Alfa Romeo Tonale. Photos, technical data, engine versions

The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is a breath of fresh air and a nod to compact tradition at the same time. The car was built on an Italian platform (same as the Jeep Compas) and Italian engines were used. It was created before Alpha was taken over by the Stellantis concern. It will be available as a so-called mild hybrid and PHEV. For lovers of traditional units, there is a choice of diesel engine in selected markets.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. Appearance

We see distinctive styling cues that have entered the automotive world, such as the "GT line" that runs from the rear end to the headlights, reminiscent of the contours of the Giulia GT. At the front is the attractive Alfa Romeo “Scudetto” grille.

The 3+3 adaptive matrix headlights with the new Full-LED matrix are reminiscent of the proud look of the SZ Zagato or Proteo concept car. Three modules, developed in collaboration with Marelli, create a unique front line for the car, while at the same time providing daytime running lights, dynamic indicators and a welcome and goodbye function (activated every time the driver turns the car on or off). ).

The taillights are designed in the same style as the headlights, creating a sinusoidal curve that wraps around the entire rear of the car.

The dimensions of the novelty are: length 4,53 m, width 1,84 m and height 1,6 m.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. The first such model in the world

For the first time in the world, Alfa Romeo Tonale debuts fiat token technology (NFT), a real innovation in the automotive sector. Alfa Romeo is the first car manufacturer to combine a vehicle with NFT digital certification. This technology is based on the concept of a “blockchain map”, a confidential and unalterable record of the main stages of the “life” of a car. With the customer's consent, NFT records the car's data, generating a certificate that can be used as a guarantee that the car has been properly maintained, which positively affects its residual value. In the used car market, NFT certification provides an additional source of trusted provenance that owners and dealers can count on. At the same time, buyers will be calm when choosing their car.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. Amazon Alexa voice assistant

One of the highlights of the Alfa Romeo Tonale is the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Full integration with Amazon - thanks to the "Secure Delivery Service" feature, Tonale can be chosen as the delivery location for ordered packages by unlocking the door and allowing the courier to leave it inside the car.

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You can also get continuous updates on the status of your car from the comfort of your home, check your battery and/or fuel levels, find points of interest, find your car's last location, send remote lock and unlock commands, etc. Alexa can also be used to add groceries to a shopping list, find a nearby restaurant, or turn on lights or heating connected to your home automation system.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. New infotainment system

The Alfa Romeo Tonale comes standard with an integrated and brand new infotainment system. With a personalized Android operating system and a 4G network connection with over-the-air (OTA) updates, it also offers content, features and services that are constantly updated.

The system includes a fully digital 12,3-inch clock screen, a primary 10,25-inch dash-mounted touchscreen, and a sophisticated multi-tasking interface that puts everything at your fingertips without distracting you from the road. Two large Full TFT screens have a total diagonal of 22,5”.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. Security systems

Equipment includes Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC), Active Lane Keeping (LC) and Traffic Jam Assist that automatically adjust speed and lane to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane and at the correct distance from traffic. front for safety and comfort. Tonale is also equipped with other innovative devices and technologies that improve the interaction between driver, vehicle and road, from "Autonomous Emergency Braking" which warns the driver of a hazard and applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate collisions with pedestrians or cyclists through the "Drowsy Driver" system. Detection" which warns the driver if he is tired and wants to sleep, "Blind Spot Detection" which detects vehicles in blind spots and warns to avoid a collision, an approaching vehicle, to Rear Cross Track Detection which warns of vehicles vehicles approaching from the side when reversing. In addition to all these driving safety systems, there is a high-definition 360° camera with dynamic grid.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. Drive

There are two levels of electrification: Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Tonale debuts a 160 hp Hybrid VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) engine specially developed for Alfa Romeo. Its variable geometry turbocharger, coupled with an Alfa Romeo TCT 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 48-volt "P2" electric motor with 15kW and 55Nm of torque means the 1,5-litre petrol engine can power wheel movement even when the internal combustion engine is switched off.

The drive allows you to move off and move in electric mode at low speeds, as well as when parking and long journeys. A hybrid version with 130 hp will also be available at market launch, also mated to an Alfa Romeo TCT 7-speed gearbox and a 48V "P2" electric motor.

The highest performance should be provided by the 4 hp Plug-in Hybrid Q275 drive system, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6,2 seconds, and the range in pure electric mode is up to 80 km in the urban cycle. (over 60 km in the combined cycle).

The range of engines is complemented by a new 1,6-liter diesel engine with 130 hp. with a torque of 320 Nm, paired with a 6-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel drive.

Alfa Romeo Tonale. When can I place orders?

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is produced at the refurbished Stellantis plant, Giambattista Vico in Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples). Orders will open in April with the exclusive premiere edition of "EDIZIONE SPECIALE".

The competition for the Tonale model will be among others Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Mercedes GLA.

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