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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid review
Alfa Romeo has introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Tonale SUV, but it carries a near-$20,000 premium – is it worth it?
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Jade Credentino
Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Lexus LBX Comparison
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Lexus LBX
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
vs
2024 Lexus
LBX
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
7.7
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Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Based on the Lexus LBX LUXURY 2WD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$50,900 - $78,500
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CarExpert's Take
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable, quiet city car
- Sharp looks on the outside
- Yes, it feels like a Lexus inside
Misses
- Service costs relative to Toyota donor car
- It's tight inside, front and rear
- Old-school NiMH hybrid battery
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
NA
Colours Available
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1469 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 8 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 132kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 270Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 12.5 | - | |
