Alfa Romeo presented a new special series called Tributo Italiano that will be available across its entire lineup – Tonale, Giulia, and Stelvio – and to all global markets. The series pays tribute to the Italian origins of the brand with visual treats, serving as the new flagship trim of the lineup. The Tributo Italiano versions of the Tonale, Giulia, and Stelvio are exclusively available in three exterior shades – Rosso Alfa, Verde Montreal, and Bianco Alfa – representing the colors of the Italian flag. The body-colored lower bodykit is introduced for the first time in the Tonale compact SUV, adding a sporty flair in combination with the Dark Miron accents. Each model gets a unique set of alloy wheels measuring 19 inches on the Giulia, 20 inches on the Tonale, and 21 inches on the Stelvio. Other common exterior details include a black roof, red Brembo brake calipers, and mirror caps with the Italian flag.
Inside, Alfa Romeo designers chose black
leather upholstery for the seats with red details on the stitching and
perforation, plus a special embroidery on the headrests. The red stitching is
expanded on the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Furthermore, the
Tonale Tributo Italiano adds a carbon-style effect to the illuminated dashboard
insert, as a means of differentiation from lesser trims. The Tributo Italiano
is positioned at the top of each model’s lineup – setting aside the
performance-focused Quadrifoglio models – so the equipment is quite generous.
Standard features include dual-zone air-conditioning, a heated steering wheel,
aluminum shift paddles, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, a
hands-free electric tailgate (Stelvio and Tonale), and a 14-speaker Harman
Kardon audio system.
The powertrain options for the Giulia and
Stelvio Tributo Italiano include the turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol producing
276 hp and the 2.2-liter turbodiesel producing 207 hp. Both are mated to an 8-speed automatic sending power to all four
wheels thanks to the Q4 all-wheel-drive system. Alfa Romeo also offers the
option of the less powerful 2.2-liter turbodiesel with 158 hp which is the only way to get rear-wheel-drive.
The Tonale Tributo Italiano is available
with the more powerful version of the 1.5-liter mild-hybrid petrol-producing
158 hp, or the flagship Q4 Plug-in Hybrid with a combined
output of 276 hp. All three models come equipped with Alfa
Romeo’s Dual-Stage Valve active suspension with electronically controlled
damping, and plenty of ADAS.
The Tributo Italiano versions of the Alfa
Romeo Tonale, Giulia, and Stelvio are already available to order with prices
ranging depending on the market. For the photo shoot of the special series,
Alfa Romeo chose the ancient city of Matera in Southern Italy.
