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Alfa Romeo MiTo
Italian supermini hatchback From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Alfa Romeo MiTo (Type 955) is a front-wheel drive, three-door supermini designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and first presented in 2008 at Castello Sforzesco in Milan[6] with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in 2008.[7] The MiTo was marketed across a single generation from 2008 to 2018, sharing the Fiat Small Platform with the Grande Punto. Production reached 293,428 units at FCA's Mirafiori plant.[8]
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The Mito nameplate is a portmanteau of the Italian cities of Milano (Milan), where it was designed, and Torino (Turin), where it was manufactured.
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Name
The new car was provisionally named the "Junior". In November 2007, Alfa Romeo launched a European public naming competition, wherein the winner from each country would win an Alfa Romeo Spider or an Alfa Romeo mountain bike. The winning name was "Furiosa", which scored well in Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, but not in Spain.
In 2008, Alfa Romeo announced "MiTo" as the official name, a portmanteau of Milano and Torino, the car having been designed in the former and assembled in the latter. The name is also a play on the Italian word mito, meaning "myth" or "legend".[9]
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Design
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The MiTo is front-wheel drive, with a system allowing the driver to choose three driving settings: Dynamic, Normal, and All-Weather. The system, marketed as "Alfa DNA", tunes the behavior of the engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox.[1] The MiTo also features LED tail lights and 250 litres (8.8 cu ft) of luggage space,[10] as well as an electronic "Q2" differential on the front axle which activates with the Dynamic driving mode, allowing for faster and tighter cornering without loss of traction.
In 2010, a new transmission for the MiTo—the six-speed TCT dual-clutch transmission—was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.[11] Produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) in Verrone, it has a Magneti Marelli control system integrating a BorgWarner hydraulic actuation module into its own power and transmission control units.[12] It can handle torque inputs of up to 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft). Also unveiled at Geneva that year was "Blue&Me–TomTom", a new Blue&Me infotainment system with integrated TomTom navigation.[11]
For model year 2014, the MiTo received a new turbocharged 105 PS (77 kW) 0.9 L TwinAir inline-twin engine, a new chrome-plated grille, a new Anthracite Grey paint colour, and new burnished front light clusters. The interior was also updated, with new upholstery, three new dashboard options, and a new Uconnect 5.0 infotainment system. The engine range now consisted of two turbo-diesel engines (the updated E5+ 85 PS (63 kW) 1.3 L JTDm, and the 120 PS (88 kW) 1.6 L JTDm), five petrol engines (the 70 PS (51 kW) 1.4, the 78 PS (57 kW) 1.4, the 135 PS (99 kW) 1.4 MultiAir Turbo (with manual or TCT options), and the 170 PS (130 kW) 1.4 MultiAir Turbo), and a 120 PS (88 kW) 1.4 Turbo liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engine.[13]
Debuting at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the facelifted MiTo featured a reworked front fascia with a new logo badge and new lettering. The trim lineup was changed to MiTo, Super, and Veloce. A new body colour and new wheel options also became available. The previous MiTo QV became the Mito Veloce, available with the 170 PS (130 kW) engine and TCT transmission.[14]
MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde
The special-edition MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde ("green four-leaf clover"), first presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show,[15] came equipped with a turbocharged 1.4-litre (1,368 cc) MultiAir inline-four engine capable of 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 5500 rpm and 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2500 rpm,[16] with newly engineered suspension, steering, and a new C635 6-speed gearbox developed by FPT. The MiTo QV had bigger 305 mm front brake discs and exclusive 18" alloy wheels as standard, and Sabelt carbon fibre backed bucket seats as an option. The engine's specific output of 124 PS (91 kW) per litre was the highest in its segment at that time, while its MultiAir technology allowed for a fuel consumption of 6 litres per 100 kilometres (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) in EU combined driving and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km.[17]
From 2014, the MiTo QV became available with the TCT gearbox, which reduced the 0–100 km/h time to 7.3 s. With the 2016 facelift, the QV trim level was renamed to the Veloce.
