2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Preview

Stellantis has established clear targets for electrification; it is now up to all of its brands to support the initiative. Alfa Romeo is one of the smaller Stellantis brands, but the storied Italian manufacturer is on schedule to unveil its first electrified vehicle in the latter half of 2022. The Tonale is a small, luxurious SUV with cutting-edge technology and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that is an option.

The 2023 Tonale is available from Alfa Romeo in three trim levels: Sprint, Ti, and Veloce. There are two available engines: a PHEV system with a turbocharged 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 256 horsepower each. All grades come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD) with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Preview

What’s New for the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale?

1- The Tonale is a brand-new model for 2023

2- There are two available powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid, and all Tonale buyers receive a non-fungible token along with their purchase of the car from Stellantis.

3- Shipments of the SUV will start in the first quarter of 2023, with orders opening in the fourth quarter of 2022.

4- Alfa has not provided information on prices.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Interior

The Tonale's interior places a lot of emphasis on the driver. The driver's seat is the focal point of the controls and displays, making it simple to use them while the car is moving. Unique designs are applied to the interior finishes, and the cabin is filled with cool logos to keep things interesting.

The materials and configuration requirements for the various trim levels have not been made clear by Alfa Romeo. Nevertheless, the inside is depicted in press photos as being elegant, with Alcantara or suede upholstery and complementary details on the doors and dash. Like its larger cousin, the Stelvio SUV, the Tonale has a start/stop button positioned on the steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Exterior

The Tonale's final design is quite similar to the concept car that was unveiled a few years ago. The SUV has a modern profile and Alfa's characteristically striking front end. The Tonale's exterior measurements of 178.3 inches long, 72.4 inches wide, and 63 inches height make it a small vehicle. Slim headlights with distinctive LED signature lighting features that are meant to remind memories of the Alfa Romeo SZ Zagato and Proteo concept cars flank the triangular grille. According to Alfa, full-LED lighting enhances brightness and maintains fuel efficiency. The devices function as turn signals, welcome and farewell lights, and daytime running lights.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Specs

There are two different powerplant options for the Tonale. This article's main propulsion system is a PHEV that combines an electric motor on the rear axle with a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine to offer all-wheel drive. The system's total power is 272 hp, and its all-electric range is up to 30 miles.

There is also a conventional gas powerplant available. It has a 9-speed automated transmission and a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 256 horsepower. Alfa claims that the gas engine satisfies the requirements for a super-ultra-low emissions 30 (SULEV 30) certification and comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Alfa Romeo and other performance vehicles are unique in their capacity to alter behavior through the use of drive modes. Three settings on the Tonale PHEV affect how it performs:

1- Maximum engine and electric motor output when using the dual power (PHEV)/dynamic mode.

2- Natural: Typical performance for daily use

3- For the remainder of the vehicle's 30-mile range, advanced efficiency forces the switch to all-electric operation.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Technology

The new Uconnect 5 system from Stellantis features a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard equipment. The system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air upgrades, and Amazon Alexa capability. One of the more user-friendly and fluid systems on the market for a long time has been Uconnect. The Android automotive operating system receives a redesigned user interface with the fifth generation update.

The ability to lock and unlock doors, start the engine, call for assistance, and other functions are all made possible by standard connectivity with the Alfa Connect smartphone app. A stolen-vehicle tracker aids authorities in locating the Tonale in the event that it is stolen, and owners can call a support line using the "Assist Call" feature to learn how to utilize the Uconnect system. Alfa also provides Similar to GM's Teen Driver system, "Family Drive Alerts" alerts parents when their young driver misses curfew, goes above the speed limit, or leaves a specified geographic area.

The significant development for people interested in such matters is that each Tonale includes a non-fungible token (NFT). The non-modifiable record includes details about the vehicle's usage and maintenance history, as well as what appears to be information regarding accidents and other problems. Alfa claims that because the NFT is a reliable history of the vehicle, it gives Tonale owners credibility when they sell their car.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Safety

Alfa listed the Tonale's various standard safety features, but crash test data are too recent for them.

1. Autonomous cruise control
2. emergency braking robotics with pedestrian detection
3. caution for blind spots and rear cross-traffic alert
4. driving attention surveillance
5. forward collision alert
6. Automatic speed assistance
7. Warning for lane deviation
8. providing lane guidance
9. Rear-seat warning device
10. recognizing traffic signs

There is a Level 2 autonomous driving system available, so the Tonale will be able to maneuver itself and maintain its speed in a few specific circumstances. The driver must always be seated and prepared to take the wheel. Tesla Autopilot and the Cadillac Super Cruise both function in a manner similar to this.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale price

At first, the Tonale will be offered in three trim levels: Sprint, which is the entry-level vehicle; Ti, which is the luxury variant; and Veloce, which is the sporty model. Pricing information for Alfa Romeo sys won't be known until late in 2022, but we anticipate that the Sprint will start at $37,000, the Ti around $44,000, and the Veloce close to $49,000.