Alfa Romeo MiTo
Alfa Romeo MiTo | ||
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Kerb weight 1,080–1,205 kg (2,381–2,657 lb)[5] | | |
Chronology | ||
Successor | Alfa Romeo Milano |
The Alfa Romeo MiTo (Type 955) is a
The Mito nameplate is a portmanteau of
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.
In 2008, Alfa Romeo announced "MiTo" as the official name, a portmanteau of
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
In Geneva was also unveiled Blue&Me–TomTom, this new system integrates TomTom navigation to the Blue&Me infotelematic system.[11]
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]
Debuting at the 2016
MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde
The Quadrifoglio Verde (green four-leaf clover) has traditionally been the highest line of Alfa Romeo models. The car (see
Engines
At its launch the MiTo featured low-
Specifications
Engine | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
Top speed | Years |
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Petrol engines | |||||||
0.9 TwinAir 85 | I2 | 875 cc (53.4 cu in) | 63 kW (85 PS) at 5500 rpm | 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | 12.5 s | 174 km/h (108 mph) | 2011–2012 |
1.4 MPI | I4 |
1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 57 kW (78 PS) at 6000 rpm | 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 4750 rpm | 12.3 | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 2008– |
70 kW (95 PS) at 6000 rpm | 129 N⋅m (95 lb⋅ft) at 4750 rpm | 11.2 | 180 km/h (110 mph) | ||||
0.9 Twinair 105 | l2 | 875 cc (53.4 cu in) | 77 kW (105 PS) at 5750 rpm | 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | 11.4 | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 2011 |
1.4 TB | I4 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 88 kW (120 PS) at 5000 rpm | 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.8 | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 2008–2009 |
114 kW (155 PS) at 5500 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm | 8.0 | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 2009– | |||
1.4 MPI ( multiair ) |
77 kW (105 PS) at 6500 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | 10.7 | 187 km/h (116 mph) | |||
1.4 TB (multiair) | 99 kW (135 PS) at 5250 rpm | 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.4 | 207 km/h (129 mph) | |||
1.4 TB (multiair) TCT | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.2 | 2010– | ||||
1.4 TB (multiair) | 125 kW (170 PS) at 5500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm | 7.5 | 219 km/h (136 mph) | 2009– | ||
1.4 TB (multiair) TCT | 7.3 | 2014– | |||||
Diesel engines | |||||||
1.3 JTD |
I4 | 1,248 cc (76.2 cu in) | 66 kW (90 PS) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 11.8 | 178 km/h (111 mph) | 2008–2009 |
70 kW (95 PS) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1500 rpm | 11.6 | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 2009– | |||
63 kW (85 PS) at 3500 rpm | 12.9 | 174 km/h (108 mph) | UK version[22] | ||||
2011–[23] | |||||||
1.6 JTD | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | 88 kW (120 PS) at 3750 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 9.7 | 198 km/h (123 mph) | 2008– | |
LPG engine | |||||||
1.4 Turbo GPL | I4 | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 88 kW (120 PS) at 5000 rpm | 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.8 | 198 km/h (123 mph) | 2009– |
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Engine | Urban | Extra-urban | Combined | CO2 emissions |
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0.9 TwinAir (105 PS) | 5.0 L/100 km (56 mpg‑imp; 47 mpg‑US) | 3.8 L/100 km (74 mpg‑imp; 62 mpg‑US) | 4.2 L/100 km (67 mpg‑imp; 56 mpg‑US) | 99 g/km |
1.4 MPI (78 PS) | 7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑imp; 40 mpg‑US) | 138 g/km |
1.4 MPI (78 PS) Start&Stop | 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg‑imp; 32 mpg‑US) | 4.6 L/100 km (61 mpg‑imp; 51 mpg‑US) | 5.6 L/100 km (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) | 130 g/km |
1.4 MPI (95 PS) | 7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑imp; 40 mpg‑US) | 138 g/km |
1.4 TB (120 PS) | 8.1 L/100 km (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) | 5.0 L/100 km (56 mpg‑imp; 47 mpg‑US) | 6.1 L/100 km (46 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) | 145 g/km |
1.4 TB (155 PS) | 8.5 L/100 km (33 mpg‑imp; 28 mpg‑US) | 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) | 6.5 L/100 km (43 mpg‑imp; 36 mpg‑US) | 153 g/km |
1.4 MPI (105 PS) | 7.6 L/100 km (37 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) | 136 g/km |
1.4 TB (135 PS) | 7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg‑imp; 32 mpg‑US) | 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) | 5.6 L/100 km (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) | 129 g/km |
