Is that this cryptic teaser getting ready us for the debut of a brand new model of the Tonale compact SUV?
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A number of hours after unveiling the Tributo Italiano particular sequence for the Tonale, Giulia, and Stelvio, Alfa Romeo printed a mysterious teaser on its official Fb web page. The darkish picture depicts the LED taillights of the Tonale C-SUV below the “A New Period Begins” title.
The Italian model didn’t present another info on its social media channels, aside from the: “Keep tuned… A brand new period begins with Alfa Romeo” description, so we are able to solely speculate based mostly on what now we have. This “new period” could possibly be interpreted as a touch for Alfa Romeo’s first EV which has been confirmed for 2024. Nevertheless, the taillights on the teaser clearly belong to the Tonale C-SUV slightly than the smaller and yet-unnamed B-SUV which is coming quickly with electrical and hybrid choices.
Extra: Alfa Romeo Launches Tributo Italiano Particular Collection For Tonale, Giulia, And Stelvio
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Does this imply that Alfa Romeo is teasing a brand new model of the Tonale? As a refresher, the compact SUV which is predicated on the previous FCA Small Vast platform as a substitute of the newer STLA Medium, is at present obtainable with diesel, petrol, mild-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrain choices.
A totally electrical Tonale was deemed “technically potential” by Alfa Romeo’s Head of Merchandise, Daniel Tiago Guzzafame, though he made it clear that such a spinoff had not been determined but when he made the assertion in February 2022. At across the similar time, Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato confirmed that they had been already engaged on a Quadrifoglio model of the Tonale however added they wouldn’t approve it for manufacturing until they obtained “the very best stage of efficiency”.
Alfa Romeo has pledged to grow to be an EV-only model by 2027, when the present Giulia and Stelvio can be discontinued alongside the ICE-powered variations of the Tonale. Is that this the brand new period that the teaser is speaking about? Solely time will inform.
