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7 days ago
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Why The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano Is The Right Sized Alfa You Can Afford
Ford's CEO calls its new EV a 'Model T moment,' a claim that suggests a revolution in affordability. We analyze if a low-cost, LFP-powered car can truly live up to the legacy of the car that put the world on wheels. As Italian as you can get It may not be Mambo Italiano, but for the Tonale, it's a special edition named Tributo Italiano that makes the Tonale feel truly exotic. While you may drive the Tonale to the grocery store through the suburbs, you can almost envision a jaunt over cobblestone roads that might've once been part of the Appian Way. I may be flexing my Roman history and Latin background a bit here, but you get the gist, right? 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano Special Series — Source: Alfa Romeo How Italian is the Alfa Romeo Tonale? Well, for starters, the Tonale is manufactured in Pomigliano, Italy, and there are Italian hints everywhere. On the mirror caps is the red, white, and green Italian flag, a color theme also found near the gear shifter and emblazoned on the headrest. Not to mention the Alfa logo is one of the coolest logos in the entire auto industry, and it's found in several locations inside the Tonale too. If there's any brand that can really lean into its heritage and history, it's Alfa Romeo, so it's not overdone with the Tonale. In fact, it makes the overall vibe of the Tonale feel exotic and refined. What does the Tributo Italiano add? The Tributo Italiano Edition makes its debut on the Tonale this model year but has already brought its Italian vibe to Alfa's other models like Giulia and Stelvio. From the 'V' insert on the front grille and 20-inch alloy wheels with red Brembo brake calipers, there are standout elements all over this Tonale. An all-new body kit was designed for the model, painted in the same color as the car, which includes front and rear bumper side inserts, wheel arches, and side skirts. The sporty Italian style of the Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano edition is further accentuated by skid plates and side/front accents in matte Dark Miron, adaptive full-LED matrix headlights, and chrome-plated twin tailpipes. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano Special Series (European Spec) — Source: Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo's heritage behind the wheel The Italian word for fast is veloce, and the Tonale lives up to that while also being infused with the Alfa Romeo racing DNA (somewhat). A small displacement engine might look uninspiring, but when you find out the 1.3-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine also has an electric motor assist, you start to realize this small SUV is cleverly engineered. According to Stellantis' media site, the engineers refer to it as 'efficient sportiness.' Call it what you want, but what you have is 285 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque. That's the sporty part. The efficient part comes from the electrified side of this powerplant that provides about 35 miles of range when fully charged. There's also a six-speed automatic transmission, which does seem to struggle keeping up with the turbo at times. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard for the Tonale as well. Fine Italian craftsmanship inside This special edition Tonale has perforated black leather sports seats with hints of red on them. The aforementioned headrests, which don't usually get much attention, have the Tributo Italiano logo embroidered on them and really anchor this incredibly refined interior. Other distinctive elements include red stitching on the dashboard, seats, and door panels. There's also the 'carbon design' dashboard, which is exclusive to the Special Edition. Rear legroom and headroom are impressive for a vehicle this size, as is the cargo room. The Tonale has 22.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row, with a 60/40 split that expands the total cargo area to 50.5 cubic feet. The infotainment system is a little too 'European' in that it's over-engineered and a little awkward to use. That said, the 10.25-inch touchscreen is responsive, and there is wireless connectivity for Apple and Android smartphones. The expansive moonroof and Harmon-Kardon sound system complete the upgrades for this Tonale. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano Special Series (European Spec) — Source: Alfa Romeo Fuel efficiency isn't bad either The Tonale has an EPA rating of 77 MPGe or 29 mpg combined in gasoline-only mode. According to Stellantis, it takes approximately four hours to fully charge the Tonale, enabling it to achieve a range of 35 miles. That means that if your commute is under 35 miles, you can recharge and rarely ever need to refuel. Adding in the impressive and fun performance means that Alfa Romeo's engineers hit the mark with their 'efficient sportiness.' Final thoughts This special edition sure does add a lot of appeal and unique qualities, but does it add to the price tag? Yes. The base Tonale has an affordable price of just under $40,000, while the Tributo Italiano Edition has a starting price of nearly $54,000. The tester that I drove had a final MSRP of $58,125, which is still less than the larger SUVs that Alfa offers, and if you can go without the special edition features, you can actually snag a fun-to-drive, Italian SUV for around $40,000. That's hard to believe. Now cue up the Dean Martin and let's hit the road. About the Author Jimmy Dinsmore View Profile
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25-03-2025
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See Every Angle of the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano
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