De Luca Ciferri (que ya sabemos de qué pie cojea) en Autonews:
TURIN/ MILAN -- The launch of Alfa Romeo's crucial Tonale SUV has been delayed after the brand’s new CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, demanded better performance from the vehicle's plug-in hybrid powertrain, a source familiar with the matter said.
PSA Group veteran Imparato took charge of Alfa Romeo after the January merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He saw the Tonale for the first time when he visited FCA’s European headquarters in Turin on Jan. 19-20.
Imparato has demanded better performance from the Tonale’s plug-in hybrid variant and has asked for modifications, according to the source.
The changes will delay the SUV's launch by about three months, separate supplier sources said.
TURIN/ MILAN -- The launch of Alfa Romeo's crucial Tonale SUV has been delayed after the brand’s new CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, demanded better performance from the vehicle's plug-in hybrid powertrain, a source familiar with the matter said.
PSA Group veteran Imparato took charge of Alfa Romeo after the January merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He saw the Tonale for the first time when he visited FCA’s European headquarters in Turin on Jan. 19-20.
Imparato has demanded better performance from the Tonale’s plug-in hybrid variant and has asked for modifications, according to the source.
The changes will delay the SUV's launch by about three months, separate supplier sources said.