Alfa Romeo Tonale - A masterclass in automotive design

[@nickh9071]

Gotta say, I'm a huge fan of those tail lights. Full light bars are getting more common these days but alfa did a great job making them look super elegant and recognizable. What a great design.

[@progames70]

If you have visited the museo storico alfa romeo, they have similar graphics running there in the exposition (the waves into line to the alfa romeo badge) with this in mind the rear lights are even cooler.

[@nickh9071]

@@progames70 I haven't had the pleasure of visiting but it is cool that the design has its basis somewhere

[@gigi-of2tu]

Imagine a new Brera with this design 😍😍😍

[@ianmoone6562]

my neighbor has a 3.2 and I look at it 2, 3, 6 times everyday

[@marcop1587]

@@ianmoone6562 jeez I do the same with my one...♥️♥️♥️

[@keloduma]

Oh yes❤❤❤❤😭

[@aye3678]

That would be absolutely incredible!

[@tomnir3906]

Don't give us hope 🥺

[@elkano7765]

Some say that looks like a Mazda and they’re right in some way. But to me Mazda took some of Alfa’s details and spirit to became a kind of “japanese Alfa” And honestly they nailed it in many ways, I really like most of their cars. But the design of the Tonale has the DNA of previous models. This is a 100% Alfa design. And I love it.

[@rlsedition]

Mazda is pretty good, Alfa is better.

[@fatso2894]

it's a jeep compass.

[@rlsedition]

@@fatso2894 Sure, and a Porsche 911 is just a Volkswagen Beetle.

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Yeah some of the sketches remind me of the CX-5. Which honestly is a really good thing 😅

[@rlsedition]

@@RotchildFrancoisJr I'm with you, as I like clean, simple design executions and, in Alfa's case, a nod to their long heritage. Where I think Alfa's Tonale beats the CX-5 is in the front end, where the Mazda grille design is a bit half-baked, and the rear, where Alfa's taillight solution is at once current lighting tech, but with a unique and novel take. Both brand's CUVs look pretty good, to be honest.

[@tonyvargas368]

I wish Americans would take a chance in Alfa Romeo and see how great they are. I own a 2019 Stelvio and it has but great to own with no problems ever. Maintenance is in line with other brands and reliability has been excellent.

[@robro902]

I feel like Alfa has done a very decent job, but it took them just unforgivably long time

[@ForzaMonkey]

took everyone a long time to release new cars. Thanks, chip shortage.

[@leafclosson2002]

Stellantis ownership also felt the car needed to be more polished than FCA did, so they delayed it.

[@jamesterakazis6624]

Perfection is not an accident....BMW comes out with the M 3 / M 4 replacement in RECORD TIME....have you seen it ? They should not have rushed the process....

[@BojanBojovic]

@@jamesterakazis6624 I do not think the design of the M3 and M4 was rushed, it was intentional. The future will teach us that they were right, an average idiot likes such things unfortunately.

[@jamesterakazis6624]

@@BojanBojovic "They were right" ? HUH.....Beaver teeth will take over automotive design ? Cut lines and slashes everywhere with no purpose other than trying to create "TENSION" is right ? FUGLY IS FUGLY DAWG...and BMW makes some FUGLY cars....

[@a1phamalestud]

Alpha will always drop bangers

[@s.z.x.01]

Giulia especially needs the new graphics for a facelift. The lights on the Tonale are absolutely gorgeous, and they stayed true from the concept.

[@Josh-er6oz]

People can laugh about it being an SUV and poking jokes at the name, but this has to be one of the best looking suvs ever, very reminiscent of 159 and Brera. And they were stunning too

[@TF242]

I’m into larger SUVs but this is one beautiful SUV. Well done Alfa!

[@erikh1041]

I’m in love with the design of this car. But i wish the headlights were thinner like the concept model. I think it would make it look more aggressive. But in comparison to the new BMW design language, this car is absolutely stunning from a design standpoint. I love it

[@fabienfromparis]

Exact for the headlight…but i not sûre it was possible in production..first because this car got Matrix led.

