
With the Giulietta small hatchback and mid-engined 4C sports car discontinued, Alfa Romeo was down to just two models – Giulia and Stelvio. The new Tonale compact crossover is a crucial model for the Italian brand's projected growth as the troubled Stellantis marque wants to double production by the end of 2023. Doing so will enable Alfa to transition from an "emotion brand down to a rational one," according to its UK boss.