Used Alfa Romeo Tonale cars

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a compact crossover SUV and is the brand’s first hybrid-powered model. First released in 2022, the Tonale is also the first new model launched by Alfa Romeo in six years.

While compact, a used Alfa Romeo Tonale is a highly practical option. There’s plenty of cabin room so even five adults can be comfortable on longer journeys. And with a good-sized boot and plenty of storage options in the cabin, this is a model very well suited to families and weekends away. This makes it a rival to other spacious and practical models like the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and the BMW X1.

Alfa Romeo Tonale updates and facelifts

The Alfa Romeo Tonale was first brought to the market in 2022 and is Alfa Romeo’s first mid-sized SUV. It is also the brand’s second entry in the premium SUV market. It borrows the rear-wheel drive platform used in the Jeep Compass and Alfa Romeo MiTo, while sourcing a new transmission and gearbox.

Compared to Alfa Romeo’s earlier and larger Giulia SUV, the Tonale also comes with lots of smart cabin technology that helps keep the model safe and gives the cabin an upmarket feel.

The Tonale is also stylish and comes with two powerful and efficient engines. Available with a plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid petrol option, it is efficient and rewarding to drive. Thanks to this, it also has good running costs compared to its rivals.

Practicality and style of the car

The Alfa Romeo Tonale’s size means it offers good cabin space. Its length of 4,528mm means that it is 28mm longer than the BMW X1’s 4,500mm and 60mm longer than the Volvo XC40’s 4440mm.

This added length means the Tonale offers exceptional boot space. Depending on whether your model comes with a plug-in hybrid engine or the mild hybrid version, the Tonale has a standard boot space between 385 and 500 litres respectively. In comparison, the mild hybrid’s 500-litre capacity is more than you will find in the Volvo XC40, which has 452 litres of space.

By folding the rear seats down, this space can be expanded to 1,550 litres in the mild hybrid and 1,430 litres in the plug-in option. Both variants have more than the total 1,328 litres of space in the Volvo XC40 and more than the Mercedes-Benz GLA’s 1,420 litres.

The cabin has a good amount of knee and legroom, while most passengers will have enough headroom to stay comfortable over shorter distances. And thanks to the Tonale’s low floor, there’s a decent-sized footwell.

There are a good number of cubbies and storage slots that help keep the cabin tidy. Up front, you’ll find reasonably sized door bins and a central armrest cubby that has enough space for one or two handheld accessories. The glovebox is also roomy and the phone slot on the centre console holds most large phones when stored sideways.

If you’re looking for a suitable towing option, the Tonale is a good choice. The plug-in hybrid has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1,500kg while the mild hybrid has a maximum capacity of 1,250kg.

Running costs

The Tonale has efficient running costs, with its insurance group ranging from 28 to 38. This compares favourably to the Audi Q3, which sits in groups 23 to 42. The Tonale qualifies for an annual road tax of between £180 and £570.

How a used Alfa Romeo Tonale drives

A used Alfa Romeo Tonale comes with two engine choices. The first is a plug-in hybrid Q4 engine. This pairs a 1.3-cylinder petrol engine – which powers the front wheels – with a 15.5kWh battery which drives the rear ones. This creates a 271bhp engine which can travel up to 42 miles on electric power alone. It goes from 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds and has a quoted 217mpg.

There is also a mild hybrid petrol option. It comes with front-wheel drive only and pairs a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre engine with a 20bhp electric motor. This creates a combined 158bhp engine which uses a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. This engine accelerates from 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds and returns up to 47.9mpg.

While the mild hybrid comes with a seven-speed automatic gearbox, there is also a six-speed automatic option too.

Features you can expect in an Alfa Romeo Tonale

Interior

The interior of the Tonale is minimalist yet premium, making this a highly rewarding model to drive. Slide into the driving seat and you’ll enjoy firm, part-leather and cloth seats that offer you plenty of comfort on long distances. Your seat comes with four-way electrically adjusted lumbar support to keep the driver comfortable.

So that you always stay in control, you’ll have a multifunctional, sports leather steering wheel that features a well-organised cluster of switches. This three-spoke wheel comes with mounted paddle shifters which help you change gears easily. The switches and buttons in the cockpit are built from tactile, smooth plastics which create a hard-wearing set of interfaces.

To add to the interior’s styling, there is sporty red stitching running across the upholstery, dashboard and centre console. Interior ambient lighting also helps keep the cabin well-lit when driving at night.

On the centre console, you’ll find a 10.25-inch touchscreen which contains the Tonale’s infotainment system. This system is easy to navigate and comes with a handy range of menu options and shortcuts that help you navigate the system’s main features while keeping your attention on the road.

This system comes with a DAB radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. There is also voice control as standard so that you can keep your focus on the road. Sound is provided through the Tonale’s six-speaker system.

There is also a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster which can be configured to show three different visual displays as you choose. This full-colour TFT display shows your speed, distance driven, mpg, charge level and sat nav.

Technology

The Tonale has a smart range of technology which helps ease your driving. For backing into tight city spots, there is a reversing camera which comes with dynamic lines to help you find the perfect spot. Front and rear parking sensors are another handy assist for tricky spots.

On the outside, the Tonale comes with dusk-sensing headlamps and rain-sensing wipers. These lights also come with full LED bulbs. The electrically adjustable wing mirrors come with a heating functionality which helps them quickly defrost during the winter, while keyless entry and start helps you get on the road even faster.

Safety

The Tonale is a safe SUV and was awarded Euro NCAP’s full five-star safety rating in 2022. Its adult occupant score is 83% and its child safety score is 83%. As part of its range of safety features, you’ll find an autonomous emergency braking system, a driver drowsiness system which alerts you when your driving begins to deviate as well as a forward collision warning. There is also intelligent adaptive cruise and speed control, a lane support system, a speed limiter and a traffic sign recognition system.

Trims available on the Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti

This entry-level trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, four-way electrical lumbar support in the driving seat, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with a six-speaker sound system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There are also dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing wipers and automatic high-beam assist which keeps you safe at night. Inside, there’s a wireless smartphone charging pad, a sport leather steering wheel and interior ambient lighting.

Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce

The mid-tier trim comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, aluminium pedals and door sills and aluminium gear shift peddles for easier gear changes. There is also a privacy glass and a gloss black window surround. On the exterior, you’ll have red brake callipers and a dark miron body kit which has matte front and side inserts.

Alfa Romeo Tonale Speciale

The mild hybrid Speciale comes with 20-inch, dark-shaded alloy wheels, aluminium door sills and pedals, Alfa Romeo wheel caps and signature ‘Speciale’ badges across the front and rear bumpers. The PHEV Speciale has 20-inch alloy wheels in a grey finish, dual exhaust tips, a dark finish Tonale badge, a titanium front bezel and aluminium door sills.

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