NEW Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Review: A Better BMW X1?

Rory reviews the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid, a family crossover designed to go head to head with the BMW X1. Is it any good?

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[nicholasstocker]

I think compared to other crossovers, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is a beauty.

[RGI]

Never disagreed so much with someone on the looks of a car haha. All the things you hate about it I actually really like and vice versa. Great review nonetheless!

[SuperAspari]

Got to disagree with you on the styling.. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous.. nicest looking baby suv out there

[haymont]

How can you not like the looks of the Tonale ? With all the competition looking like they were designed by and for accountants the Tonale has class and gorgeous style. The detailing and proportions all over the car are fantastic

[GrzegorzZab]

Totally disagree on the front looks. To me this is the best part of car and it's literally stunning. I think this is the best looking front in the industry or at least in this class. I really do hope they do this with Stelvio and Giulia. This is subjective but seriously? Well, good review though.

[ahmedabdi]

In terms of looks I have to disagree. I find this the most beautiful aggressive looking front lights & I love the rear lights as well. I hope the Giulia new facelift gets those lights. And I hope Alfa makes a stationwagon/sportswagon of the Giulia with these lights

[DaleDriven]

as a classic Alfa owner, the tonale is the ideal lease car for me. My 164 is getting old and parts are harder to find. Gas is also getting really expensive, and no other car brand excites me. It looks sleek and I don't really want a larger size SUV. I am torn between this or getting an old LC100 series overlander/tow rig but I am curious to see how this car drives but most of all, I want to support alfa so that they can survive and continue to build amazing cars I would like to own in the future.

[TCEPSD]

I wrote an article on Hotcars about the importance of the Tonale to Alfa Romeo. It’s the metamorphosis of the brand, transitioning to electric power. I really hope the Tonale becomes their top seller ever since returning to the US.

[maz]

Looks great, not my type of car but if I had to buy a small crossover, this would definitely be on my shortlist

[tomwood]

Do not slate the SZ. It was a beast of a car and styled accordingly.

[Gandalf]

The Alfa Tonale is a much better looker than all its rivals. Few people choose an X1 for its looks! I'd argue most BMW X1 owners chose it for its badge. Can't wait for the more powerful Tonale to turn up 😃

[michaelisaacson]

Totally disagree on the looks of the front end. That's the primary design face of the car. Wouldn't be a current Alfa without it. Also, the hatch "close" button works as intended. It needs to be held for a second before the hatch will close to ensure intention, supposedly due to North American regulations. And, yeah, the SZ was a bit of a monster but these headlights are totally nice. However...no manual transmission, so...not for me. Nothing is.

[AnythingReviewedHub]

I have to disagree with Rori on this one. This car os gorgeous and thats why we Alfistis love Alfa, it doesnt look like the other Crossovers. Oh and the boot closing button works all the time, its just set in a way that you need to press and hold for a second or 2 before it closes. As is the request in some European countries.

[mikefaulhaber]

First, kudos to AutoTrader for keeping Rory on. Second, I'm tiring of hearing about vehicles like the Tonale being some sort of exception for Alfa and (at worst) a betrayal of their past. Yes, it's a CUV, but like their other relatively practical models it reflects the market demands of its time.

[sevensixtysteve]

Got to disagree with you on the styling, I think its one of the best looking SUVs out there. Up against freak show BMWs and overly camp Mercs, the Tonale looks even better. Like Volvo have with their cool Swedish vibe, Alfa seem to have found a great look for this car and I really hope it does well for them and the brand continues.

[nevarran]

Call me crazy, but I actually think that blockchain certificate for the car actually sounds interesting. The only thing that ever seemed interesting to me about the blockchain is the permanence of the inputs. So if you use it to store the car's servicing and mileage, a second hand dealer can't fake it.

[jkbm]

I have to disagree on the looks. I don't like SUVs, but if I had to pick one, it would be the Tonale, it looks great from every angle.

[futeditzs]

Alfa really knows how to make beautiful cars and this Tonale is no exception! It's a great car and It was undoubtedly a good bet on Alfa's part.

[AlexTenThousand]

Note: "cannocchiale" means telescope, specifically, the small, handheld one used by people on ships.

[Neckray]

I actually think the front end is the best part of the car, a face so sharp you can use it to slice