REVIEW: Is the plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale the ultimate choice? mtisshaw gives his verdict on the 276bhp SUV
Much of what we’ve experienced in other Tonales is the same here. Hybrid-specific features include the ability to save the battery for a zero-emission zone, and a downhill coast function that holds 31mph and recharges the battery in the process . The rear suspension has been tuned to take the extra weight of the hybrid system, which contributes to a hefty total kerb weight of 1835kg.
Even so, Alfa talks up the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid as the sportiest model in its class. It certainly has a keen front end, and quick steering that can catch you out with its directness. I’m not sure you’d ever call it sporty, though, mainly because it feels so heavy. It’s only 4.5 metres long, but that mass dominates the dynamics. Handling is a bit stodgy, and it’s hard to get a good flow through a series of bends, even with the DNA drive selector set to D .
That weight influences the drivetrain, too: this never really feels like a 276bhp car. There’s no mechanical connection between the engine and hybrid system, and it shows. The software always needs some thinking time to respond to right-foot inputs. Throw in a strange dearth of low-end torque, and the whole powertrain underwhelms somewhat.
The low-speed ride is pretty crashy and brings lots of head toss inside, but it settles at higher speeds and is at its best on the motorway. Ironically, considering its positioning, these low-input, low-demand driving situations are where the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid does its best work.
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