Placing the future fortunes of an entire brand on a small SUV is a big ask, but that’s what Alfa Romeo is doing with its plug-in hybrid Tonale.
With its understated Italian styling, you might not notice the Tonale at first, but once your eyes catch the roto-dial-inspired wheels,"3+3" headlight design, and"GT" line body sculpting, it stands out in impressive form outside, as much as its vegan leather, Alcantara suede, and aluminum accents do on the inside. It's not quite the rolling amalgamation of Milan fashion week, but it is impressive.
Dynamic mode wrings maximum performance from the hybrid powertrain, with an aggressive exhaust note to remind us of the Tonale's Italian performance roots. To achieve absolute peak performance, the battery must be above 80 percent charge. The BSG charges the battery while the gas-powered front wheels handle cruising duties.
There is a duality to the column-mounted paddle shifters, though. The sturdy, laser-cut aluminum paddles add a sporty and elegant touch, tucked perfectly behind the profile of the steering wheel. But the focus on their accessibility and performance experience places the left paddle directly between the wheel and the turn signal stalk . It's easy enough to get used to, but it takes a deliberate reach around the paddle to engage the turn signal.
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