Maranello Alfa Romeo invites City Life to an immersive driving experience to feel the comfort, finesse, and precision of the Tonale.

In my early years, shopping for my first car, I did countless nervous test drives of different vehicles. Yes, I was pickier, but even worse, I knew less about cars than I do today. So, when I was recently invited for an immersive test drive with Alfa Romeo’s 2025 Tonale Intensa, naturally, I was hooked from the beginning.

As I arrived, excited and with high expectations at the Maranello Alfa Romeo dealership in Vaughan, Ontario, I quickly learned that its reputation for being one of the most reputable dealerships in its industry still holds strong. To put it simply, there are numerous reasons why drivers choose to spend their hard-earned money at Maranello Alfa Romeo. Among them is general manager Anthony Chiaravalloti, who not only delivers the highest level of customer service, but is also honoured and takes the greatest pleasure in his knowledge of the brand, what it stands for historically, and has a passion for putting you behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo that suits your lifestyle and needs.

Chiaravalloti stood prominently beside a series of Alfa Romeos as I entered the dealership. But the Alfa Black 2025 Tonale Intensa was the showstopper. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale exudes Italian sophistication with its bold 20-inch black wheels, which feature a gold diamond-cut finish and matching black calipers adorned with a light gold Alfa Romeo signature. A gloss-black body kit and sleek black mirror caps, complete with an Italian flag accent, enhance its sporty appeal. LED headlamps and daytime running lights ensure visibility and style, while a sunroof and adaptive suspension deliver a refined, performance-focused driving experience.

I finally sat behind the wheel with Chiaravalloti as my companion, who explained to me that the level of consideration that went into designing the interior, from the aesthetic to the user-friendliness of the display interface, is unmatched because of its subtlety and simplicity. Blending luxury with innovation, the Black Alcantara seats and dashboard with tan stitching create a refined atmosphere, while heated front seats and embroidered headrests add comfort and style. A two-tone leather- wrapped steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters enhances driver control. The Intensa logo accents the front center armrest, complemented by multicoloured ambient lighting. Advanced tech includes a 10.25” Uconnect touchscreen, 12.3” cluster, Harman Kardon audio, and Level 2 autonomy with Traffic Jam Assist.

How was the driving experience? In one word, exceptional. Smooth and powerful, both balanced with precision handling. Simply a no-nonsense car that has no unnecessary features. With the Alfa Romeo’s 2025 Tonale Intensa starting at MSRP $57,190, you get your distinctive offering of Italian design and passion at a great value.

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