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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid review
Alfa Romeo has introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Tonale SUV, but it carries a near-$20,000 premium – is it worth it?
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Jade Credentino
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs 2023 BMW X1 Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
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
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
- 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) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | 9.5 - 11 | |
