Alfa Romeo Tonale (2022). The manufacturer promises high-end

Alfa Romeo promises high production quality for the future Tonale SUV.

Jean-Philippe Imparato, boss of Alfa Romeo, promises high quality standards for the production of the Tonale. Produced in Italy from April 2022, it will be available in 1.3 petrol, 1.5 diesel and plug-in hybrid versions.

[Mis à jour le 16/11/2021] After orchestrating Peugeot’s move upmarket, Jean-Philippe Imparato took the reins of Alfa Romeo following the merger of the PSA and FCA groups. The parent company Stellantis intends to put this transfer forward as the pledge of a bright future for the firm in biscione. It was rumored that the new general manager of the Italian manufacturer, dissatisfied with the performance of the future rechargeable hybrid Tonale, had postponed its launch.

It is now confirmed, Alfa Romeo even cracking a formal press release to reveal that Mr. Imparato had brought together the management of the brand and its suppliers to focus on the expected quality concerning the production of the crossover. The tone is set.

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Big promises

” The goal is excellence », Insists Alfa Romeo. ” To achieve this, we start with the selection of materials. Our suppliers are the companions of a journey that has the brand’s first electrified model as its destination. This vehicle must have the authentic Alfa Romeo DNA and the highest quality standards », Proclaimed the boss of the brand during this meeting in the Italian factory of Pomigliano d’Arco, where the Tonale will be assembled. The stated objective is to straighten the bar after Alfa Romeo’s lackluster return to the premium segment against the German tenors. Of which act.

Jean-Philippe Imparato factory Alfa Romeo — Imparato is aimed at Alfa Romeo suppliers.

Alfa Romeo factory — The meeting was held in the Pomigliano d’Arco factory.

Le Tonale on the road in summer 2022

Alfa romeo tonal production — Tonale’s first pre-series have left the assembly lines for testing.

“Little brother” of the Stelvio, the Alfa Romeo Tonale will be a C-segment SUV whose look should be close to that of the eponymous concept car presented in 2019. As indicated above, it will be the first model of the brand to be offered with a plug-in hybrid engine. This should be the mechanics already housed under the hood of the Jeep Compass 4xe, namely a 1.3 l turbo petrol unit associated with a rear electric motor to provide 190 hp or 270 hp as desired. The range will also include the 1.3 of 130 and 160 hp as well as a diesel 1.5 of 130 hp. The Tonale was initially announced for the end of 2021 and then postponed to spring 2022. Its production should begin in April 2022 for marketing in the summer.