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Alfa Romeo's updated Tonale small SUV has arrived in Australia with more standard equipment and revised styling inside and out.

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The facelifted Alfa Romeo Tonale has arrived in Australia, with freshened styling, a revised lineup, and a new special edition.
Exterior changes for the small Italian SUV include a revised grille and front bumper, a shorter front overhang, new 19-inch alloy wheels, and a wider track front and rear.
Inside, there's a redesigned centre console with a rotary gear selector, and new material finishes.
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Alfa Romeo says it has refined the Tonale's mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, with power delivery "more prompt, linear and continuous" and transitions between the internal combustion engine and electric motor "now virtually imperceptible".
The wider track is said to reduce body roll and understeer.
Peak power from the PHEV system is down from 208kW to 198kW, but electric range has changed from 61km under the more lenient NEDC cycle to 58km under the WLTP cycle.
Alfa Romeo Australia is now offering the Tonale in a single Veloce trim, with either mild-hybrid (Ibrida) or plug-in hybrid (Ibrida Plug-In) powertrains.

Features formerly reserved for the optional Lusso Pack are now standard across the range, including perforated black leather-accented seats with eight-way power adjustment, memory (driver only), heating and ventilation up front, plus a heated steering wheel and heated washer nozzles.
A special edition called the Sport Speciale is based on the Veloce Ibrida but adds 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels and a gloss-black body kit, plus unique ice grey accents inside and out, and revised ambient lighting.
It also features additional standard equipment like a Harman Kardon sound system and a sunroof, though it misses out on the ventilated front seats newly made standard on the Veloce.

The Sport Speciale is uniquely available with a special Giallo Ocra exterior paint finish, a bold yellow that can't be had on other Tonales. There are two new exterior finishes available across the range, however: Monza Green and Brera Red. All Tonales come with a black roof.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce Ibrida | $64,990 |
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Ibrida Sport Speciale | $68,990 |
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce Ibrida Plug-In Q4 | $78,990 |
There are two powertrains offered in Australia: a mild-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid.

| Specifications | Tonale Ibrida | Tonale Ibrida Plug-In |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | 1.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl 48V mild-hybrid | 1.3L turbo-petrol 4cyl plug-in hybrid |
| Engine outputs | 117kW + 240Nm | 110kW + 270Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 15kW + 55Nm | 94kW + 250Nm |
| System outputs | 128kW | 198kW |
| Battery | 0.77kWh lithium-ion | 15.5kWh lithium-ion |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Tare mass | 1491kg | 1811kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 5.4L/100km | 1.7L/100km |
| Electric driving range (WLTP) | - | 59km |
| Max AC charge rate | - | 7.4kW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L | 43L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 123g/km | 39g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| Braked towing capacity | 1500kg | 1250kg |
| Dimensions | Alfa Romeo Tonale |
|---|---|
| Length | 4522mm |
| Width | 1841mm |
| Height | 1601mm – Ibrida 1641mm – Ibrida Plug-In |
| Wheelbase | 2636mm |
| Cargo capacity | 385L |
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance. The plug-in hybrid's battery is covered for eight years or 160,000km.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first three services are capped at $450.13, $552.06 and $450.13 in the Ibrida, and $244.84, $231.92 and $244.84 in the Ibrida Plug-In.
You can view additional service pricing for the Tonale on the Alfa Romeo Australia website.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.

| Category | Alfa Romeo Tonale |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 84 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 67 per cent |
| Safety assist | 85 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:


The Tonale Veloce comes standard with the following equipment:
The special edition Sport Speciale loses ventilated front seats but adds:
A sunroof is a $1990 option.
The Tonale can be had with either a black leather-accented interior with dark grey stitching, or a red leather-accented interior with red stitching. The latter costs an additional $1000.
All Tonales come with a black roof. Alfa White is the standard exterior finish, with the following costing an additional $1900:
Montreal Green costs an additional $2500.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.


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