For almost half a century, it has been one of the world's most enduring sports car breeds - now the Italian stallion has really put us all back on our heels.
We're talking about the sometimes brilliant, sometimes inspiring Alfa Romeo, but not as we know it.
Sometimes iconic, sometimes lost in the crowd, but rarely overlooked. Until the arrival in Australia of this fetching little machine.
What else might you expect from a vehicle whose uncle is a Ferrari and mum a Maserati. It's a bit like being born as the third Waugh brother (cricket fans will relate).
It's a head-turner, with impressive looks and lines all round - but might not claim your affections quite as quickly as other models from the same factory.
The Tonale (named after an Italian mountain range) is the latest offering by iconic Italian Alfa Romeo. Did we mention it's an SUV?
Will the fast-changing world of the motor car ever stop surprising us?
Perhaps this one isn't such a mystery.
It is actually the second SUV to be developed and released to the market - after the bigger, more powerful Stelvio (named after an even more famous mountain range).
