Alfa Romeo Tonale

The production Tonale was originally scheduled for release in 2021, but was delayed until 2022 due to the global semiconductor shortage The Tonale marks the brand's electrification effort, where Alfa Romeo will be the first brand among the 14 brands of Stellantis to go fully electric by 2027. The Tonale is marketed in the premium segment, and has been described variously as a "compact crossover", a "compact SUV", a "small SUV", and a "tall hatchback". All models of the Tonale are equipped with a digital infotainment cluster and a infotainment screen, which will run on the Uconnect 5 software suite. In addition, the Tonale will come with an NFT that records and stores data of the car's life cycle. According to Alfa Romeo, the NFT will generate a certificate that Stellantis claims can help maintain the car's residual value. The Verge noted that Alfa Romeo had not provided much information about what blockchain technology they intended to use for this. According to Alfa Romeo, the Tonale was designed to offer more driving engagement than the class average by using a very quick steering rack (2.3 turns lock-to-lock). It also features torque vectoring by braking, frequency-selective dampers as standard, and adaptive items and four-piston brakes on the range-topping Veloce. File:Alfa Romeo Tonale 1X7A0314.jpg|alt= Rear-three-quarter view of a five-door car with LED taillights and an aerodynamic lip spoiler over the rear luggage hatch|Rear view File:Alfa Romeo Tonale 1X7A0004.jpg|alt= Dashboard of the car with front airbags, digital gauges, a satellite navigation touchscreen, automatic gearbox, electronic handbrake, button-operated heater and fan controls, a USB port, and an unlabeled rotary dial|Interior File:2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3012.jpg|Facelift File:2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3008.jpg|Rear view (Facelift) == Powertrain ==

One of the powertrain options is a newly developed Alfa Romeo-exclusive 1.5-litre petrol engine with a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) and 48 V hybrid system, paired with a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission and a 48 V and P2 electric motor ( with a 2.5:1 transmission ratio). It can propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is turned off. The hybrid Tonale is claimed to be capable of in 8.8 seconds and a maximum speed of over . The engine comes with a compression ratio of 12.5:1, a new cylinder head with a compact combustion chamber, dual variable valve timing, and "high-tumble" intake ducts. A 48 V lithium-ion battery with a 0.8 kWh capacity is used. The capacity is more than twice that of batteries commonly used on belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) hybrid systems, while providing an output of up to . The battery has a volume of about 11 litres and does not affect the size of the boot, as it is installed under the central tunnel between the front seats. The boot size is, however, smaller than the petrol only models with no space for a spare tire. The dual voltage system with a DC/DC converter from 48 to 12 volts manages the interface with the electrical architecture of the vehicle. == Markets ==

Europe The Tonale has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integrated into its user interface, which also has a touchscreen. Regular versions of the car have wheels, whilst a special edition sold at launch had wheels along with other cosmetic changes. The plug-in hybrid version has less boot space than the non-plug-in version. North America The Tonale for Canada will be released for the 2023 model year, with the option of a 2.0 L petrol turbocharged engine or a 1.3 L petrol plug-in hybrid engine. In the U.S. market, initially only the 2.0 L will be available. Dodge Hornet The Hornet was released in August 2022 for the U.S. and Canada, and is Dodge's first compact SUV since the discontinuation of the Jeep Liberty-based Dodge Nitro in 2011. Compared to the North American Tonale, the Hornet received a restyled front end, headlights, and taillights. The Hornet name was acquired by Chrysler Corporation following their acquisition of American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987. All Hornets feature a "Bee" emblem on the front fenders. File:2023 Dodge Hornet GT in Blu Bayou, Front Left, 05-17-2023.jpg|2023 Dodge Hornet GT, front view File:2023 Dodge Hornet GT, rear right, 08-05-2023.jpg|2023 Dodge Hornet GT, rear view == Safety ==

Tonale Concept The Tonale Concept was unveiled in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show. It features a plug-in hybrid drivetrain from the Jeep Renegade, presumably with a front-mounted petrol engine and a rear-mounted electric motor. Different driving modes were featured: Dual Power mode for maximum performance, Natural mode for everyday use, and Advanced Efficiency for electric propulsion only. Additional touchscreen settings were claimed to further adjust throttle behaviour, braking response, and steering feel. File:Alfa Romeo Tonale, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS1331).jpg|alt= Front-three quarter view of show car|Front view File:Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept Genf 2019 1Y7A5606.jpg|alt= Rear-three-quarter view|Rear view File:Alfa Romeo Tonale interior at Parco Valentino 2019.jpg|alt= Interior of show car viewed through open door|Interior ==References==