Car Round-Up: Alfa Romeo Mito
To be honest, when we think “Italian small car”, Alfa Romeo isn't the first make that comes to mind. Then again, the Alfasud of the late seventies (for those of us that can remember that far back) was a pretty popular little beast.
Nonetheless, small isn't exactly seen as Alfa's forte. It's no surprise then that Alfa's “Supermini” style Mito has been greeted with some excitement and curiosity from UK car buyers.
And, it's something of a success – not least in the way it manages to retain a bit of continental flair. This is a car with “Italy” burnished into its core. Its very name is a combination of the place it was designed (Milan) and the place it was manufactured (Turin – or Torino).
Small, but sporty
According to Alfa head engineer Harold Wester, the aim was to create the “sportiest compact car ever”. Thankfully lovers of the Alfa Romeo's traditional style should be happy enough.
It definitely looks the part – with a shield shaped front grill and very “Alfa” LED circular tail-lights. A low driving position, tight suspension and wide track mean it has good grip and a sports car feel. It goes from 0-62mph in a very respectable 8 seconds.
The Mito also has the electronic “DNA” driving mode – three settings which the driver can choose between depending on road conditions. DNA stands for Dynamic, Normal and All Weather. Dynamic mode in particular allows for sharper steering and adds a little extra overboost.
Overall the handling is solid, tight and stable – but expect a few bumps and suspension shakes when hitting more serious road dips. Never known as the smoothest of rides, Alfa aficionados should know exactly what to expect!
Space-wise it feels pretty roomy up front. The back seats however, aren't designed for anyone over four foot three. But then again, the Mito isn't designed to be a family workhorse. Think more along the lines of city car with attitude.
Alfa's good
Frankly, we like this car a lot. For a small vehicle it manages to capture that sports feel – both in looks and performance. It does a pretty good job of capturing the best of both worlds (sport and small). The most obvious alternatives if you're not a fan of the design are the high end Mini S series, or the BMW mini.
However, if you agree with Jeremy Clarkson that “...owning an Alfa is a portal through which all petrolheads must pass if they genuinely want to know what it is that differentiates a car from a toaster or a washing machine,” then the Mito could be a very good place to start.
If you're looking to sell or source a Mito, (or looking for any quick car sale) get in touch with us today!
Nonetheless, small isn't exactly seen as Alfa's forte. It's no surprise then that Alfa's “Supermini” style Mito has been greeted with some excitement and curiosity from UK car buyers.
And, it's something of a success – not least in the way it manages to retain a bit of continental flair. This is a car with “Italy” burnished into its core. Its very name is a combination of the place it was designed (Milan) and the place it was manufactured (Turin – or Torino).
Small, but sporty
According to Alfa head engineer Harold Wester, the aim was to create the “sportiest compact car ever”. Thankfully lovers of the Alfa Romeo's traditional style should be happy enough.
It definitely looks the part – with a shield shaped front grill and very “Alfa” LED circular tail-lights. A low driving position, tight suspension and wide track mean it has good grip and a sports car feel. It goes from 0-62mph in a very respectable 8 seconds.
The Mito also has the electronic “DNA” driving mode – three settings which the driver can choose between depending on road conditions. DNA stands for Dynamic, Normal and All Weather. Dynamic mode in particular allows for sharper steering and adds a little extra overboost.
Overall the handling is solid, tight and stable – but expect a few bumps and suspension shakes when hitting more serious road dips. Never known as the smoothest of rides, Alfa aficionados should know exactly what to expect!
Space-wise it feels pretty roomy up front. The back seats however, aren't designed for anyone over four foot three. But then again, the Mito isn't designed to be a family workhorse. Think more along the lines of city car with attitude.
Alfa's good
Frankly, we like this car a lot. For a small vehicle it manages to capture that sports feel – both in looks and performance. It does a pretty good job of capturing the best of both worlds (sport and small). The most obvious alternatives if you're not a fan of the design are the high end Mini S series, or the BMW mini.
However, if you agree with Jeremy Clarkson that “...owning an Alfa is a portal through which all petrolheads must pass if they genuinely want to know what it is that differentiates a car from a toaster or a washing machine,” then the Mito could be a very good place to start.
If you're looking to sell or source a Mito, (or looking for any quick car sale) get in touch with us today!
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