We announced it yesterday: Alfa Romeo has already unveiled the restyling of its Tonalejust three years after its launch. An unexpected but strategic facelift to relaunch the compact SUV in the face of the Junior's growing popularity. And while yesterday we were hailing a sharper design, a more attractive interior and premium-level technology, today it's time to take a look at the technical specifications. And then... surprise!
Yes, Alfa RomeoWe're sorry, but we've made a detailed comparison of the figures for the old Tonale and the new 2026 vintage (MY26), and there's plenty to raise an eyebrow at.
The Tonale PHEV loses a little of its "Veloce".
That's the first surprise: the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version now boasts 270 hp, compared with 280 hp previously. That's ten horsepower less, but that's not all: the combustion engine is down from 180 to 150 horsepower. The result? The 0 to 100 km/h time is down from 6.2 to 6.6 seconds, and top speed drops from 206 to 195 km/h.
In terms of efficiency, Alfa Romeo boasts CO₂ emissions now compliant with the new Euro 6E-Bis standard, but electric range in the WLTP combined cycle is down: 69 km yesterday, compared with 61 km today. The same applies to combined fuel consumption, which climbs from 1.1 - 1.4 l/100 km to 3.4 - 3.7 l/100 km depending on version. In short, the Tonale PHEV 2026 promises to be more efficient, but also a little less "Veloce" in practice.
| Tonale PHEV | Tonale PHEV MY26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-pollution standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6E-Bis |
| Combined power | 280 hp | 270 hp |
| Thermal motor power | 180 hp | 150 hp |
| Thermal motor torque | 270 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Electric motor power | 122 hp | 122 hp |
| Battery capacity | 15.5 kWh | 15.5 kWh |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 6.2 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 206 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Weight | 1835 kg | 1835 kg |
| CO2 emissions (gr/km) | 30 – 34 | 77 – 83 |
| Electric range WLTP combined cycle | 69 km | 61 km |
| Total autonomy | 600 km | 600 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (l/100km) | 1.1 – 1.4 | 3.4 – 3.7 |
MHEV more powerful, but not faster
The good news is that the mild hybrid version (MHEV) gains 15 hp in combined power, from 160 to 175 hp. However, this increase is not due to the combustion engine, which remains at 160 hp; it's simply a change in calculation, enabling the power of the combustion engine and the electric motor to be combined. 0 to 100 km/h and top speed are unchanged, and fuel consumption and emissions remain very similar. Co2 emissions, on the other hand, are better (and therefore less taxable).
| Tonale MHEV | Tonale MHEV MY26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-pollution standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6E-Bis |
| Combined power | 160 hp | 175 hp |
| Thermal motor power | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Thermal motor torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Electric motor power | 20 hp | 20 hp |
| Battery capacity | 0.77 kWh | 0.77 kWh |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 8, sec | 8.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 212 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Weight | 1525 kg | 1525 kg |
| CO2 emissions (gr/km) | 142 – 127 | 128 – 133 |
| Combined fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 – 6.2 | 5.7 – 5.9 |
Diesel remains the most stable
Unsurprisingly, the good old 130 hp 1.6 diesel remains virtually unchanged. Same power, same torque (320 Nm), same 0 to 100 km/h (10.9 s). The only notable difference is in weight, which is down slightly, and CO₂ emissions, which now oscillate between 138 and 144 g/km, still within the Euro 6E-Bis standard. The diesel therefore remains the safe bet for heavy-duty drivers, a rarity in the Alfa Romeo range, but one that retains its appeal here.
| Tonale Diesel | Tonale Diesel MY26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-pollution standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6E-Bis |
| Thermal motor power | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Thermal motor torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 10.9 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 194 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Weight | 1620 kg | 1580 kg |
| CO2 emissions (gr/km) | 137 – 147 | 138 – 144 |
| Combined fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.2 – 5.9 | 5.3 – 5.5 |
Slower, but perhaps more accomplished?
On paper, you could almost say that the Tonale MY26 takes a small step backwards. Less horsepower, slightly lower performance and reduced electric range. But don't stop there: Alfa Romeo promises greater real-world efficiency, significant software updates and a smoother driving experience.
Add to this a more attractive interior, and new technologies such as a 360° HD camera with drone view, and this restyling may well prove more interesting than it seems.
So yes, the Tonale PHEV is a little less "Veloce" on paper. Alfa Romeo has chosen to sacrifice a few horsepower to comply with the stricter Euro 6E-bis standard. See you in a week's time for our full test of the new Tonale MY26, and see if, behind the wheel, it remains true to the Alfa Romeo spirit of driving pleasure.
