2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review | One Of These Things Isn't Like The Other... 

We leased a 2024 Tonale back in December. Initially wanted the $25k Buick Envista but the monthly lease payment would have been over $100 more for the Buick. Alfa had excellent discounts on the Tonale and the huge $7500 fed rebate on the lease. It has been a wonderful car to drive with a lot of unexpected and delightful features, excellent ride and handling and great low cost of ownership. It spends vast majority of the time in EV mode that makes it feel like a rear wheel drive car. As a long time BMW driver, I really appreciate the rear wheel drive feel. The audio system is outstanding and the software is great. Interior materials are surprisingly great - looks and feels very premium, with lots of real metal touch points.

For a $50k+ car, I hope Alfa will re-do the interior material choices and color coordination. As it is, it does not look or feel premium.

I bought an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint model PHEV ( the base model, not the dolled up, expensive Veloce model, which is more readily available, as for every Sprint model Alfa imported, they imported 9 Veloces ) almost a year ago. I was the first one to buy one in Canada, and basically bought it off the truck. I paid less then MSRP, and got it less then what a Ford Escape PHEV ( which at the time had a dealer mark up of $3,500, and add ons like $3,500 for Ford's Blue Cruise ) was going for, and where a RAV4 Prime ( basically the same price without add ons ) was ( and still is ) unavailable, and a 2 year old used Prime was selling for $14,000 more then my out the door price. Other then 9 recalls ( 2 for decals that did not have metric or French on them, that I did myself, 3 for checking high voltage connections were tight, no parts needed, 1 to replace a switch, and 3 for software updates, because where I live the vehicle would not update itself ) I have had zero problems with it, everything is operating above my expectations, and I am getting better electrical range and gas mileage then stated on the Vehicle MSRP sheet. It handles great, looks much nicer then its competition ( I compared the Sprint model against the Escape and Prime, where most reviewers, etc., compare the Veloce model that they are given by the dealers against the BMW X1 or Mercedes GLA, etc. which to me is not a fair comparison, especially a PHEV to a non PVEV ). It is not perfect, just like every vehicle in certain aspects, but I love it, love driving it, glad I bought it rather then any of the half dozen or so other PHEVS I test drove, and I would buy it again. And, it fits nicely in my garage. All new vehicles have there problems, and mine did too, but the dealership I bought mine from, bent over backwards to accommodate me with the recalls, offered me a loaner while my vehicle was being serviced, and Alfa has resolved every issue with my vehicle, some well documented. I cannot say I would have gotten the same treatment from any other manufacturer. Maybe I am lucky with my vehicle, but my whole experience, from buying it through to service, driving, etc., could not have been simpler, easier, stress free, and satisfying.

I miss forest green on cars.

Hi Alex. You mentioned 9/10 for the front seats but the graphic showed 7/10. Just a heads up.

there's a typo in your video - you listed 7/10 (as you show on the screen) rather than 9/10 for seat comfort (as you say in the video)

I've heard the Hornet already has tons of electronic issues...even if Alfa engines are fine now, the other components could prove annoyingly unreliable.

Alex, At the 1:00 mark you suggested, "If you're watching this video in Canada, you might be confused." I can confirm your powers of prognostication remain impressive because I don't know whether this is a Fiat, an Alfa or a Dodge. 😉🤣 BTW can we trade our non plug-in Tonales for your US-only Crown Signia XLEs or Camry LEs? 🤔

I love the green exterior. Otherwise I’d get the cheaper hornet.

Alex, what is the capacity of the gas tank? That way I can do the math: (gas tank capacity) x 33 m.p.g. + 29 miles on battery = maximum all-in-one-shot range. My current PHEV has a maximum, use-all-in-one-shot, vacation trip range of 600-ish miles.

Thank you for this review, I am thinking about this car, and congratulations on the weight loss 🙂

July and gloves for the cold temperature, or for the car?

Based off this review I see no reason to get the AR version of this vehicle, just get the Dodge version and save your shillings.

I think there are more Cybertrucks around my area than there are this thing.

Drove the Dodge Hornet plug in hybrid..built alongside the Tonale in Naples Italy. Drove it 4,000 miles over three weeks in Montana, Colorado and S Dakota. Mightily impressed and would concur with Alexa regarding handling, comfort and steering. The only downside in my opinion is the 6 speed gearbox which at time could be guilty of ‘hunting’. The performance was impressive especially Un uphill windy roads. Also fun overtaking on the highways when you put the foot down. Torque was impressive

Confused: for front seat, graphic says 7/10 but you stated 9/10. Well either way, nice seats. ? Comfortable for long road trip rump time??

I just got my Alfa Tonale last Monday. I really like it. I want to charge it and use it as a hybrid

Are matrix headlights allowed to work in the USA now ?

how does a hybrid with a 1.3L turbo get only 29 mpg??

Exterior looks good, good mpg and power with a potentially reliable inline 4 (usually good engines). But they still haven't quieted claims of reliability issues and the interior is pretty cheap for 50k.

It gotta be cold Alex. You got your coat and gloves on.

I'd love to see a video comparing the Tonale to the Hornet

I didn't find the air conditioner to be strong at all.

Thanks for clarifying for us Canadians

Sweet------This has to be the most gorgeous SUV on the road!

Just a Dodge Hornet wearing a bow tie. Anything made by Stellantis is an automatic nope from me.

Why not an 8 speed ?

I can smell those Stellantis plastics from here. Just add a little eau de puke from being on a rental car lot for six months and it’ll be perfect 👌

a regular ICE alfa has reliability issues, i wouldnt touch this outside of warranty.

A Dodge Hornet that cost and extra 20K and still has all the inferior quality ... Quite a deal

I'm just here for the comments.

Alfa Romeo is a luxury brand? lol

I love PHEVs and wish they made more desirable models with that engine. It’s like automakers have zero creativity. They shove their best engines into their worst vehicles. Edit: but to be clear - this is a TRASH vehicle with an absolutely garbage drivetrain. 29 MPG hybrid!? 77 MPGe electric mode? GTFOH.

No such thing as a luxury sub compact

Haha imagine buying "the first" of anything from Alfa

At 33 miles of range youre looking at 2mi/kwh. It cost more to drive this thing on electric than gas. Why would anyone buy this? Ill keep my 40mpg regular hybrid thank you, less money, lower curb weight, lower fuel cost, and a hell of a lot cheaper battery to replace when it inevitably dies