Alfardan Sports Motors, the official importer of Alfa Romeo in Qatar, unveiled the all-new Tonale SUV at an event Tuesday at Alfa Romeo Showroom, Medina Central, The Pearl Island.
The all-new Tonale is described as the epitome of Alfa Romeo's “metamorphosis” into a new era of mobility.
Distinguished by its two unique trims – the Ti and Veloce – the Tonale integrates striking stylistic enhancements, creating a distinct and cohesive family resemblance that further underscores its captivating Italian design.
The Ti trim is defined externally with a satin chrome V front bezel, 18” dark finish diamond cut alloy wheels with coloured Alfa Romeo centre wheel caps, a gloss-black body kit with satin side and front inserts, and black painted mirror caps.
Inside are sporty black cloth upholstery, a driver’s seat with four-way electric lumbar adjustment, 60/40 split rear seats with a sport leather steering wheel with start button mark out the Ti.
The Veloce builds on this with a dark miron V front bezel, Veloce badging and body kit, matt side and front inserts, gloss black window surrounds, privacy glass and 19” dark finish diamond cut alloy wheels with monochrome Alfa Romeo centre wheel caps and red Brembo brake calipers.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers a distinctive, sensual and forward-looking design, extolling new stylistic elements destined to remain as points of reference in the development of the Alfa Romeo line-up: 5-hole wheel rims, the cluster in the “telescopic” instrument panel, the 3-spoke sports steering wheel, and the sine-curve headlights.
The “3+3” headlights with new Full-LED Adaptive Matrix evoke the proud look of the SZ Zagato or the Proteo concept car.
In a world exclusive, Tonale debuts non-fungible token (NFT) technology, a true innovation in the automotive sector.
Alfa Romeo is the first automaker to link a car with an NFT digital certificate.
The technology is based on the “blockchain card” concept, a confidential and non-modifiable record of the main stages in the life of an individual vehicle.
With the customer’s consent, the NFT will record vehicle data, generating a certificate that can be used as a guarantee that the car has been properly maintained, with a positive impact on its residual value.
The major new features in the Alfa Romeo Tonale include built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant features.
On the all-new infotainment system featuring a customisable Android operating system and 4G connectivity, it also offers content, functionality and services that are always kept up to date.
The system includes a fully digital 12.3” screen, the main 10.25” touchscreen unit, and a smooth, sophisticated multitasking interface, keeping everything at a glance without distracting your attention from the road.
Totaling 22.5”, the two large Full TFT screens are best-in-class in the segment.
Technology is also at the service of safety and comfort: level 2 autonomous driving, with new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
These include “Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control”, “Lane Centering” and “Traffic Jam Assist” – which automatically adjust speed and trajectory, keeping the car in the middle of the lane and at a distance from the vehicle in front, thus ensuring safety and comfort.
The all-new Tonale offers a technologically advanced 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, releasing 268hp and 400Nm of torque, achieving 0 to 100 kph in 6.5 seconds.
Tonale stands as a benchmark in the segment in terms of driving dynamics. It ensures sports car-like impeccable dynamic behaviour, proven by the best weight distribution and the most direct steering in its segment, as well as the fully independent MacPherson suspension system, with Frequency Selective Damping shock absorbers with “Dual Stage Valve” active suspension with electronically controlled damping.
"This remarkable SUV embodies the essence of Alfa Romeo's heritage and commitment to delivering unrivaled performance and luxury,” Alfardan Sports Motors general manager Charly Dagher commented. “The all-new Tonale will captivate automotive enthusiasts and elevate their driving experience to new heights."