[@CarTechConnect]

I personally feel the concept and production have completely different proportions and it comes down to the grown over hangs. Obviously many limitations resulted in this but the concept has a beautiful, almost RWD looking silloute from the side while the production version clearly looks transverse / fwd based (Jeep Compass Like). While overall it's still a very nice design and they did a fantastic job keeping true to their initial design study, that concept was just stunning.. Thank you for these videos btw, they are very enjoyable!!

[@masimilianzo]

Totally agree... Production version looks heavier and has a less graceful stance because of the bigger overhangs (especially the front one). Just a FWD trasverse engine car now while the concept was athleticism made small SUV

[@chrisdimis91]

They really went back in late 2010s and took inspiration from the 159 and the brera.

[@gameboyterrorysta6307]

I would love to see this front fascia and taillights used in next generation Giulia and Giulietta.

[@stuchly1]

I think I like the production version better than the concept. The front looks like the lights are lower, and the hood slopes down. Makes it look like an animal ready to pounce. Very cool.

[@yewbtang1848]

Your 2nd last sentence....sounds like Mazda's Kodo design philosophy!

[@rlsedition]

@@yewbtang1848 Except Alfa does it better.

[@yewbtang1848]

@@rlseditionNo denying, I love Alfa Romeo too, apart from Mazda. Alfa Romeo is my favourite European brand. Brera and Stradale 33....wish I have them!

[@goose4150]

Finally a SUV worth to be looked at and who could make it better than Alfa Romeo?

[@DanPandrea]

The Tonale is the first car in a long time to get my heart rate up just by looking at it. The last one before it was the Brera. Alfa said they want to sell 60.000 Tonales every year. With this design I think they won't have a problem reaching that number.

[@ianmoone6562]

8:10 I kinda see the 147 here, beautiful wheels, muscular hood that goes around the symbol and my favourite part has to be the grills connecting making it look like a Clover specially in the green color

[@纽约失眠人]

I cannot wait for the design language to be added onto Giulia, if it does I will actually buy one

[@denisten5710]

So the front and the wheels have very distinctive Alfa Romeo look, but at the same time it reminds me of Jaguar E-Pace and Porsche Macan looking at it from the side and from the rear respectively. Would you prefer Tonale over E-Pace or maybe a Volvo XC40? In my opinion, these three play in the same niche premium league.

[@ForzaMonkey]

IMO, the xc40 looks a bit… cheap, on the outside at least, but I think it is a good family vehicle with very conservative styling for the market, and Volvo does a great job with interiors. 7.5/10. The Jaguar e-pace tries to look nice, but it just does not seem very Jaguar to me. I can’t put my finger on it though. Plus my local JLR dealer called my mom crazy because the eco-mode did not work in our old F-type. 6/10, but biased rating. Alfa Romeo needs to change the name of the Tonale. I keep thinking “toenail”. I love Alfa design though, and this car is no exception.

[@ForzaMonkey]

continuing from Alfa Romeo: The interior looks amazing based on images I’ve seen of it, though Stellantis quality is questionable. 7/10 until I see a proper review on the car.

[@mastermaltese8731]

Definetly. Volvo has good interior and practicality but looks bland in comparison, and the Jaguar is, quite mediocre by now, not special enough. Also this > any BMW atrocious design.

[@vomErsten]

If you at all care about driving dynamics, run away from the Volvo.

[@d.t.6790]

Xc40 is a ugly duck compared to Tonale

[@budja1501]

Love the 3 eyes! Distinctly alfa, and the tie-in to the rear light bar graphic is awesome. Only wish the headlights were just ever so slightly bigger

[@rlsedition]

And the other guy said he wanted the headlights to be smaller!

[@sketchninja7005]

really nice suv! love it and amazing transition from concept to production. really good.

[@kaanerdem2822]

An electric 159 sportbreak would be my dream

[@bppbssr1229]

Great work and design review. Love it.