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Anyway, the Tonale isn't a sports car, so it doesn't make much difference. At best, it's an SUV offering decent performance.
The Tonale PHEV is heavy, and weight has always been the enemy of performance.
The design is improved and not too bad, maybe it can help convince against the rather ugly competitors.
270hp to have the same Vmax as my old 147 with 120hp lol
In any case, unless you go to the Autobahns, you can't really exceed certain speeds in France and in all neighboring countries, except Germany (and even then, these are only certain stretches of autobahns with no limits, although many do have them).
The Tonale is designed for leisurely driving, just like its competitors like the BMW X1.
What makes little sense is that the 130 hp diesel model has the same top speed as the 270 hp PHEV.
Warum also sollte ich mich für den Nachfolger entscheiden? Außer einer optischen Retusche hat sich nach rund 3 Jahren kaum etwas geändert. Die Leistungsdaten sind bei meinem Mildhybrid kaum besser, als die mancher Vito-Modelle. Wenn ich auf der Autobahn einem Transporter Platz machen muss, dann braucht sich Alfa Romeo als Marke keine Gedanken über seine Zukunft machen. Nach dem Alfa 166 war es das zweite Mal, dass ich mich für einen Alfa Romeo entschieden hatte und auf den Ruf vergangener Tage vertraut hatte. Jetzt bleibt nur noch die Hoffnung...
The Tonale has never been an "Alfiste" car, so this drop in performance won't be perceived by anyone. If it looks better from a standstill and gives the illusion of being an Arese production, so much the better. But an SUV is still an SUV.
Stelantis-Fahrzeuge sind je länger je mehr ein NoGo, insbesondere Alfa Romeo wird ruiniert, von den sportlichen Genen ist alles verdampft. Schade, schade, wie es gehen könnte, zeigt BMW. Der Stelantis-Konzern ist wie viele andere europäische Autokonzerne dem Untergang geweiht. Ein typisches Beispiel von Missmanagement an allen Fronten.
@Speedy6868 ... The Tonale is an FCA creation at 100 % ... and it doesn't sell well!
The Junior is a Stellantis creation at 100 % ... and it sells very well!
How do you explain that?
Extract from a Stellantis press release:
Alfa Romeo starts 2024 by maintaining its position in the top 10 of the Premium market in France, with a +58% increase in registrations vs. January 2023,
Alfa Romeo Tonale increases its market penetration, with sales volumes up +47% compared to January 2023,
With the announced launch of its first 100 % electric model, Alfa Romeo is optimistic about the year ahead.
By the size of the car. A compact SUV like the Junior, and less expensive, logically sells better. There's no correlation between FCA or Stellantis origin.
In both cases, the engine offering remains disappointing, with the exception of the Junior Veloce, which offers real performance and even fun, but whose sales can't represent much of a percentage of Junior sales.
It just goes to show that the buyers of these cars don't pay much attention to what's under the hood. The so-called alfists are too few in number to ensure sufficient sales.
Stelantis-Fahrzeuge werden leider zum NoGo, Alfa Romeo wird ruiniert, die sportlichen Genen verdampft. Wie es gehen könnte, zeigt BMW. Der Stelantis-Konzern - wie viele andere europäische Autokonzerne dem Untergang geweiht. Missmanagement an allen Fronten.
@Speedy6868 ...BMW sells better in China?
Doesn't BMW discontinue historic models?
... an example ... you said?
The restyling should only have affected the interior, with the hard plastic parts entirely clad in soft materials, quality leathers or fabrics, light upholstery (the choice available from DS is staggering compared to what's left from Alfa) and, above all, a more powerful electric motor! They could also have worked on weight, with a more dense battery and aluminum parts like on the Giulia and Stelvio. The only thing that fit, they modified - like on the Tipo back in the day.
I forgot about the centered license plate, which looks terrible. These people have no taste.
Un 2000 td ibrido no? Mi tengo la mia Stelvio finché andrà.
Wenn ich diese neuen möchtegern Alfas sehe, wird mir übel und traurig
zugleich. Wo ist das Alfagen nur geblieben. Zum Glück habe ich mir noch
eine gebrauchte Giula QV vor 5 Jahren gegönnt. So ein Traumauto wird
es wohl leider nie wieder geben. Nicht günstig aber jeder € macht Spaß.
Let's see if the front end looks better .... Even if it's obvious that the first model, despite its beautiful front end, is far too narrow.
The interior, on the other hand, is pleasing to the eye. And initial tests suggest that roadholding is excellent. Let's hope the 175 hp model lives up to its promise!
Die nummertafel in der Mitte fürchterlich.
Kein schaltknübel auch fürchterlich