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.
3.5 out of 5

Buying new

It might be possible to negotiate a very modest discount on the Mito, but dealers are not under pressure to reach high sales targets. However, it is already keenly priced, and a monthly lease should also be affordable. Beware that the Turismo comes with steel wheels and plastic covers - alloys would be more desirable when it comes to selling the car on.

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3.5 out of 5

Buying used

Small cars are popular and the Mito has much to recommend it, so it won't be easy to find a bargain. Lusso and Veloce models will be most desirable.

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3.5 out of 5

Selling

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