Alfa Romeo’s New Compact Crossover: The Tonale PHEV
Alfa Romeo’s new compact crossover, the Tonale, has been making waves since its announcement. Despite some criticism of the name, there’s no denying that the Tonale fits well into the brand’s current design language. Alfa Romeo intends for the Tonale to fit well into a customer’s monthly balance sheet as well, with the announcement that it expects the Tonale to run 33 miles solely on electricity and return a rating of 77 MPGe.
Power and Efficiency
The Tonale is powered by a 1.3L engine which tag teams an electric motor and 15.5-kWh battery to belt out 285 horsepower and a system total 347 lb.-ft of torque. Combined fuel economy is an official 29 miles per gallon. Italian style doesn’t show up for nothing, right? Still, the presence of better than 30 miles of gasoline-free driving will be more than enough to cover the daily commutes of many customers, permitting them to save a few liras at the pumps.
It is worth noting that some Stellantis PHEVs demand lighting the internal combustion fires in certain weather conditions even if the battery has ample charge, a trait worth keeping in mind if one lives in the snow belt. We’ll have to wait until testing a Tonale PHEV in similar conditions to see if it exhibits the same trait. Total range on a fully charged battery and a full tank of fuel is an estimated 360 miles.
Trim Options
The Tonale will be available in three trims, all of which will be familiar to Alfaisti. Sprint models start at $42,995 and Ti variants will cost 2 grand more. The top-spec Veloce has a starting price tag of $47,495 plus $1,595 destination. It is expected the Tonale PHEV will begin arriving in dealers next month.
Conclusion
Alfa Romeo’s Tonale PHEV is a stylish and efficient compact crossover that is sure to turn heads. With its impressive electric range and combined fuel economy, it’s a great option for those looking to save money at the pumps while still enjoying the power and style of an Italian sports car. Keep in mind the potential need to use internal combustion in certain weather conditions, but overall the Tonale is a solid choice for those in the market for a new vehicle.
