This dodge hornet definitely changed style from last time I saw it Joe lol 😆 😂 It got.......classier

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You are spot on the money!

@DarthFurball

Жыл бұрын

🤣Funnily enough it started off as Italian pasta sauce and then got turned to meatloaf...

I'm personally not in the market for this type of vehicle, but I must say I feel a great sense of relief. When I first heard about the Tonale (and that it was based on the Jeep Renegade platform), I was very distressed. I know Alfa needs product, but an Alfa that handles like a Jeep is no Alfa. I am very happy to hear that Alfa stayed true to its heritage and with that 50/50 balance the Tonale handles like an Alfa Romeo should! Me and my Giulia Ti are no longer distressed. Gratzi! 🙂

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You are spot on!

@johnathenbates2929

Жыл бұрын

Do you feel that did something for you?

@collinb2249

Жыл бұрын

Also think of it this way. You could give two separate chefs the same exact ingredients, but they both have their own way of cooking. In my opinion alfa cooks the best 🥶

@PaNativ

Жыл бұрын

If you are an Alfa fan…don’t worry about the Renegade relation. It only exists at the most basic of “platform” relationship. Alfa engineers took that platform and worked their magic on it to achieve the 50/50 weight distribution and they made sure it handled like an Alfa should.

@jamesterakazis6624

11 ай бұрын

Much love dawg

Thank you for continually giving Alfa the love it deserves Joe! Too few channels give this historic brand the time of day and I've loved every mile in my 2021 Stelvio. 347ft-tq is impressive, but the 0-60 and fuel economy is a tad underwhelming. Nevertheless, sharp styling and new tech will make it a standout for new buyers. I just hope Dodge doesn't undercut them on price/value ratio too much, considering this was Alfa's design.

Dodge's Italian uncle

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Good way to put it

@arizonacolour8793

Жыл бұрын

***Italian DADDY

@whatsup24_7

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Italian twinkie

@GioVanishing

Жыл бұрын

Heritage is a bit different.

@PaNativ

Жыл бұрын

You mean the Dodge Hornet’s Italian Daddy….the Hornet is simply a lazy rebadge.

Love the interior design!!😮😮 Alfa Romeo always do great interiors!! Pure quality materials!!

@patricksk

Жыл бұрын

We have a Stelvio. It's a lot of plastic from Dodge family

Love and follow your reviews because you put fun into your compliments. You make it real. Watch all your reviews.

Thank you for another great review, Joe!

Mamma mia, they snuck race mode into the DNA selector!!! Sneaky and I like it, ever since I put my race mode in, I always use it. Magnifico review Team Raiti!!!

Keep up the good work you both! I love the videos😄😄👍🏻👍🏻🏁

You had me at, "pasta rocket" but I stayed for the italian yoo-hoo and Twinkies.. 😂 There's a lot to love here but I especially love the HVAC switches.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they did a really good job on it! Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars!

I still haven’t found those Italian twinkies in Publix. 🙃

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Lmao😂 you are awesome Tom

Amazing! This is definitely my next car, just in this colour!

Looks great and all the tech seems great! Alfa/Italian you know it's going to handle. Right now drive a 2019 Volt plug in hybrid is the way to go it extends the range. This Alfa would be my ideal with a 100 electric range 300 gas. My Volt is 55-70 electric 340+ gas in LA. Great review!

I'm loving the grill front I'm loving the rotory dial wheels and the color for once I'm likely it black the blue I'm loving the flag colour on the side mirrors. Now I'm loving the serpent charge image on back side window it's all about the little details. I love LED lighting I personally like the hood props the then hood Rod

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

They did a great job with the looks for sure!

@kathryndunn9142

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides totally

I love Alfa Romeo but imo they missed the mark on pricing. For $57k I’m not seeing a reason to get this over a Stelvio

Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

First off big new fan! Love your content. Second I noticed you didn’t compare it to the R/T at all. Is it that much of a difference or you just didn’t want to beat a dead horse?

It’s really pretty amazing how much horsepower out of that little engine!

Getting one - love it!

RAITI !!! At 4:10...the little hump around the logo on the leading edge of the hood harkens back to the 1967 DUETTO DAWG !!!

Great vid Joe. You must see Sofyan from redline reviews a lot because he does the same video as you sometimes haha

Regular or premium fuel? Sanpellegrino sparking drinks or Italian Vino, maybe a calzone and you are set. Start button the steering wheel, nice touch. 50-50 balance is perfect. Thanks for the in depth review.

Looks and drives really good.

I love Alfa's and this one looks terrific especially that digital dashboard rocks. A fully decked out one for almost 60K is really up there. I hope they sell a ton of them because I want them to stay in the U.S..

@johnathenbates2929

Жыл бұрын

This is what you people do when you get flushed down toilet! p.s. Thanks for the information!

