What is it?
The Tonale is Alfa Romeo's small premium SUV and the model anchoring the brand's Australian comeback. Built on the Stellantis Small Wide platform with an Alfa-tuned chassis, it offers a 1.5L MHEV entry and a 206 kW Veloce Q4 PHEV with 69 km WLTP EV range. The Veloce Q4 PHEV is the version that earns the badge.
The lineup runs from Ti (1.5 MHEV) at $55,400 plus on-roads, through to Veloce Q4 PHEV at $78,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Alfa-tuned variable-ratio steering, telescope-style digital instrument cluster, and a Veloce Q4 PHEV with 206 kW combined, AWD and 69 km of WLTP EV range. 5-star ANCAP against the 2022 protocol.
PHEV boot drops from 500L (MHEV) to 385L (PHEV) thanks to the under-floor battery. Veloce Q4 PHEV at $78,500 plus on-roads pushes into Q5 PHEV territory.
Should you buy the Tonale?
Reasons to buy
- Alfa-tuned variable-ratio steering, telescope-style digital instrument cluster, and a Veloce Q4 PHEV with 206 kW combined, AWD and 69 km of WLTP EV range. 5-star ANCAP against the 2022 protocol.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. PHEV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 500 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- PHEV boot drops from 500L (MHEV) to 385L (PHEV) thanks to the under-floor battery. Veloce Q4 PHEV at $78,500 plus on-roads pushes into Q5 PHEV territory.
- You need a larger boot (the PHEV drops to 385L), a deeper service network (BMW X1, Audi Q3), or proven hybrid reliability (Lexus UX, Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid).
- Alfa Romeo dealer network is small in Australia, service coverage thinner than German rivals. 1.5 MHEV is competent rather than charismatic for the badge, the PHEV is the version that justifies the price.
- Top trim climbs to $78,500 plus on-roads.
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