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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Veloce review
At long last, Alfa Romeo has a rival for the likes of the BMW X1. But can the Tonale lure German car buyers to Alfa showrooms?
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William Stopford
2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
BMW X1
2022 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2024 BMW
X1
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE MHEV
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
308 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$60,400 - $90,900
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick interfaces
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Comfortable interior
Misses
- Mediocre powertrain calibration
- Not as engaging as an Alfa Romeo should be
- Steep service pricing
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Lusso Pack (+$4,500)
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Dual Pane (+$2,500)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
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 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1469 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 9.5 - 11 | |
