The Alfa Romeo Tonale isn’t very old, but the automaker is already giving the compact SUV a makeover for 2026. Although not much has changed visually, there’s something missing under the hood — a hybrid option.
the 2026 Tonali It will only come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which produces the same 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque as before. It’s coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission and Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel drive system.
What is new is the external appearance, or parts of it. The Tonale features a redesigned front fascia, and a new concave Scudetto grille – a small shield – inspired by 33 Stradaland less aggressive intakes. Alfa designers also reduced the front overhang and widened the front and rear tracks.
Inside, the Tonale’s cabin remains unchanged, although Alfa now offers new equipment options. Red leather seats are now available, while each crossover will feature contrast stitching on the dashboard, door panels and armrests.
alpha The 2026 Tonale will be offered in three models: Sprint, Veloce and the new Sport Special.
The Sport Special model sits at the top of the Tonale lineup and comes with silver side skirts and bumper inserts, gloss black Brembo brake calipers, and new 20-inch three-slot wheels, which Alfa claims are lighter than the previous five-slot wheels.
Inside, the Sport Special features exclusive Black and Pearl Alcantara-trimmed seats with white stitching and an Alcantara-covered dashboard, in contrast to the standard cloth seats in the entry-level Tonali Sprint model.
The seats feature contrast stitching and com. biscione Logo on seats. You’ll have to get the Tonale Veloce if you want leather seats. The Veloce also comes with dual-mode suspension, aluminum shift paddles, and red Brembo brake calipers.
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Three new colors – Rosso Brera, Verde Monza and Giallo Ocra – join Alfa Black, Milano White, Grigio Ascari, Verde Fangio and Misano Blue that have been available since launch. Alfa also offers a new contrasting black roof option.
The updated Tonale will start arriving at dealers before the end of the year, and Alfa says it will announce pricing closer to its on-sale date. Pricing for the 2025 Tonale starts at $39,785, including a $3,250 destination charge. the Dodge Hornet 2025which shares a platform with Alfa and offers the same engine, costs $31,990 for the entry-level GT.
The Tonale may need more than a simple makeover to reverse the model’s weak sales, which fell by 23 percent in the first nine months of the year, with just 2,049 cars sold. The Tonale goes on sale first in the US for the 2024 model year.