[@FABDST1]

I was afraid when they show the "stolen" pictures of the Tonale but two years of waiting were necessary. Forza Alfa 😍

[@mikestrong719]

Thanks for this design breakdown, much appreciated. As an Alfisti I was initially a little disappointed with the reveal. The front and rear are true to the concept and very beautiful but the side profile loses too many of the really breath-taking features of the concept. I own a Giulietta and the integrated rear door handles (as displayed on the concept Tonale) set the whole tone of the side view and I can't understand why Alfa ditched them. Practicality I guess but it changes the whole look of the side view. Add to that the extra plastic trim along the door sills (which is also cut slightly different) and you go from a glorious side profile to a much more standard SUV side view. Alfa don't need to convince me, I'll buy one anyway but the concept had the potential to shift people from existing SUVs to give Alfa a try, it was just so beautiful. This production version is good but it is not the exceptional design of the concept and therefore, given how late Alfa is to this market - may not shift opinion away from the excellent German, Japanese, Korean and Swedish alternatives. I hope I'm wrong and they sell like hot cakes and I'll be happy to not be the only Alfa driver for miles.

[@stefanmuller9185]

I’m also a little underwhelmed actually- they should have radically kept the original proportions with the minimal overhangs - the proportions now are rather lumpy or tubby- and the radical simplicity with vast uninterrupted taut surfaces without door handles and other clutter and with absolutely superb materials like volvo or polestar- I’m afraid that it is just not special and good enough. For me it lacks class at the end. I was really looking forward to this model, I’m seeing the many positive features bembli is talking about but at the end it does not convince me, sadly.

[@rlsedition]

@@stefanmuller9185 You obviously have not been part of the automotive design process. Designers have a tendency to make the vehicle look good, but not achievable in mass production - they design parts that cannot be manufactured. This Tonale is one of the best concept-to-production executions I've ever seen and I've been in the industry for over 30 years.

[@lucaantonelli1511]

I still drive a 166 year 1999.

[@johnyman13]

Alfa nailed it with the Brera... if only they brought that back... no modifications design wise, only better tech

[@ekirasche6284]

Beautiful car and a great review.

[@stefano669]

Bel video dove sei molto attento al particolare dal prototipo alla produzione di serie bravo perfetto. Alfa Romeo 🍀 Tonale fantastica auto

[@INCREDIBULHULK]

what a gorgeous and magnificent design

[@RTree613]

Kind of wish they had kept the front end proportions from the concept.

[@Cercasuinternet]

Every detail comes from Alfa Heritage

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

I have some very strong opinions on this car. I’ve redesigned it yesterday and I’m working on edging the video on it. It was minor changes but it makes a HUGE difference

[@rlsedition]

We're still waiting.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

@@rlsedition you know videos don’t take 3 minutes to make right? I got a busy schedule. Things take a lot of time.

[@mikestrong719]

Take your time. This is the most important car in Alfa's history. I'm interested in what you have to say.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

@@rlsedition I uploaded it yesterday. Did you see it?

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

@@mikestrong719 uploaded it yesterday. Please comment which design you like better

[@anotherway713]

Chaotic presentation of beautiful car. I have lasted 8 minutes - because of the car.

[@studiocalder818]

My SZ was watching TV with me and was amazed to see his great-granddaughter come out, who instead of being a coupe had become a nice pickup truck

[@Jakubescu]

This is the best looking little SUV I have ever seen. I did not like the concept but this real car looks gorgeous, thanks for video:-)

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

I loved Alfa's from the first time I saw my first one a GT Junior back in the 70's as a young boy stationed in Germany. I hope Alfa fixes their dealer network as they are far and few between. I live in Texas there are only 11 dealers in the whole state for them to achieve 60,000 model sales a year that is going to be a lofty endeavor to accomplish . I live in the Northern part of Texas it is a 2 hour drive to the closest dealer in Fort Worth for me. That is going to be a big hurdle they will face in making a comeback in the US. Besides that I love the Tonale.

