2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Sport Speciale AWD
What the Sport Speciale adds over the Sprint (+$4,500)
The $4,500 premium buys larger Brembo four-piston disc brakes (345 mm front, 305 mm rear), 20-inch wheels with wider 235/40 tires, Alcantara seating in a black-and-white interior, ambient LED lighting, aluminum paddle shifters, a hands-free power liftgate, and a spare key fob.
Pick the Sprint if: You want lower costs and have no need for larger brakes or Alcantara. · Pick the Sport Speciale if: You want Brembo brakes, 20-inch wheels, and Alcantara interior.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Sprint | Sport Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 278 mm | 305 mm |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,995 | $41,495 |
| Tire size | 225/55R18 | 235/40R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20 x 8-in. Fori three-hole with 235/40R20 All-season, Alcantara seating, Ambient lighting — LED-illuminated, front foot wells, front and rear map pockets and front door handles, Black and white Alcantara interior, Brembo power four-wheel disc system with four-piston calipers, Hands-free power liftgate, Spare key fob, Steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | Brembo four-piston caliper disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Alfa Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 63 in |
| Overall length | 178 in |
| Overall width | 82 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 268 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,495 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and pinion with electric power steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Chapman strut |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/40R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3715 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1345 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety32 std · 2 opt
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus
- Rear Cross Path Detection
- Surround view cameraoptional
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax)
- Front and rear side curtain
- Lane Keep Assist
- Rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Drowsy Driver Detection
- Hill-descent Control (HDC)
- Active Blind-spot Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus and Traffic Sign Recognition
- All-speed traction/stability control system (TCS)
- Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Automatic high-beam system
- BeltAlert
- Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Brake assist
- Child-protection locks, rear
- Constant-force retractors (CFR)
- Driver and front-passenger knee
- Dual-note electric horn
- Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Front seat belt pretensioners
- Hill-start Assist (HSA)
- Integrated Brake System (IBS)
- Interior head-impact protection
- Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)
- Occupant restraint controller (ORC)
- ParkSense front/rear park assist
- Active Assist Package — Includes Active Driving Assist, surround view camera, ParkSense assist, auto-dimming exterior mirrorsoptional
- Engine immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitor system (TPMS)
Infotainment8 std · 1 opt
- 10.25-in. Uconnect 5 touchscreen radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3D GPS navigation, voice recognition, AM/FM/HD, Bluetooth and rotary controller
- Alfa Connect with three years of services
- Media hub — armrest-located USB inputs and auxiliary audio input
- SiriusXM Radio with complimentary three-month subscription
- Six-speaker audio system
- Steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters
- USB A/B/C outlets — front
- Wireless charging pad
- Harman Kardon premium audio systemoptional
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Key fob remote start
- Passive entry and keyless go Remote keyless/illuminated entry system, includes panic button
- 12-volt power outlet, in-dash
- Anti-pinch front and rear power windows
- One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob
- Spare key fob
- Speed-sensitive automatic power door locks with illuminated switches
- Universal garage door opener
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Air Quality System (AQS)
- Automatic dual-zone with individual driver/passenger settings
- Cabin air filtration
Seating3 std · 1 opt
- Eight-way driver and front passenger, four-way lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seatsoptional
- Alcantara seating
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Heated
- 12.3-in. full-color, configurable thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster, includes: ADAS, start/stop status, trip odometer, compass, outside temperature gauge, average fuel economy, fuel range, distance-to-empty, low-fuel warning, individual tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), vehicle service notification and more
- Ambient lighting — LED-illuminated, front foot wells, front and rear map pockets and front door handles
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Black and white Alcantara interior
- Black interior trim
- Rear 40/20/40 seating configuration
- Vehicle, audio and cruise controls (steering wheel)
- Manual tilt, telescoping steering column
Exterior12 std · 9 opt
- Power moonroofoptional
- Power adjustable and power fold-away, heated
- 20 x 8-in. Fori three-hole with 235/40R20 All-season
- Auto-dimming (exterior mirrors)
- Headlamp washer system
- Infrared windshield
- LED adaptive headlamps with auto leveling
- LED rear fog lamps
- LED-illuminated daytime running lights (DRL)
- Milano White
- Parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive wiper system
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Tire service kit
- Alfa Blackoptional
- Black roofoptional
- Giallo Ocra metallicoptional
- Grigio Ascari metallicoptional
- Misano Blue metallicoptional
- Rosso Brera metallicoptional
- Verde Fangio metallicoptional
- Verde Monza metallicoptional
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Q4 all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder, 268 hp, 295 lb.-ft. of torque
- Alfa DNA Drive Mode Selector — three-mode, includes Dynamic, Natural, Always Engine On
- Battery — 95 Ah, maintenance free
- Intelligent battery sensor
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Torque-vectoring differentials
Chassis4 std · 1 opt
- Brembo power four-wheel disc system with four-piston calipers
- Electric park brake system
- Rack and pinion with electric power steering (EPS)
- Variable-speed assisted sensitivity
- Adaptive dual-stage valve suspension systemoptional
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Four tie-down hooks
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Tonale. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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