Alfa Romeo unveils 2026 Tonale with new design and sport speciale edition

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Alfa Romeo revealed its 2026 Tonale compact SUV on Tuesday, featuring a redesigned exterior, new color options and the introduction of a Sport Speciale special edition. The luxury brand continues to be a key component in Stellantis’s (NYSE:STLA) portfolio, with the parent company commanding a market capitalization of $28.43 billion.

The updated model showcases a new front fascia with a concave scudetto grille inspired by the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, along with more aggressive trilobe lower intakes. The SUV’s proportions have been refined with a reduced front overhang and wider tracks for a more athletic stance.

For the first time, Tonale will offer a red leather interior option alongside the existing black leather choice. The model’s exterior color palette has expanded to eight shades, including three new additions: Rosso Brera, Verde Monza and Giallo Ocra. A contrasting black roof option is available across the lineup.

The new Sport Speciale special edition tops the range with silver exterior accents, gloss-black Brembo brake calipers and new 20-inch three-hole wheels. Its interior features exclusive black-and-pearl perforated Alcantara-trimmed seats with white stitching.

The 2026 Tonale continues with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard Q4 all-wheel drive.

The model will be offered in three trim levels: Sprint, Veloce and Sport Speciale. Standard features include LED lighting and aluminum pedals, while higher trims add features such as larger wheels, red Brembo calipers, dual-mode suspension and premium seating materials.

According to the company’s press release, the 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale will begin arriving in North American showrooms at the end of 2025. Pricing details will be announced closer to launch.

Alfa Romeo is part of Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), a global automaker and mobility provider.

In other recent news, Stellantis has been actively making strides in various areas. The automaker reported a challenging first half of 2025, with adjusted operating profit barely reaching breakeven and a negative free cash flow of EUR3.0 billion. Despite these financial hurdles, Berenberg upgraded Stellantis’s stock rating from Hold to Buy, raising its price target to EUR9.50, citing an improving narrative for the company. Meanwhile, TD Cowen has maintained its Hold rating and $10.50 price target, noting an improving 3-6 month risk/reward setup and potential for better news flow.

In another development, Stellantis announced the appointment of Joao Laranjo as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Doug Ostermann. Laranjo brings over two decades of experience in finance and auditing, particularly in the automotive sector. Additionally, Stellantis and Mistral AI have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI integration across the automaker’s operations. This collaboration will include the establishment of an Innovation Lab and a Transformation Academy to enhance AI adoption. These recent developments reflect Stellantis’s efforts to navigate its financial challenges while focusing on strategic growth and technological advancement.

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