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originally made its name competing in endurance races like the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia with flame-spitting sportscars is currently
Naples, Italy, alongside its mechanical twin, the Dodge Hornet, the Tonale plug-in hybrid introduced last year helped the Italian automaker
all-wheel drive, and the same sharp styling at a significantly lower base price
pragmatic offerings have their fair share of quirks.The new base model comes with a double overhead-cam 2.0 L inline four-cylinder engine
producing 268 hp (200 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque
The turbocharged mill is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system that can send up to 50 percent of the
available torque to the rear wheels
While those numbers are down a bit compared to the Tonale Hybrid, at 3,715 lbs (1,685 kg), the 2.0 L Turbo is more than 400 lbs (181 kg)
lighter than the PHEV model.
Alfa's iconic goofy tooth-grin.
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Alfa's
iconic goofy tooth-grin.
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A long drive to Palm Springs revealed that the moonroof
gets in the way for taller drivers.
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A long drive to Palm Springs revealed
that the moonroof gets in the way for taller drivers.
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The Tonale's 2.0 L 268 hp
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The Tonale's 2.0 L 268 hp turbocharged engine
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A long drive to Palm Springs revealed that the moonroof gets in the way for taller
drivers.
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The Tonale's 2.0 L 268 hp turbocharged engine
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The 2.0 L Turbo offers more precise handling as a result, while its mid-five-second
EPA fuel economy figures of 21 mpg city (11.2 L/100 km), 29 mpg highway (8.11 L/100 km), and 24 mpg combined (9.8 L/100 km) indicate that
the 2.0 L Turbo is thirstier, though
