2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale | Unprecedented Prestige and Swagger 

I can feel the Dealer cringe already from them trying to correct people to Not pronounce this model as the 'ToeNail'

Mark giving us the Silent Treatment was fucking hilarious, and telling

😂 I couldn’t stop laughing at AI Marks lack of movement in the passenger seat. AI Mark needs to make more appearances.

A loaded Dodge Hornet GT is about $15K less expensive. I predict they will sell about 100 Toenails to young wives of "contractors" in Westchester and North Jersey.

This review really highlights the limitations of the Tonale. Back in the good old days, you could throw Mark's body in the trunk and the self leveling suspension would insure that the police would not ask questions. Now, all you can do is intimidate or let the body ride shotgun 'Weekend at Bernie's' style.

the Olive Garden analogy was just too perfect. Great video as always.

Oh no. Honey, they got Mark!! Honey: I know. He forgot to mention the Tonale "adheres to the time-honored details forged from Alfa's past, paired with elements of modern style and ingenuity that makes the Tonale one-of-a-kind." Me: Sweet baby Jeep

"It's not as bad as I thought it would be". High praise indeed.

Hard to believe a company like Stellantis/Fiat Chrysler, with their reputation for reliability and common sense engineering, would mess us something as simple as the lift points. Well, at least you'll rarely need to use them 🙄

Mark's impression of Hector Salamanca was really impressive in this video.

Mark's face is the entire review

As someone who owns an Alfa Romeo 4C, one thing that you really have to consider when buying an Alfa is the ownership experience. Despite having 0 reliability issues with my vehicle, I still need to take it in for service, and the poor dealership network becomes readily apparent right away. I live in Southern California. There is _one_ Alfa dealership (yes one) for the 3.2 million people that live in my area. As you can expect, they have a huge wait list. It took 2 months to get my routine maintenance done this year, which is crazy. I also have a Honda. I called the local Honda dealer on Tuesday for a weekend drop off (that Saturday) and got it done almost immediately. A stark difference indeed. I cannot recommend anyone get an Alfa for this reason alone (dealer network/ownership experience). Yes, the Stelvio/Guilia are significantly more fun to drive than any other car in its class. Yes, they have great performance, and the reliability is the same as any other European brand. Despite this, I guarantee that you will be pulling out your hair as soon as you have to interact with the dealer/service department.

I’m old enough to remember when Mark did reviews

Zero percent chance those lift point covers go back on before it leaves the the first shop you bring it to 😂

This thing is as Italian as an Olive Garden. The analogy is PERFECT, and to make it without even saying it is just *chef's kiss*.

Mark seems more insightful than usual here

I'd buy one if it came with a lifetime supply of unlimited breadsticks...

Alfa Romeo has sold a total of 4700 vehicles, across entire lineup, in the first six months of the year, here in the United States. I am actually surprised to see the guys review this vehicle.

Feels like about $15-20k too much, regardless of reliability

"This isn't anywhere as bad as I thought it would be," seems to be the best we can hope for for the majority of today's new cars. Which is why I just flew 2500 miles and then drove back with a car built in 2010...

Mama mia! This just put the SAVAGE back into SavageGeese! 😂

Mark's expression perfectly representing the actual opinion haha.

The perfect vehicle to reinvigorate my T level

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is almost indistinguishable from a Dodge Hornet. That's going to really handicap it at around $50K against the X3, Q3, NX and GLB.

I owned a 2019 Abarth Spider and currently own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. I don't know what's going on with Stellantis, but my dealership service experiences have been almost 100% unacceptable. Months for an appointment, unavailable parts, inability to diagnose and/or repair somewhat common issues, etc. I wouldn't go near this car just based on that alone.

A classy vehicle such as the Alfa Romeo Tonale should have had a tie-in with a restaurant of an equivalent prestige: Maggiano's Little Italy.

Would like an updated Giulia / Stelvio review. Such underrated cars and seem to be holding up pretty good reliability wise.

The Olive Garden bit was absolutely genius

I just wanted to let you know that I passed on this. Purchased a Porsche Macan GTS. Such an Amazing vehicle! Thank you Mr Geese.

As someone who really likes Alfas, I hope this product succeeds.

There are no bad products, only bad prices.

