Loads of lusso! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce steps up in price, but gains extra gear in a bid for more share against Mercedes GLA and BMW X2

Alfa Romeo Australia has increased pricing for its Tonale Veloce just months after launching, but the brand has compensated the rise with more equipment.

The mid-tier Tonale Veloce hit Australian showrooms in June priced at $56,400, before on-road costs, but now buyers are being asked to pay an additional $1500 making the new price $57,900.

However, there is good reason for the price rise as, from September production, each Veloce gains interior ambient lighting and Alfa’s 'Magic Park' semi-autonomous parking function.

In fact, the former is also available on the entry-level Ti, which retains its $49,900 asking price.

The Tonale line-up will be rounded out with a PHEV powertrain from October this year, also in Veloce trim and priced at $77,500.

As a reminder, the more affordable pair of Tonales are powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology with an output of 118kW/240Nm.

Paired to the engine is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that drives the front wheels, returning a fuel economy figure of 5.6 litres per 100km.

The plug-in meanwhile, features a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor driving the rear wheels for all-wheel drive traction.

With a combined system output of 208kW, the Tonale PHEV can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds, while its 15.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables an all-electric driving range of 60 kilometres.

Standard equipment on the Tonale line-up includes 18-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen.

Stepping up to the Veloce nets buyers an Alcantara and synthetic leather cabin, interior red contrast stitching, shift paddles, a surround view camera, rear cross-traffic alert, Brembo-branded brakes, and active suspension.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing before on-road costs