Alfa Romeo Tonale
first-generation / 1st / 2022-2024 / Compact Crossover SUV / Compact SUV
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2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale 270A2000 (1.3L I4 turbo PHEV)/962A4000 (1.5L I3 turbo mild hybrid) (965)
965 / 270A2000 (1.3L I4 turbo PHEV), 962A4000 (1.5L I3 turbo mild hybrid) / Main global engines in 2022 include a 1.3L four-cylinder turbocharged plug-in hybrid (PHEV) paired with a rear electric motor for AWD, and a 1.5L three-cylinder turbocharged mild hybrid for front-wheel drive variants. Both engines use modern direct injection and dual variable valve timing.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale 963A2A00 (1.5L Turbo PHEV)/963A2000 (1.5L Turbo mild hybrid) (967)
967 / 963A2A00 (1.5L Turbo PHEV), 963A2000 (1.5L Turbo mild hybrid) / Available with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, offered in mild-hybrid (48V) and plug-in hybrid configurations depending on market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | technical-profile | 270A2000 (1.3L I4 turbo PHEV), 962A4000 (1.5L I3 turbo mild hybrid) | 1342cc (1.3L), 1497cc (1.5L) | Direct Injection Petrol |
| 2024 | technical-profile | 963A2A00 (1.5L Turbo PHEV), 963A2000 (1.5L Turbo mild hybrid) | 1490 cc | Direct Injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 270A2000 (1.3L I4 turbo PHEV), 962A4000 (1.5L I3 turbo mild hybrid) | Fully synthetic 5W-30 meeting Alfa Romeo/FCA specs | Approx. 3.75 L service-fill including filter change (varies with engine variant) | Manufacturer-specific synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2024 | 963A2A00 (1.5L Turbo PHEV), 963A2000 (1.5L Turbo mild hybrid) | SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil meeting ACEA C3 | Approx. 4.5 liters (service-fill, includes filter change) | Specific dual-clutch or CVT fluid per Alfa Romeo service manual |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 270A2000 (1.3L I4 turbo PHEV), 962A4000 (1.5L I3 turbo mild hybrid), 963A2A00 (1.5L Turbo PHEV), 963A2000 (1.5L Turbo mild hybrid)
- Transmissions: Not offered on initial 2022 Tonale; automatic or dual-clutch transmissions used, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) for PHEV; 6-speed manual or automatic for mild hybrid depending on market, Manufacturer-specific synthetic automatic transmission fluid, Not offered in 2024 (automatic/E-CVT preferred), 7-speed dual clutch (DCT) for mild-hybrid, e-CVT for PHEV, Specific dual-clutch or CVT fluid per Alfa Romeo service manual
- Tire sizes: 225/50 R19, 225/55 R18, 235/45 R19, 235/40 R20 depending on wheel option
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Fully synthetic 5W-30 meeting Alfa Romeo/FCA specs / SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil meeting ACEA C3
- Transmission fluid: Manufacturer-specific synthetic automatic transmission fluid / Specific dual-clutch or CVT fluid per Alfa Romeo service manual
- Coolant: Approximately 7 L (varies by engine/make-specific components) / Approx. 6 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4
Known problems
- Battery state of health monitoring essential in PHEV variants
- Water pump and thermostat known for occasional early failure in mild hybrid engines
- Early mild hybrid system software glitches (addressed in updates)
- Typical wear on front suspension components in AWD models