Alfa Romeo has always been a representative of niche performance in China, but don't underestimate this brand, which still has a large wave of fan fans in the domestic market segment, after all, on the fun of driving, Alfa Romeo models are not to be given.
Of course, looking at the current domestic product layout and price of Alfa Romeo, there is also an urgent need for a more entry-level SUV to bear sales, which is not, the previously released Alpha Romeo Tonale also has the latest news.
It is reported that Alfa Romeo Tonale plans to start production in March this year and is expected to go public as soon as the third quarter of the year.
(Rendering of Alfa Romeo Tonale)
Although Alpha Romeo Tonale is still in camouflage, combined with the concept map and this road attempt, it is still possible to observe its overall shape.
The front face is undoubtedly the most classic inverted triangle mesh grille of the upper family, and equipped with a slender and flat LED headlight group, the sports model is still the same.
The body sides are fitted with classic petal-style blackened aluminum wheels and are expected to provide concealed door handles. At the same time, the rear of the car will also adopt a hidden exhaust layout. A small spoiler is also provided above the tailgate.
Judging from the interior of the prototype car of the suspected Alpha Romeo Tonale previously exposed, it can be known that it is equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, and other technological products such as the full LCD dashboard and the suspension central control have not fallen.
It is worth noting that the model in the picture is suspected of being equipped with a mechanical shift mechanism, which is different from the electronic shift lever currently equipped by Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Alfa Romeo Tonale will be available in a variety of power versions, including 1.5T hybrid and 2.0T plug-in hybrid. One of the 2.0T plug-in hybrids is likely to be the same as the Jeep brand's guide 4xe.
The plug-in hybrid system will consist of a 1.3T turbocharged engine and an electric motor located on the rear axle that can output a maximum power of about 240 horsepower.
Of course, in order to fit the new energy era, it is not ruled out that Alpha Romeo Tonale will also launch pure electric models in the future.
From the perspective of product positioning, After the listing of Alfa Romeo Tonale, it will face the first-line luxury entry-level SUV models such as GLA, X1 and Q3 under the BBA, of course, there is also a second-tier luxury brand like Jaguar E-PACE, Cadillac XT4 and other models to compete.
If Alfa Romeo Tonale wants to break through, it will undoubtedly have to show an advantage in price, but if it continues to follow the import status, it is believed that it is difficult to make concessions in price.
No matter how much Alpha Romeo Tonale finally goes to the market, whether it is competitive or not compared to its competitors, it will be the brand's cheapest SUV model in the domestic market, which is still worth our expectations.