Alfa Romeo presented in Argentina the Tonalthe first vehicle with hybrid technology that the brand sells in the country.
The Italian company, which last year celebrated its 100 years in Argentinais evolving on the way to electrification and this model is the beginning of a new era.
The Tonale is a high-end compact SUV that is located below the Alfa Stelvio and that in our market competes against other hybrids such as the Volvo XC40 and the Lexus 250h. It is also a rival to the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, although none offer technologies of this type.
It arrives imported from Italy in three versions; two with a mild hybridization system (mild-hybrid) and another plug-in hybrid. The entry-level one (Sprint MHEV) costs US$52,000 dollars; the intermediate one (Veloce MHEV), US$ 62.500; while the top of the range (PHEV Tribute), US$ 88.000.
Alfa Romeo, a brand belonging to the Stellantis consortium, is imported and marketed in our country by Centro Milano, which also represents Ferrari.
Features of the Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Tonale measures 4.53 meters long, 1.84 m wide and 1.60 m high, measurements that are above models such as Volkswagen Taos, Toyota Corolla Cross and Jeep Compass.
Mechanically, the mild-hybrid variants have a 160 HP 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine, associated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The traction is front.
The propulsion system is complemented by a small 48-volt electric motor that, although it does not have the capacity to drive the wheels itself, assists the combustion engine in many aspects to help reduce fuel consumption.
For its part, the plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 1.3-liter, turbo, 180 HP engine, and another 122 HP electric engine that is powered by a 15.5 kWh battery and allows autonomy in 100% electric mode of 60 kilometers. Both engines deliver a total power of 280 horsepower.
The transmission is a six-speed automatic (with torque converter), while the drive is all-wheel drive. Likewise, the front and rear suspension scheme is independent throughout the range.
All versions have three driving modes (four in the plug-in hybrid variant), 12.3″ digital instrument panel, 10.2″ central multimedia screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, inductive cell phone charger and dual-zone climate control. The wheels are 18″ (Sprint), 19″ (Veloce) and 20″ (Tributo).
New unique point of sale in the region
With the launch of the Tonale in Argentina, the brand opened a dealership located in Pilar, province of Buenos Aires. It is the first showroom in the entire region and the third in the world, behind Milan and Shanghai, to adopt the new visual identity that the company intends on a global level.
The premises, of 750 m2 covered, is a minimalist and technological space. It offers an exclusive area for after-sales service and has a private 0 km delivery sector that has a 22 KW charger for the brand new Tonale Plug In Hybrid Q4.
