The Alfa Romeo Tonale family in Australia is set to grow with confirmation that the Plug-In Hybrid Q4 variant will land on local shores in October.
Powering the plug-in version of the Tonale is a 1.3-liter turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder engine producing 132 kW (177 hp) and coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Additional grunt is then provided by a 90 kW (121 hp) battery at the rear axle that also churns out an impressive 250 Nm (184 lb-ft). The SUV delivers a combined 208 kW (279 hp) and thanks to the 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, can travel up to 60 km (37 miles) on electric power alone.
Alfa Romeo Australia will sell the Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 in just a single configuration known as the Veloce. This well-equipped model starts from AU$77,500 ($51,300) and comes standard with automatic full LED Matrix headlights, a dark front grille, privacy glass, Brembo red brake calipers, 19-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels, and folding wing mirrors painted in gloss black.
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Locals will also be pleased to find that the interior of the SUV is very plush considering its starting price. For example, there is a sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, 10.25-inch infotainment display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 14-speaker 465-watt Harmon Kardon audio system. It also includes customizable ambient lighting and perforated black leather-accented seats.
Safety features come aplenty and include front, rear and side parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, driver behavior warning, and active blind spot assist with rear cross-traffic alert.
Shoppers can have their Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 finished in either Alfa White, Alfa Red, Alfa Black, Vesuvio Grey Metallic, Misano Blue Metallic, or Montreal Green. The only available options are AU$1,500 ($994) 20-inch wheels, AU$1,600 ($1,060) premium paint, and AU$2,500 ($1,657) special premium paint.
