Alfa Romeo’s sporty new compact,
the Alfa MiTo, will bring a new dimension to the
Alfa Romeo range when it goes on sale in the UK
from 24 January.
Inspired by the Alfa 8C
Competizione, the Alfa MiTo is the first sporty
compact from the famous Italian marque since the
1970s. From launch, three high specification
models – Turismo, Lusso and Veloce – will
comprise the range, with a choice of five
engines – three punchy petrol units and two
diesels.
Three petrol engines – 1.4 16V
(95bhp), 1.4 TB (120bhp) and 1.4TB (155bhp) –
plus two diesel engines – 1.3 JTDM (90bhp) and
1.6 JTDM (120bhp) – will become available from
launch.
Distinguished by its performance,
eager throttle response, low fuel consumption,
durability and reliability, the new 1.4
turbocharged petrol engine powers two of the
five models in the petrol line-up, with two
different power outputs.
The entry level 1.4 16V 95bhp
petrol unit can be specified with each of the
three trim levels to deliver a spirited and
willing performance. Developing 95bhp at
6000rpm and a maximum 129Nm of torque at
4500rpm, the 1.4 16V engine is capable of
accelerating the Alfa MiTo from 0-62mph in 11.2
seconds, and on to a top speed of 112mph.
Official mpg figures reveal that in urban
driving, the Alfa MiTo 1.4 16V covers 36.7mpg,
while long journeys will push that fuel
consumption figure to 58.9mpg. The combined
figure is a creditable 47.9mpg. CO2
emissions are 138g/km and put the Alfa MiTo 1.4
16V in tax band C.
1.3 JTDM 90bhp - The latest
generation JTDM engines are trailblazing diesel
technology and Alfa Romeo is now bringing that
expertise to the sporty compact car sector.
Available across the Alfa MiTo
line-up, this engine choice extends all the
benefits of lower fuel consumption and very low
emissions along with remarkable low-down torque
– 200Nm at 2000rpm – for a relaxed driving style
with minimal gear changes and a maximum 90bhp at
4000rpm. Official fuel consumption figures show
that even in the Urban Cycle, the new Alfa MiTo
1.3 JTDM achieves 47.1mpg, while its Combined
Cycle figure is a remarkable 62.8mpg.
The 1.6 JTDM 120bhp can
accelerate from 0-62mph in just 9.9 seconds and
a top speed of 123mph, while Combined Cycle fuel
consumption is a remarkable 58.9mpg.
Prices start at £10,745 for the
entry level 1.4 16V Alfa MiTo Turismo, and rise
to £14,745 for the top of the range 1.4 TB
155bhp Veloce.
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