On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Alfa Romeo unveiled the new mid-size SUV ” TONALE “.
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The new TONALE evolves in terms of frontal design and driving performance
First introduced in 2023, the TONALE combines Italian design The Tonale is a mid-size SUV that symbolizes the transformation of Alfa Romeo, combining the aesthetic heritage of the brand with modern functionality, styling refined with modern craftsmanship, and a passionate driving experience thanks to its traditional quick steering and creative driving dynamics. The car is a passionate driving experience. In addition, the new model features superior safety and comfort, and advanced connectivity, bringing new value to everyday mobility. The new Tonale has undergone a major evolution with a renewed front design and improved driving performance and quality.
New Alfa Romeo Exterior with redesigned front grille scudetto and tri-lobes
One of the most notable features in the new Tonale is the bold evolution of the front design. The brand’s emblematic shield-shaped grille “scudetto” has been transformed into a borderline design with more dimension and presence, a modern interpretation of the classic shape of the “33 Stradale,” which was released in 2023 in a limited edition of 33 units worldwide.
The “tri-lobe” front grille design has been updated with a new shape that emphasizes horizontal lines to create a more visually stable and powerful The new front grille design, called “tri-lobe,” has been updated with a new shape that emphasizes horizontal lines, giving it greater visual stability and a stronger front face. The bumper has an enlarged area and is angled toward the edges, creating a more muscular impression.
And the evolution of the exterior is not limited to the front design. The front body dimensions were also adjusted to shorten the overall length by 10 mm. In addition, the front and rear treads have been widened by 4 mm on each side.
The “Foli” wheels, inspired by the “33 Stradale” and designed in the shape of three leaves, are used on the feet (Veloce grade only). The wheel’s wide space creates a powerful and sporty look.
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale Highlights 2The interior combines luxury and comfort and also features cutting-edge technology
Designed with the driver at the center, the Tonale’s interior features high-quality materials, careful tailoring and premium details that express creative style in every detail. A fully digital interface designed for the driver seamlessly blends craftsmanship with sophisticated functionality. The highly visible, advanced features will excite the driver every time he or she gets behind the wheel.
The center console features a new rotary gear selector. This sophisticated system further emphasizes the high quality and advanced nature of the cabin space. The Tonale Veloce is also equipped with ambient lighting, which allows the driver to choose from among five different colors, depending on the driving scene and his or her mood of the day.
The natural leather seats have an expanded color lineup, with red now available in addition to the existing black. The red seats feature red stitching not only on the seats, but also on the dashboard, door panels, and center armrest, creating a passionate and high-quality space (not available depending on grade and body color).
Highlights of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale 3The Veloce is now available as an advanced grade!
The new Tonale presented here will be available in two grades: the entry-level Sprint and the high-end Veloce. The Sprint is equipped with fabric seats and 18-inch wheels, and offers a good balance of necessary elements from design and driving feel to advanced safety features and connectivity. The Veloce is equipped with 20-inch wheels with a three-leaf design (Folli) and high-quality interior tailoring such as leather seats, offering a high level of driving performance and comfort. The lineup has been expanded from the previous model’s single grade to a configuration that meets more diverse needs.
Highlights of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale 4Five colors available, new Monza Green added
body The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in five colors, adding Brera Red and the new Monza Green to the existing Alfa White, Alfa Black, and Vesuvius Gray. Brera Red is a bright red color popular in the ” JUNIOR ” lineup and has a passionate style typical of Alfa Romeo. The new ” Monza Green ” is a deep green color with a subtle finish that shows a variety of expressions depending on the angle of the light and the environment. In sunlight, the vividness of the color stands out and enhances its presence, while at night or indoors, the color changes to a more subdued tone, enhancing the beauty of the body lines.
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NEW ALFA ROMEO TONALE JAPAN PREMIERHidetoshi Nakata and other distinguished guests appear at the new car launch!
The launch event was held at TOKYO PORT CITY TAKESHIBA on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, while the venue was decorated with lighting based on the brand’s symbolic “red” color, The new “TONALE” was unveiled. Hidetoshi Nakata, a former member of the Japanese national soccer team and a long-time Serie A player, was the guest speaker at the talk session. Mr. Nakata spoke about Alfa Romeo’s brand value of advocating an “anti-commodity” way of life, in which people make choices based on their own sensibilities rather than on efficiency or convenience, saying, “In today’s world, efficiency is increasing, but what makes people happy is a kind of ‘ inefficiency. It is in these inefficiencies that we can find happiness in life.
The second half of the presentation featured a special live performance by DJ FPM (Tomoyuki Tanaka) and R&B singer Sugar Soul. The event was lively from start to finish.
