This Alfa Romeo is the brand's first real entrant in the electrified vehicle market. It carries cutting edge, unique Alfa Romeo regenerative technology and good looking Euro design.
ALFA ROMEO TONALE
23/06/2023.
This Alfa Romeo is the brand's first real entrant in the electrified vehicle market. It carries cutting edge, unique Alfa Romeo regenerative technology and good looking Euro design.
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The Alfa Romeo Tonale marks the brand’s ‘metamorphosis’ into a new era of electrification. For the UK market, the Alfa Romeo Tonale will be available in a choice of two distinctive trims, Ti and Veloce, as well as a Speciale launch edition.
Visually and technologically, it is an easy product to sell in an industry with significant new, electrified competition but maybe you may need to express yourself; your bene bene emotion in the Alfa Romeo. So, it will have to be an Alfa Romeo. Will you cut off your right arm to own it, make a deal with the devil or pay with your income support if you have any? Income support qualifies as income for finance loans in Europe and in Canada; for vivregages/mortgages also.
In markets where there is an income support, it is an easy product to move as it is affordably priced (For those with the Ability to Pay (ATP) , that is) although it is still appropriately pricy and an upscale product with rich design; very indefatigable, endearing and appointed in high quality! In comparison to its nearest competitor, this new world electrified Alfa Romeo is as reliable as the most known and reliable vehicles in the global car industry and will start seamlessly and confidently every day during the life of the vehicle. We look forward to a totally electric model very soon with the unique, bespoke, refined Alfa Romeo design; Say "Alfa Romeo!!"
The vehicles are long term family fixtures or may just be short term rental joys and very popular for weddings and engagements. How do you sell European vehicles or any vehicle in an economy that abstains from, deliberately avoids the simple culture, logic and efficiency of an ATP for every citizen as seen in the more efficient European economy that covers the citizen and efficiently enables consumer stimulus? The most immediate EV competitor in the Tonale's EV market segment would be the comparably priced Volkswagen ID.4 or the Tesla Model 3. Yet, the Tonale wins in terms of quality materials and appointments. The current MSRP for the Tonale is about $ CAD 52,000.00; about £ 31,019.28. Looking at the ID.4 and at the Tesla, we can see that non liquid fossil fuel vehicle propulsion is a regular consumer option and norm now in the year 2023.
The Similarly equipped Kia or Nissan is just not the portal to genuine Ital-Design modernity and sophistication although they offer similar electric range at comparable pricing and possibly more efficiency. But, the interiors do not envelope you with the Tonale's cool, contemplative, soul ratifying space. Do you have one of these in your life? Are you denying the opportunity, wrestling with the opportunity of settling down and enjoying a vehicle like this; with baby seats available as options? Aren't you dissatisfied? Are you defrauding yourself; biblically? How could you work this out to achieve your most essential goals and your deepest longing?
Check out finance opportunities online. Give us a call as we would like to be of assistance in your more harmonious, new direction. The Tonale's system is not only a battery rechargeable with gasoline engine but it also uses regenerative braking; like a PRIUS. This is a super intelligent vehicle for the family. It has five doors with the hatch back as if it is designed for the IKEA shopper and can carry a whole couch with the rear folding seats deployed.
What would you do if you had the power to solve it all?
The updated logo for this electrified Alfa Romeo is the standard logo you see here.....
...but to indicate that it is a hybrid you will the logo with an electric plug for teeth and with the symbol of electrical current as the eel's tongue. It is not a snake. Eels are very popular to the Mediterranean and is a symbol of life.
The Ti version defines itself externally with a satin chrome V front bezel, 18-inch dark finish diamond cut alloy wheels with coloured Alfa Romeo centre wheel caps, a gloss-black body kit, with satin side and front inserts, and black painted mirror caps. Inside, sporty black cloth upholstery, driver’s seat with four-way lumbar adjustment, 60/40 split rear seats with ski pass and sport leather steering wheel with start button mark out the Ti.
