Sunday, June 20, 2010

Alfa Romeo Mito Multiair Review and Facts


THE FACTS

Price/availability: No prices yet but expect over £16,000/On sale early 2010.

Tested: Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Cloverleaf)

Power/torque: 167bhp/185lb ft

Top speed: 137mph

Acceleration: 0-62mph in 7.5sec

Fuel economy (Combined): 47.8mpg

CO2 emissions: 139g/km

VED band: E (£120)

Alternatives: Volkswagen Polo GTI, to come in 2011. Ford Fiesta Ti VCT Zetec S, from £14,450. MINI Cooper S, from £16,575.

Verdict: by far the best MiTo yet. Chassis changes have hugely improved the driving experience and the new Multiair engine is a genuinely economical performer. Expect to see a lot more of the Multiair system in future.

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