Unexpected source for what was probably the most positive review of the Tonale that I've seen or read, it got shredded here in Europe. Just not good enough, not refined, and way too cramped inside for its dimensions.

Absolutely great review! Glad to see Mark is still Alive and loves this amazing car

I love the Olive Garden! There’s nothing more authentic. My server Jorge says I’m his favorite customer! He always tells me they make the Alfredo sauce “with extra love” just for me. I believe him because it tastes amazing! Looks almost like tapioca pudding but is sooo delizioso. I think they just appreciate that instead of tipping hand outs like everybody else, I always remind them know that our lord and savior love Jorge and all his amigo’s. That’s why I’m always blessed with such amazing service!

Love the MOPAR logos plastered all over this "Italian Exotic"

Mark's most SAVAGE video is there one where during the drive he says NOTHING at all. Brilliantly done boys.

Get a Stelvio. FWD based SUVs stink but that’s just my opinion. Just came back from Italy and did see quite a few on the road. Alfa has always had an innate ability to tune suspensions and make mundane vehicles at least a little more spirited, something BMW has forgotten how to do with numb chassis and steering albeit with great motors. As for reliability lease European, buy Japanese…

If we're going to get unreliable but stylish cars in America, can we at least get Peugeot?

Definitely one the of CUVs ever engineered.

I love watching Mark’s body in the passenger seat. It looks like his soul left five videos ago.

So basically it’s a dodge ingrown toenail?

So glad I just got a Giuia Estrema, just in time for the last of actually good Alfa cars.

When I was in high school I used to go olive garden like every other day at least 15 times per month for 4 years. Afternoon lunch specials.

Love your videos guys, watching in the UK and the pair of you make me laugh

What a Car! What a Video! Well Done!

Mark said everything about this product what has to be said.

Great driving segment guys!

I really enjoyed that Mark just sat there motionless as Jack B58 just rambled on for a few minutes, then dropped him at olive garden. Genuinely great work

It's only interesting to put on your list when you explicitly want an full hybrid. Prices of competitor hybrids will also be much higher than the non hybrid variants. When a hybrid is not required you can easily pick up better and bigger options like you mentioned. You picked the X3 as an option and it's a good one. I'll put another one on the list you forgot to mention. It's bigger brother Stelvio. Put that on the lift and you'll see it's totally different and superior to the tonale for around the same price. A no brainer for me.

For $50k, I can get a decently equipped Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It's not a hybrid and it's RWD base and better in everyway.

The Olive Garden reference is apt. Well done, Mark.

Ive watched this video like 6 times because I can't get over how beautiful the story progression is as we rejoin our ascendant family at the end.

$55k for a Jeep Liberty with a 1.3 L engine. Putting your life in the hands of Alfa Romeo brake by wire.

I did watch twice. For whatever that's worth. Mark. I don't ever think you've been as articulate. I heard you clearly.

Best review yet. I can tell from Mark's tone that he absolutely loves the Toenail

I see now, this car to other cars of its class is like Olive Garden to Italian food.

My wife's boyfriend told her that she should be driving a Tonale because it "modern styling". I traded my CTR and her CX-5 in, so now we both satisfy his wishes. Happy wife, happy life.

The price really lost me.

Tonale was so good, it almost left Mark tone-deaf :D would be interesting to see a review of Stelvio, which share the platform with Giulia and got many praises :)

Let me guess, you used the free EV charger at the mall while you carb loaded? It's kind of cool/creepy how close your test drives are getting to my house. Always entertaining, sometimes informative. Never stop gentlemen

Well, Jack you've definitely poked the Hornet's nest with the Tonale 🧐. Trust me, it is best in class.

As a rather new Alfista convert with the purchase of our 22 Giulia, my only big complaint is the price. As someone else in the comments mentioned, it's about $10k too much in my opinion. I'm glad to hear what you said about how it drives as we have only seen and sat in one not driven one yet. As it stands I would opt for a Stelvio Veloce which with the discounts they do cost the same if not cheaper than a Veloce Tonale. You get a bigger SUV with same power for the cost. If you really need a smaller suv and want the ev option I feel this is a great thing if it was just priced a bit less.

Again a brilliant piece of audiovisual Media

It's amazing how Mark doesn't have to say a single word and we still know his exact opinion on this car.

How many breadsticks does the door card hold?

