Australian pricing and specifications have been released for the long-awaited 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, which was revealed earlier this year. Arriving with two initial models with pricing kicking off from $49,900 plus on-road costs, the new Alfa undercuts its rivals on pricing. Initially available in mild-hybrid form, the Tonale will also be available in a plug-in hybrid later in 2023. The Tonale is the Italian car maker’s first attempt at a hybrid vehicle and will compete with the likes of the Audi Q2, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Lexus UX, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1.
Alfa Romeo Australia’s Managing Director, Kevin Flynn, said, “We are very excited to see Alfa Romeo move towards electrification. The Tonale Hybrid is the ultimate blend of past, present and future, with its classic style, meticulous interior and driver-centric environment.”
“The Alfa Romeo heritage shines through with the modern style and ingenuity that make the Tonale Hybrid a one-of-a-kind.”
Arriving to Australian dealerships in February 2023, the Tonale will be sold in two variants: the $49,900 Tonale Ti and the $57,900 Tonale Veloce. Regardless of spec, the Tonale comes with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is paired with a 48-volt electric motor integrated into the standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Total power outputs for the Tonale will be 118kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Power is to be sent solely to the front wheels via limited slip differential. The claimed average fuel consumption figure is an impressive 5.6L/100km.
For standard equipment, the Ti (priced from $49,900 plus on-road costs) is equipped with 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, LED headlights with Matrix auto high beam, heated and power-folding exterior mirrors, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display (a first for Alfa Romeo), a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio, wireless smartphone charging, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, a leather steering wheel and ‘carbon cloth ‘with leatherette upholstery.
Safety features offered on the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale are adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors with a rear view camera, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), forward collision alert, traffic sign recognition, driver attention detection and tyre pressure monitoring.
Stepping up to the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce ($57,900 +ORC) adds larger 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brake callipers, sportier exterior styling with blacked out exterior trim, black suede and leatherette upholstery with red stitching, rear privacy glass, aluminium door sills, paddle shifters, traffic jam assist, a 360-degree surround view camera, side parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert, auto-dimming mirrors and adaptive dampers.
Being added to the range later in 2023 is be a plug-in hybrid variant of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, which will pair a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 90kW electric motor and 15.5kWh battery for 202kW of power and an all-electric driving range of 60km. Its claimed 0-100km/h sprint time is just 6.2 seconds. Pricing and more details for the PHEV will come closer to its 2023 release date.
Colours available on the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale will include ‘Misano Blue Metallic’, ‘Vesuvio Grey Metallic’, ‘Alfa Red’, ‘Alfa White’ and ‘Alfa Black’. Available solely on the Veloce will also be ‘Montreal Green Tri-Coat’.
Optional on both models will be a Lusso Package which includes eight-way power-adjustable front seats with memory, heated washer jets, a 14-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and perforated black leather upholstery with dark grey stitching.
A Technology Package will also be available for the Ti (it is standard on the Veloce) and it features blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, auto-dimming side mirrors, a 360-degree camera, side parking sensors and traffic jam assist.
Separate options include a panoramic sunroof and larger 20-inch wheels (for the Veloce only). Option pricing has not yet been released by Alfa Romeo.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing (plus on-road costs):
- Ti: $49,900
- Veloce: $57,900
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale will launch into showrooms in February 2023. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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