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Alfa Romeo has revealed the facelifted Tonalesmall SUV, which brings revised styling and a extra aggressive stance, plus an up to date inside, sharper dealing with, and extra energy for each its petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains.
The revised engine vary brings the Tonale into line with the up to date Euro 6E-bis emissions customary, and comes with an 11kW bump in peak energy, bringing the bottom mild-hybrid’s complete output to 130kW, however this powertrain isn’t obtainable for the Tonale in Australia.
The Tonale’s PHEV system, in the meantime, will now be supplied in two states of tune, a minimum of in Europe. One affords a peak energy output of 141kW, whereas the opposite affords 198kW – down from the 208kW output of the only Tonale PHEV variant at the moment obtainable in Australia.
That’s considerably offset by sportier driving traits, primarily achieved by widening the Tonale’s monitor width, supported by adaptive suspension damping and “essentially the most direct steering within the section”.
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A spokesperson for Stellantis (Alfa Romeo’s dad or mum firm) in Australia instructed CarExpert the up to date Tonale is because of arrive in native showrooms within the second quarter of 2026. Obtainable powertrains are but to be confirmed.
Abroad, the entry-level Tonale will get a variant-specific 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission that sends energy to the entrance wheels solely. It’s obtainable solely with 48V mild-hybrid expertise, producing the aforementioned 130kW energy output.
As compared, the PHEV utilises a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing both 141kW or 198kW, paired with a six-speed computerized transmission and “electrified” all-wheel drive.
The outgoing 208kW model has a claimed electrical driving vary of 61km (NEDC), although revised vary claims for the revised powertrain outputs have but to be detailed.
Moreover, Alfa Romeo will nonetheless supply a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine within the Tonale abroad. It produces 95kW and is mated with a six-speed computerized transmission, sending energy to the entrance wheels solely.
On the surface, the up to date Tonale now sports activities a curvier front-end, wherein the decrease air intakes resemble the brand new Junior gentle SUV, whereas different contemporary design components draw inspiration from the Italian automaker’s racing historical past, and automobiles just like the Giulia GTA.
The entrance overhang has been shortened to higher steadiness the automotive’s proportions, and there’s a selection of alloy wheel sizes for every variant. There are additionally three new metallic paint colors – Rosso Brera (crimson), Verde Monza (inexperienced), and Giallo Orca (yellow) – and an elective two-tone association with a black roof.
The inside features a contemporary number of colors and finishes, together with new ‘ribbed weave’ ‘cannelloni’ seats upholstered in crimson leather-based, and two-tone black-and-white Alcantara.
Carried over from the present automotive is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the latter of which helps wi-fi smartphone mirroring and Alfa Join digital companies.
Lastly, the European Tonale mannequin vary has been rejigged. There’s a brand new, as-yet-unnamed base variant, headlined by 17-inch alloy wheels and black material upholstery, whereas the present Dash variant has been bumped up and options gloss-black physique components, 18-inch wheels, and aluminium door sill trims and pedals.
Then there’s the Ti with extra gloss-black components, crimson or black leather-trimmed seats with energy adjustment, and aluminium paddle shifters.
The flagship variant stays the Veloce, which will get 19-inch alloy wheels, full LED Matrix headlights, crimson Brembo brake calipers, dual-valve digital damping, and twin chromed exhaust shops for the PHEV model.
To rejoice the up to date mannequin’s reveal, Alfa can also be introducing a limited-time Particular Launch Version. It builds on the Veloce by including silver exterior accents, gloss-black Brembo brake calipers, black and white Alcantara seat trim, an Alcantara-clad dashboard, contrasting stitching, and distinctive ambient lighting.
The high-spec Veloce is the one Tonale trim at the moment on sale in Australia. Costs begin at $58,900 earlier than on-roads for the front-wheel drive Veloce hybrid, and prolong to $78,500 earlier than on-roads for the all-wheel drive Tonale PHEV.
The small premium SUV competes with the likes of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 domestically, however its 116 gross sales thus far this 12 months in Australia pales compared to the Audi’s 2962 and the BMW’s 3948.
Pricing for the up to date Tonale has but to be confirmed, both abroad or in Australia.
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