Con Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 the launch of the Tonale range is completed, the model with which the Italian car manufacturer entered the world of electrification without however betraying its DNA, an expression of noble Italian sportiness since 1910.
However, the new Alfa Romeo car is characterized by not only excellent performance but also a lot of comfort, quiet driving, reduced emissions and a lot of attention to quality and attention to detail. An example? The company’s historic logo has been reinterpreted to underline the brand’s electrification process: now on the left rear wing you will find the elegant silk-screened electro-snake, emphasized by the privacy glasses.
Test drive of the Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4
We got on board the new Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 to understand what this car has been like since 280 CV which combines a 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine with an electric motor capable of delivering a peak power of 90 kW and a torque of 250 Nm, at the rear.
Features
Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 comes with 6-speed automatic gearbox and a lithium-ion battery that offers an electric range of over 80 km in the urban cycle and more than 600 km of total range. All this while reducing CO2 emissions by up to 26g/km and also reducing fuel consumption, which reaches 1.14 liters per 100 km in the WLTP cycle.
But this is only the beginning. To characterize Tonal Plug-In Hybrid Q4 we find the Q4 all-wheel drive system − front-wheel drive with internal combustion engine and rear-wheel drive with electric motor – acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 135 km/h in electric mode and 206 km/h in hybrid mode. The sensation of power that can be achieved under acceleration is amplified by the e-AWD system: the instantaneous torque of the electric motor, in fact, makes the response of the rear axle immediate as soon as the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Su Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4, the Alfa DNA drive selector has been redesigned to take into account the specific features of the car, managing the Q4 traction and the intervention of the control electronics, coordinating the action of the engines and gearbox in an optimal way and modifying the sensitivity of the controls. A refined calibration system, which allows the driver to stay focused on the road, without the distraction of having to operate on different commands.
The many features that Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is equipped with, called “EV Features”, ensure an even more efficient and relaxing driving experience. Specifically, theE-Save allows you to recharge or maintain the battery level when the heat engine is on; the function of Regenerative braking allows energy to be recovered during deceleration or braking and stored in the battery pack; finally, by activating theE-Coasting energy recovery is allowed when slowing down even with the brake pedal released.
However, the innovations do not affect the unmistakable style of Alfa Romeo, with road behavior that remains safe, comfortable and fun, both in the city and outside the urban centres.
And yes, you can bring family or friends along as the car comfortably seats four people, two in front or two in the back, up to 1.90m tall.
Comfort is emphasized by the very high aesthetic level of the materials and finishes and by the rich, innovative and easy-to-use technological contents. Then there are the dual-zone climate control, a pleasant ambient light, ventilated and heated front seats, a Harman Kardonc audio system that has 14 speakers, an electric tailgate and a wireless charging pad.
And the ADAS? Tonal Plug-In Hybrid Q4 adopts level 2 automaton guidance systemsthe high-resolution camera that offers a 360° view around the car, the Blind-Spot Detector and the Rear Cross-Path Detector, as well as offering a very high structural and industrial quality that allows it to obtain the 5 NCAP stars.
Great attention also to the software, with Amazon Alexa integration to interact with the system with just your voice, a new Android-based infotainment system and the ability to receive Over The Air updates.
Three new features make their way to the Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4:
- e-control, which allows the customer to remotely control various functions based on the EV Features;
- Charging Station Finder, which locates charging stations;
- My eCharge, to choose a charging station, pay and track all operations in chronological order;
- Dynamic Range Mapping, which allows you to program the recharge and set the temperature of your Tonale Plug-In comfortably remotely.
Tonal Plug-In Hybrid Q4 then introduces the NFT technology to generate a certification that guarantees the identity and good maintenance of the car, consequently supporting its residual value.
Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4: price
The commercial offer of Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is designed to offer customers total “peace of mind”, with a set of purchasing and mobility solutions offered by FCA Bank and Leasys:
1) Thanks to FCA Bank you can immediately try the experience of driving the new Special Edition Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, with a unique financial offer:
an installment of 490 euros per month which includes the exclusive Alfa Romeo personalized eProWallbox and a one-year extended warranty. And the possibility of choosing, upon expiry of the contract, between three different options: replace the car by purchasing a new one, keep the car by paying the Final Residual Installment or refinancing it, or return it.
2) Con Chiaro rental by Leasys you will be able to get on board the new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 without the burdens and worries associated with car management: RCA coverage, roadside assistance, ordinary and extraordinary maintenance service, as well as theft, fire and repair coverage damages and the I-Care infomobility service are included. In addition, with Noleggio Chiaro, the customer has the right of first refusal on the purchase of the car at the end of the rental period. The offer for Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 Special Edition presents a monthly fee starting from 590 euros (excluding VAT) and an advance of 11,700 euros (excluding VAT) with the exclusive Alfa Romeo customized eProWallbox included in the fee. The formula includes 36 months and 45,000 km.