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The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a compact crossover SUV produced by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo.[3] Introduced in February 2022, the Tonale is the first hybrid-powered Alfa Romeo. It slots below the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and became the first new model introduced by the brand in six years.[4] The Tonale marks the brand's electrification effort, where Alfa Romeo will be the first brand among the 14 brands of Stellantis to go fully electric by 2027.[5] The Tonale is named after the Tonale mountain pass in Northern Italy.[6][7]

Alfa Romeo Tonale
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Also called	Dodge Hornet (U.S. and Canada)
Production	2022–present
Model years	2023 (North America)[1]
Assembly	Italy: Pomigliano d'Arco
Designer	Alexandros Liokis (Centro Stile Alfa Romeo)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)[discuss]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Platform	FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB[2]
Related	Jeep Compass (MP)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L FCA GME I4 turbo Petrol hybrid: 1.5 L GSE Firefly I4 turbo mild hybrid 1.5 L GSE Firefly I4 VGT mild hybrid Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.3 L GSE T4 I4 Diesel: 1.6 L Multijet I4 turbo
Electric motor	15 kW (20 hp; 20 PS) 48-volt "P2" belt-driven electric motor 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) FCA eMotor (4xe) 90 kW (121 hp; 122 PS) FCA eMotor on rear axle
Power output	95 kW (127 hp; 129 PS) (Hybrid) 117 kW (157 hp; 159 PS) (Hybrid VGT) 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) (engine) 205 kW (275 hp; 279 PS) (combined) 191 kW (256 hp; 260 PS) (2.0)
Transmission	6-speed FPT C635 dual-clutch automatic 7-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch automatic 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (2.0)
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid
Battery	15.5 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,637 mm (103.8 in)
Length	4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Curb weight	1,525 kg (3,362 lb)

In August 2022, a rebadged and restyled version was unveiled as the Dodge Hornet, exclusive to the North American market as the smallest, entry-level SUV offering from Dodge with emphasis put on performance. The Hornet will be sold alongside the Tonale in the region with different specs and lower pricing.

Overview

The production version was originally scheduled for release in 2021, but it was delayed until 2022 due the global semiconductor shortage[2] and Alfa Romeo management demanding better range and performance from its drivetrain.[8][6]

It was developed during the ownership of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and underpinned by a heavily modified version of the SCCS crossover platform shared with the Jeep Compass. It is also the first Alfa Romeo to be equipped with optional plug-in hybrid, which uses a 15.5 kWh (56 MJ) lithium-ion battery that delivers 30 miles (48 km) of all-electric range.[9][10]

All models of the Tonale are equipped with a 12.3-inch digital infotainment cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen which will run on a Uconnect 5 software suite that supported Amazon Alexa.[11] In addition, the Tonale will come with an NFT that records and stores data of the car's life cycle. According to Alfa Romeo, the NFT will generate a certificate that can help maintain the car's residual value.[12][13] The Verge noted that Alfa Romeo had not provided much information about what blockchain technology they intended to use for this.[13] Jalopnik felt that digitising a car's service history was a good idea, but that blockchain NFTs were a "bad" and "entirely unnecessary" way to achieve this.[14]

According to Alfa Romeo, Tonale was designed to offer more driving engagement than the class average by using a very quick steering rack (2.3 turns lock to lock). It also features torque vectoring by braking, frequency-selective dampers as standard and adaptive items and four-piston brakes on the range-topping Veloce.

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Powertrain

One of the powertrain options is a newly developed, Alfa Romeo-exclusive 160 hp (162 PS; 119 kW) 1.5-liter petrol engine with variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) and a 48 V hybrid system, paired with a 7-speed TCT dual-clutch transmission and the 48 V 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) and 55 N⋅m (5.61 kg⋅m; 40.6 lb⋅ft) P2 electric motor (135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) with the 2.5:1 transmission ratio). It can propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is turned off. The Tonale is claimed to be capable of 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 8.8 seconds and on to a maximum speed of over 209 km/h (130 mph). The engine comes with high compression ratio (12.5:1), a new cylinder head with compact combustion chamber, dual variable valve timing, and "high-tumble" intake ducts.

A 48 V lithium-ion battery with a 0.8 kWh capacity is used. The capacity is more than twice that of batteries commonly used on belt driven starter generator (BSG) hybrid systems, while providing an output of up to 22 kW (30 PS; 30 hp). The battery has a volume of about 11 liters and does not affect the size of the boot as it is installed under the central tunnel, between the front seats. The dual voltage system with a DC/DC converter from 48 to 12 volts manages the interface with the electrical architecture of the vehicle.[15]

Markets

Europe

The Alfa Romeo Tonale has made its debut to the press in Europe, taking to the roads at Tempio Voltiano around Lake Como, where Alessandro Volta invented one of the first batteries.

