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| Alfa Romeo Mi.To | |
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| Alfa Romeo | |
| aka | {{{aka}}} |
| Production | 2008–2018 |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body Style | {{{Body Style}}} |
| Length | 4,063 mm (160.0 in) |
| Width | 1,721 mm (67.8 in) |
| Height | 1,446 mm (56.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,511 mm (98.9 in) |
| Weight | {{{Weight}}} |
| Transmission | {{{Transmission}}} |
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| Power | {{{Power}}} |
| Similar | Fiat Grande Punto |
| Designer | Juan Manuel Diaz at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
The Alfa Romeo Mi.To (Type 955) is a front-wheel drive, three-door supermini designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and presented in 2008 at Castello Sforzesco in Milan with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in 2008. The MiTo was marketed across a single generation from 2008 to 2018, sharing the Fiat Small platform with the Fiat Grande Punto. Production reached 293,428 at FCA's Mirafiori plant.
The Mito nameplate is a portmanteau of Milano (Milan), where it was designed, and Torino (Turin), where it was manufactured.
See Autopedia's comprehensive Alfa Romeo Mi.To Review.
Recent Changes[]
- For 2011, the UK market gets a new trim level for the Mi.To called Turismo Sport. This edition simply adds a choice of three colors, Solid Black (as standard), Biancospino White or the new Alfa Metallic Red, and two engines, a 1.4-liter gasoline unit with 95-horsepower and a frugal 1.3-liter JTDM diesel with 95HP that accelerates the Italian hatch from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 11.6 seconds while returning 65.7mpg UK on the combined cycle. It also adds equipment on the standard list such as new 16-icnh alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, cruise control, Blue & Me technology, fog lights and a leather steering wheel with audio and phone controls. Pricing for the petrol is £12,895 OTR, while the diesel model is priced at £14,410. [1]
- For 2010, the Mi.To range grows one variant bigger with the sportier Quadrifoglio Verde (Four Leaf Clover). Distinguishing this model from regular Mi.Tos is Alfa's new 170 hp 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo engine. That power is sent to the front wheels via Alfa's new "C635" six-speed gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is claimed at a little over 7 seconds by Alfa with an extra-urban cycle (highway) fuel consumption of just 4.8 lt/100 km (49mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km. Handling has also been upgraded with a suspension system co-developed with Magnetti Marelli which comprises four electronically controlled shock absorbers, five accelerometric sensors, a control unit and an interface for the three different settings (Normal, All Weather and Dynamic). Visually, apart from the iconic four leaf clover badge on the front fender, the car is marked out by 17-inch alloy wheels finished in satin titanium that is also used for the headlight and tail lamp frames as well as for the wing mirrors.[2]
- On Feb 19, 2009, Alfa Romeo released teaser images of the upcoming Mi.To GTA hot hatch. [3]
- In 2009, to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo, an international Alfa owners club with over 1,000 members, Alfa Romeo has produced a 46 unit limited edition model called the MiTo R.I.A.R. Edition. The car is unique for having a Nero Cattivo or Nero Etna livery with black satin finish details and 17-inch anthracite-finish 8C-style alloys with red brake calipers. The changes aren't just skin deep, either because the turbocharged four-pot has been tweaked to churn out 170 hp, 25 more than the standard Mi.To. Only RIAR members are eligible to purchase with prices set at € 20,000. [4]
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Engine and Transmission[]
At its launch the MiTo featured low-displacement turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Also, a power limited 79 PS (58 kW; 78 hp) naturally aspirated engine variant is produced to meet the new Italian legislation for young people.[18] MiTo got new electro-hydraulic valve control system Multiair engines from September 2009. MultiAir engines will increase power (up to 10%) and torque (up to 15%), as well as a considerable reduction in consumption levels (up to 10%) and CO2 emissions (up to 10%), of particulates (up to 40%) and NOx (up to 60%).[19] This new engine is available with 105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp),135 PS (99 kW; 133 bhp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) power ratings.[20] All multiair versions have start-stop system as standard. In October 2009 was unveiled a dual fuel MiTo version, this version can run with LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) or petrol, with this engine MiTo has range of 1,200 kilometres (750 mi). The LPG version is made in collaboration with Landi Renzo. In Summer 2010 Alfa introduced the Dual Dry Clutch Transmission called Alfa TCT ( i.e. Twin Clutch Transmission ). From model year 2011 the start-stop system came as standard on all versions.[21] At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, AR introduced two new engines for the MiTo – The 0.9 L I2 TwinAir and a new low emission 85 PS (63 kW) version of 1.3 JTD diesel engine.