1.4 TB TCT (135 PS) | 7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg‑imp; 33 mpg‑US) | 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) | 5.5 L/100 km (51 mpg‑imp; 43 mpg‑US) | 126 g/km |
1.4 TB (170 PS) | 8.1 L/100 km (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 6.0 L/100 km (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) | 139 g/km |
1.3 JTD (90 PS) | 6.0 L/100 km (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) | 3.6 L/100 km (78 mpg‑imp; 65 mpg‑US) | 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) | 119 g/km |
1.3 JTD (95 PS) | 5.5 L/100 km (51 mpg‑imp; 43 mpg‑US) | 3.6 L/100 km (78 mpg‑imp; 65 mpg‑US) | 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg‑imp; 55 mpg‑US) | 112 g/km |
1.3 JTD (95 PS) Start&Stop | 5.5 L/100 km (51 mpg‑imp; 43 mpg‑US) | 3.6 L/100 km (78 mpg‑imp; 65 mpg‑US) | 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg‑imp; 55 mpg‑US) | 104 g/km |
1.3 JTD (85 bhp) Start&Stop | 4.6 L/100 km (61 mpg‑imp; 51 mpg‑US) | 3.0 L/100 km (94 mpg‑imp; 78 mpg‑US) | 3.6 L/100 km (78 mpg‑imp; 65 mpg‑US) | 95 g/km |
1.3 JTD (85 PS) Start&Stop | 4.4 L/100 km (64 mpg‑imp; 53 mpg‑US)[23] | 2.9 L/100 km (97 mpg‑imp; 81 mpg‑US) | 3.5 L/100 km (81 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US) | 90 g/km |
1.6 JTD | 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑imp; 40 mpg‑US) | 4.1 L/100 km (69 mpg‑imp; 57 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 126 g/km |
1.6 JTD Start&Stop | 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑imp; 40 mpg‑US) | 4.1 L/100 km (69 mpg‑imp; 57 mpg‑US) | 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg‑imp; 49 mpg‑US) | 114 g/km |
1.4 Turbo GPL | 10.6 L/100 km (27 mpg‑imp; 22 mpg‑US) | 6.6 L/100 km (43 mpg‑imp; 36 mpg‑US) | 8.1 L/100 km (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) | 131 g/km (petrol mode) |
Note: Consumption figures according to European Commission Directive 1999/100/EC. |
Safety
The MiTo has seven airbags as standard,[29] and received a 'good' or green result from the first ever Euro NCAP rear impact test (whiplash).[30]
The MiTo received the following ratings:
Test | Score | Rating |
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Adult occupant: | 36 | |
Child occupant: | 29 | |
Pedestrian: | 18 |
Limited and special editions
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.[32][33]
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.[34]
Quadrifoglio Verde 101 (2012): Limited edition based on QV model, only 101 examples to celebrate 101 anniversary of Alfa Romeo existence. Rosso Alfa paint, 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) engine, Sabelt racing seats with Alcantara upholstery and backrest made of carbon. From the outside, apart from paint and tinted windows, the car also sports new 18-inch alloy wheels available, like the seats, exclusively for this model. Also as standard bi-xenon lights, Brembo brakes and active suspension "Dynamic Suspension".[35]
MiTo SBK and MiTo Superbike Special Series: At 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.[36]
Mito Racer: Introduced at Geneva 2015 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.[37]
GTA concept car
The GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita), the sportiest version of the MiTo, was unveiled at the March
MiTo FCEV
Two Alfa Romeo MiTo Fuel Cell vehicles were used in Hydrogen test program in Europe.[41] The Alfa Romeo MiTo Fuel Cell car uses a Nuvera Fuel Cell stack combined with a compact Li-ion traction battery pack to supply power to the electric motor; vehicle has top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in 10 seconds, with hydrogen consumption of 3.2 liters diesel equivalent/100 km (74 mpg US) and a range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) in NEDC, thanks to 700 bar H2 tanks.”[42]
Reception
The MiTo was sold to compete with the Mini Hatch and the newer Audi A1.[43]
In March 2017, the head of Alfa Romeo Reid Bigland said that the MiTo and Giulietta models were going to continue to be produced for the foreseeable future.[44] However, both models sales were discontinued, MiTo in early 2019 and Giulietta in 2021.[45][46]
Production and sales
Year | Production Mirafiori plant[47] | European sales |
2008 | 24,759 | 13,282 |
2009 | 65,342 | 62,122 |
2010 | 53,091 | 51,994 |
2011 | 41,077 | 40,425 |
2012 | 24,857 | 25,173 |
2013 | 19,655 | 17,884 |
2014 | 16,894 | 16,950 |
2015 | 13,909 | 13,839[48] |
2016 | 14,644 | 12,944[48] |
2017 | 10,906 | 11,367[48] |
2018 | 8,274 | 9.198[48] |
Total | 293,408 | 275,178 |
Awards
- 2013 "Bestes Auto des Jahres 2013" – Import small cars category – Auto, Motor und Sport[49]
- 2011 Die besten autos 2011 – Import small cars category – Auto, Motor und Sport
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