At the European launch, Alfa Romeo offered Tonale in the exclusive "Edizione Speciale" version. This version includes a special configuration for the first customers of Tonale. "Edizione Speciale" of Tonale is available only in a hybrid configuration with a 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW), 1.5 L 4-cylinder engine, packed with the following: 20-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, Matrix Full LED with an adaptive system, privacy windows, aluminium shift paddles, keyless entry, hands-free power lift tailgate, 10.25-inch touchscreen radio with voice control & navigation, CarPlay / Android Auto with wireless charging pad, sporty leather steering wheel, Adaptive Cruise Control, front and rear sensors with a rearview camera and traffic sign recognition.

Later versions of the Tonale for the European market offer as standard equipment 18-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors, and a reversing camera, as well as gloss black exterior trim, part-leatherette upholstery, and the 10.2-inch touchscreen navigation system. Keyless entry is included, too, along with an electrically-operated tailgate and automatic lights and wipers, not to mention wireless phone charging along with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration tech. More upmarket models add sportier styling and adaptive dampers.

A 5-year warranty is offered to all Tonale SUVs sold across Europe and Alfa Romeo offers dedicated mobility services in collaboration with Leasys.

North America

The Tonale for the U.S. and Canada will be released for the 2023 model year with an option of 2.0 L petrol turbocharged engine and a 1.3 L petrol plug-in hybrid engine.[9]

Dodge Hornet

The Hornet was released in August 2022 for the U.S. and Canada. Compared to the Tonale, the Hornet received a restyled front end, headlights, and taillights graphics to match other Dodge products. Priced below the Tonale, two models are offered, which are the Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid and Hornet GT which are powered by a 1.3 L petrol plug-in hybrid engine and a 2.0 L petrol turbocharged engine marketed as "Hurricane4" respectively. It is built alongside the Tonale in Italy.[16][17][18] The brand's CEO Tim Kuniskis announced plans for a more powerful model, the Hornet GLH ("Goes Like Hell"), the name of which harkens back to the Dodge Omni-based Shelby GLH-S, the first American hot hatch.[19]

Concept version

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The Tonale Concept was unveiled in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show. It features a plug in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain from the Jeep Renegade, with a front-mounted petrol engine and a rear-mounted electric motor (this information is not officially confirmed by Alfa Romeo representatives).[20][21] The Tonale has D.N.A Alfa Romeo driving selector with modes: Dual Power mode for maximum performance, Natural mode for everyday use and Advanced Efficiency setting will only use electric propulsion.[22] E-mozione button on the touchscreen further tailors throttle settings, braking response, and steering feel.

The front of the car has three-plus-three LED headlights evocative of those on the SZ and Brera.[21][23]

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References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

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[de] Alfa Romeo Tonale

Der Alfa Romeo Tonale (Typ 965) ist das zweite SUV des italienischen Automobilherstellers Alfa Romeo. Es ist unterhalb des Stelvio eingeordnet.

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- [en] Alfa Romeo Tonale

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[es] Alfa Romeo Tonale

El Alfa Romeo Tonale es un automóvil todocamino del segmento C que el fabricante italiano Alfa Romeo comenzará a comercializar en abril de 2022. Es un cinco plazas con carrocería de cinco puertas, disponible con tracción delantera o a las cuatro ruedas. Utiliza la misma plataforma del Fiat 500X y el Jeep Renegade. El tonale reemplaza indirectamente al Alfa Romeo Giulietta, y se ubica por debajo del Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Tiene entre sus rivales al Audi Q3, el BMW X1, el BMW X2, el Mercedes-Benz Clase GLA, el Jaguar E-Pace, el Range Rover Evoque, el Lexus UX, el Volkswagen Tiguan y el Volvo XC40. El modelo recibe su nombre del paso de montaña de Tonale en el norte de Italia.[5][6]

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[fr] Alfa Romeo Tonale

La Tonale est un SUV compact produit par le constructeur automobile italien Alfa Romeo à partir de mars 2022.

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[it] Alfa Romeo Tonale

L'Alfa Romeo Tonale è un'autovettura prodotta dalla casa automobilistica italiana Alfa Romeo dal 2022.

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