Used Alfa Romeo Tonale cars for sale

The Tonale is just over 4.5 metres long. That places it in the same ballpark as cars like the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, although the Alfa is just a hair longer than those models. The size unlocks a decent amount of passenger space in the first and second row, although very tall rear passengers might find their heads get close to the car's curved roofline.

Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are fitted as standard, however, so parking the Tonale in tight spots shouldn't be too challenging.

Mild-hybrid Tonale models have a 500-litre boot. That's a respectable figure in this class and means enough space for big shopping trips or a bulky pushchair.

Plug-in-hybrid Tonales trade a little underfloor space to their battery packs, bringing their total figure down to 385 litres. That's probably still enough for most people, provided you don't have lots of child-carrying gear or big pets.

There's just two engines to pick from and your choice should be guided mainly by your budget and by how easily you can access an EV charger.

For buyers with tighter purse strings, the 1.5-litre mild-hybrid Tonale is a bit more affordable and can simply be treated as a regular petrol car. You don't need to recharge it and can just refuel as normal. With 160hp and an automatic gearbox, performance is respectable all the way up to motorway speeds.

The plug-in-hybrid model is noticeably more powerful, with 280hp and a six-second 0-62mph time. However, the ace up its sleeve is the 15.5kWh battery pack, which means an electric range of around 30 miles or a claimed combined 217mpg if you recharge often. You'll need access to an EV charger at home or at work to make the most of the setup, but a full recharge from a 7kW wallbox only takes around 2.5 hours.

Tonale models equipped with the 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine are front-wheel drive. Considering they're mainly used for on-road driving, most buyers won't miss four-wheel drive and will find they get better economy and performance in the real world. If you live somewhere that experiences poor winter weather, consider fitting a set of winter tyres during the colder seasons, which are a much more effective way to ensure all-weather grip and traction.

Upgrading to the plug-in-hybrid Tonale adds an electric motor to the rear axle, giving the car four-wheel drive. This will somewhat improve grip and traction across poor surfaces compared to front-wheel-drive models, but isn't a substitute for fitting proper winter tyres should weather conditions demand.