A prototype for the upcoming 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale has been caught undergoing cold weather tests by spy photographers.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a future subcompact luxury crossover from the Italian manufacturer that will act as a direct rival to the Cadillac XT4 and Buick Envision. This will be the second crossover in Alfa’s lineup after the compact Stelvio was introduced for the 2017 model year.
Power in the Alfa Romeo Tonale is expected to come from a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 1.3L gasoline engine with a small electric motor and a battery pack. This setup, which can also be found on the Jeep Renegade 4xe hybrid, will see the 1.3L engine power the front wheels and the electric motor connected to the rear wheels, giving the crossover all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain produces roughly 236 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque in the Jeep Renegade 4xe, although we anticipate it will be a bit more powerful in the pricier and sportier Tonale.
The Tonale was previewed by a concept of the same name, which first debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. These spy photos show the production model will take on a very similar appearance to the concept, utilizing the same general silhouette shape and similar front and rear fasciae.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale will have no shortage of competition in the subcompact luxury crossover segment when it launches later this year. In addition to the Cadillac XT4 and Buick Envision, other entries in this crowded segment include the Audi Q3, BMW X1/X2, Lexus UX, Volvo XC40, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Cadillac XT4 was introduced for the 2019 model year and has not yet received a mid-cycle enhancement, while the Buick Envision was overhauled for the 2021 model year.
As a reminder, both the Cadillac XT4 and Buick Envision utilize the automaker’s turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, which produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque in both vehicles. The XT4 and Envision ride on the GM E2 platform and feature standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The 2022 Cadillac XT4 is produced at the GM Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas, while production of the 2022 Buick Envision takes place at the GM Jinqiao plant in Shanghai, China.
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Alfa rivals no one. Just a market oddity.
For sure it will be strange … both
I love Guilia but was more interested when FCA was in charge. My worry is that Tonale will loose the great handling and quirky Easter Eggs found in most FCA vehicles. Stellantis is a question mark, should have already merged Chrysler & Opel into a hyper brand, tied Dodge to Alfa, and pulled FIAT so I’m not holding my breath on this Alfa.
At least the FIAT 500 is a bestseller. See also FIAT in Brasil.
The marrying of brands like the proposed one of Opel and Chrysler has been a failure under FCA who tried to merge Chrysler and Lancia into one brand, just being “pronounced differently on both sides of the Atlantic”, ended in near death of both. Now these brands have been given funds to develop new models and prove their existence within 10 years. You might have seen or heard of the presentation of a “Airflow” concept car by Chrysler in de CES by Christine Feuell, the new Brand Chief Executive Officer for Chrysler. Luca Napolitano, Brand Chief Executive Officer of Lancia, has presented a renewed Ypsilon and 2 new models, as well as jump again over the Alps to re-enter markets like Germany.
Will this be successful? I can’t tell the future. I just observe what’s going on.
… relaunching Chrysler & Lancia would be travelling to Jupiter Moons as an effort…
Do not believe they will do in the EV Trend Era… but also an Observer this Earth to see Miracles or
Mission Impossibles… like GM surviving only with EV cars.. in America… lets see…
Brasil with EV cars will be a challenge like discovering Alien in Caatinga… goes in Av. Paulista and only 100 m close… Ethanol Hybrid Flexi Motor is still the good answer, but as Observer again lets see when ISS dies 2030 … knowing how terciary professionals new generations are… sceptic…
Remember how I said Dodge would likely replace Charger and Challenger with a Magnum-like hatch? Meet its high-rise sister.
At least you can say it was printed here first… in the comment section.
You mean the Didge Durango?
I would not buy anything from Stellantis!
Final remark: the public unveriling is tomorrow Tuesday, February 8.