Alfa Romeo Mito (09 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 22 February 2011
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.
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Compact size, fun to drive, strong performance, distinctive Alfa styling, excellent turbocharged petrol engine

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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.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Mito has a range of feisty petrol and diesel engines, but there is a 'tame' engine kicking off..."

  • Handling

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Mito feels agile on the road, but it is aided by an electronic system that changes the car's..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Mito scores quite well for comfort. The seats are good, engine noise is well suppressed and air..."

  • Practicality

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Mito will only ever be offered as a three-door model, but while the boot is a decent size,..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Four versions are available, an entry-level Junior specification that does without the adaptive..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Mito feels rather more impressive inside than a typical small hatchback with a metallic-effect..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4 out of 5

    "The Mito has pretty strong predictions for resale values, and all engines offer modest fuel..."

  • Green credentials

    4 out of 5

    "With economical, low emission engines across the board the Mito is among the greenest sporty small..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Mito scored a five-star rating for adult occupant protection in official European crash tests -..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "Alfa Romeo claims to have virtually eliminated all warranty claims during the first three months of..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3.5 out of 5

    "It might be possible to negotiate a very modest discount on the Mito, but dealers are not under..."

  • Buying used

    3.5 out of 5

    "Small cars are popular and the Mito has much to recommend it, so it won't be easy to find a bargain."

  • Selling

    3.5 out of 5

    "The easiest Mito to sell would probably be a 1.4 TB Lusso, which offers low overall costs with..."

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