The Veloce builds on this with dark miron V front bezel, veloce badging and body kit, with matt side and front inserts, gloss black window surround, privacy glass and 19-inch dark finish diamond cut alloy wheels with monochrome Alfa Romeo centre wheel caps and red painted Brembo brake calipers. Inside, the Veloce adds aluminium pedals and door sills and column mounted aluminium shift paddles to its distinctive black and red Alcantara upholstery. Under the skin, the Veloce also gains Alfa Dual Stage Valve suspension (DVS) for an even more compliant ride.
The Speciale launch edition mirrors the look of the Veloce but adds 20-inch dark finish diamond cut alloy wheels and dark miron Speciale badge as standard.
The Tonale range is available in a choice of six solid, metallic and tri-coat colours – Alfa White, Alfa Red, Alfa Black, Misano Blue, Montreal Green and Vesuvio Grey. A leather pack is available on all trims to enhance their standard interior offering.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the most technologically advanced Alfa Romeo ever and is the first vehicle ever to be equipped with an NFT digital certificate and possesses top-level connectivity and an innovative infotainment system; designed to offer Over The Air (OTA) updates and integration with Amazon Alexa. As standard across the range it comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, Bluetooth, navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, together with a six-speaker sound system and wireless charging pad.
Dual zone air conditioning, automatic headlamps with dusk sensor and automatic high-beam, auto wipers with rain sensor, auto-dimming rearview mirror and electric folding and heated exterior mirrors ensure driver comfort across the range, while keyless go, powered tailgate and front and rear parking sensors with backup camera with dynamic lines add extra convenience. Intelligent adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking (AEB), drowsy driver detection, speed assist, traffic sign recognition bring enhanced safety as standard to the Tonale range.
PRICING
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is now available to order, priced from £399 per month on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) for a 1.5-litre Ti hybrid. For more information on the Alfa Romeo Tonale visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk/Tonale.
Model | Monthly Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) payment |
Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti 1.5 160 MHEV DCT | £399 |
Alfa Romeo Tonale Speciale 1.5 160 MHEV DCT | £419 |
Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce 1.5 160 MHEV DCT | £439 |
Finance Plan | PCP | ||
Model | Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti 1.5 160 MHEV DCT | Alfa Romeo Tonale Speciale 1.5 160 MHEV DCT | Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce 1.5 160 MHEV DCT |
On the Road Price | £39,995 | £38,595 | £42,495 |
Customer Deposit | £8,499 | £8,300 | £8,499 |
Monthly Payment | £439 | £419 | £439 |
Duration of Contract | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Rate of Interest (Fixed) | 4.89% | 7.87% | 4.87% |
APR | 4.9% | 7.9% | 4.9% |
Annual Mileage | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
DESIGN
- True to the design of the concept car from which it originates
- Innovative ‘3+3’ headlights and sine-curve rear light clusters, for an unmistakable light signature
- Traditional Alfa Romeo GT Line runs from the rear to the headlights
- Alloy wheel design recalls the concept of the ‘telephone dial’
- The interior design is inspired by the Alfa Romeo racing heritage, focusing on the driver as well as on the comfort of their passengers
- Telescopic instrument panel, Alfa Romeo stylistic matrix, and 3-spoke sports steering wheel with aluminium shift paddles provide an immersive, welcoming and dynamic interior
The definitive design of the Tonale is faithful to the concept car from which it draws its origins, courtesy of the remarkable work done at the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers a distinctive, sensual and forward-looking design, extolling new stylistic canons destined to remain as points of reference in the development of the future Alfa Romeo line-up: five-hole alloy wheels, the cluster in the ‘telescopic’ instrument panel, the three-spoke sports steering wheel, and the sine-curve headlights. Its compact dimensions – length 4.53m, width 1.84m and height 1.6m – encompass the uniqueness of Italian design and the original, contemporary style typical of Alfa Romeo.
Exterior
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is an evolution of the concept car first unveiled at the 2019 Geneva motor show. The Centro Stile Alfa Romeo have ensured a continuity of the concept car’s specification to deliver a production car that combines classic Alfa Romeo stylistic features, reinterpreted in the name of modernity, with the characteristics of Italian design.
