2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review A fun compact SUV with a green spin
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- And aside from the aforementioned High Performance Driving Package, it has the same options as the Ti.The Tonale comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, lane-keeping assist, driver inattention warning, adaptive cruise control and front and rear parking sensors..
- Though of course, if the pedal is depressed far enough, the engine will automatically kick in, even in full electric mode.A 15.5-kWh battery pack supplies electric power, and it can provide 33 miles of all-electric range..
- The counter argument for that softer tuning is the resulting compliant ride provided by both suspension options.With 285 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque, the Tonale feels quite sprightly off the line, and the electric motor makes the throttle response very smooth and quick..
- The Active Assist package adds a surround-view parking camera system, lane-centering for adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming exterior mirrors and additional parking assist including side detection.The Tonale had not been crash tested by a third party at the time of this writing..
- They’re optional, but Alfa should really let all its customers revel in their coolness.As for full-electric driving, the 121-horsepower electric motor feels plenty usable around town, and it will get the Tonale to highway speeds and maintain them..
- Kids in front-facing child seats are also bound to be kicking the seatWe have not had the chance to perform our usual cargo area luggage test on the Tonale, but its Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid twin has the exact same 22.9-cubic-foot cargo number behind the back seat..
Pros Fun to drive with great steering; potent power and torque; usable electric range; beautiful designCons Cramped back seat and tiny cargo area; some chintzy interior bits; other PHEVs are more [+9977 chars]