I bought an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint model PHEV ( the base model, not the dolled up, expensive Veloce model, which is more readily available, as for every Sprint model Alfa imported, they imported 9 Veloces ) almost a year ago. I was the first one to buy one in Canada, and basically bought it off the truck. I paid less then MSRP, and got it less then what a Ford Escape PHEV ( which at the time had a dealer mark up of $3,500, and add ons like $3,500 for Ford's Blue Cruise ) was going for, and where a RAV4 Prime ( basically the same price without add ons ) was ( and still is ) unavailable, and a 2 year old used Prime was selling for $14,000 more then my out the door price. Other then 9 recalls ( 2 for decals that did not have metric or French on them, that I did myself, 3 for checking high voltage connections were tight, no parts needed, 1 to replace a switch, and 3 for software updates, because where I live the vehicle would not update itself ) I have had zero problems with it, everything is operating above my expectations, and I am getting better electrical range and gas mileage then stated on the Vehicle MSRP sheet. It handles great, looks much nicer then its competition ( I compared the Sprint model against the Escape and Prime, where most reviewers, etc., compare the Veloce model that they are given by the dealers against the BMW X1 or Mercedes GLA, etc. which to me is not a fair comparison, especially a PHEV to a non PVEV ). It is not perfect, just like every vehicle in certain aspects, but I love it, love driving it, glad I bought it rather then any of the half dozen or so other PHEVS I test drove, and I would buy it again. And, it fits nicely in my garage. All new vehicles have there problems, and mine did too, but the dealership I bought mine from, bent over backwards to accommodate me with the recalls, offered me a loaner while my vehicle was being serviced, and Alfa has resolved every issue with my vehicle, some well documented. I cannot say I would have gotten the same treatment from any other manufacturer. Maybe I am lucky with my vehicle, but my whole experience, from buying it through to service, driving, etc., could not have been simpler, easier, stress free, and satisfying.
This is not an attractive design but it's not Alfa's fault. Subcompact SUVs don't look good because SUV proportions don't work at this scale IMO. Chevy was able to pull off a good design with the new Trax but only because it's more of a slightly lifted wagon than an SUV.
Funny but the wheel gaps are better here than on the Stelvio. Many of my buddies from the local Alfa club have lowered their Stelvios and they look better but drive too stiff...
Honestly, This is a low quality vehicle. I leased the Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce two months ago (July 1, 2024) and I am contacting my dealer, as well as Alfa Customer Service, to negotiate a different car. I had a Guilia previously and the quality was soooo much better.
are u being paid by Stellantis...cuz that Toe Nail isn't anything great to look at and the Dodge Hornet is a better dealer for being the biological twin
I bought an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint model PHEV ( the base model, not the dolled up, expensive Veloce model, which is more readily available, as for every Sprint model Alfa imported, they imported 9 Veloces ) almost a year ago. I was the first one to buy one in Canada, and basically bought it off the truck. I paid less then MSRP, and got it less then what a Ford Escape PHEV ( which at the time had a dealer mark up of $3,500, and add ons like $3,500 for Ford's Blue Cruise ) was going for, and where a RAV4 Prime ( basically the same price without add ons ) was ( and still is ) unavailable, and a 2 year old used Prime was selling for $14,000 more then my out the door price. Other then 9 recalls ( 2 for decals that did not have metric or French on them, that I did myself, 3 for checking high voltage connections were tight, no parts needed, 1 to replace a switch, and 3 for software updates, because where I live the vehicle would not update itself ) I have had zero problems with it, everything is operating above my expectations, and I am getting better electrical range and gas mileage then stated on the Vehicle MSRP sheet. It handles great, looks much nicer then its competition ( I compared the Sprint model against the Escape and Prime, where most reviewers, etc., compare the Veloce model that they are given by the dealers against the BMW X1 or Mercedes GLA, etc. which to me is not a fair comparison, especially a PHEV to a non PVEV ). It is not perfect, just like every vehicle in certain aspects, but I love it, love driving it, glad I bought it rather then any of the half dozen or so other PHEVS I test drove, and I would buy it again. And, it fits nicely in my garage.
All new vehicles have there problems, and mine did too, but the dealership I bought mine from, bent over backwards to accommodate me with the recalls, offered me a loaner while my vehicle was being serviced, and Alfa has resolved every issue with my vehicle, some well documented. I cannot say I would have gotten the same treatment from any other manufacturer.
Maybe I am lucky with my vehicle, but my whole experience, from buying it through to service, driving, etc., could not have been simpler, easier, stress free, and satisfying.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experiences with yours! Hope it continues to work out well for you.
This is not an attractive design but it's not Alfa's fault. Subcompact SUVs don't look good because SUV proportions don't work at this scale IMO. Chevy was able to pull off a good design with the new Trax but only because it's more of a slightly lifted wagon than an SUV.
Good points! It's not a bad looking vehicle, it's cute. It just feels cheap.
Funny but the wheel gaps are better here than on the Stelvio. Many of my buddies from the local Alfa club have lowered their Stelvios and they look better but drive too stiff...
Honestly, This is a low quality vehicle. I leased the Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce two months ago (July 1, 2024) and I am contacting my dealer, as well as Alfa Customer Service, to negotiate a different car. I had a Guilia previously and the quality was soooo much better.
That was our experience with the PHEV we drove earlier this year. Nile and Victor spent some time with one and just weren't impressed.
are u being paid by Stellantis...cuz that Toe Nail isn't anything great to look at and the Dodge Hornet is a better dealer for being the biological twin
Yo yo yo DAWG...forget about da "cha ching" dawg...what's better looking in this class ?
Mercedes GLA, BMW X1.