The sides are notable for their extended curve below the waistrail, known as the ‘GT Line’, which runs from the rear to the headlights, giving definition to the car’s body and its profile. In the lower part of the sides, special modelling of the surfaces conveys sensuality and athleticism in the car’s body. All these characteristic elements are deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA. In terms of the modelling, its full volumes and sensuality are reminiscent of models such as the 8C Competizione.
On the front, the new floating ‘Scudetto’ shield stands out, no longer a part of the bumper but a distinctive element. The lower part includes two main side air intakes which together with the shield create what is known as the Trilobo. In the upper part of the front, notable features include ‘3+3’ headlights inspired by the SZ Zagato and the Proteo concept car.
The ‘3+3’ headlights, with new full-LED adaptive matrix were developed in conjunction with Marelli, the three modules make up a unique frontline for the car and simultaneously provide daylight, dynamic turn signals and a ‘welcome and goodbye’ feature (activated when the driver turns the car on or off). The Tonale sees the introduction of new lighting technology including; Adaptive Driving Beam which constantly adjusts the dipped headlights according to speed and specific driving conditions; Glare-Free High Beam Segmented Technology which automatically detects traffic in front and traveling in the opposite direction to avoid glare from other cars; a third module which is automatically activated when turning corners to ensure the best lateral lighting. These technologies offer greater efficiency – in terms of durability and energy saving, with twice the light intensity of conventional halogen lamps and lower emissions – and improved safety, with less eye strain and better driving comfort.
The light unit is once again the star at the rear. It reworks the proposal made in the concept car, in a kind of sine curve that passes from either side of the rear and becomes the unequivocal light signature of the Tonale. The roundness and, now classic, fold in the lower centreline shape of the rear window characterises the car's upper rear volume, in a sporty yet elegant way evoking iconic cars like the 8C Competizione where the daylight opening (DLO), the edges of the side windows and the top of the rear window meet.
The new teledial alloy wheels, much appreciated on the concept car, now feature on the production model. This is the reworking of the perforated telephone dial theme, the result of an evolution that began in the 1960s with iconic cars like the 33 Stradale. Over time the perforations have gradually been increased in size, first to adapt to technical solutions and concepts, then more and more closely related to needs for brake cooling, lightness and resistance. The Tonale is available with a choice of 18, 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels to enhance the model’s silhouette.
Interior
The interior design of the Tonale draws inspiration from the racing heritage of Alfa Romeo, evoking its passion, courtesy of its dynamic and powerful forms. The lines balance harmony and effort, and there is a tangible feeling that the entire vehicle is always ready to go.
Everything is driver-centric, even though the interior is also designed for the comfort of passengers. The driver’s seat has been tailored like fabric, with the diagonal tunnel, slightly undulating dashboards and instruments facing the driver. All the controls are at the driver’s fingertips and easily accessible, both the physical ones and the digital controls, accessed from the central display. As such, customers can enjoy an engaging driving experience free of distractions, where passion and safety coexist.
The characteristic elements of the new model include the telescopic instrument panel, with its clear Alfa Romeo stylistic matrix, and the compact steering wheel which ensures a precise and direct steering feel. The wheel is also embellished by the exclusive aluminium shift paddles.
The new D.N.A. driving mode selector, slim central air conditioning vents and external turbine shaped vents, the central tunnel and handles are embellished with a diamond texture inspired by precision mechanical processing with laser engraving. The same 3D features can be seen in the seat fabrics, from the basic versions all the way to the gradient effect with contrasting background colour in Alcantara and vegan leather, on the highest-spec versions. The ergonomic seats are perfect for everyday use, upholstered in a neoprene fabric commonly seen in sportswear. The interior of the Tonale is an extraordinary, inclusive experience, made possible by an immersive, welcoming passenger compartment with the dynamic features appreciated by fans of driving.
