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2009 Alfa MiTo full details revealed, new image gallery and new video
 
Alfa Romeo today officially unveiled the 2009 MiTo. The car will be launched in all major markets in July. The engines available at launch will be the 155 bhp 1.4 Turbopetrol, 120 bhp 1.6 JTDM and an aspirated 1.4 engine of limited power (78 bhp) for those who have recently passed their tests. Each with different qualities, all utilised to the full due to pairing with 6 speed manual gearboxes that are individually remarkable for their generosity and lively temperament and also for their high performance and sophisticated technology. In particular, the 120 bhp 1.6 JTDM is the best engine in its category in terms of specific power (it can achieve a mighty torque of 320 Nm at just 1750 rpm), while also boasting 80% lower particulate emissions and 20% lower CO2 emissions than previous generation power units. In the same way, the top of the range car in terms of power – the 155 bhp 1.4 turbopetrol – offers extraordinary performance for this capacity (top speed of 215 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.0 seconds) with a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to cars of the previous generation. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. 2009 Alfa Romeo MiToFull details are available here. Alfa MiTo Cabriolet to be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Alfa Romeo will unveil a cabriolet version of their new MiTo next year at the Geneva Motor Show with sales to begin in late 2009. The MiTo Cabriolet will compete with the MINI Convertible, Audi A3 Cabriolet and forthcoming soft-top Volkswagen Golf. Based on the Fiat Grande Punto’s platform, the MiTo Convertible will have a length of around 4 meters, and will be offered with a manual folding soft-top. The MiTo Convertible will be powered by a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp. The MiTo convertible will be priced at about £14,000, with the coupe costing somewhere around £12,000. Alfa MiTo Convertible coming in 2010
 The MiTo will be first delivered as a three-door hatchback, but a convertible version is also under consideration. Inspired by the 8C Competizione, the MiTo take its roots from the Alfa Romeo’s history. Based on the Fiat Grande Punto’s platform, the MiTo Convertible will have a length of around 4 meters, and will be offered with a manual folding soft-top. At the Coupe version, the MiTo Convertible will be powered by a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp.
Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA renderings
Here’s a new rendering (most credible of all) of the future Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA. The GTA features a more dynamic design inspired by the 8C Competizione. The MiTo GTA will be powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine delivering around 230 hp. The sporty design is completed by 20" wheels, and roof, the spoiler and the front bumper made out of carbon.
Alfa Romeo picked new Mito logo
Alfa Romeo announced today the winner of the "MiTo logo competition", and the winner is... well check the main image! We will just have to wait and if the new logo will be actually used on the car. After all the "Furiosa" name (the winner of the Junior naming contest) was not used! The Alfa Romeo MiTo is 4.06 meters long, 1.44 meters high and 1.72 meters wide. Great performances are guaranteed by a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp, with the range due to be extended by even higher power ratings.
Alfa MiTo promotional video
Alfa released a new promotional video for the newly-launched MiTo. Called "are you ready to play?", the new video presents the MiTo inside a simulated computer game. MiTo will be offered with a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp, with the range due to be extended by even higher power ratings. Get the Flash Player to see this player.
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Alfa Romeo MiTo - exterior beauty shots
Just a few hours after Alfa Romeo revealed the 2009 MiTo, they also presented the first official video of the compact sport car. The Mi.To is the first car to be built since the 8C Competizione and will be Alfa Romeo’s most compact sports car with dimensions of just 4.06 metres long, 1.44 metres high and 1.72 metres wide. The car features three different vehicle behaviour modes based on the driving style best suited to the situation or the customer’s wishes: supersporting (Dynamic), town driving (Normal), maximum safety even in difficult grip conditions (All-Weather). The Mi.To is the first car in its segment to offer such innovative technological content. The car comes with a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp, with the range due to be extended by even higher power ratings. The Alfa Mi.To will presented in June this year and will then be gradually introduced from July in all the major markets. Get the Flash Player to see this player.
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo
After many rumors, Alfa Romeo today made official the 2009 Mi.To. First believed to be called Junior, and then Furiosa, the small hatchback get the name Mi.To. The Alfa Mi.To will be introduced to the international press during June and will then be gradually introduced from July in all the major markets.  The name Mi.To has great evocative resonance for Alfa Romeo, since it was chosen as a sign of a deep-seated link between the past and future of the brand: between Milan, the city of design that brought the car’s style into being, and Turin, which will be responsible for its industrial production. A decision that highlights the brand’s strong desire to consolidate its Milanese roots.  The greatest thought has also gone into defining the dimensions, which add up to a compact and dynamic shape: the Mi.To is 4.06 metres long, 1.44 metres high and 1.72 metres wide. Great performances are guaranteed by a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp, with the range due to be extended by even higher power ratings. Full story Alfa Romeo Junior will be called MiTo
First it was supposed to be called Junior, then after an internet vote was held to find a name the future Alfa Romeo was supposed to be called Furiosa. Wrong again! According to some AutoExpress’ inside sources the new Mini competitor will be called MiTo. It will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn, and UK pricing will start at £10,500. But where does the name came from? It is derived from two Italian cities: Milan, Alfa’s traditional home, and Turin (Torino), where owner Fiat is based. The MiTo uses Grande Punto underpinnings, but is inspired by the 8C Competizione, with slanted headlights and a shield-shaped grille. But the MiTo will be far better than the Punto, thanks to a new 1.8-litre turbo motor delivering 180bhp. This will eventually be tuned to deliver as much as 230bhp. Other options include the Grande Punto’s 1.4 T-jet petrol and 1.9-litre diesel.
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