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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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$50,900 - $78,500
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks smart
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- $100,000 drive-away before options!
- $6000 for 5 years of servicing!
- Limited choice, no proper hybrid
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
NA
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 C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | - | |
