The Tonale is a model that leads the charge for more advanced models.
Although the Giulia, Stelvio and 4C did not live up to expectations of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ defunct Fiat Chrysler Automobiles respectively, Alfa Romeo’s new parent Stellantis still believes strongly in the famed Italian brand. The portfolio was given some new metal by the unveiling a compact crossover, after the removal of the 4C sports car as well as the Giulietta small hatch. The Tonale, despite its use of the Jeep Compass platform, is a luxury model.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO Alfa Romeo, made this promise during a recent interview near Lake Como, Italy. Automotive News Europe He cites top brass as saying that Lexus is “my quality benchmark” moving forward. He continued, “I wanted to make sure the Tonale’s quality from Day 1 was excellent, but also that we provided state-of-the art connectivity and an interface for users.”
Alfa Romeo has not performed well in quality tests, as we have found it at the bottom of the rankings. The J.D. The J.D. Toyota’s premium division had 144 issues per 100 cars.
Jean-Philippe Imparato made the decision to delay the Tonale’s release for several months in order to ensure it was ready for prime-time. The first ever Alfa Romeo plug-in hybrid will be the inspiration for the Dodge Hornet. It is expected to be revealed before the year ends. In the meantime, the decision on a Tonale Quatrifoliate will take place in the next months.
Alfa is a company with a bright future. It announced plans to expand its lineup to include a subcompact crossover in 2024. This will be powered by both ICE- and EV-powered engines. The Giulia will see a second generation. However, it will be as an EV of a different form. Larger models are also planned to compete with the BMW X5/X6 or the 7 Series. The first EV-only model will be available in 2025.