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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 Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Mercedes-Benz EQB
2022 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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How they stack...
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE MHEV
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
308 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$87,734 - $106,155
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
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)
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
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)
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1469 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
