Alfa Romeo Tonale

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Alfa Romeo Tonale
Front-three-quarter view of a five-door car with raised ground clearance, door mirrors with integrated turning indicator lights, LED headlights, and large alloy wheels
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
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)
  • 212.5 kW (285 hp; 289 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
Battery
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)

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a car produced by Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since February 2022. A c-segment model, it slots below the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the marque's crossover SUV range.[3] Known internally as the Type 965,[citation needed] the Tonale is the first hybrid-powered Alfa Romeo and became the first new model introduced by the brand in six years.[4] The Tonale is named after the Tonale mountain pass in Northern Italy.[5][6]

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. The Hornet will be sold alongside the Tonale in the region with different specs and lower pricing.

Overview

The production Tonale was originally scheduled for release in 2021, but was delayed until 2022 due to the global semiconductor shortage[2] and Alfa Romeo management demanding better range and performance from its drivetrain.[7][5] 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 an optional plug-in hybrid system, which uses a 15.5 kWh (56 MJ) lithium-ion battery to achieve 30 miles (48 km) of all-electric range.[8][9] 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.[10]

All models of the Tonale are equipped with a 12.3-inch (31 cm) digital infotainment cluster and a 10.25-inch (26.0 cm) infotainment screen, which will run on the Uconnect 5 software suite.[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, the 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.

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale 1X7A0314.jpg

    Rear view

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale 1X7A0004.jpg

    Interior

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 a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) and 48 V hybrid system, paired with a 7-speed TCT dual-clutch transmission and a 48 V 15 kW (20 PS; 20 hp) and Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). P2 electric motor (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). with a 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 a maximum speed of over 209 km/h (130 mph). The engine comes with a compression ratio of 12.5:1, a new cylinder head with a 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 litres 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 debuted to the press in Europe by 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 the Tonale in the exclusive "Edizione Speciale" version. This version includes a special configuration for the first customers of the Tonale. The "Edizione Speciale" is available only in a hybrid configuration with a 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW), 1.5 L 4-cylinder engine, equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and traffic sign recognition. Later versions of the Tonale for the European market offer as standard equipment 18-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors, an electrically-operated tailgate, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless charging. More upmarket models add minor styling changes and adaptive dampers.

North America

The Tonale for Canada will be released for the 2023 model year, with the option of a 2.0 L petrol turbocharged engine or a 1.3 L petrol plug-in hybrid engine.[8] For the US market, only the PHEV option will be available.

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. Priced below the Tonale, two models are offered, which are the Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid and Hornet GT. These are powered by a 1.3 L petrol plug-in hybrid engine and a 2.0 L petrol turbocharged engine (marketed as the "Hurricane4") respectively. It is built alongside the Tonale in Italy.[16][17][18] Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced plans for a more powerful model, the Hornet GLH ("Goes Like Hell").[19]

Concept version

The Tonale Concept was unveiled in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show. It features a plug-in hybrid drivetrain from the Jeep Renegade, presumably with a front-mounted petrol engine and a rear-mounted electric motor.[20][21][22] Different driving modes were featured: Dual Power mode for maximum performance, Natural mode for everyday use, and Advanced Efficiency for electric propulsion only.[23] Additional touchscreen settings were claimed to further adjust throttle behaviour, braking response, and steering feel.[21][22]

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS1331).jpg

    Front view

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept Genf 2019 1Y7A5606.jpg

    Rear view

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale interior at Parco Valentino 2019.jpg

    Interior

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