@scottbeck7227

Жыл бұрын

@@johnathenbates2929 What is your point? Flushed down toilet??

Is that a pasta rocket in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Oh, it's just your googootz. Thanks for another great review, Giuseppe.

Niiiiiceeeeee🔥🔥🔥 READY TO DRIVE MINE!

Very interesting car and it brings something new to the table. I hope it can be ordered with a tow hitch as I can see this as a good small AUV.

Amazing

I had one question and I knew you’d answer it. I’ve been waiting on Alfa to offer AC seats for years! I was hoping since it’s on the Dodge Hornet GT Plus that Alfa would offer it. Thanks for looking out for us hot people!

Amazing 😍

@RaitisRides

8 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you think so.

Bought the exact vehicle you just reviewed - even the blue color - LOVE IT - amazing car - best I ever owned - nothing from BMW, MB or Audi compares

@robertbell329

3 ай бұрын

I'm so close to getting one just like yours, but haven't pulled trigger. Heart says yes, brain says not so fast. Do you have some good, honest, raw experience you can share with me? Greatly appreciate it.

Would love one of these in all black

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Now we are talking!

I like the partially black/blue roof, but yeah I wish the fin matched the car color

Beautiful colour

Joe your neighbors to the North (Canada) also get the regular gas version (256hp) non plugin They should have offered that to the U.S. as well for those who dont want a plug in.

Morning Joe. Can’t wait for this review.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that I could finally bring it to you!

@mystictk4149

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Yes me too!! It was a matter of time lol.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

@@mystictk4149 you got that right

12k away! Let's go!!

I like it Joe that you slide always the front seats forward to show us how much legroom small cars in the back have 😂

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

It’s actually not what you think

@alengreen589

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides sure? because when you sit in the front of the car, your seat is behind the B pillar and when you sit in the back, the front seat is in front of the B pillar.

@SARGENTDOODLE

Жыл бұрын

Only a loser like you would care about that

Joe, does the Alfa Romeo Tonale have a spare tire or a tire inflator kit because some vehicles do others don’t have a spare tire?

Hey h Joe great vid brother!! But this is fwd bias drivetrain pls check sir that’s one of the gripes I believe

I like it. Good vehicle for my compact SUV loving wife. I might be biased as a Stelvio Quadrifogglio owner. 😊

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

I have Maserati, so I want Alfa for my wife. Italian duo))❤

Love it 🥰 I wish it wasn’t so expensive

We really enjoy your vehicle reviews! My wife bought the blue Tonale sharp SUV! Here’s her feedback and hope you share with Alfa Romeo especially as it’s a new model: >>PROS: stylish, infotainment center, color options, hybrid, handling, DNA, optional auto/manual, unleaded/premium, comfortable seats, sharp interior, charging stations/ports, engine/power, cameras, media/car play, kick hatch, hatch cover, auto headlights/brights/cruise control, logos/light indicators, fun to drive! >CONS/Zonks: ONLY 31 miles on electric, small tank/max 240 miles, backseat too small/limited legroom, dash time & outside temperature so TINY, having to charge frequently, small tank so refuel frequently, engine feels like it’s catching/slipping after 2k miles driven, sound system sounds basic, not enough storage (sunglasses, phone, side pockets, tiny center console, federal Hybrid allowance made the vehicle choice more appealing but if didn’t have that would be unhappy with purchase. (Past luxury/sports SUV owners, wanted to try AR Tonale, but probably won’t keep it after the lease like we have in the past with Lexus multiple times). Hope this was helpful, thanks!

@Madhaggis

Ай бұрын

Thank you, as a women driver, this is what I needed to know. Really love this car but I am changing to get better mileage sounds like this isn’t the one. We love road trips in Australia and this sounds like a town car.

Joe, I love love love love love the Alfa Romeo Tonale I feel like this is the apostle to the Italian SUV's anf this is a dandy.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I really knew you would like this one!

@LuisUrbieta

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides yeah I love the way it looks and I feel like they did a dandy of a job.

Great short distance car design and if you respect car it doesn't matter from where it is. Italian design is awesome.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Very good point of view

A lot of people are forgetting that Alfa announced and released the Tonale long before Dodge announced the Hornet. Just another way for Dodge to profit off of Italian engineering and styling.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You are so very right!

@VanquishedAgain

Жыл бұрын

It's not about profiting from it. Dodge didn't actually think they would sell any Hornets (didn't think people were that stupid). They did it because they needed a small car for cafe standards

@PaNativ

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. The Dodge Hornet is simply a very lazy re-batch.