POWERTRAIN
- The all-new 160hp four-cylinder 1.5-litre hybrid Variable-Geometry Turbo (VGT) engine with variable-geometry turbocharger and 350-bar direct petrol injection makes its debut in the hybrid version of the Tonale
- New engine paired with a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a built-in 48-volt 15-kW, 55m P2 electric motor that can propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is turned off
- The various EV features in the Tonale’s advanced hybrid system mean the car can start and travel in electric mode at low speeds and when parking and cruising
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is fitted with an efficient hybrid engine that highlight the brand’s concrete commitment to a future oriented toward sustainable mobility and marking the first step in the process to electrifying the Alfa Romeo line-up. With the Tonale the brand has not simply adapted to the new standards, it has reinterpreted its DNA in the direction of energy, harmony with the environment, efficiency and intuitiveness when managing driving modes. This new technology means the Tonale can ensure an authentic hybrid experience.
The 160hp hybrid Variable-Geometry Turbo (VGT) engine makes its exclusive debut in the Tonale. This version is equipped with front-wheel drive and a new hybrid technology. Its variable-geometry turbocharger, paired with a seven-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch transmission and the 48-volt 15kW 55Nm P2 electric motor, makes it possible for the 1.5-litre petrol engine to propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is turned off.
Alfa Romeo has opted for this technical solution to offer an authentic electrified experience. The transmission enables start up and travel in electric mode at low speeds and when parking and cruising, ensuring the typical performance of a petrol engine but with consumption (petrol and electric combined) comparable to a diesel engine, with an extremely linear power delivery and consistent acceleration.
All the specifications of the hybrid versions
The new 4-cylinder turbocharged engine has been designed to be the best fit for hybrid usage, to optimise thermodynamics, and save on fuel consumption. Designed to optimise thermodynamics, and therefore to save on fuel consumption, the new 4-cylinder turbocharged engine has a high compression ratio (12.5:1), a new cylinder head with compact combustion chamber, dual variable valve timing and special ‘high-tumble’ intake ducts. It also features the all-new high-pressure direct injection system, operating at up to 350 bar.
Designed exclusively for Alfa Romeo, the 160hp version adds a new variable-geometry turbocharger, capable of combining great responsiveness at lower speeds and high power for a sportier drive, all while maintaining a high level of efficiency. The input powertrain delivers an output of 130hp and peak torque reaches 240Nm.
A belt starter generator is also installed to guarantee fast and silent transitions when restarting. The Intelligent Brake System optimises the ‘auto-charge’ feature; it uses mixed regenerative braking to maximise the recovery of kinetic energy during deceleration, to improve efficiency.
This new hybrid technology means the Alfa Romeo Tonale can provide customers with an authentic hybrid experience with top performance and high efficiency. All this, thanks to the pairing of the new 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor, also provides an extra boost to optimise responsiveness. The driving experience also becomes genuinely versatile and relaxing, given the various features available, including:
- Silent Start: to start the vehicle with no need to turn on the petrol engine, using EV mode only
- Energy Recovery: recover energy that would otherwise be wasted as the car decelerates (e-Coasting) and during braking (regenerative braking)
- Boost & Load Point Shift: e-Boosting allows increased torque on the wheels thanks to the electric motor that supports the petrol engine; by calibrating the (engine or braking) torque delivered by the electric motor, it is possible to optimise the operating point of the petrol engine
- Electric Drive: enabling the vehicle to travel using only the electric motor
The new Tonale can run in various driving scenarios using only the electric motor. This is made possible by the wide range of EV capabilities, which include:
- e-Creeping: uses the electric motor to provide the start-up normally available in vehicles with automatic transmission, at a speed that can vary from zero mph to the equivalent of the petrol engine idling in first gear, or in reverse
- e-Launch: to start the vehicle using only the electric motor
- e-Queueing: for the car to keep going in a traffic jam, in a stop & go pattern
- e-Parking: to simplify parking manoeuvres, making them practical and quiet
EV capabilities are available depending on battery charge status and the output required but makes it possible to travel in electric mode up to 15kW in every situation in which it is necessary, including driving at low speeds, parking and cruising.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale still maintains the performance credentials expected of the brand, capable of zero to 60mph in 8.8 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 132mph.
