The Alfa Romeo Tonale is updated in several areas and begins its sales

Alfa Romeo seems to be starting to see some light in its future, with encouraging sales in 2025 compared with the modest 2024 it had, something that owes much to its Junior model and to another of its SUVs, the Tonale. These are genuinely good news for those of us who keep the history of this brand in mind, and the direction Stellantis has taken and is taking with it, with only three SUV models in its range and a spectacular yet misunderstood saloon like the Giulia counting down the days it has left.

Today we are looking at the Alfa Romeo Tonale, an SUV that sits on an intermediate step between the Junior and the Stelvio, and which has been updated in several areas to reinforce its premium character. With this update the Tonale gains a silhouette with a wider track, which will not only enhance its overall look but will also help reduce body roll and understeer, thereby increasing comfort.

These are not the only exterior changes: at the front, the grille now features a concave-shaped “scudetto”, inspired by iconic Alfa Romeo models such as the 33 Stradale or the GT 2000. Meanwhile, the front trilobe follows the design line introduced with the Junior, being more horizontal and with additional openings inspired by the GT and GTAm models. In addition, the body colour palette has been expanded to reach eight shades, with the new Rosso Brera, Verde Monza and Giallo Ocre, and it is also possible to combine them with a black roof.

Inside the Alfa Romeo Tonale, in terms of materials, the Italian brand introduces new red leather and two-tone Alcantara finishes, while the seats now incorporate a new fabric called “canneloni”, inspired by the world of fashion. In terms of design, the lower part of the centre console has been redesigned, or rather the traditional gear lever has been removed in favour of a bland rotary gear selector, although fortunately the paddle shifters will remain available behind the steering wheel.

On the technology side, the new Tonale now includes wireless connectivity, OTA updates, Level 2 autonomous driving, 360˚ camera and semi-automatic parking. As for the mechanical side, the brand’s engineers wanted the Tonale to deliver better driving sensations, and to that end the electronic suspension and the Q4 all-wheel-drive system have been fine-tuned where fitted, along with a more direct steering and a redesigned weight distribution. Finally, the Tonale debuts exclusive Brembo brakes and an advanced brake-by-wire system.

Its engines will continue to consist of the 1,600 cc diesel with 130 CV paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, followed by the hybrid version (HEV), which uses a 1,500 cc petrol engine producing 175 CV together with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The most powerful version is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with 270 CV, paired with the intelligent Q4 all-wheel drive.

The trim levels for the Tonale will remain the entry-level one, also called Tonale, followed by the Sprint, Ti and Veloce trims, to which a limited edition called Sport Speciale is added, available for all engines and with unique elements such as seats upholstered in black-and-white Alcantara or the gradient dashboard. This update, or restyle, of the Tonale is now available to order in Spain, with prices starting from €40,150 before brand discounts, while the limited Sport Speciale edition starts from €46,400.

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverAlfa Romeo Tonale14 versions · from 40,150 €