@stevegrennan5419

Жыл бұрын

Alfa romeo is in the black financially( meaning proffitable) and has been for a few years. One of the reasons for this, is when they developed the tonale, that is intellectual property of the alfa romeo brand. Dodge using most of the tonales architecture for the hornet, wasn't a free acquisition. Transferring the rights to use the car for dodge wasn't a gift, or stolen; it was filed under accounting for a sale. Alfa romeo is already a winner from this project financially. Making a deal in this regards was brilliant. It ensures that we will get 2-4 more vehicles from AR on top of the stelvio, guilia, tonale. You need bread and butter cars to get the possible 2 seater that we would like to see tear up the roads(or better yet, be driving one.) But for a bread and butter car, it's a really good car. Stop comparing this to a dodge hornet, when you break down the trim levels there's not a 10k$ difference it's more like a +/- 3k$ difference. I've seen it layed out where the alfa is a much better deal. But again Alfa Romeo is luxury car brand, dodge is not. Alfa romeo doesn't compete with Ford Chevrolet and Dodge. They compete with mainly German and English car makes. I've seen 0-60 estimates of 6 seconds to 5.5 seconds. Please don't be surprised if in reality this thing can do 5.2 seconds or lower on the 0-60, 347lb ft of torque is a lot for the vehicle. I think this car will get more respect when the guy in a BMW x1 loses a lane change easily to a tonale. I have an 18 stelvio ti sport. I don't know what the paper readout is for a 0-60, honestly hard to find an accurate readout. A TI , stelvio has about a 5.2-3 0-60. I know I'm not the only one who drives a ti sport, and scratches their head at 5.3 seconds and knows it's damn well in the high 4's stock. In 18' upon the TI sport was best in trim level vs German competition, and in 23' still is on top or atleast not noticeably surpassed. The tonale I have the same faith in as far a segment competiveness in the luxury market. It will be relevant now and at least a few years from now. 2018 alfa stelvio 0 $ spent, outside of oil changes, breaks and tires. 60k miles problem free. Bring it germany

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

dodge is an ugly cousin who came to the party late 😂

PASTA VELOCE, I love it

And no im not zonking the roof. I think it fits well. And i dont mind the wiper but if was put under the spoiler thats when i zonk it on my end

Pasta Rocket. Imagine that as the RT version =-) Also, Imagine the Badge =-)

Love this review have watched about 10 of these so far and I liked that you showed the actual car. I watched one yesterday where the 6ft guy used his video angles to make this look like a tiny hatchback. I test drove one and it’s my top pick at the moment, if anyone has one can you tell me please; from a full tank what is full driving distance to empty and are you having any problems with it being a hybrid. I don’t know cars so will be relying on the honesty of mechanics. The only reason I’m changing my current car is because I get no mileage out of it.

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time for saying that!

I would love if they put Tonale script at the back in gloss black too

🇺🇸 *LOVE this beautiful blue Alfa Romeo Tonale* !! *Happy to see some REAL buttons on the dash* !! *NOT sure about taking eight hours to charge* !! *Pasta rocket - LOL* !! *Fabulous content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

Like the new camera angle when going on throttle lol

The European car market has a long history in sharing platform, Type Four chassis was a shared front wheel drive platform used in the 1980s and 1990s for the Saab 9000, Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164.

OMG, were you in Rochester Hills?! I recall that curvy intersection, Hamlin and Crooks right!?

@skyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy90

Жыл бұрын

Remember*

I love my 24 TI.

I think I saw a part in that engine right near the turbo charger that says Mopar written sideways.

Lovely car!!!

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you like this one.

If my wife ever has to give up her CRV I'll push her to get one of these. I have to drive a CX-9 for the three rows of seats, along with a couple classic Alfas for weekends, so don't have the need myself, but I love the way these look and she'd love the economy (she couldn't care less that it doesn't drive like the Stelvio).

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!

This is the only vehicle I must get it friend.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I can see you in this one!

Love

The only thing I like about Alfa is there leasing option … it’s is the best right now of any luxury manufacturer

Not bad joe 👍🏻

What a great looking car. You're right Joe, Italians do, do it better. 😁

Where ya at man? I live in metro Detroit. How long are you gonna be here??

What is the fuel octane requirement?

Seems interesting. Hope they sell well.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for sure!

V nice

Ha! Marinara in the Italian Twinkie. Will the center console hold a quart of Pasta Fagioli?

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I think it will!

Good 👍🏻

Beautiful Alfa. As usual. I’d buy this is green… if I had a spare $60k to spend. As it is, while it’s undeniably much more handsome than the Hornet, whether or not it’s worth the higher price is the question.

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

Hornet is just ghetto

What is the reliability. I like this more than any other small suv. It has everything.

Italiano Twinkies are pepperoni pizza flavored joe,I’m not sure how I feel about the metallic gray fender treatment it would be nice if it was body color;my setup would be a green, great job RR and pasta rocket!! 😊

@chrisgelo1425

Жыл бұрын

You mean Italian hornet bro lol

@Blackwing668

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisgelo1425 yeah it’s like the hornets Italian uncle that was adopted by Alfa Romeo.