To maximise performance and efficiency, a second generation 48-volt lithium-ion high performance battery is used. Its 0.8 kWh capacity is more than twice that of batteries commonly used on BSG hybrid systems, while providing a high-power output of up to 22 kW. The new battery has a volume of about 11 litres and does not affect the size of the boot as it is installed under the central tunnel, between the front seats. The dual voltage system with DC/DC converter from 48 to 12 volts manages the interface with the electrical architecture of the vehicle.
DRIVING DYNAMICS
- Perfect weight distribution, for unparalleled corner handling
- The most direct steering in the segment (13.6) and equipped with aluminium shift paddles
- The only car in its class to adopt the Integrated Brake System (IBS), a brake-by-wire system that guarantees instantaneous response and manages regenerative braking
- Independent MacPherson suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology
- Electronic Alfa Active Suspension, to make it possible to adapt to the selected drive mode
- Alfa Romeo electronic self-locking differential, for maximum traction
Perfect weight distribution
To maximum driving pleasure the goal when developing the new Tonale was to achieve the perfect weight distribution between the two axles. This required special management of mass and materials, which was done both by working on the car’s layout and by placing all the heavier components as centrally as possible. The Tonale hybrid is equipped with front-wheel drive and uses the excellent balance of masses to optimise torque delivery on the ground and handling on corners
The most direct steering in the segment and exclusive aluminium shift paddles
In any situation and at any speed, driving the Tonale C-SUV is always natural and instinctive, partly down to the most direct steering ratio in the segment (13.6). The steering feeling, as precise and direct as can be expected from an Alfa Romeo, is emphasised by the adoption of the geometry in the independent front suspension. Rebound is reduced in the most genuine way, limiting the application of software filtering and optimising control of front wheel steering. The sportiness is further enhanced by the aluminium shift paddles in the Veloce version: a hallmark of the brand and unique in this class.
Integrated Brake System (IBS)
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale adopts the Integrated Brake System (IBS), an innovative electromechanical system that combines stability control with conventional servo brakes. The integration between electronics and mechanics, significant weight optimisation, optimal feeling and the total absence of pedal vibrations guarantee the system an instantaneous brake response. The adoption of fixed calipers by Brembo, with four pistons and self-ventilated discs at the front and full discs at the rear, contributes to the improved braking performance.
Independent MacPherson suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
The suspension scheme, suitably customised for the Alfa Romeo DNA, provides for a MacPherson-type architecture. The geometry on the front axle is optimised for rapid and precise changes of direction, emphasising the steering feeling typical of Alfa Romeo. This reduces steering distortion, limiting the application of software filtering and optimising control of front wheel steering. In the rear, the exclusive three-arm geometry ensures rapid response when engaging and the highest level of lateral acceleration on corners. Finally, the suspension in the Tonale uses Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology – developed in collaboration with Koni, a historic technology partner of Alfa Romeo – to improve performance by ensuring perfect road holding and simultaneously improving comfort in all driving conditions.
Dual Stage Valve electronic suspension
Developed in conjunction with Marelli, a historical technology partner of Alfa Romeo, the electronic shock absorbers with Dual Stage Valve, standard on the Veloce, provide a choice between performance and comfort. The electronic shock absorbers feature a special electroactuated valve within the shock absorber that provides independent damping curves.
Two modes are available: Comfort and Sport. Comfort ensures the smoothest performance on uneven roads, while Sport mode predominates in the D.N.A. Dynamic and ESC Off selections, which reduces body movements and increases vertical rigidity, aimed at improved vehicle dynamics in corners. Finally, by pressing the dedicated button on the DNA selector, the calibration of Dynamic mode can be activated or deactivated.
Alfa Romeo Dynamic Torque Vectoring
The new Tonale hybrid offers an electronic self-locking differential as standard, which guarantees perfect traction for a smooth driving experience while emphasising the agility and sporty character of the Tonale. The system is built into the DNA selector and exploits the effect of the braking system by simulating a limited-slip mechanical differential. When combined with the MacPherson front suspension, it ensures sporty and effective driving dynamics by controlling the vehicle’s stability and by redirecting the power to the appropriate wheels when accelerating in corners. The system also provides improved control on slippery surfaces, as well as greatly reducing understeer, transferring torque from the inner to the outer wheel, to ensure longitudinal acceleration and consequently better road holding.
