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Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti 2023 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.8

Likes

Value
Dynamics
Space-efficiency

Dislikes

Shunty dual-clutch auto (at low speeds)
Gruff stop-start
Only six airbags
James Cleary

Deputy Editor

2 min read

The Tonale Ti is the first of two grades for Alfa Romeo’s new compact, five-seat premium SUV.

At just over four and half metres long it’s a full five-seater but sits squarely within the small SUV footprint. Priced at $49,990, before on-road costs, the Ti squares up to Audi’s Q3, the Lexus UX and segment leading Volvo XC40

Standard equipment highlights include dual-zone climate control, LED Matrix headlights, ambient lighting, 18-inch alloys, adaptive cruise control, cloth and synthetic leather trim, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen display, ‘Connected Services’ (through the ‘MyAlfa’ mobile app), a power tailgate as well as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Read more about the Alfa Romeo Tonale

It’s a mild hybrid, primarily powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine sending 118kW/240Nm to the front wheels via a seven-speed, dual-clutch auto transmission. And it’s supported by a 48-volt propulsion system built around a 15kW/55Nm electric motor integrated into the transmission.

Alfa’s official fuel economy number for the Tonale on the combined cycle is an impressively thrifty 5.6L/100km, the 1.5-litre petrol engine emitting 130g/km of CO2 in the process and the car scored a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating from testing in 2022. 

Active, crash-avoidance tech includes AEB (operating from 5.0 to 150km/h), lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise, active high beam, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring. If a crash is unavoidable, there are six airbags onboard.

Read the full 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale review

Alfa Romeo Tonale 2023: Ti Mhev

Engine Type Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $39,380 - $46,310
Safety Rating
James Cleary

Deputy Editor

James Cleary is CarsGuide’s Deputy Editor, with over four decades’ experience across automotive editorial, marketing, product planning and creative advertising. He has written for national and international titles including Wheels, Drive, Carsales, Motor and Top Gear Australia providing everything from new product assessment and feature writing to industry analysis, news content and expert advice. He’s spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. James worked in the PR and advertising/sales promotion teams at Mercedes-Benz Australia and has managed the Marketing Communications and Product Planning functions for Peugeot Australia. He also directed advertising client service for Hyundai Motor Company Australia and Volvo Australia. James has a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Macquarie University and driving qualifications from multiple advanced schools, including Ian Luff Motivation. He has been a member of the CarsGuide team for 10 years and as Deputy Editor manages everything from sub-editing to back-end platforms while creating written and visual content. Expertise New product assessment Industry analysis News content Expert advice Feature writing Experience BMW Performance Driving School Lamborghini Winter Accademia Master Maserati Driving School Mercedes-AMG Snow Performance School Porsche Level 4 Master training Volkswagen Driving Experience program Education Bachelor of Arts (MassComm) | Macquarie University | 1981-1984 Featured publications Carsales Drive Motor Top Gear Wheels
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