[@23Piccolina]

It looks great. Lets hope this sells well and brings Alfa Romeo back in a big way. I own a Stelvio, so I will sit on the sidelines and see how many people get to enjoy this. Alfa needs a sports car, convertible model. They were known for decades for having the Spider Veloce model. They need a new version. SUV's are bland in general. So, Alfa needs to create a new piece of art.

[@typicalbrummie3852]

The Tonale is the modern day Brera. Very true to the concept, sexy lines and has weird engine sizes

[@iShavegr]

A design made by Alexandros Liokis, A Greek designer part of Centro Style Alfa Romeo.

[@useruser4885]

love the tonale..great video btw

[@hikozaemonsado5711]

What a fantastic proportion !

[@RyanGofast]

Loved the video. You really illustrated the key lines like the "GT" line very well and I got to see more of the car from a Designers perspective rather than from a marketing rep or gear-head. The only things I will mention are 1. US still isnt allowed to use cameras instead of mirrors. Not sure about UK but Japan and other Asian countries got approval for it. UK and Europe are allowed to use Laser headlights though and US just got approved for the laser matrix that Mercedes and BMW have developed which is awesome. 2. Tonale Is a compact SUV/Crossover, same as Compass .Cherokee even is considered compact sometimes but it is generally referenced as the smaller of the midsized SUVs. Grand cherokee is a true midsize and the Durango and Grand Cherokee L are full-size (though on the smaller side). Then you get the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer which are true full-size like the Tahoe and Escalade. But hey, lines have been blurred with all of these new segments. 3. I rather like the current RAV4 design and, although kind of messy with some of its lines like the CH-R, it does a good job of not looking like everything else on the market. Anyways, great job as always

[@jacobfischer8385]

Hope these make it to the US

[@nunziogalioto1901]

Yes is coming to USA in the first quarter 2023,

[@Cercasuinternet]

At the end of the 90s Alfa Romeo presented the concept Kamal, watch it.

[@andygriffiths9916]

I literally love my Alfa Romeo!

[@richardike2342]

You are right, the production version looks better.

[@Abisanth11]

The name of the grill you’re looking for is Scudetto (shield)

[@mrsoisauce9017]

I really don’t like SUVs, but damn does this look good

[@bikebudha01]

I just can't wrap my head around how much better the concept car looks. I mean, they are super super close. But the concept is just miles better. Most notably in the headlight area. But also, just every body line is sexier in the concept. The real car looks like the concept car after it stopped working out...

[@francefrance7800]

A star is born

[@jacopo952]

great video, thank you for your analysis!!

[@heinedenmark]

They nailed it 👌

[@x.joaomartins.x]

I think this car is beautiful! I would just like it even more if Alfa Romeo put some exhaust pipes on this car like the ones we can find in the Stelvio

[@mecaylrussell4538]

Think you could turn it into an updated Brera? That would be awesome!

[@ConstantinosIoannou]

Italian, but the designer of the Tonale comes from Greece!👌

[@mesasartworks]

Great video comparison! 10:38 overhangs shorter because the wheel base is onger than the concept car has. The whole productioncar seems larger because based on the Compass.

[@sergiedo4756]

In cars proportions are everything. And this car is an SUV, and SUVs are disproportionate by nature. Man this car should have been a compact car and it would have been amazing.

[@5ense]

it should have kept the actual more advanced & progressive front design from the concept car if you aim for 2023 in my opinion..

[@1jay288]

Сделай пожалуйста скетч, где задние дверные ручки будут скрытые(как на электроавто), а предние будут классические, в хроме. СПАСИБО!!!

[@Mgn-1]

Front and back it looks great, I really like the dial wheels just needs a wider tire, and that blue color is just nice, something’s missing on the side but can’t tell what it is, overall a good job from Alfa.

