The Mi.To., Alfa Romeo’s much anticipated subcompact vehicle, was finally released today.
If you’re wondering where this rather unusual name came from, it was derived from the city where the car was designed (Milan) and and the place where it will be built (Turin).
The car is a three door hatchback that Alfa Romeo is hoping will be able to compete in the premium subcompact segment dominated by the BMW Mini Cooper. The Mi.To. is due to be launched in all major markets (except the USA) in July. Keep reading for this beautiful compact car’s specifications.
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Available exclusively as a three-door hatchback, the 4-meter long Mi.To will be offered at launch with two petrol engines, a puny 78Hp 1.4-liter and a 155Hp turbocharged 1.4-liter and one turbodiesel, the 120Hp 1.6 JTDM. All engines are paired with a 6 speed manual gearboxes. The Mi.To is essentially a Fiat Grande Punto wrapped in an 8C Competizione inspired costume...The Mi.To 1.4 can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 12.3 sec and on to a top speed of 165 km/h or 102mph. Its average consumption is 5.9 lt /100km or 40 mpg (US). We hope for Alfa’s sake and tradition, that this version will stay put in Italy.
(carscoop.blogspot)