2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review - I Dare You to Watch This

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV review by The Straight Pipes. The Tonale Veloce is putting down 285 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque from a 1.3L 4Cyl Turbo Plug in Hybrid. At $73,030 CAD, would you take it over the Dodge Hornet?

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[MrAntoniovine]

I respect Yuri for his “blind love” of Italian cars! Cars are an emotional decision with practicality getting in the way. Everyone watching car videos wishes for indulgence, but most can’t afford it and find themselves driving a toaster.

[DeuceDeuceBravo]

"When it works it's nice". 😄 This is the *perfect* summary of every Alfa ever made.

[fenix_group]

I've the 1.5 Turbo mild hybrid with 23k km right now. Not a single problem, amazing car and no lag on the infotainment.

[tacodias]

As an European that is considering this car, I was waiting for your review!

It’s hilarious that everyone is focusing so much on the dodge connection… what on earth is a dodge and why aren’t dodge people honored that their brand is sharing a model with Alfa Romeo?!

[abbott]

What an endearing video today! The taunting, the smirks, the back and forth between you. The illumination of individual personality traits that long time viewers know so well about you! Such a GREAT interaction caught on camera, such fun to watch. Priceless!

[Syrinx-Priest]

A couple years ago I was thinling of getting a Stelvio, but the Alfa dealer in my city had just closed down. So I contacted all of the Dodge dealerships in the area and asked if they could service the Alfa. The answer every time was an emphatic “no.”

[jackholmes]

Ah the toenail, the only thing that surpasses the unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden.

[sanzone]

I have one. Only issues I've had is with the direct sunlight. The rest are non-present. My infotainment is snappy and I have zero gauge lag. Hopefully that continues, but I've been very happy with it, going on 4000k miles.

[J-kade]

I saw one driving yesterday, it’s actually nicer in person somehow.

[UeNv]

Sounds like its a head shaker for owners, but a head turner for everyone else.

Tbh, Alfa's are always head turners for me. The designs are always top notch IMO👍.

[sir_ma-at_mons]

I love Yuri’s Unrelenting Defense Of Italian Cars. Mans a true Enthusiast of cars with Soul…

[axing_]

As always I'll offer my experience with Alfa Romeo reliability, just in case it convinces anyone reading this to get one. My moms 2018 Giulia Veloce that we have since new, 70k+ km on the odo, basically 0 issues. It once changed the infotainment language to german for about 20 seconds after sitting in the Italian sun on a trip in the middle of summer (40 degree celsius weather) and that's the most glaring problem I can think of. Car gets used in all weathers and conditions and is dead reliable no matter if it's freezing outside or it's getting pushed hard on twisty roads on the hottest days of summer. Amazing to drive.

[qnzman]

The whole collision warning while driving into the sun problem is one I've experienced in several modern cars, I don't think it's alfa specific

[joelbolton]

The Volvo EX30 seems to be a more compelling package for the price. I just can't get over the fact that this is a Dodge Hornet, even though this came first. Gremlins at that mileage point are inexcusable as well.

Also, the amount of people saying I "drive a toenail" would eventually drive me nuts - would have to debadge that part.

Color is phenomenal, wheels too!

[mintberry]

To be fair, my Audi also has issues with direct sunlight and lane keep assistance.

[revelare_xvii]

The fact that Alfa and Dodge are sharing this platform is just tragic.

[davidc]

I saw this green color at the NYAutoShow and I agree, best green ever!

[DarthFurball]

Great review. Having testing this for some time now, here were a few other points of feedback:
- In N (normal / natural) mode, the Tonale blows through it's electric charge, leaving you wanting for power when it runs out. This usage should be baseline in the A (advanced efficiency) mode. Definitely a software tweak required to balance out both engine uses.
- The 1.3T gas engine runs significantly better with premium - better power delivery and fuel economy. Tested with all levels (91/94/98) and it is a night and day difference. Alfa is doing customers a disservice by not recommending it.
- Why is the ability to enable adaptive damping disabled in N mode (and only available in D)?
- There is no ability to change the regen braking strength in each mode. D mode automatically enables aggressive regen (which can't be adjusted) which makes cruising in this mode a chore.

[EGremlin]

Sad to see bugs are still rampant. My wife got rid of her jeep compass because the bugs got so bad it started rolling the windows down in the cold. 5 years later and the issues just moved to a new body.

[TEXMOC]

Hey guys, I too love the wheels, did you notice at the 9:09, 14:07 and 16:34 parts of your video the light hitting the wheels gives it a “halo” look..further demonstrating who awesome the wheels are…