[@NuhUhNotTrue]

I used to hate Alfas design language just because it's kinda alien. Until my deadbeat father got a guilia quadri and I saw it in person. Quite stunning gotta say

[@lucaantonelli1511]

Giulia quadrifoglio is a masterpiece

[@tentifr]

Why do you find it "alien"? Just trying to understand

[@NuhUhNotTrue]

@@tentifr it's mostly to do with the newer grilles, the classics are beautiful. it's triangular which makes it unique and sorta unusual. Atleast to me since every other vehicle has a more boxy style. I had the same sort of issue with lexus and their hour glass type shape but I got used to that too and I think they're really beautiful cars too

[@bravo7373]

Beautiful….no. Striking … yes. The lights front n back are the best design feature imho. Overall it’s much better looking than the Stelvio tho. Hopefully this vehicle will be able to help save Alfa Romeo this time around.

[@mart_en]

11:25 I do think that the overhangs are a bit too long on the production car and the proportions are therefore a bit off.

[@Rezo197]

Would love to see this In stationwagon form

[@niranjanmcky8940]

Nice car but I wanted it to have some curvy body ! This looks a little boxier and sharper but still. It's a good car.

[@mr.humbert3411]

Il concept è sinuoso e filante, quella andata in produzione sgraziata e goffa con un design che sa di vecchio

[@demiquadfpv3333]

Good effort staying true to the concepts over all proportions, however 4 things make me sad, 1 the cheap door handles and obvious rear handles (i dont understand this as the Gulietta has had hidden rear handels for 12 years! 2 The mirrors, Merc have had these on lorries since 2019! 3 the centre console has gone from stunning design to standard. 4 the infotainment screen has gone from stylishly blended in to the dash to another "ipad" stuck on the dash design. I just cant understand why new cars are made like this, like its an after thought. These 4 things and the delay will likley remove me as a buyer. :(

[@Blissfulkitty-Seattle]

I'd hate to say this, but the proportions remind me of the 2010 Hyundai Tucson, but of course with nicer details.

[@tilmanboa6483]

There will be a 2.0 4x4 255 hp only for middle est and US

[@yash_kambli]

I always been wondering why do majority Italian cars tends to be look prettier,very elegant, very cohesive as if they have been made keeping only design in mind. On the contrary, everyone else has been messing around with their design launguages. they are clueless, very distracted, especially the Hyundai/kia just don't have any sense of asthetics.

[@BenoitXVIII]

The Italian esthetic sense has an history of so many centuries...

[@gladdy6412]

8:50 yeah about those exhaust tips I got a feeling those are actually fake and real exhaust is just leaning towards the ground covered with rear bumper, like it is often done nowadays.

[@rlsedition]

We'll see.

[@martin-1764]

There was a second sportier version showed at the presentation, with real circular pipes

[@vpnconsult]

Nah, the design of the 159 is superior.

[@studiocalder818]

159 is really superb, the SW expecially

[@bougou7897]

I was really excited when they announced tonale, but what's with the iPad? The center console looks like the center console for stelvio and Giulia but they add an ipad and an digital dashboard, exactly the things they were making fun to Mercedes. I hope they change it or at least give an option . It looks really ugly on an Alfa, even on a cheap one

[@studiocalder818]

Alfa went digital just before analog came back into fashion as a classy product, like the return of LPs after music files

[@agostinocangelli]

Italia❤🇮🇹

[@PC-iv5so]

Looks pretty good but starting at 38k for a car that looks like it has 500x door handles... is a fail. and I'm a big fan of Alfa. Should be about 34k for the base model. if the 38k is for the base 2WD but with Hybrid (non-plug) motor.. I can see the extra expense.. not sure how well it'll sell though.

[@rlsedition]

We don't know the pricing yet. Complaining about door handle design? Come on.

[@PC-iv5so]

@@rlsedition Complaining?... no. Observing the primary exterior tactile design choice.. looks to be "borrowed" from a lesser brand in the Stellantis stable.. yup. Lifelong Alfisti here.. If you know anything about the brand, (pre-Fiat) you'd know they've always went that extra step, for any tactile design choice. And the door handles are almost always unique and masterfully done.. Even the 156 had hidden rear door handles (Like the Tonale concept)...to not upset the flowing design.