Innovative technology at the service of safety and comfort
The new Alfa Romeo Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Level 2 autonomous driving, which Tonale is equipped with, allows for automatic handling of acceleration, braking and remaining within lanes while maintaining maximum driving safety and leaving the pleasure of sitting at the wheel intact.
Alfa Romeo Tonale enables Level 2 autonomous driving by combining the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) and Lane Centring (LC) systems and the forward-facing camera, which longitudinally and laterally monitors the car’s surroundings. IACC automatically adjust the car’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicles in front, along with Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Speed Control.
The LC system controls the sideways movement of the car to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane, even in heavy traffic conditions.
Comfort and well-being on board
Along with a spacious interior, comfort and well-being for everyone on board is further ensured by its dual-zone air conditioning, sophisticated infotainment system, ventilated and heated front seats and a 14-speaker sound system by Harman Kardon. The new model includes an electric tailgate and a wireless charging pad in front of the gear stick, to place and charge your smartphone in total safety for the highest experience in comfort.
The Tonale is one of the few models in its class to offer the Semi-Automatic Parking system, which indicates the space available to park in and completes the car's entry and exit manoeuvres itself.
The advancement of driving modes, managed in the Alfa D.N.A. system
The Alfa D.N.A. driving mode selector, from its debuts in the Giulietta, Mito and 4C, via its development in the Giulia and Stelvio, now arrives in the Tonale with specific functions related to the electric powertrain.
In the Tonale, Dynamic mode is designed with a specific calibration of the accelerator pedal, ensuring more effective braking and more direct steering wheel response. The Natural mode continues to maintain the best performance optimisation. In this mode, it automatically manages the use of the electric motor and the internal combustion engine to allow for everyday energy and consumption savings without giving up performance. Lastly, Advance Efficiency mode is calibrated for maximum energy efficiency in the hybrid version.
TECHNOLOGY
- New ADAS systems heighten the emotions of Level 2 autonomous driving
- In a world exclusive, Tonale debuts non-fungible token (NFT) technology
- Top-level connectivity, with the Alfa Connect Services tool and over-the-air updates
- Tonale offers an experience in the name of that ‘at-home feeling’ via the Alexa voice assistant
- Completely revamped infotainment system equipped with a sophisticated Human Machine Interface (HMI) for maximum user interaction
- ‘Telescopic’ instrument panel, with 12.3-inch fully digital screen and 10.25-inch touchscreen for a smartphone-like experience
Alfa Romeo uses software and connectivity to enhance the driver's experience, which is and remains the focus. Tonale therefore comes with the most advanced technology, to ensure a connected and comfortable experience, while maintaining the driving pleasure typical of an Alfa Romeo.
New ADAS systems heighten the emotions of Level 2 autonomous driving
The Tonale is equipped with new Alfa Romeo Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Level 2 autonomous driving, for automatic handling of acceleration, braking and remaining within lane while maintaining maximum driving safety and leaving the pleasure of sitting at the wheel intact.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale enables Level 2 autonomous driving by combining the forward-facing camera, which longitudinally and laterally monitors all the car’s surroundings, and the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) and Lane Centring (LC) systems. The IACC system makes use of Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, which automatically adjusts the car’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicles in front, and the Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Speed Control systems. The former uses the on-board camera to recognise traffic signs, reports them on the display, and alerts the driver of the current speed limit. The latter suggests the driver reduce their speed to the limit detected. If the driver accepts, the cruise control settings are automatically adjusted. Conversely, the LC system controls the sideways movement of the car to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane, even in heavy traffic conditions.
