L’Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 completes the offer of the latest Italian SUV and now presents the top Tonale version with an autonomy of more than 80 km in 100% electric mode, a total mileage of 600 km and CO emissions2 26 g/km.
Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 combines electrification and sportiness with a quiet ride and CO emissions2 reduced. This will allow the Italian firm to achieve its goal of becoming an electrified brand, to then achieve a 100% electric range in 2027.
Alfa Romeo Tonale: 280 hp PHEV engine
The Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid system combines a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine with 180 hp at the front axle with an electric motor with 122 hp (90 kW) and 250 Nm of torque at the rear wheels. In general, the set develops combined power 280 horsepower, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is swallowed in just a few seconds 6.2 secondsfor a top speed of 206 km/h (135 km/h in all-electric mode).
A 306-volt lithium-ion battery has a capacity 15.5 kW/hfor electric range of more than 80 km in the WLTP urban cycle and more than 600 km of total autonomy. Due to hybridization, CO emissions2 reduced to 26 g/km, i.e. a combined consumption of 1.14 l/100 km according to the WLTP cycle. in On-board charger 7.4 kW fully charges the battery in less than 2.5 hours.
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Alfa Romeo Tonale: Alfa driving experience
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV is equipped with the system Q4 all-wheel drive, which combines the front drive of the internal combustion engine and the rear drive of the electric motor. It eAWD system takes advantage of the instant torque provided by the electric motor to drive the rear wheels and create more driving experience.
in DNA driving mode selector still exists, with Dynamic mode (optimized performance), Natural mode (hybrid driving to optimize consumption), and Advanced Efficiency mode (for 100% electric driving). The “E-Save” function also allows you to charge or maintain the battery level using the internal combustion engine, and the energy recovery system during braking and deceleration optimizes the vehicle’s range.
Alfa Romeo Tonale: special launch version
The on-board infotainment system is also enriched with new functions related to hybridization, which can be controlled remotely from the app. My Alpha Connect : programming charging and air conditioning, calculating a route according to the remaining range, finding charging stations or even accessing the Free2Move eSolutions Charging service, which provides access to a network of more than 360,000 charging points throughout Europe.
In addition to the release of the Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, a new exclusive special series called “Special Edition” will be offered in an assortment, at prices that will be announced by the manufacturer on Biscione in the near future. This version features special badging, titanium body inserts, 20-inch aluminum wheels, an aluminum connecting rod system and red-painted Brembo brake calipers.
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Source: Auto Plus
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