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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 Jeep Compass Comparison
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2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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2024 Jeep
Compass
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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 Jeep Compass TRAILHAWK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
36L - 60L
76 to 474 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,900 - $78,500
$37,950 - $69,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
Misses
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
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)
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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)
Premium paint is an $895 option.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is available in the following colours:
- Colorado Red (no-cost option)
- Galaxy Blue
- Hunter Green
- Grey Magnesio
- Minimal Grey
- Brilliant Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO GASOLINE INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | 1332 - 2359 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 2.4L, 1.5L, 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | 96kW - 176kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 3750 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | 229Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1560 - 3900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