Innovative systems at the service of safety
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale comes with active and passive safety features, suitable for everyday driving needs. As well as front, side and curtain airbags, innovative devices and technologies that perfect the interaction between the driver, the vehicle and the road come as standard across the range. Examples include Autonomous Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users, to alert the driver of danger and bring the vehicle to a complete stop tor mitigate a collision with and recognise the presence of a pedestrian or cyclist and Drowsy Driver Detection, which checks the vehicle’s movements to detect any driver fatigue. Once a certain threshold has been exceeded, the system emits beeps and/or visual warnings, recommending the driver stop for a break. The Rear Seat Reminder Alert, detects an item placed on the rear seat through the tailgate. When the car is turned off, the device alerts and reminds the driver that the item is there. Optionally available are Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Path Detection and 360-degree View Camera.
Comfort and well-being on board, to be shared
The Alfa Romeo Tonale guarantees well-being for everyone on board, with its dual-zone air conditioning, sophisticated infotainment system, ventilated and heated front seats, ambient lighting and a 14-speaker sound system by Harman Kardon. The Alfa Romeo Tonale is one of the few models in its class to offer the Semi-Automatic Parking system, which indicates the space available to park in and completes the car's entry and exit manoeuvres itself. The new model includes an electric tailgate and a wireless charging pad, in front of the gear stick, to place and charge your smartphone in safety and comfort.
NFT technology
In a world exclusive, Tonale debuts non-fungible token (NFT) technology, a true innovation in the automotive sector. Alfa Romeo is the first automaker to link a car with an NFT digital certificate. The technology is based on the ‘blockchain card’ concept, a confidential and non-modifiable record of the main stages in the life of an individual vehicle. This distinctive off-board feature emphasises the innovative nature of Alfa Romeo. Upon customer’s consent, the NFT will record vehicle data, generating a certificate that can be used as a guarantee of the car’s overall status, with a positive impact on its residual value. On the pre-owned car market, NFT certification represents an additional source of credibility for owners or dealers to count on. In the meantime, buyers will be reassured in their choice of a second-hand car.
Amazon Alexa, to always feel at home
The major new features in the Alfa Romeo Tonale include the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant, so you can always feel at home in your car, making the everyday experience even more straightforward and convenient. You can also receive updates on vehicle status from the comfort of your home, find out the level of charge and/or fuel, search for points of interest, find your car’s latest location, send remote locking and unlocking commands, and much more. Alexa can also be used to add products to your shopping list, to search for a restaurant nearby or to adjust lights or heating connected to your home automation system, all while remaining focused on the road.
Large display and smooth, intuitive HMI interface
As standard, the Alfa Romeo Tonale comes with a new infotainment system consisting of two large displays – totalling 22.5-inch, a record in the segment – and a sophisticated, smooth and intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI), to put all the features at your fingertips. With a customisable Android operating system and 4G connectivity with over-the-air (OTA) updates, the new infotainment system also offers content, functionality and services that are always up to date.
In the middle of the instrument panel, featuring the telescopic design, is the new fully digital 12.3-inch TFT screen, to access all the car’s data and the settings for the autonomous driving technology. The cluster can also be reconfigured, using three layouts: Evolved, Relax and Heritage, the latter inspired by the brand's iconic models.
Embedded in the dashboard is an innovative 10.25-inch touchscreen inspired by the latest smartphones, to satisfy the tastes and needs of any customer. The system has been developed to work with widgets, graphic components designed for intuitive interaction with all the features, which can be customised by dragging and dropping them. Every user can create their own homepage, where each of the car’s features is an app in itself. With a simple horizontal scroll, the screens for Alfa D.N.A., radio, media, phone, satnav, air conditioning, connected services and ADAS can be arranged the way you want. It is up to the driver whether to use the rotary knob or touchscreen. The wireless mirroring function for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are also standard on the Tonale.
