--- title: "2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Will Only Be Plug-In Hybrid in US" description: "The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale 2.0-liter model will be dropped and replaced by the plug-in hybrid version, as the lone model variant." date: "2022-11-20" modified: "2022-11-20" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-alfa-romeo-tonale-will-only-be-plug-in-hybrid-in-us" categories: - "Alfa Romeo News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Will Only Be Plug-In Hybrid in US ![]() The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale isn't even on sale yet in North America and it's already losing options. When the Tonale hits U.S. dealers in 2023, it will be without its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine option. Instead, the Tonale will only come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. According to [*Automotive News Europe*](), Alfa Romeo's CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato said the Tonale's switch to a hybrid powertrain will lower the brand's overall emissions by 40 percent. *We've reached out to Alfa Romeo for a comment and will update this story when we receive more information.* Potential customers who were hoping for a sporty crossover might still be in luck, though. Not only does the plug-in hybrid Tonale have fewer emissions than the 2.0-liter car, it has more power. The Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid gets a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that powers the front wheels, while an electric motor powers the rear wheels. Combined, the Tonale hybrid makes 272 horsepower, which is more than the 256 horsepower from the 2.0-liter Tonale. Sweetening the hybrid deal is its 30-plus miles of electric range, making it more versatile than the standard Tonale. ![]() *Dropp* Interestingly, the Dodge Hornet—the Tonale's mechanical twin—will only come with the standard turbo-four in the U.S. and won't offer the hybrid powertrain. And since both cars are mechanically identical and even look similar, customers will still have their choice of powertrains. Both cars will even be built in Italy, so there won't be much difference between the two. The Alfa Romeo Tonale has been on sale in Europe for a couple of months already but it won't go on sale in the U.S. until next year and orders for the U.S. Tonale hybrid started November 17. It's too early to tell how the Tonale hybrid will be received by U.S. customers but Imparato claims that Alfa already has 35,000 orders for the Tonale hybrid in Europe. *Got tips? Send the over to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()