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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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2023 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $78,500
$31,490 - $54,490
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
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)
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | 10 - 12 | |
