Alfa Romeo Tonale Drops 2.0-Liter Turbo In US, Will BE PHEV Solely

The Alfa Romeo Tonale launched earlier this 12 months with two powertrain selections for the US. Nevertheless, it’s going to solely have one when it goes on sale right here early subsequent 12 months. The automaker has determined to supply the crossover solely with the plug-in hybrid powertrain alternative, dropping the turbocharged 2.0-liter choice from the lineup.

The plug-in’s powertrain pairs a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that powers the entrance wheels with a rear-mounted electrical motor. The 2 produce a complete system output of 272 horsepower (203 kilowatts). That is the Tonale’s premium powertrain choice, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine making 256 hp (191 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

An Alfa Romeo spokesperson confirmed Automotive Information Europe’s report with Motor1.com, including that the corporate’s future is electrical and solely providing the hybrid helps push the automaker in that course. The PHEV’s better efficiency and greater than 30 miles of electrical vary higher align with the model’s clients, stated the corporate rep.

The Dodge Hornet, strikingly much like the Tonale and likewise out there within the US, will include the turbo 2.0-liter. The engine makes 265 hp (198 kW) within the Dodge, which is greater than the Alfa would have made. The automaker may also supply the Hornet with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, nevertheless it’ll make 285 hp (213 kW) on this software.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a much-needed mannequin within the automaker’s lineup. It sits beneath the bigger Stelvio within the hierarchy, with the Giulia sedan rounding out the portfolio. Alfa has plans to be an electric-only firm in just some years, so specializing in batteries over a 2.0-liter turbo engine is sensible.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale will go on sale someday early subsequent 12 months. The automaker hasn’t launched pricing info, however rumors instructed that the worth would begin within the excessive $30,000 vary. Nevertheless, with Alfa dropping the two.0-liter engine, the Tonale’s beginning worth may go up. We’ll have to attend for official pricing info, which can probably arrive nearer to its on-sale date. The Hornet is anticipated to go on sale quickly.