The compact SUV of the recently introduced Biscione, Tonale, could soon become the new panther of the State Police. The news was leaked online in the past few hours, following the confirmation of a large order for 616 units; order that represents only the last step of a procedure that involves a Consip tender. In a few months, therefore, waiting for the necessary technical times, we could witness the arrival of Alfa Romeo Tonale with the classic white and blue livery with 160 hp 1.5 mild hybrid engine, front-wheel drive and 7-speed automatic gearbox.
The equipment could be the standard one, except for the LED flashing lights, additional internal compartments and the on-board computer needed to connect to the Police database. Also present some armor even if at the moment we are not aware of the degree. At the same time, an "elaborate" Alfa Romeo Stelvio is expected with level B4 ballistic protection, ie bulletproof resistance established by the EN 1063/1522 standard (able to withstand the blows of a 44 Magnum). The Biscione's medium SUV was ordered with a 280 HP 2.0 turbo petrol engine, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
With Tonale and Stelvio, the Police Forces complete what is the Alfa Romeo range already involved with the Giulia, Giulietta and 159 models. Over the next few years, as we know, the Biscione will unveil new models and only then we will be able to know if the tradition will "continue". The current order is in addition to that of 360 Alfa Romeo Tonale destined for the Carabienieri, at a unit cost of 68,652 euros excluding VAT, for a total of just over 30 million euros, including assistance for 6 years or 150,000 kilometers. . The Gazelle will have numerous modifications, including a fuel tank with explosion protection, a single-person cell for the transport of the prisoner, a radio in a central position to communicate with the control unit and an amplification and diffusion system outside the car.