Alfa Romeo Tonale takes Alfa ito the brave new world of electrification while keeping the tone that makes Alfa stand out in a crowded marketplace.

5-hole wheel rims, a “telescopic” instrument panel, the 3-spoke sports steering wheel, join the sine-curve headlights to make the compact SUV feel sensuous in a way that is often overlooked by designers.

Tonale is 4.5m long, 1.84 m wide, and 1.6 m high. – thus encompass the uniqueness of Italian design and the original, contemporary style typical of Alfa Romeo,

The new-look “3+3” LED headlights have Adaptive Matrix that adapt the beam to keep on-comers in a pool of dimmed light, while lighting the rest of the way ahead in full-beam light.

How NFT will protect the Resale Value

Tonale debuts non-fungible token (NFT) technology, a first in the automotive world.

Alfa Romeo creates a NFT digital certificate, based on the “blockchain card” concept. With the owner’s permission, the off-board feature, the NFT will record vehicle data, to provide information on past ownership such as servicing etc. This anonymous data will follow the car through its life and be available at sale time. It reassures buyers in the same way as a log book and service book does.

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ABOVE: Alfa Romeo Tonale

Further more, Amazon Alexa voice assistant is built in.

Drivers can check the car remotely, and control on-board functions as you would when using the assistant with a phone of other device.

The system uses built-in 4G connectivity supplies Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, content, functionality and services that are always kept up to date.

This system includes a fully digital 12.3” driver’s screen, and 10.25” touchscreen unit, for a total of 22.5”, which is best-in-class.

New Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) provides level 2 autonomous driving, that work without ever interfering with the driver’s experience.

ADAS features include: “Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control” (IACC), “Lane Centering” (LC) and “Traffic Jam Assist” – which automatically adjust speed and trajectory, keeping the car in the middle of the lane and at a distance from the vehicle in front, thus ensuring safety and comfort. The Tonale is also equipped with other innovative devices and technologies that perfect the interaction between driver, vehicle and road: from “Autonomous Emergency Braking” to alert the driver of danger and engage the brakes to avoid or mitigate any collision with a pedestrian or cyclist; to “Drowsy Driver Detection” that warns the driver if they become drowsy; from “Blind Spot Detection”, which detects rear blind spots and signals any approaching vehicles to avoid collision, to “Rear Cross Path Detection”, for warnings of vehicles approaching on the sides when reversing, all the way to the high-resolution 360° camera with dynamic grid.

Drivetrain:

There are two levels of electrification, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid: the Tonale debuts the 160-hp Hybrid VGT (Variable-Geometry Turbo) engine, an exclusive for Alfa Romeo. Its variable-geometry turbocharger paired with 7-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch transmission and the 48-volt 15-kW, 55-Nm “P2” electric motor makes it possible for the 1.5-litre gasoline engine to propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is turned off. Alfa Romeo has opted for this technical solution to offer an authentic electrified experience. The transmission enables startup and travel in electric mode at low speeds and when parking and cruising. At launch, the 130-hp Hybrid version is also available, again paired with 7-speed Alfa Romeo TCT and 48-volt “P2” electric motor.

Top performance is guaranteed by the exclusive 275-hp Plug-in Hybrid Q4, which clocks up 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 6.2 seconds and a range in pure electric mode of up to 80 km* in the city cycle (over 60 km* in the combined cycle), best-in-class values in the segment.  As standard in the Plug-in Hybrid powertrain, the Q4 traction ensures an unparalleled level of safety and driving pleasure.

To complete the engine range, the new 1.6-litre, 130-hp diesel engine with 320 Nm of torque, paired with 6-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

More details to come.

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