serves as the brand’s entry-level model – at least for now, with an even smaller crossover in the works.

The Tonale represents a significantly higher entry point than the defunct Giulietta hatchback, which started at around $10,000 less.

It’s understood to use Stellantis’ Small Wide platform, which also underpins the Jeep Compass.

Pricing

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Ti: $49,900
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Veloce: $56,400
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 Veloce: $77,500

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 118kW of power at 5750rpm and 240Nm of torque at 1500rpm.

It’s mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and both the Ti and Veloce are front-wheel drive.

Power in the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 comes from a 132kW 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine on the front axle, teamed with a 90kW/250Nm electric motor on the rear axle.

There’s a six-speed automatic paired to the combustion engine up front, while a 15.5kW lithium-ion battery feeds the e-motor at the rear. Together, the system has a total power output of 208kW and the dual power sources facilitate electrified all-wheel drive

Alfa Romeo claims a 0-100 time of a hot hatch-like 6.2 seconds.

Efficiency

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale has claimed combined cycle fuel economy of 5.6 litres per 100km.

The Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 quotes an all-electric driving range of 60 kilometres, and brand claims the Tonale’s high-voltage battery can be charged in 2.5 hours using a 7.4kW AC charger.

Dimensions

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale measures 4528mm long, 1841mm wide and 1601mm tall on a 2636mm wheelbase.

Underneath the boot floor sits a spare wheel.

Alfa Romeo quotes a 500L boot for global versions of the Tonale Hybrid, though Australia’s standard fitment of the space-saver spare wheel means the luggage capacity is slightly different – we’re still waiting for the company to confirm exact figures.

Fold down the rear seats and there’s 1550 litres with no spare wheel. Again, we’re waiting for Alfa Romeo to confirm exact figures for Australian specifications.

Servicing and Warranty

All Alfa Romeo models in Australia are now backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, and the first five services are capped at $545, $645, $545, $1345 and $595.

Safety

The Alfa Romeo Tonale has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP.

This result was based on a score of 83 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 85 per cent for safety assist.

Alfa Romeo says an ANCAP rating is coming late in 2022.

Standard safety equipment on all Tonale models includes:

Autonomous emergency braking with vulnerable road user detection
Lane-keep assist
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
Traffic sign recognition
Intelligent speed assist
Six airbags

The Veloce adds:

Side parking sensors
Traffic Jam Assist level 2 autonomous driving
Surround-view camera
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert

Standard Equipment

The Tonale is available in two trim levels.

Tonale Hybrid Ti highlights:

12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Digital radio
Six-speaker sound system
Wireless charging pad
Front and rear USB-A and USB-C ports
Keyless entry and start
Dual-zone climate control
Electric park brake with auto hold
Six-way manually adjustable front seats with powered driver lumbar
Carbon cloth/leatherette upholstery with beige stitching
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Aluminium pedals
18-inch alloy wheels
Tyre pressure monitoring
Matrix LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
Power-folding heated exterior mirrors

Tonale Hybrid Veloce adds:

Dark Miron front grille and body kit with matte inserts
Privacy glass
19-inch alloy wheels
Brembo red brake calipers
Gloss black window trim
Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
Active Dual-Stage Valve Suspension
Alcantara and leatherette upholstery with red stitching
Aluminium door sills
Aluminium paddle shifters

Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 Veloce adds:

Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated washer nozzle
Black leather upholstery with dark grey stitching
8-way power front seats with driver memory
14-speaker 465W Harman Kardon sound system

Options

A panoramic sunroof is optional on the Ti and Veloce for $2500, while 20-inch grey-finish alloy wheels are exclusively available on the Veloce for $1500.