Alfa Connect Services
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is equipped with Alfa Connect Services, the tool that offers advanced on-board connectivity and a range of services for your safety and comfort. My Navigation consists of apps to remotely search for destinations and Points of Interest (POI) as well as the Send & Go function, where customers can send a destination directly from their smartphone. My Remote includes various services such as remote control of the car’s functions (opening/closing doors or flashing the lights) via smartphone or smartwatch, vehicle location, control of certain parameters (speed and area) and notifications if these are not respected. The My Wi-Fi service provides the option to share the internet connection between devices on board, up to a maximum of eight. Using Alfa Connect Services, drivers can also access My Assistant where in the event of a collision or emergency, the occupant can contact the dedicated (24/7) call centre for help. In an accident, the call is made automatically to the national assistance phone number, or if the vehicle breaks down the driver can call for roadside assistance, with the car providing its coordinates so the rescue can take place. The pack also includes a reporting service, to send information to Alfa Romeo on the health of their car, in a monthly email. With My Car you can keep the car’s condition and parameters under control while My Alert will alert the owner if theft is attempted and My Fleet Manager is designed for fleet management.
TONALE PRODUCTION AT POMIGLIANO
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is built at the refurbished Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant – one of the group’s most advanced production sites – in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, on a revamped production line dedicated to the new Alfa Romeo model, with a specially created, ultra modern assembly unit.
Designed in 1968 by Alfa Romeo and operational since 1972, the industrial complex has produced 5 million cars to date, and has won numerous international awards, including, in 2012, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Silver certification and the Automotive Lean Production award for best plant in Europe, followed in 2013 by the WCM Gold Medal and the level of the same name. Last year, the plant underwent a major refurbishment to meet the challenges of the future, evidenced by the adoption of the most innovative technology to build hybrid cars, by the staff training there and by its respect for the environment.
TECH SPEC
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| HYBRID VGT 160 |
ARCHITECTURE | Number of seats | 5 |
Drive type | FWD | |
Hybrid architecture | P1f+P2.5 | |
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FEATURES | Fuel type | Gasoline Hybrid |
Cylinder capacity [cm3] | 1.469 | |
Cylinder capacity [l] | 1.5 | |
Emission standard | E6D Final | |
Max power [cv] | 160 | |
Max power [kW] | 118 | |
Max torque [Nm] | 240 | |
GEARBOX | Gearbox Type | TCT |
Number of forward gears | 7 | |
ELECTRIC MOTOR | Electric motor max peak power [cv] | 20 |
Electric motor max peak power [kw] | 15 | |
BATTERY | Namplate capacity [kWh] | 0.77 |
Technology | Lithium-ion | |
Battery cooling | liquid | |
Total voltage [V] | 48 | |
Cell configuration (Series|Parallel) | 12S | 1P | |
Battery weight [kg] | 13.5 | |
WLTP RANGE & CONSUMPTION | WLTP CO2 emission - Combined cycle [g/km] | 130 - 144 |
WLTP fuel consumption - Combined cycle [l/100km] | 5.7 - 6.3 | |
PERFORMANCE | Stop&Start | YES |
Top Speed [kph] | 210 | |
0 - 100 km/h [s] | 8.8 | |
DIMENSIONS | Length [mm] (L103) | 4.528 |
Height [mm] (H100-B) | 1.601 | |
Width [mm] - no mirrors (W 103) | 1.841 | |
Width [mm] - with mirrors (W 144) | 2.082 | |
Wheelbase [mm] (L101) | 2.636 | |
Boot volume min - max [l] | 500 – 1.550 | |
Ground clearance [mm] | 156 | |
Front overhang [mm] (L104) | 951 | |
Rear overhang [mm] (L105) | 941 | |
Fuel tank capacity [l] | 55 | |
WEIGHT | Mass in running order (kg) | 1.600 |
Weight Standard A - DIN Kerb weight - Net weight (kg) | 1.525 | |
Max payload (kg) including driver | 610 | |
Max trailer weight (kg) - towing capacity | 1.500 | |
BRAKES | Front | disc Ø 330 x 28 |
Rear | disc Ø 278 x 12 | |
Brembo fixed calipers front | disc Ø 345 x 28 | |
Brembo fixed calipers rear | disc Ø 305 x 12 | |
SUSPENSION | Front | MacPherson |
Rear | MacPherson | |
STEERING | Power | electric |
Ratio | 13.6 : 1 | |
Turn lock to lock | 2.28 | |
Kerb to Kerb turning circle [m] | 11.57 |
For more information on the Alfa Romeo Tonale visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk/models/tonale.
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