The subcompact crossover SUV segment is very popular these days. Soon, Alfa Romeo will add a luxurious model to the mix. The first-ever 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale just debuted, and it offers an impressive combination of stylishness, luxury, high-level performance, and technological sophistication. Find out what we know so far about the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale. 

When will the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale be released and available?

The release date of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale will be in the first quarter of 2023, reports Car and Driver. The 2023 Tonale will be available at dealerships throughout the United States, as well as in various international markets. Customers will reportedly be able to place an order for the Tonale starting in late 2022. 

How much will the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale cost?

Stellantis, which owns Alfa Romeo, has not yet released the price information about the 2023 Tonale. The automaker stated that the Tonale will offer three different trims (Sprint, Ti, and Veloce), but it didn’t state how much each trim costs. Car and Driver estimates the following base prices for the Tonole:

• Sprint: $38,000
• Ti: $43,000
• Veloce: $48,000

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale specs: Plug-in hybrid and gas-engine powertrains

Buyers of the 2023 Tonale have a choice of two powertrain options. The highlight is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It combines a 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.3-liter inline-four-cylinder at the front wheels with a 121-hp electric motor at the rear wheels — for a total system output of 273 hp. 

With its plug-in hybrid system, which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the Tonale PHEV provides an estimated 30 miles of electric-only driving range. Also, the Tonale PHEV has three selectable driving modes: Natural, for normal driving situations, Advanced Efficiency, for optimal fuel economy, and Dynamic, for maximum performance.

The second powertrain that the Tonale offers is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine, which is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The output of the turbocharged engine is 256 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Like the Tonale PHEV, the fully-gas-powered Tonale has an all-wheel drive system. 

Design and features of the 2023 Tonale

The design of the 2023 Tonale is the same as the concept version that debuted in 2019. Notable exterior design features include U-shaped LED headlights, the traditional Alfa Romeo grille, and a full-width taillight.

Notable interior features include a 10.3-inch center touchscreen for the Uconnect 5 infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a wireless smartphone charger, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto smartphone integration, and Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant. Also, owners of the Tonale can utilize the Alfa Connect app. This enables you to do such things as remotely start the car and lock/unlock the doors. Also, the Tonale provides over-the-air updates. 

For peace of mind for safety, the Tonale has driving assistance features. This includes traffic jam assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. 

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale: The first new car sold as an NFT

One of the most unique aspects of the 2023 Tonale is that it will be the first new car sold as a non-fungible token (NFT). Alfa Romeo states that the NFT will “record vehicle data” and “benefit the Tonale’s residual value.” 

As more information about the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale becomes available, we’ll provide updates. This includes the official release date and the official price information with the cost for each trim.

This article was updated on 8/1/2022.