Alfa Romeo Mito (09 on) - Review

Review by Tim Bowdler on
Last Updated: 18 Jul 2012
4
Mito is an Italian MINI - the kind of car Alfa Romeo should have been building years ago. It's trendy, good to drive and is packed with the latest technology, making it ideal for the fashion-conscious car buyer.

Alfa Romeo Mito (09 on)

Compact size, fun to drive, strong performance, distinctive Alfa styling, excellent turbocharged petrol engine

Firm ride, high boot sill

New price range:

£12,625 - £21,600

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Used price range:

£5,103 - £15,093

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

Mito is an Italian MINI - the kind of car Alfa Romeo should have been building years ago. It's trendy, good to drive and is packed with the latest technology, making it ideal for the fashion-conscious car buyer. A year after its launch Alfa raised the bar with its MultiAir models. Incorporating new technology that make it run more efficiently, the Mito promises more power, lower emissions and improved fuel economy. There's also the introduction of the 170bhp Cloverleaf model - a return of an iconic performance badge. Buyers who opt for the Mito over the MINI can be confident of owning a car that's far less common, more attractively priced and better equipped. Couple that with strong resale value forecasts and affordable lease and running costs and it's clear that this is the first Alfa in a very long time that appeals to both the heart and the head.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4.5 out of 5

Handling

4.5 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

2.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5

Safety

4.5 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

4 out of 5

Green credentials

4 out of 5

Buying new

3.5 out of 5

Buying used

3.5 out of 5

Selling

3.5 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 Not the most practical of cars due to its size, perfect for me tho as most of the time it is only me in the car. Engine offers great economy and free road tax.  

5 out of 5

Marc Owens ,   29 Mar 2013    ... read more

 Spacious for a small car. Front seat space is good.  

4 out of 5

Rich T ,   06 Sep 2012    ... read more

 The front is quite spacious for the size of the car. Also the boot is a good size and really good for the weekly shop. A lot of reviews mention the boot as a 'con' but we've found it a 'pro' as it's a...  

5 out of 5

James Bond ,   28 Apr 2012    ... read more

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