Engineering:Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept
| Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2019 Concept car 2022– (to commence)[1][2] |
| Model years | 2023–[3] |
| Designer | Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style | 5 door SUV |
| Layout | front engine, AWD |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L GSE T4 I4 PHEV with front petrol engine and rear electric motor |
| Electric motor | 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) FCA eMotor (4xe) |
| Transmission | 6-speed FPT C635 dual-clutch automatic |
The Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept is a four-door concept car from the Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, unveiled in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show. Originally scheduled for release in 2021, it was delayed until early 2022 due to Alfa Romeo management demanding better range and performance from its drivetrain.[2][4]
The Tonale Concept is a C-segment compact SUV, featuring a plug in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain from the Jeep Renegade, with a front mounted petrol engine and a rear-mounted electric motor (this information is not officially confirmed by Alfa Romeo representatives).[5][6] The Tonale has D.N.A Alfa Romeo driving selector with modes: Dual Power mode for maximum performance, Natural mode for everyday use and Advanced Efficiency setting will only use electric propulsion.[7] E-mozione button on the touchscreen further tailors throttle settings, braking response, and steering feel.
The Tonale Concept is named after the Tonale mountain pass in Northern Italy.[4][8] The front of the car has three-plus-three LED headlights evocative of those on the SZ and Brera.[6]
References
- ↑ Eric Stafford (2020-02-08). "2021 Alfa Romeo Tonale". Car & Driver. https://web.archive.org/web/20200208201206/https://www.caranddriver.com/alfa-romeo/tonale.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Luca Cifferi & Andrea Malan (2021-04-08). "Alfa Romeo Tonale launch delayed after new CEO demands better performance". Automotive News. https://web.archive.org/web/20210408122352/https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/alfa-romeo-tonale-launch-delayed-after-new-ceo-demands-better-performance.
- ↑ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (9 August 2021). "2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale spy shots: Electrified compact crossover coming soon". https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121937_2023-alfa-romeo-tonale-spy-shots. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 James Attwood (2021-08-06). "New 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale edges closer to full reveal". Autocar. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-alfa-romeo-tonale-edges-closer-full-reveal.
- ↑ "Alfa Romeo unveils new Tonale PHEV compact SUV". 5 March 2019. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alfa-romeo-unveils-new-tonale-phev-compact-suv. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MotorTrend: Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept First Look: Concept in Name Only? - MotorTrend, accessdate: 7. March 2019
- ↑ Alfa Romeo: Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept | Compact SUV | Alfa Romeo, accessdate: 7. March 2019
- ↑ "New Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV steals the show at Geneva". 5 March 2019. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/alfa-romeo/106206/new-alfa-romeo-tonale-suv-steals-the-show-at-geneva. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
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