Alfa Romeo had a great year in 2022 in terms of numbers and quality. All of the leading indicators showed an upward trend. Starting with sales, the last quarter of the year ended with a 1.4% market share, the best in the previous three years. This makes Alfa Romeo the premium brand that grows the most year over year, with over 3,000 more registrations or +27% compared to 2021. Even more critical results if put into a market that is becoming more competitive and a sector that has been shrinking overall. Alfa Romeo is ready to face 2023 with the range of Tonale cars, the new Giulia, and the Stelvio. Besides. On his side, he has very high standards for both product quality and the buying experience, including services after the sale.
"Alfa Romeo's path of change is solidified by the success of the 2022 model in the marketplace. It's the result of great teamwork at every level, and we're going to build on it for an even bigger and better 2023."
The most crucial character in 2022, Alfa Romeo's first electric compact SUV, the Tonale, ended a record-breaking year in 2022 with a record order book. This means that the brand can look ahead to 2023 with the highest ambitions in the segment, thanks in part to the addition of the 280hp Q4 Plug-In Hybrid versions, which made the range complete.
Alfa Romeo Tonale is also doing well in the business market. This is because, in addition to the popular 130 and 160 HP Hybrid versions, the 130 HP 1.6 diesel engine with the new dual-clutch automatic transmission and six-speed TCT has been added. This makes driving the car more dynamic and fun while lowering fuel consumption. A range that is now complete and can meet all the needs of fleet managers. It also has the unique appeal of the brand's long history.
The new Plug-In Hybrid Q4 completes the launch of the Tonale range. The Alfa Romeo Tonale was the model with which the brand entered the world of electrification while keeping its DNA, which has been an expression of noble Italian sportiness since 1910. The new version, which will be available in Italian dealerships in January, is the top of the line and starts a new chapter in the Alfa Romeo Metamorphosis. The Alfa Romeo Tonale combines efficiency and sportiness at the highest levels: over 80 km in the city cycle, 600 km total range, and emissions down to 26g/km.