Hello everyone, this issue analyzes the new Alpha Romeo Tonale
1. Brand analysis and historical introduction
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is a brand new model, Alfa Romeo's premium ability in this brand is average, and the performance of product popularity is also average, the new Alfa Romeo Tonale still has a good product strength,
2. Market analysis
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is an entry-level SUV that presents a very sporty design in appearance, a luxurious and sporty design inside, and a certain sense of handling. In this market level, it is also the more entry-level SUV range for luxury brands, and this market level has a certain market capacity. The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale is very few of the models of the Italian car series in this class.
3. Competitors
Among the competitors are the benchmarks of the Range Rover Evoque, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLB, BMW X1 and Cadillac XT4, Volvo XC40, as well as Lincoln Adventurer, Jaguar E-PACE and other models.
4. Used cars (Note: The retention rate of used cars is based on the actual performance of the used car market after the new car is listed. ）
Although the new Alpha Romeo Tomale is an entry-level SUV, it feels that the performance in sales and ownership is average, and the feeling of product circulation is also general, this car may not be very valuable in the early stage, but in the later stage due to the lower ownership, there will be a certain retention rate.
5. Power system and chassis
It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder low-power gasoline engine with a maximum horsepower of 130 horsepower and a peak torque of 240 Nm. Equipped with a 48V micromix system with a motor power of 15Kw and a torque of 55 Nm, it is equipped with a P2 electric motor, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, providing a silent start, starting the vehicle with an electric engine, driving with an electric motor in the case of congestion and parking, and also providing energy recovery, recovery from deceleration and braking.
It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder high-power gasoline engine equipped with a 48V micromix system with an electric motor power of 15Kw and a torque of 55 Nm, matching a 7-speed TCT dual-clutch transmission, and the engine parameter is 160 hp at maximum horsepower. Equipped with a front-drive system,
It is equipped with a 1.3T turbo gasoline engine, equipped with a 15.5Kwh battery pack, with a total output of 205Kw, an acceleration time of 6.2 seconds per 100 kilometers, a cruising range of up to 80 kilometers in the city, and a fast charging of 7.4Kw, matching a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with a Q4 all-wheel drive system.
Offers best-in-class steering with a 13.6 most direct steering ratio, perfect weight distribution, an active two-stage valve suspension design that adapts to road conditions and driving behavior in milliseconds, chooses between comfort and sport modes, and adjusts the electronic shock absorbers and dampers. Dynamic driving mode calibrates the sport suspension, providing maneuverability when cornering.
Equipped with an electronic self-locking differential, it directs the power crowd to the wheels in the cornering acceleration trend to ensure a sense of movement, and can control wet and slippery roads, greatly reducing understeering and transmitting torque from the inner wheels to the outer wheels.
6. Configuration (The following configurations are listed according to different models, some do not represent the standard of the whole series)
It is equipped with a 2-level automatic acceleration system, equipped with intelligent adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and traffic congestion assistance system.
Rear cross path blind spot detection, when another car is in a blind spot, a visual warning is issued to the driver through the side view mirror, and when reversing, rear path detection is also activated.
A 360-degree panoramic system with dynamic lines that provides a full view on a 10.25-inch touch screen.
Lane control combines lane departure warning with lane keeping assist
Traffic signs are recognized in the intelligent speed space, and traffic signs are recognized using on-board cameras.
Emergency braking, using a front-facing camera to visually and audibly warn the driver of movement ahead, and the ability to brake automatically.
The driver detection system can detect the initial signs of fatigue of the driver, perceive possible fatigue, and can carry out warnings and prompts.
Equipped with my assistant, you can get support at the push of a button and you can also plug in the vehicle health report.
The remote control can remotely control the vehicle through a smartphone, smart watch and voice assistant, can view the status of the doors and trunk, lock and unlock the doors, and can view the parking location and real-time location of the vehicle through the My Alfa Connect mobile program, which also provides a home assistant function.
My Car can monitor the condition of the vehicle anytime, anywhere, check the fuel, odometer, and interact from infotainment systems, My Alfa Connect mobile app, smartwatches, voice assistants.
The car has introduced an irreplaceable NFT technology that can connect NFT digital certificates, based on blockchain technology, can register vehicle data to generate records about the vehicle, which is very important for the second-hand car market and can provide additional sources of credibility.
7. Space
The new Alpha Romeo Tonale body length of 4530mm, wheelbase of 2630mm, width of 1840mm, from the body size point of view, or the performance of the more atmospheric, in the car still uses a double-row seat design, in terms of space, this car does not have a special advantage.
8. Summary
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale in the appearance and interior are very sporty shape, but also has a strong recognition, the performance in the configuration is also very rich, the performance of the interior space is also OK, thanks to The experience of Alfa Romeo's racing, while having a certain sense of handling, but the performance of this car in brand awareness and premium ability is very general.
9. Appearance
From the appearance point of view, there is a strong family recognition, the front face uses an inverted triangle of the middle net, the interior uses a mesh texture design, with a good sports style, the lower encirclement is also the use of a mesh texture design, but also shows the design of the movement, the flat headlamp group with a W-shaped design inside, is also more exquisite. Coming to the side, the side window line adopts a more sporty design, the body uses a straight and simple waistline design, the wheel hub is also a family style, and the design of the C-pillar presents a triangular shape, which is very unique. The tail is a very popular through-type taillight shape, and the tail window is also slightly inclined.
10. Interior
Entering the car, it is also very sporty in the details, the steering wheel has the design of the paddle shifter, and with a full LCD instrument, the design of the central control screen is also a strong sense of technology, and at the same time uses a simple co-pilot panel.