Order books for the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid have simply been opened in Australia.

Priced from AU$49,900 ($32,312), Aussie prospects will be capable of order the Tonale Hybrid in both Ti or Veloce trims, each of which is able to arrive in dealerships from February 2023. The Tonale Plug-In Hybrid will be part of the vary in late 2023.

Powering the Tonale Hybrid is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine coupled to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 48-volt battery. It produces a mixed 118 kW (158 hp) at 5,750 rpm and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm. The engine sips 5.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km and the SUV can function on electrical energy alone at low speeds and whereas parking.

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The entry-level Tonale Hybrid Ti comes loaded with customary options. These embody computerized full LED Matrix headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam, 18-inch Diamond Reduce alloy wheels, black wing mirrors with a painted Italian flag, and a body-colored rear spoiler and door handles. Discovered within the cabin are carbon fabric and leatherette seats with Beige stitching, a leather-based steering wheel, black headliner, entrance and rear flooring mats, and aluminum pedals. Different options embody a ten.25-inch infotainment show with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio, six audio system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a wi-fi charging pad.

Key security options of the Tonale Hybrid Ti embody Adaptive Cruise Management with Cease & Go, Excessive Beam Help, Ahead Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Preserve Help, Driver drowsy detection, six airbags, entrance and rear parking sensors, visitors signal recognition with Clever Velocity Help, and a tire strain monitoring system.

The present flagship is the Tonale Hybrid Veloce, priced from AU$56,400 ($36,521). It provides a handful of distinctive exterior components, together with 19-inch Diamond Reduce alloy wheels, privateness glass, and pink Brembo brake calipers. Discovered within the cabin are perforated black Alcantara and leatherette seats with pink stitching, extra pink stitching on the doorways and heart console, aluminum door sills, and aluminum paddle shifters. Added security parts embody Stage 2 Autonomous Driving with Visitors Jam Help, facet parking sensors, a 360-degree encompass view digicam, and blind spot detection with rear cross path. It additionally will get Energetic Twin-Stage Valve Suspension and auto-dimming mirrors.

“We’re very excited to see Alfa Romeo transfer in the direction of electrification,” Alfa Romeo Australia managing director Kevin Flynn mentioned. “The Tonale Hybrid is the last word mix of previous, current and future, with its traditional type, meticulous inside and driver-centric setting. The Alfa Romeo heritage shines by means of with the trendy type and ingenuity that make the Tonale Hybrid a one-of-a-kind.”