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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
Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Hyundai Venue Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Hyundai Venue
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2024 Hyundai
Venue
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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 Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
45L
315 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $78,500
$21,440 - $29,250
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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
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
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)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | 10.5 | |
