2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review: price, specs, and release date

It is expected that the 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale will begin at the $30,000-$30,000 range, according to an unknown source within Alfa Romeo tells.

Based on the information, the most expensive examples are expected to be priced in the lower $50,000 range. The Tonale will be available in the US with 3 trim levels.

The entry-level model is the Sprint. It comes with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces the equivalent of 256 horsepower (191 kW) and 295 pounds-feet (400 Newton-meters) in torque. The powertrain will come with an automatic nine-speed gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system.

2023 alfa romeo tonale review: price, specs, and release date

How much does the 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale cost?

Stellaris, who owns  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale, has not yet revealed the price information for the 2022 Tonale.

The automaker said that its Tonale would come in three versions (Sprint, Ti, and Veloce); however, it did not provide a cost for each trim. car and Driver estimates the following price ranges of the Toole

  • Sprint: $38,000
  • Ti: $43,000
  • Veloce: $48,000

What to Drives 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale

The gasoline, as well as PHEV models, will feature all-wheel drive. The gasoline engine of the standard model will be the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. With 295 horsepower and 256 lb.-ft. It’s one of the most potent SUVs available in the market.

The PHEV is the most attractive alternative. It combines the 15.5-kWh lithium-ion batteries, the electric motor of 90 kW, and a 180-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in an engine that cranks out 272 horsepower.

The small gasoline engine of the system –which can also be found for the Compass 4xe Jeep, and is a variation from that of the Fiat Global Small Engine found in models such as Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade–drives the front wheels via an automatic transmission with six speeds. Electric motors power back wheels.

Alfa states that the PHEV will travel up to 30 miles with solely electric power.  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale will offer its active suspension system in the Tonale.

A switch for the drive mode selection lets the Driver select various settings to fine-tune your suspension and engine power for different needs.

There are options for an easier, more relaxing ride and more precise handling, and lively engine performance for those looking for an adrenaline rush. There’s also a setting that aims to maximize efficiency.

There aren’t any official estimates yet on 0-60 mph times or hybrid or gasoline versions, and the estimates for fuel economy are not yet available.

Active Safety and Driver-Assistance Features of 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale

2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale says the Tonale will include all modern advanced safety technologies such as automated emergency braking that includes pedestrian detection, blind-spot alert rear cross-traffic alert, and a high-resolution surround-view camera system, as well as an automated driver monitoring system that alerts distracted or drowsy drivers to be attentive or stop.

It also comes with the latest driver assistance technology such as the adaptive cruise control system and lane-centering which make up the foundation of “traffic jam assist” which helps maintain vehicle speed and direction.

When will  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale Release

2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale in 3 trim levels: Sprint, Ti, and Veloce Pricing information will be made available prior to the time when orders are scheduled to open in the latter half of 2022. Delivery is expected in the first quarter of 2022.

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How  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale Looks

Its exterior Tonale appears a lot like its bigger Stelvio sister and has lots of car-like lines that swoop, like what Alfa refers to as the GT line that runs across the sides from headlight to taillight.

There is also another line of character on the doors. The headlights with LEDs have three light elements that appear like Alfa’s long-gone SZ Zagato. The LED taillights follow the three-element design; however, they’re linked to the liftgate with an additional light element.

High-Tech Interior

Inside the cabin, the Tonale is equipped with a programmable 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen that runs Uconnect 5.5, the latest multimedia technology developed by Alfa Romeo’s subsidiary company Stellaris.

This Tonale will also feature the capability of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa capabilities. The upholstery options will be based on Alfa’s sportsy past and incorporate leather and Alcantara (simulated suede).

Buyers of the Tonale may also choose to have the vehicle’s information and maintenance history gathered in a “blockchain card” NFT. Alfa Romeo says this sort of verifiable ownership and maintenance history can increase the value of the Tonale and offer security to future owners.

High-Tech Safety

The Tonale has a range of safety features that are standard that including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, as well as blind-spot warning, which includes rear cross-traffic alert as well as Lane departure warning.

2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale says Level 2 driver assistance which includes Traffic Jam Assist, can be added as an option and that the Tonale should come with the ability to center the steering lane of some sort.

Going Electric

AWD is available. AWD is standard on the Tonale AWD model for North American markets regardless of the drivetrain selection.

These drivetrains come with either a gasoline-only 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder motor paired with a nine-speed auto or a PHEV-powered powertrain featuring a 1.3-liter turbocharged powertrain four-cylinder engine as well as a 90-kW electric motor, with the latter is powered by the 15.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack that is connected to a six-speed automatic.

The 2.0-liter engine can produce 256 horsepower in the PHEV engine, while the PHEV one makes 272 horsepower.

The PHEV gas engine is the power source for the front wheels, while an electric motor drives the rear wheels.  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale says the PHEV will offer over 30 miles of electric range, although EPA fuel-economy estimates aren’t yet available.

Tonale HPEV as well as Tradtional Powertrains of  2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale

Functionally, it’ll come with two engines. The first is a standard gas four-cylinder turbocharged internal combustion (ICE) that can produce 2.0 liters of fuel and produce 295 pound-feet of torque for all four wheels using an automatic transmission with nine speeds known as the Tonale Q4 AWD.

Another is a plug-in hybrid electric car (PHEV) that comes with the turbocharged 1.3-liter gasoline engine with AWD, an all-wheel-drive system, a six-speed automated transmission, and an electric motor of 90 kW (approximately 120 horsepower) as well as a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery is dubbed Tonale Q4 AWD for the PHEV.

The electric motor powers the rear axle of the PHEV, and it can produce up to 1,844 pounds of torque starting at the smallest revs. The PHEV produces 272 horsepower using the motor and the engine together and can travel as far as 30 miles using the electric motor on its own.