Performance[]
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The Mi.To utilises a DNA driving system with three types of driving settings. Apart from the Normal mode, the Dynamic sharpens the acceleration, brakes and the suspension, alters the steering weighting and activates a turbo overboost for a sportier drive. The All Terrain sysetm increases the stability control's sensitivity.
Reliability[]
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Safety[]
The Mi-To has received a maximum 5 stars from the Euro NCAP for adult occupant protection, 3 stars for child occupant protection and 2 stars for pedestrian protection. [5]
Safety features
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Driver's knee airbag
- ABS
- Stability control
- Active head restraints
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Hybrid Models[]
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Design and updates[]
The MiTo is front-wheel drive, with a system allowing the driver to choose three driving settings: Dynamic, Normal, and All-Weather. The system, marketed as "Alfa DNA," tunes the behavior of the engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox.[1] The MiTo also features LED tail lights and 250-litre (8.8 cu ft) of luggage space.[10] The MiTo also features a Q2 electronic differential on the front wheels, which is active with the DNA switch in Dynamic position, and allows for faster and tighter cornering without loss of traction.
In 2010 a new transmission for the MiTo was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show,[11] the six-speed TCT which is produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies in Verrone (TCT Dual Dry Clutch Transmission). Magneti Marelli delivers the control system which integrates BorgWarner's hydraulic actuation module into its own power and transmission control units.[12] It can handle torque inputs of up to 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) In Geneva was also unveiled Blue&Me–TomTom, this new system integrates TomTom navigation to the Blue&Me infotelematic system.
For model year 2014, the MiTo gets a new 105 PS 0.9 L Turbo TwinAir engine, new chrome-plated grille, new Anthracite grey colour and new burnished front light clusters. The car interior is also updated with new upholsteries, three new dashboards looks, as well as the new Uconnect 5.0 infotainment systems. The engine range now consists two turbo diesel engines (the updated E5+ 85 PS 1.3 L JTDM and the 120 PS 1.6 L JTDM) and five petrol engines: the 70 PS 1.4, the 78 PS 1.4, the 135 PS 1.4 MultiAir Turbo (with manual or Alfa TCT Dual Dry Clutch Transmission) and the 170 PS 1.4 MultiAir Turbo. The range has also 120 HP 1.4 LPG Turbo option.[13]b
Debuting at the 2016 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the revised Mito featured a facelifted front fascia with a new updated brand logo and new lettering. Trim line up was changed to Mito, Super and Veloce. A new body colour and new rims designs also became available. The previous MiTo QV became the Mito Veloce, available with 170 PS engine and TCT transmission.[14]
Naming[]
The new car was provisionally named the "Junior". In November 2007, Alfa Romeo launched a European public naming competition; the winner from each country to win an Alfa Romeo Spider or an Alfa Romeo mountain bike. The winning name was "Furiosa", which scored well in Italy, France, United Kingdom and Germany, but not in Spain.
2008, Alfa Romeo announced "MiTo" as the official name, a portmanteau of Milano (Milan) & Torino (Turin), because it was designed in the former and was assembled in the latter. The name is also a play on the Italian word "mito", meaning "myth" or "legend".[9]
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Criticisms[]
"Neverthesess, there are a couple of areas that frustrate. When driving straight ahead, there is an almost disconcerting lack of steering feel, a traight compounded by the car's tendency to tramline on less-than-perfect surfaces. And the suspension, although not uncomfortable hard, thumps horribly, even on relatively modest potholes. While the steering deficiency may be partly due to the set up of sophisticated electric power steering, the ride quality and the tramlining can be placed squarely at the door of 17 inch 205/45 rubber, like an irabiscal toddler, the MiTo Sport is over-tyred." Royal Auto
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GTA concept car[]
Main article: Alfa Romeo Mi.To GTA Concept
The GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita), the sportiest version of the MiTo, was unveiled at the March 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a prototype. The concept has a 1.8-litre (Fiat Pratola Serra modular) turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing for both inlet and exhaust. The maximum power is rated at 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp). The MiTo GTA concept has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds. The weight of the GTA has been reduced by the use of carbon-fibre for the tailgate spoiler as well as the roof panel and mirror fairings. Aluminium is also used to reduce the weight. The suspension is lowered by 20 millimetres (0.8 in) over the standard car, and the car has active suspension.
