Alfa Romeo reveals pricing and spec for Tonale PHEV

Alfa Romeo has announced its Tonale Plug-in Hybrid SUV has an electric-only range of 49 miles, putting it in the 8% benefit-in-kind tax bracket.

The model’s powertrain combines a 180hp 1.3-litre turbocharged MultiAir petrol engine, coupled to a six-speed automatic gearbox, to power the front wheels, with a 90kW electric motor powering the rear.

Its 15.5kWh battery can be fully charged in less than two-and-a-half hours from a 7.4kW AC charger.

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Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 will be available in two trim levels – Ti and Veloce – with a special Speciale edition available at launch.

Ti, which has a starting price of £44,595, features 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, a gloss-black body kit, privacy glass and black painted mirror caps. Inside, it features sporty black upholstery and sport leather steering wheel.

Additions for Veloce, which has an on-the-road price of £48,495 include 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, red painted Brembo brake calipers, aluminium door sills, black and red Alcantara upholstery. It also gains Alfa Dual Stage Valve suspension.

Speciale offers enhanced features and connectivity, including gloss black body kit with titanium side and front inserts, 20-inch alloy wheels and metal pedals.

Orders are now open for Veloce and Speciale, with first deliveries taking place in Q1. Ti will be available to order in Q2.

The range will see four new functionalities make their debuts on the Tonale line-up and further expand upon the Alfa Connect Services.

E-control allows the customer to control various functionalities based on the EV features, including charging and the climate control system directly from the My Alfa Connect app.

Dynamic range mapping allows drivers to travel with peace of mind, showing them the destinations they can reach based on the battery charge

Charging station finder allows the customer to see the nearest public charging stations both on the navigation system and the My Alfa Connect app.

My eCharge allows for the use of the My Alfa Connect app to directly access Free2Move eSolutions services to manage public and private charging.