Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint, Veloce & More

The lineup changed quickly. Launch plug-in hybrids used Sprint, Ti, and Veloce. Later plug-in hybrids included a core trim and special series such as Tributo Italiano and Intensa. The refreshed gas lineup uses Sprint, Veloce, and Sport Speciale, so the model year matters when comparing names.

Sprint is generally the entry point to the Tonale range, but its powertrain depends on the model year. Early Sprint models were plug-in hybrids. In the refreshed gas lineup, Sprint has the 268-hp turbo engine, AWD, sport-tuned suspension, navigation, digital gauges, and adaptive cruise control.

Veloce identifies the more sport-focused Tonale. On newer gas models, it keeps the same 268-hp engine as Sprint but adds dual-mode suspension, red Brembo brakes, paddle shifters, 19-inch black wheels, ambient lighting, and driver-seat memory.

On the refreshed gas models, Veloce adds hardware and details that make the Tonale look and feel sportier. Key upgrades include adjustable dual-mode suspension, red Brembo brakes, paddle shifters, 19-inch black wheels, ambient lighting, and driver-seat memory. Power stays at 268 hp.

Sport Speciale emphasizes exclusive design, while Veloce emphasizes sporty driving hardware. Both newer trims share the 268-hp turbo engine, AWD, Brembo brakes, and paddle shifters. Sport Speciale adds unique 20-inch wheels, silver exterior accents, and a black-and-pearl Alcantara cabin; Veloce gets dual-mode suspension.

Among the earlier plug-in-hybrid trims, Ti was the comfort-and-convenience step above Sprint. It added a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear USB ports, genuine aluminum cabin trim, and upgraded headlights while keeping the same 285-hp hybrid system and AWD.

The later core plug-in-hybrid Tonale is the straightforward electrified version rather than a special series. It has a 285-hp hybrid system, electric AWD, navigation, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, and a wireless charging pad.

No. Speciale was a style-focused plug-in-hybrid version with 20-inch wheels, titanium-colored accents, red Brembo brakes, and a 285-hp hybrid system. Sport Speciale belongs to the refreshed gas lineup and uses a 268-hp engine, unique three-hole wheels, silver accents, black Brembo calipers, and an Alcantara cabin.

Both are design-focused plug-in-hybrid special series, but their themes differ. Intensa uses perforated Alcantara seats, tan stitching, adjustable suspension, premium audio, and a hands-free liftgate. Tributo Italiano uses leather-trimmed sport seats with red accents, embroidered headrests, premium audio, and a hands-free liftgate.

Among the earlier plug-in hybrids, Ti is the comfort-focused pick because it adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free power liftgate, rear USB ports, and upgraded cabin trim. Among newer gas models, Sprint already covers the main comfort and technology basics without the sport-focused extras.

Veloce is the sport-focused choice in the newer gas lineup. It does not add horsepower over Sprint, but its dual-mode suspension, Brembo brakes, paddle shifters, and larger black wheels put more emphasis on driver control and a sharper appearance.

In the refreshed gas lineup, Sport Speciale has the most distinctive cabin treatment. It uses black-and-pearl Alcantara seats, an Alcantara-wrapped dashboard with contrasting stitching, and its own ambient-light pattern. Earlier hybrid shoppers should also look at Intensa and Tributo Italiano for special cabin materials.

On the refreshed gas lineup, Veloce has red Brembo brake calipers and Sport Speciale has black Brembo calipers with white lettering. The earlier plug-in-hybrid Speciale also used red Brembo calipers. Sprint instead centers on sport suspension tuning and the main cabin technology.

The main screen layout is broadly consistent across the U.S. Tonale range. Launch plug-in hybrids and refreshed gas trims use a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. Trim upgrades focus more on materials, convenience items, audio, suspension, brakes, and styling.