DecodedCars2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 21 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- 178.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,046 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 6% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Pomigliano, Campania
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 Tonale configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 178.3 in | 72.4 in | 63 in | 103.9 in | 62.2 / 61.8 in | 4,046 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonale AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | -6% | $2,800 | 372 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale (this car) | 24 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Lexus NX | 39 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (3)
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Aug 6, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V510000 · 48,777 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Apr 15, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V246000 · 48,527 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages · Oct 9, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V752000 · 21,069 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
Not every 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Service Brakes — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Tonale years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tonale | 24 | 178.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →