Tonale, the Italian ray of sunshine from Alfa Romeo

The Italian automaker’s first hybrid vehicle, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, has surpassed 100,000 units produced in Italy.

The Stellantis “Gianbattista Vico” factory in Pomigliano d’Arco, located in the Naples region, recently produced the 100,000th unit of the compact Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV. This model, a Sprint version in Rosso Alfa color, is intended for the Italian market. This milestone marks a significant advance for Alfa Romeo, as the Tonale is the brand’s first model to feature a hybrid powertrain, reflecting the shift towards electrification.

Launched in 2022, the Tonale is assembled on a dedicated line in a modernized factory designed to meet the production standards for electrified vehicles. This site, active since 1972, is renowned for its quality and its central role in the Italian automobile industry. The production of the Tonale illustrates a rare commercial success for Alfa Romeo, providing a source of optimism in a global context that is sometimes challenging for the brand.

A versatile SUV

The Tonale offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines tailored to different expectations in terms of performance and energy efficiency. Its current range includes three trim levels (Sprint, Veloce, and Intensa), with various equipment options, from a configurable digital instrument cluster to semi-autonomous driving technologies.

Among the offered versions, notably the Ibrida Plug-In Q4 with 280 horsepower and a hybrid version with 160 horsepower, each designed to combine driving pleasure with controlled fuel consumption.

Since its launch, the Tonale has been praised by critics and has received several international awards. Among them, the “2024 Green SUV of the Year™” awarded in the United States, and the “Best Car of the Year 2023” by the Italian magazine Quattroruote. These accolades highlight its distinctive design and technological features, making it a notable player in the compact SUV segment.

In a context often marked by uncertainties for traditional brands, the commercial success of the Tonale provides an encouraging sign for Alfa Romeo. This achievement demonstrates the relevance of a model designed and produced in Italy, combining innovation with respect for the brand’s heritage.

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