Alfa Romeo Opens Up Ordering For The Tonale Down Under!

Alfa Romeo has just opened up its ordering banks for the all-new 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale in Australia.

Starting at AU$49,900 (or about $32,310 USD), Australian customers have the choice between two models: the Ti or Veloce. Both models are expected to start arriving in dealer showrooms in February 2023.

Now while Australian customers will be able to get the same gasoline models offered in Europe, only the hybrid front-wheel drive (FWD) are available to order at the moment. A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version with all-wheel drive (AWD) will be available sometime later in 2023.

Those who select a front-wheel-drive (FWD), will get the new turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four-cylinder gasoline mHEV engine first shown on the Jeep® Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid models. The engine delivers 160 horsepower (118 kW) and 177 ft.-lbs. (240 Nm) of torque, mated to a new 7-speed 7HDT300 dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The new propulsion system includes a built-in 48-volt 20 horsepower (15 kW) electric motor delivering 41 ft.-lbs. (55 Nm) of torque – equalizing to 99 ft.-lbs. (135 Nm) of torque at gearbox input level – which can propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine (ICE) is turned off. The new Tonale offers up to 15% lower consumption and CO₂ emissions than other C-UVs that the automaker built perviously.

The Tonale Hybrid models will have a fuel economy rating of 5.6L/100km, thanks to the Tonale ability to operate on electric power alone at low speeds.

The entry-level Tonale Hybrid Ti, comes with a number of standard features that include…

• Full LED Matrix Headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam
• 18-Inch Diamond Cut Aluminum Wheels
• Black Wing Mirrors with Painted Italian Flag
• Body-Colored Rear Spoiler
• Body-Color Door Handles
• Carbon Cloth/Leatherette Seats with Beige Stitching
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Black Headliner
• Floor Mats (both Front and Rear)
• Aluminum Pedals
• 10.25-Inch Uconnect 5 Infotainment System
• 6-Speakers
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Wireless Charging Pad
• 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
• High Beam Assist
• Forward Collision Warning
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) 
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keep Assist
• Driver Drowsy Detection
• Front & Rear Parking Sensors
• Traffic Sign Recognition with Intelligent Speed Assist

For those looking for even more luxury, there is the sporty and more refined Veloce model. Starting at $56,400 ( or about $36,520 USD), it includes all of the options on Ti models, but adds the following equipment…

• 19-Inch Diamond Cut Aluminum Wheels
• Tinted Privacy Glass
• Red Brembo Brake Calipers
• Perforated Alcantara/Leatherette Seats with Red Stitching
• Red Stitching on Doors and Center Console
• Aluminum Door Sills
• Aluminum Paddle Shifters
• Level 2 Autonomous Driving with Traffic Jam Assist
• Side Parking Sensors
• 360-Degree Surround-View Camera
• Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• Active Dual-Stage Valve Suspension
• Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Six exterior colors are available for the 2023 model year. Those colors include…

• Alfa White
• Alfa Red
• Vesuvio Grey
• Vulcano Black
• Misano Blue
• Montreal Green (exclusive to Veloce)

“We are very excited to see Alfa Romeo move towards electrification,” Alfa Romeo Australia Managing Director Kevin Flynn said. “The Tonale Hybrid is the ultimate blend of past, present and future, with its classic style, meticulous interior and driver-centric environment. The Alfa Romeo heritage shines through with the modern style and ingenuity that make the Tonale Hybrid a one-of-a-kind.”