Precedended reliability. Wonderful soul in these cars. Worked on a small herd of Alfas in my shop back in the 70's days of carbonators. Fabulous to drive but same reliability as the Brits. Kept us busy. Looks like no different today, sigh. If you got the bux, you'll love one as long as not what you depend on, but plan on another bay in your garage for a tow truck.

don't think I've ever seen MarK so content riding in a car before, besides when he's in something that he claims make him feel nothing only to rupture in to laughter 2 seconds later post-powerslide

For an old people mover. This is definitely one of the best looking.

The hidden lift points are mind boggling. The Giulia and Stelvio kindly provide blocks that protrude from the bottom of the vehicle and are easy to see and use. Why they went this route is beyond me, although I'm sure aerodynamics is the excuse. I can guarantee those panels will all be mysteriously missing by the third oil change, worsening the aerodynamics versus regular lift points.

Holy cow that is a quality premium automobile!

God bless you Mark 😂. You constantly crack me up 🙏

Great honest review

Olive Garden and Alfa Romeo really are the two best things Italy has given to the world.

AI has now seized Mark’s brain. Outstanding segment

my parents and brother just purchased a 2020 stelvio ti sport and a 2019 giulia ti sport and one of my favorite things about the cars are the gauges, second only to the steering. Those analog gauges are just gorgeous. Not a fan of these digital ones replacing them.

Speeding past a cemetery. Excellent symbolism.

Like the idea of the Tonale with the 2.0 Turbo but a PHEV is a hard pass. People who buy Alfas are looking for a certain driving experience or look and I feel. Maybe the Hornet GLH will be better. Going PHEV only is really going to limit the market for this vehicle. Thanks Guys.

I owned a Giulia in the past, and IMO, the interior design of Alfa products are the best, regardless of price. Looks great, has buttons, incredible seats, and fantastic ergonomics. The interior and exterior, IMO, will age well. It's too bad Alfa is under Stellantis though.

Immediately recognizable as a Hornet. Oof. Great content as usual! Keep it up.

That was absolutely brilliant. The Olive Garden touch... wow...

Wow McPherson strut suspension front and rear. Welcome back to the 80's 🎉

The Alfa dealer near my house is closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can't buy a car or get it serviced over the weekend. And for that reason alone, I won't be buying one. I guess they didn't get the memo that Saturday is the biggest car day for sales. I will buy a new JCW Mini Cooper Countryman instead.

If I don't see Mark in the next video, I'll trust he's still getting over the unlimited breadsticks carbo-coma

We’re in the era of “entry level 55k CUV”.

“This is going to be the the last ICE engine equipped vehicle sold in the U.S.” might as well be the last vehicle they sell in the U.S. with their abysmal sale numbers.

Dude mark said everything about thi shit box by not saying nada 😂that’s why you guys are my numero uno great video 👍🏽👍🏽

You can tell that this is not a BMW product because Jack used the turn signals 837 times during the driving segment.

I wanted to hear the true take from Mark 😂

We heard the same quality concerns when the Giulia came out. Turns out, it’s no better or worse than its competitors.

I liked the tone of this review.

If Olive garden is truly a sponser for your channel, I LOVE IT. So so good.

I got to drive a hornet that a customer traded in the other day. It would be a great budget vehicle but it’s not, they’re both too expensive. There’s so many other better options in the price range. The Hornet had a check engine light with 1500 miles on it. 😅

Admirable restraint--no "Toenail" comment until 2:25.

Really enjoying the updated and refined Mark 2.12.4

You won’t beat an Alfa for fun factor when driving, rented a BMW in Italy last year and was handed a Stelvio instead. Had a blast during around Tuscany for a week.

We are about to buy a pretty nice Toyota Sienna for a bit less than 50 grand and you are telling me this is $5,000+ more? I know it's apples to oranges but why would I buy this little orange?

The color of this tester is only slightly nicer than the refrigerator white color available. In other colors, though, the Tonale can have some real presence. Regardless, given risk/benefits, I'd just pony up for a Stelvio.

Bro when AI Mark started speaking I busted out laughing 😂. Haven’t laughed like this is in a while

Four wheeled Olive Garden. Nailed it.

Tbh I'm quite surprised Alfa Romeo managed to survive this long, wonder how much longer are they gonna keep this sinking ship afloat (when I say they, I mean Stellantis)