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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 Kia Seltos Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
50L
345 to 370 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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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 (+$1,990)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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)
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | 10 - 12.5 | |
