The new Alfa Romeo SUV has been hunted in broad daylight and in great detail. The long-awaited Alfa Romeo Tonale has been seen while carrying out a series of road tests. These spy photos, in addition to showing us what the headlights of the new Italian SUV will look like, also allow us to take a look inside.
The last time there was a sighting of the Alfa Romeo Tonale we already warned that this would end up happening. And so it has been. As the moment of his great debut in society approaches, Alfa Romeo he presses the accelerator and increases the number of road tests, with the consequent risk that the prototypes that the brand has in circulation will be photographed.
Once again, the new Tonale has been hunted in broad daylight. On this occasion, our spy photographers were able to take a very complete set of snapshots that, in addition to reviewing the entire exterior of the vehicle from different angles, also allow us to peek inside a vehicle that is called upon to play a leading role in the Alfa Romeo range.
Spy photos of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale
Camouflage is the great protagonist. Unfortunately, and regarding previous sightings, the prototype of the new Tonale that has been hunted is still heavily covered. However, several photographs, taken at the key moment, have made it possible to discover what the shape of the flashing lights of the front light clusters will be like. Some headlights that will use LED technology as you would expect.
The rear is almost completely covered. Such is the Alfa Romeo premise that even the rims are covered to avoid exposing their design. To a large degree there will be no surprises regarding the exterior design since it was anticipated in its day through the Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept and we must remember again that, shortly after, a model close to production was leaked.
Regarding the interior, again the camouflage is the protagonist. The center console is covered to avoid exposing what the configuration will look like on the model that will hit the market. Now, we should expect a very advanced vehicle in terms of connectivity and driving assistance systems. He will play the role of “little brother” of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid car
With regard to the mechanical section, the new Tonale will land in dealerships at a key moment for the automotive industry. The transition to sustainable mobility is accelerating and it is more necessary than ever to offer some kind of electrified mechanics. That is why, among the different engines that will be available, we can find one plug-in hybrid variant.
There will also be options for the more classic drivers. There will be a selection of gasoline engines and the 48 Volt Light Hybrid Technology (MHEV) It will be present in some of them to keep consumption and emission levels low. All-wheel drive will also make an appearance to satisfy customers seeking maximum performance.
To see the new Tonale in European dealerships we will have to wait until next year 2022. Despite the turbulent year 2020 marked by the pandemic and the merger of FCA and PSA to give life to Stellantis, the project has continued. Due to the category in which it will deal, segment C, is called to star in a good part of the sales of the Italian firm.