[@rlsedition]

@@PC-iv5so If the door handles are the only design misstep, Alfa has a winner with the Tonale. I'd say the headlamp/taillamp designs are new, unique and wonderful.

[@nailil5722]

I buy cars based on door handles too

[@rlsedition]

@@nailil5722 Wow! What a design priority, especially when the handles aren't ugly or misplaced on the side of the vehicle. To each their own I guess.

[@Cercasuinternet]

Yes those were supposed to be cameras

[@miniskitproductions6955]

5:04 looks like a mandalorian face (starwars)

[@chaostade4087]

why always concept cars are more beautiful than production? why do they change the shape in every car in the production version?

[@Trija204]

They could’ve called it a Stelvio Because let’s face it, it’s a newer (and prettier) Alfa Romeo Stelvio

[@hexgraphica]

it's only a different segment and a whole different platform and layout

[@Trija204]

@@hexgraphica fair point

[@kaybe3044]

Looks a bit like an ID4 at the back for me.

[@chazTMBridge]

The giulia has curves in all the right places...sexy and aggressive ... Alfa seems to have gone very safe with this car design...after 2 years looking at the concept car...what made the design and stance very attractive has all gone...the proportions seem off to me. Was planning on buying one of these but it doesn't move me.emotionally like the design of the giulia. From the comments people seem to like it though...

[@charlesb.1969]

Time to buy a Levante for the same price .

[@zackjames2381]

So why couldnt they just stick with the concept? Mazda-esque?

[@PierooriginalItaly]

💚🤍❤ ALFA ROMEO TONALE 👍

[@giuliopedrali4794]

I'm not agree, the concept was fantastic, the production's Tonale show a short wheelbase and a heavy front face over little wheels.

[@fegik5922]

Excuses me! The rav 4 is a unique and beautiful design, it's just not flashy. This new alpha looks like the 2023 honda hrv

[@stormrider01]

The front doesn't fit my taste but the rear is nice.

[@tubetotto]

Inches? Come on !! Meters!

[@tubetotto]

@Lee Iacoca You mean US? There are three Americas: northern, middle and southern, but most importantly, reviewing anything brand new he should think of global audience.

[@roguedogx]

7:19 the lucid air had 5 people with physic PhD's working on just the headlights. not a normal thing for the industry.

[@pegasus5794]

You missed the biggest difference in the sides. The back door+window is very conservative. Truly disappointing. They should have continued with Giulietta's design.

[@kwardozz]

t o e n a i l

[@SolomFoz]

The only thing I don't like about Alfa Romeo's designs is that they always forget about the positioning of the front number plates. It totally ruins their design and gives the car an asymmetric shape

[@odonsaller5238]

The concept was really beautiful and you can see clearly that it differs a lot. Too bad :( I feel disappointed.

[@arq.fabiol5433]

Coulda been a very beautiful hatchback car...

[@rlsedition]

It kinda is that.

[@moma8229]

Every scratch front or back is gonna cost a lot to repair with all that stuff, nice design though

[@deividasnavickas]

It's pretty much a Brera in SUV suit.

[@Just-a-guy926]

Turn it into a sedan.

[@mkrestuarant]

Q: What's made its way to the production? A: Every detail. Q: Do you wanna buy it? A: No Q: Why? A: Because I didn't made enough money to buy it. lol

[@quickreviewchannel6931]

Angry bird!

[@staytoasty7373]

Looks good, but I think it should have better technology and interior. Other than that, it’s amazing !

[@rlsedition]

What's "better technology"?

[@staytoasty7373]

@@rlsedition better infotainment, more features, like massaging seats and stuff like that bro

[@rlsedition]

@@staytoasty7373 Alfa and Dodge will likely share the same infotainment systems. Alfa will need some powertrain/chassis upgrades in addition to a unique exterior appearance to separate itself from the lower-cost Dodge.