Edizione Sprint (2009)[]
Limited to 250 examples, only for Belgian market. Available only with 1.3 JTDM 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) diesel engine. Bears special Sprint logo.
Maserati Version (2010)[]
In 2010 Alfa Romeo announced it would produce a limited 100 car series of Mitos to be distributed to Maserati dealerships in Europe. Maserati version MiTos feature same 125 kW (170 PS) engine as the Quadrifoglio Verde, and exclusive paint Blu Oceano. Aluminium kickplates and a badge on the HVAC controls on the car bear words "Alfa Romeo for Maserati". The cars are to be used as courtesy cars for Maserati service customers, very much like "for Ferrari Dealers" versions of the Fiat 500 and Abarth 500.
MiTo SBK and MiTo Superbike Special Series[]
the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled numbered limited edition (200 Units) MiTo SBK based on the 1.4 L 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) QV MiTo and the MiTo Superbike Special Series available with all the engines in the range – except for the 1.4 70 PS and 1.4 170 PS petrol engine. This version includes 16-inch titanium alloy wheels, chrome-plated spoiler and exhaust, mirror fairings in the shade of titanium, sporty rear bumper, black fog light frame and "SBK" logo on the rear of the car.
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Mito Racer[]
Introduced at 2015 Geneva Motor Show, MiTo Racer version sports a checkered flag roof sticker, special 17" alloy wheels, rear sport bumper, rear spoiler, chromed exhaust-pipe and satin-chrome finish for many exterior features. Interior will be available with vintage looking grey textile with brown eco-leather seats and black dashboard. Available with wide range of engines.
Quadrifoglio Verde[]
The Quadrifoglio Verde (green four-leaf clover) has traditionally been the highest line of Alfa Romeo models. The car (see Alfa Romeo in motorsport article for the history of this emblem) version of Mito was presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The QV version has the new 1.4 litres (1,368 cc) Turbo Multiair inline-four engine 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 5500 rpm and 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2500 rpm, with newly engineered suspension, steering and new six-speed C635 gearbox developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT). Its specific output of 124 PS per litre was highest in its segment at that time. The new multiair technology allows fuel consumption of 6 litres per 100 kilometres (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) in EU combined driving and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km. QV had bigger 305 mm front brake discs and exclusive 18" alloy wheels as standard and Sabelt carbon fibre backed bucket seats as an option. From 2014 QV was now available with TCT robotised gearbox which brought down the 0–100 km/h time to 7.3 s. With 2016 facelift QV was renamed as Veloce.
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News & References
- OFFICIAL: Alfa Romeo Mi.To First Images Released
- Updated: Alfa’s new hatch to be called the ‘Furiosa’
- Italiaspeed/Morgan Stanley Conference in a presentation by brand CEO Antonio Baravalle
- infomotori.co.uk
- Alfa Romeo 149 Artist Impression
- Preview of the Alfa Romeo 149
- Video: Alfa Romeo’s Designers Talk About the Mi.To
- Video of Alfa Mi.To in Action
- Video: Alfa Romeo Mi.To Development Tests
- Alfa Romeo picks New Mito Logo
- Alfa Romeo Mi.To First Interior Shots Revealed
- Brothers by Design: Alfa MiTo joins 8C for family portraits
- Marangoni Alfa Romeo Mi.To inspired by the Ferrari F430
- Alfa Romeo teases MiTo GTA ahead of Geneva debut
- Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce: Sub-GTA model with 180HP Debuts at AutoRAI
- Alfa Romeo Announces Sporty MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with 170HP 1.4-liter Turbo Engine
- Exclusive Alfa Romeo MiTo Limited Edition for Maserati as Courtesy Car
- Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Edition Joins UK Lineup