In recent years, the strong market potential of SUV models has long been obvious to all, but for ultra-luxury brands that focus on sports, it is a "cake" that they dare not touch.
It is no wonder that, in terms of mechanical nature, the higher chassis limits the handling and sportiness of SUV models, which deviates from the original intention of pursuing speed; but it cannot stop the enthusiasm of the market, including Porsche, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo, many ultra-luxury brands, etc., have expanded the SUV camp. Even Ferrari, known for its "high-performance racing", has its first SUV on the way.
Indeed, "time is money", in the ultra-luxury SUV market with few options at present, the sooner who can open the layout, the more possibilities are available to seize the market. Recently, Alfa Romeo's second SUV model, Tonale, officially released the official map, giving people a refreshing feeling; the positioning of its ultra-luxurious compact SUV also has a greater potential for best-selling.
As a new SUV model, Tonale continues the Design Language of the Alpha Romeo family, the iconic "inverted triangle" grille, the small brand LOGO, showing its luxurious pedigree, as many netizens said: "Selling car logos is worth 300,000 yuan." In addition, the new car uses a more youthful three-stage wavy daytime running light, which is combined with the upper through taillights to further enhance the overall recognition.
As for the side, the new car is basically in line with Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with the upward lower window line and muscular lines, which look more delicate; especially the addition of petal-shaped wheels, which enhances the sense of sport. In addition, the rounded tail shape and hidden exhaust cylinder shape give people a deep, elegant and calm feeling, regardless of size, its aura is not inferior to the Porsche Macan.
In terms of interior, the new car can be regarded as both reserved and innovative. The new car continues many of Alfa Romeo's classic designs, such as racing steering wheel and gun barrel instrument modeling, creating a sense of competition; at the same time, the addition of full LCD instruments and suspension central control screens makes the interior as a whole not too dull, more suitable for young people's car preferences. However, or for reasons of cost and positioning, the new car uses a mechanical gear handle, which is easy to make people's cognition of its ultra-luxurious identity "a second to break".
Finally, in order to cater to the development of the new energy era, in addition to providing gasoline, diesel and other versions of the power type, the new car is also equipped with a 48V light mix and plug-in mix system for the gasoline engine; the latter appears as the top model power and has a four-wheel drive system. I have to admit that from the perspective of static performance and power configuration, Alfa Romeo's new SUV shows the competitiveness of products that keep up with the times.
Conclusion: In the face of such a "civilian-level" ultra-luxury SUV model, I believe that most people are most concerned about its price. Referring to the Stelvio medium-sized SUV that Alpha Romeo is selling, its price range in China is 456,800-52.88 million yuan, and the terminal has tens of thousands of yuan discounts, so the actual price threshold is about 400,000 yuan.
Therefore, as a low-level Tomale, its starting price in China is likely to be within 400,000 yuan, referring to the brand premium ability brought by Alpha Romeo, which is enough to be called a very attractive product. Of course, the final guidance price of the new car needs to be subject to the official announcement, and it is believed that the price of entering China will also be announced before and after the delivery of the overseas market in June.