Alfa Romeo MiTo: MultiAir tech brings business benefits

Alfa Romeo MiTo 135bhp 1.4-litre turbo MultiAir

Alfa Romeo MiTo 135bhp 1.4-litre turbo MultiAir Lusso

What is it?

SUPER-EFFICIENT, warm hatch version of Alfa’s MiTo supermini. Clever 1.4-litre turbo MultiAir engine this time boasts 137PS (rather than the 170bhp of the Cloverleaf hot hatch) and costs from £15,045 in base MultiAir Lusso trim.

What’s hot?

• Still turns heads thanks to its mini-me 8C supercar looks
• Cabin is just as alluring with recessed dials and sports seats
• Smooth and characterful engine provides punchy pace…
• …with 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds and a 129mph top speed
• Cheap to run too, 50.4mpg and 129g/km CO2 emissions
• Agile handling
• Driver adjustable ‘DNA’ switch adds a sense of fun
• Well equipped, even base cars have alloys and air-con

What’s not?

• Frustrating to drive. In Dynamic mode there’s sharp throttle response…
• …but the ride is just awful
• In ‘normal’ the ride is bearable but throttle response disappears
• Steering is quick but numb
• Brakes have a wooden feel
• Low-level cabin materials are poor

What you need to Know?

Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

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