Giulia too small, but Stelvio too big? The Tonale SUV could be the Italian Goldilocks you need...
Not all that long ago, just the notion of an Alfa Romeo SUV would have seemed far-fetched, leave alone a really very good one. Then along came the Stelvio half a dozen years ago, and tipped expectations on their head. Not only had an Alfa made an SUV, it had made one you might well want, especially. The Stelvio's success means expectations for Alfa's smaller SUV, this new Tonale, are higher than they might once have been.
There's more to be encouraged by underneath the Tonale. The powertrain choices at launch are two outputs of a new mild-hybrid turbo petrol, a diesel, and a plug-in hybrid . The Hybrid Variable Geometry Turbo will be offered with 130hp or 160hp and a standard seven-speed DCT; it combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo with a 48v 'P2' mild-hybrid system, providing 20hp and 40lb ft.
In fact, there's plenty about the makeup of all Tonales to suggest similarly engaging handling to the larger Stelvio. All are said to benefit from 50:50 weight distribution, with independent suspension, Koni Frequency Selective Damping, and the super sharp steering that's now an Alfa trademark - with a ratio of 13.6:1."Precise and direct" steering feel is promised, with geometry settings to ensure reduced reliance on software like the electronic diff lock.
On the technology side, the Tonale is said to boast a world first in the form of Non-Fungible Token technology. Yep, those pesky NFTs again; this time around the tokens will be there to provide what sounds like a more in-depth service record. Or, viewing it more cynically, monitor a lot more of what you do in the car.
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