The Alfa Romeo Tonale is priced at less than $50,000 plus on-road costs in Australia – with the flagship plug-in hybrid variant topping out at $77,500.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Price and Specifications
Mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids are now on sale
Two variants are available, Ti and Veloce
Prices start from $49,900 before on-road costs
Alfa Romeo has announced pricing and specifications for the Tonale plug-in hybrid class, which will arrive in Australian showrooms in October 2023.
Priced from $77,500 plus on-road costs, the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid is based on the 'standard' Tonale Veloce with the addition of the 'Lusso Pack' upgrade – at a premium of $13,300
Alfa Romeo's first new model in six years, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale small SUV, will arrive in Australian showrooms in February next year, priced from $49,900 plus on-road costs.
Now available to order, the Tonale is Alfa Romeo's rival to the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo
The carmaker has scrapped plans not to offer a plug-in hybrid version in Australia and confirmed it will launch locally in late 2023 – around six months after the mild hybrid version, which was due in February 2023.
Prices start at $49,900 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Ti and rise to $56,400 plus on-road costs for the sports-themed Veloce – with two option packages available (depending on variant), Technology and Lusso.
The Tonale Hybrid model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 118kW and 240Nm, assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system (with a 15kW electric motor) to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual transmission. clutch automatic transmission.
Unlike other mild hybrid systems, the Tonale's electric motor can drive the wheels with the engine off at low speeds (under 15km/h) – but at 0.8kWh, the battery is smaller than in most 'full' hybrids, and electric driving range will be minimal.
Alfa Romeo quotes a combined fuel economy claim of 5.6 liters per 100km.
Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid car which will be released at the end of 2023 combines a 1.3-liter turbo engine with a 90kW electric motor and 15.5kWh battery for a total of 202kW of power, which drives all four wheels in 6.2 seconds 0-100km/ hours, and a claimed electric driving range of up to 60 km.
For more details on the plug-in hybrid system, click here to read Drive's story about Tonale's global reveal in February 2022.
Standard features on the entry-level model include a 10.25-inch touchscreen (with new software for the Alfa Romeo brand), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, matrix LED headlights, 18-inch wheels, and keyless entry and start.
While autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control are standard across the range, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not – unlike rivals from Audi, BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz.
To get this feature, buyers will have to opt for the Technology Package on the Ti or dig deeper for the Veloce model.
The Veloce also adds faux leather and Alcantara seats (replacing cloth and faux leather), 19-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake calipers, an adaptive suspension, and unique Dark Miron styling elements.
Tonale has been awarded a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. Alfa Romeo Australia said an ANCAP rating – Australia's equivalent of Euro NCAP – would follow after additional local testing "in late 2022".
A variety of option packages and standalone add-ons are available.
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale is available to order now and will arrive in Australian showrooms in February.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Australia Price
Tonale Hybrid Ti – $49,900
Tonale Hybrid Speed – $56,400
Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Veloce – $77,500 (new)
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Ti standard features:
18-inch diamond cut rims
The body kit is painted black with satin chrome accents
Folding heated side mirrors with gloss black glass covers
Matrix LED headlights with rolling indicators
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, and digital radio
12.3 inch digital instrument cluster
Wireless smartphone charging
Six-speaker sound system
Keyless entry and start
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Six-way manually adjustable front seats with power lumbar driver
Alpha Connect Services
Chairs in fabric and faux leather with cream stitching
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Soft-touch dash insert with cream stitching
The title is in black
Front and rear floor mats
Aluminum sports pedals
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Lane-keeping assistance
Lane departure warning
Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
Front and rear parking sensors
Introduction to traffic signs
Driver drowsiness detection
Tire pressure monitoring
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Veloce adds (more than the Ti):
19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Adaptive suspension
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Driving with level 2 assistance (traffic jam assistance)
Side parking sensors
360-degree camera
Dark Miron exterior styling elements, including the grille with a dark finish
Brembo brake calipers are red
Privacy glass
Black window trim
Perforated black Alcantara and faux leather seats with red stitching, embroidered 'Biscone' logo
Red stitching on the doors and center console
Aluminum sill plates and shift paddles
Auto-dimming side mirrors
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Veloce adds (over the Hybrid Veloce):
Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with memory
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Perforated black leather accent upholstery
Dark gray stitching for the seats, front center armrest, and door cushions
14-speaker, 465-watt Harman Kardon sound system
Heated washer nozzles
Dual-panel panoramic sunroof
The $2500 Technology Package, optional on Ti (but standard on Veloce), adds:
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Driving with level 2 assistance (traffic jam assistance)
Side parking sensors
360-degree camera
Side rearview mirror with auto-dimming
The optional $4500 Lusso package, available on Ti and Veloce Hybrid, adds:
Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with memory
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Perforated black leather accent upholstery
Dark gray stitching for the seats, front center armrest, and door cushions
14-speaker, 465-watt Harman Kardon sound system
Heated washer nozzles
Standalone option:
Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (Ti and Veloce Hybrid, $2500)
20-inch gray rims (Veloce only, $1500)
Available colors:
Alfa White (all variants, no cost)
Alfa Red (all variants, $1600)
Alfa Black (all variants, $1600)
Vesuvio Gray Metallic (all variants, $1600)
Misano Blue Metallic (all variants, $1600)
Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only, $2500)
