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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Veloce
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.3 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.6 L/100km
Power and torque
185kW / 370Nm
Power and torque
128kW / 240Nm
806km
982km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Manufacturer's name: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise control
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
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Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Internal Memory /HD
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Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Number of months subscription included: 12
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Electric trunk/hatch pull down
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Electric trunk/hatch pull down
Memory: yes
Ambient lighting
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Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 12
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 210 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 125 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 123 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 118 g/km
Standard met: EU6 E
Engine
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Cc: 1,469 cc
Engine code: 46350313
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 75 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 55 L
System
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System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location Dashboard centre 2: yes
Orientation fixed: yes
Screen size: 8.6 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 9.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 806 km
Combined: 10.8 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.6 L/100km
Country/highway: 5.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 982 km
Combined: 17.9 km/L
Country/highway: 17.5 km/L
Urban: 18.2 km/L
Urban: 5.5 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 212 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 252 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 185 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 370 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,650 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 175 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 20 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 128 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 15 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 240 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 55 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,750 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 159 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 117 kW
Maximum torque nm: 240 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,750 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location center: yes
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange control type rotary: yes
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Transmission code: H730
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Levelling
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Levelling
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Tires
Location front: yes
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 285 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 285 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Diameter: 19 in
Tire load index: 99
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Diameter: 19 in
Tire load index: 99
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 235 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 23.1°
Departure angle: 14.4°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 17.6°
Break over angle: 17.3°
Departure angle: 22.5°
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,955 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 295 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,550 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 500 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,679 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 210 mm
Overall height: 1,741 mm
Overall length: 5,052 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,212 mm
Overall width: 1,968 mm
Rear track: 1,691 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,400 mm
Wheelbase: 2,994 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,570 mm
Front overhang: 945 mm
Front track: 1,589 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 140 mm
Overall height: 1,601 mm
Overall length: 4,522 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,937 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,082 mm
Overall width: 1,841 mm
Rear overhang: 941 mm
Rear track: 1,588 mm
Wheelbase: 2,636 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,071 mm
Headroom rear: 1,016 mm
Hip room front: 1,571 mm
Hip room rear: 1,561 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,512 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,485 mm
Internal dimensions
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Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MLB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: CUSW
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Black trim
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Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Exhaust pipe: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Privacy glass
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 2,060 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 2,060 kg
Tare weight: 2,011.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 200 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 700 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,135 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,525 kg
Tare weight: 1,491.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 150 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 200 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location 3rd row seats: yes
Number: 2
Location front seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Manufacturer's name: Autonomous Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road User Detection
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Manufacturer's name: Active Blind Spot Assist
Side airbag
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Side airbag
Location front: yes
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 84
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 67
ANCAP safety assist score: 85
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2022
ANCAP rating year: 2022
ANCAP version tested: Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 GSE MHEV LHD 5dr SUV
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 2
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Third row seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folds electrically: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Third row seats
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Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Max torque motor Nm: 50 Nm
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 4.9 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 3.6 kW
Motor number 2: yes
Electric motor type: Integrated Starter Generator
Max torque motor Nm: 55 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 20.4 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 15 kW
Electric Power source
Battery cell count: 12
Battery supplier: Other
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.77 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
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