Alfa Romeo Tonale gets facelift and price cut
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
- Revised looks and improved driving dynamics
- Choice of hybrid or plug-in hybrid power
- New colour and trim options
- Prices start at £37,665
Alfa Romeo has given its Tonale small SUV a refresh for 2026, with design tweaks and new colour options. There's also a price drop compared to the outgoing model.
First introduced in 2022, the Tonale is a small SUV with a premium edge, making it a rival for cars like the Audi Q3, the BMW X1, the Volvo XC40 and more.
For 2026, the Tonale has a refreshed look inside and out, with new colour options, and a revised trim line-up with the former entry-level Sport model ditched from the range.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale price and release date
The revised Alfa Tonale is on sale now, with prices starting at £37,665 – nearly £1000 cheaper than before. That price is for the base Tonale model, known formally as the Tonale Ibrida. Upgrade to the Ti trim and that will cost from £41,265, while the Sport Speciale is £42,870. The top-spec Veloce model is £43,565.
If you want a plug-in hybrid model, the base model costs from £43,560, the Ti from £47,160, the Sport Speciale is £48,760 and the Veloce is £49,460.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale styling, interior and technology
Despite the drop in price, the 2026 Tonale is well specced, with matrix LED headlights as standard across the range, either side of the redesigned grille, which Alfa calls the Scudetto. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels in an updated design as standard, while higher-spec models get 18-inch, 19-inch or 20-inch units. There's awider track than before, too.
The Tonale is available in eight paint colours – three new metallic shades of Brera Red, Monza Green and Giallo Ocra, as well as Montreal Green, Vesuvio Grey and Misano Blue, and two solid colours, Alfa Black and Alfa White.
Inside, there's a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a 10.25 digital driver display behind the steering wheel. The centre console has been revised with a rotary dial for selecting the drive mode, instead of the lever in the outgoing model.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale engines, performance and fuel economy
The Tonale Ibride comes with a 175PS 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, sending power through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. That means a 0-62mph time of 8.5 seconds and an official fuel economy of up to 49.6mpg.
The Tonale Plug-In Ibrida is more powerful, with 270PS from its 1.3-litre engine and electric motor, which uses a 15.5kWh battery and drives all four wheels. The 0-62mph drops to 6.6 seconds. Officially, it'll give you up to 217.3mpg, but such measurements are largely meaningless as real-world fuel economy depends how often you charge your battery and rely on electric power.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale trim levels
There are four versions of the new Tonale – base, Ti, Sport Speciale and Veloce.
The base Tonale comes with full LED matrix headlights and taillights and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black fabric and Scuba synthetic leather with contrasting stitching. Adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control and a rear-view camera are standard.
Upgrade to the Ti model and you'll find gloss black window frames on the outside, dark 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and a chrome Ti badge. Inside, there are leather seats in red or black with electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and lumbar support. A heated steering wheel is included and there are aluminium paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The infotainment gets satellite navigation included, too.
The Veloce trim is the top of the regular range, with 19-inch wheels, red Brembo brake calipers and twin chrome tailpipes on the plug-in version. Upgraded dual-valve electronic suspension (DSV) is included for improved handling.
The Sport Speciale is a launch edition to celebrate the Tonale's overhaul. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels and has a gloss black bodykit with silver accents, as well as gloss black Brembo brakes. Inside, there are black and white Alcantara seats with white stitching.
