Alfa Romeo has released a teaser image of an upcoming small SUV expected to replace the current Tonale.

Connecting earlier comments from Emanuele Cappellano, Stellantis head for the expanded Europe region, with details shared by the company, the vehicle shown is positioned as the Tonale successor. A slim possibility remains that it could launch alongside the existing model for a limited period.

Alfa Romeo describes the vehicle simply as a C-segment SUV without using a specific name, which points to a new badge rather than continuing with the Tonale name.

Based on the single image provided, the upcoming model features a sharply sloping rear, indicating a coupe-style SUV body instead of the more upright and practical design of the current Tonale.

Stellantis has stated that the model will ride on the STLA Medium platform already used by the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, the latest Jeep Compass, and vehicles from DS, Lancia, Opel and Citroen.

The company emphasizes that the platform supports multiple power sources, with the new Alfa set to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric options to target the core of the segment.

The Tonale was among the final models developed under Fiat Chrysler before the merger that created Stellantis. It uses the older Small Wide platform, which originated from an earlier Fiat-GM partnership and has been updated over time to include plug-in hybrid capability.

Design work is being led by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo in Turin, with the vehicle scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2027 and production at the Melfi plant in southern Italy.

This new SUV forms one part of Alfa Romeo's C-segment strategy, paired with a long-awaited replacement for the Giulietta hatchback that ended production in 2020.

While the SUV uses the STLA Medium platform, the new Giulietta will be built on the STLA One architecture that supports hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains.

Alfa Romeo is also advancing replacements for the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV. These models were originally planned for earlier introduction but have been postponed to allow combustion-engine versions alongside electric variants.

The Giulia and Stelvio successors will use the STLA Large platform shared with the Dodge Charger. They were first conceived as all-electric vehicles, yet slower EV demand, particularly in the United States, prompted the addition of combustion powertrains.