@chrisgelo1425

Жыл бұрын

@@Blackwing668 lol

Im so glad Alfa Romeo decided to upgrade the infotainment system. Having a little square of a back up camera was horrible

The styling is nice tho.....

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

They nailed that for sure!

Joe, how does this compare to the Hornet R/T? Is the Alfa version worth the extra money?

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Much more luxury

Nut$$$$$$$

Lovely 😻🌹

That's a Good Lookin Toe Nail

Joe, folks are better off buying a used Stelvio. You get a larger, more elegant SUV that is a true Alfa Romeo, not a Dodge Hornet in disguise.

Dodge hornet with italian badges not my style not even a fan of these body styles but thanks for all you do joe

At least it looks better than the dodge

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you

I’m likin the color also the 🛞 off da chain

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You have great taste!

@wardellward

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides yes sir

Oh Italian Yoohoo just sounds painful. You mean Brio or San Pellegrino. Love the blood orange flavor. 😋

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You have great taste!

Will the Tonale have a straight ICE model?

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

No it will not.

Alfa calls the grille a shield.😂

I feel that there is too much black in the back. I prefer more with the blue color then black in the rear.

The Tonale is 45 - 49k, and the nearly identical Dodge Hornet is 30 - 45k. Gonna be tough for Alfa to sell the same product with just a slightly prettier skin. The Tonale has terrific colors. This small vehicle was designed to fit into European cities, which are cramped compared to US cities. It will seem too small for most Americans who have become accustomed to very large vehicles. 178 inches versus the BMW 3 series at 185 inches. This car is clearly targeted against the BMW 3 series. Way more advanced than the BMW technically. Love the powertrain on this car, esp. the Hybrid version. This thing has enough to run daily errors purely on electricity, so really a fantastic compromise, which is what engineering is all about.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Edward!

@VanquishedAgain

Жыл бұрын

The tonale is only available with the hybrid powertrain which means it competes only with the RT variant of the hornet so it's 40k vs 43k. The Tonale also comes with 1 more year of warranty. Which for these cars is definitely worth it

@edwarddejong8025

Жыл бұрын

@@VanquishedAgain I agree that 3k is worth spending on another year of warranty, esp. when so much of this car is fairly new. But if you go for the green color, which is by far the prettiest Tonale color, you are adding another $2.2k... the matte finish color "Blue Steele" i have yet to see in the videos, but matte finish cars are gorgeous, and that is an advantage for the Hornet.

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

don't compare dodge vs ALFA! Cmon man))

Honestly I'm too short to notice the top of most SUVs 😄

Agreed on the stitching, black looks so generic

Guitar pick grill. =)

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there!

So beauty,but price...

Cam you get it serviced at a dodge dealer? If not then idk if it's worth the hassle

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

No you cant

@VanquishedAgain

Жыл бұрын

​@Raiti's Rides ugh. Honestly might be a missed opportunity for Dodge then. Alfa dealers are so much fewer than Dodges and I can see people making dealing with the hassle for a maserati like my dad does (I told him not to buy a maserati) but for a Compact CUV? Idk. I'm pretty lazy tho, I complain when I have to drive 15 miles to the Genesis dealer lol

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

@@VanquishedAgain this is very true!

The only issue with Alfa Romeo is a spotty dealership network - at least in California. They are few and far between.

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

Too far from Europe))

Demon 170 ride soon?

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You better believe it.

So what’s the price dif between this and the hornet ?

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

It depends on how you option it.

@DWK33

Жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides looks like 30k vs 43k for starting trims and no add ons

@VanquishedAgain

Жыл бұрын

​@Dave 33 no thats not 1 to 1. The tonale only has the hybrid option (that the RT has) so it's 43k vs 40k but the Tonale cones with an extra year of warranty over the Hornet.

The wheels of the 24 EN remind me of these 😑

They may not last long but they sure look good

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You are so right about that!

@Oneness100

Жыл бұрын

I actually think that hybrid's make the most sense if they can get at least 40 to 50 mile range because if most of your driving on a daily basis is 50 miles or less, then you can run pure EV, and only for longer distances would you need gasoline. If I can afford a new car, then it will be hybrid that I can get at least 40 or 50 miles pure EV. I wish this had at least 40 or 50 mile on pure EV and had decent 0-60 in EV mode.

@DarthFurball

Жыл бұрын

True for the old Alfas, but the Stelvio has been rock solid as far as reliability. Lasted a while and looks good!

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV E-AWD Veloce!

What's the 0-60 using pure EV?

@theolympus1851

8 ай бұрын

11s