Live thread: One week with a 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce

Wonder what makes it a Veloce version...  

Hands down some of the best driving dynamics of any small SUV, and one of the best wheel/seat/pedal relationships of ANY car, regardless of class. Aside from that, I found it kind of unremarkable. A full charge got me less than 30 miles of electric range, which is more than nothing but not enough to justify the additional cost. Outward visibility is godawful, interior quality is perfectly appropriate for a Dodge Hornet costing $10,000 less but not for a premium product, and the seat—despite being in a great spot—didn't  seem particularly comfortable or supportive. Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, it was a great play.

Cargo capacity is five ducks (small form factor).

Oh, also, when I gave it back to David, I was going to fill it up for him, but I couldn't figure out how to open the fuel door. Even sat at 7-11 watching YouTube videos until I got honked at. Cars are stupid.

Bam:

There’s a button.

So far I have only driven it to Publix, so basically down the street. It carried home our groceries just fine. 

I forgot to photograph our groceries, but I did get the rainbow. 

I like how the wheels remind me of Porsche phonedials.  Also the name, how do we say it?   Like "toe nail"?  

alfadriver said:

Wonder what makes it a Veloce version...  

Side-drafts and some head work.

Oh, wait, how about 19-inch wheel standard with 20s optional, Alcantera seats, standard paddle shifters and a few “sportier” bits of trim. 

pres589 (djronnebaum) said:

I like how the wheels remind me of Porsche phonedials.  Also the name, how do we say it?   Like "toe nail"?  

Toe+nollie. :)

In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :

Alfa has been doing phone dials for many, many, many years. Possibly before Porsche. It's kinda their thing. They didn't look like that, though.

"Toe-NAHL-ay". Don't forget the hand gesture that goes with it.