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At launch, the MiTo featured low-displacement turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, plus a power-limited 79 PS (58 kW; 78 hp) naturally-aspirated engine to meet Italian legislation for novice drivers.[18]
The MiTo received new MultiAir engines from September 2009, with up to a 10% increase in power and up to a 15% increase in torque, as well as a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (both up to 10%), particulates (up to 40%), and NOx emissions (up to 60%).[19] These new engines were available with 105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp),135 PS (99 kW; 133 bhp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) power ratings[20] and a start-stop system as standard. From model year 2011, the start-stop system became standard on all models.[21]
In October 2009, a dual-fuel MiTo was unveiled, being able to run on either petrol or LPG with a range of 1,200 kilometres (750 mi). This MiTo was made in collaboration with Landi Renzo.
At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Alfa Romeo introduced two new engines for the MiTo—the 0.9 L TwinAir engine, and a new low-emission 85 PS (63 kW) version of the 1.3 JTD diesel engine.
Specifications
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
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Safety
The MiTo has seven airbags as standard,[29] and received a 'good' or green result from the first ever Euro NCAP rear impact test (whiplash).[30]
The MiTo received the following ratings:
Limited and special editions
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Edizione Sprint (2009): Limited to 250 examples, the Edizione Sprint was available only in Belgium with the 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 1.3 JTDM diesel engine. It bears a special Sprint logo.[32][33]
Maserati Version (2010): In 2010, Alfa Romeo announced it would produce a limited 100-car series of MiTos to be distributed to Maserati dealerships in Europe. Maserati Version MiTos feature the same 170 PS (130 kW) engine as the Quadrifoglio Verde and exclusive Blu Oceano paint. Aluminium kickplates and a badge on the HVAC controls on the car bear the words "Alfa Romeo for Maserati". The cars are to be used as courtesy cars for Maserati service customers, very much like the "for Ferrari Dealers" versions of the Fiat and Abarth 500.[34]
Quadrifoglio Verde 101 (2012): Based on the QV model, only 101 examples were made to celebrate Alfa Romeo's 101st anniversary. These MiTos featured Rosso Alfa paint, the 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) engine, Sabelt racing seats with Alcantara upholstery and backrests made of carbon, exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows, bi-xenon lights, Brembo brakes, and active "Dynamic Suspension".[35]
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MiTo SBK and MiTo Superbike Special Series: At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled a limited run of 200 numbered MiTo SBK cars based on the QV MiTo, along with the MiTo Superbike Special Series model available with all the engines in the range except for the 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) 1.4 petrol engines. The MiTo SBK includes 16-inch titanium alloy wheels, a chrome-plated spoiler and exhaust, titanium-coloured mirror fairings, a sporty rear bumper, a black fog light frame, and an "SBK" logo on the rear of the car.[36]
Mito Racer: Introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the MiTo Racer sports a checkered flag roof decal, special 17" alloy wheels, a rear sport bumper, a rear spoiler, a chrome exhaust pipe, and a satin-chrome finish for many exterior features. The interior was available with vintage-style grey upholstery with brown eco-leather seats and a black dashboard. The car was available with wide range of engines.[37]
MiTo GTA
The GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita), the sportiest version of the MiTo, was unveiled at the March 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a prototype. The concept has a 1.8-litre (Fiat Pratola Serra modular) turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing for both inlet and exhaust valves, rated at 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp).[38] The GTA has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds.[39] The car's weight has been reduced by the use of carbon fibre for the tailgate spoiler as well as the roof panel and mirror fairings,[40] plus aluminium for other components. The active suspension has been lowered by 20 millimetres (0.8 in) over the standard MiTo.
MiTo FCEV
Two Alfa Romeo MiTo Fuel Cell vehicles were used in a hydrogen vehicle test program in Europe.[41] The Alfa Romeo MiTo Fuel Cell car uses a Nuvera fuel cell stack combined with a compact lithium-ion battery pack to supply power to the electric motor. The fuel cell MiTo has a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in 10 seconds, with hydrogen consumption of 3.2 liters diesel equivalent/100 km (74 mpg US) and an NEDC range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) thanks to 700 bar hydrogen tanks.[42]
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Reception
The MiTo was sold to compete with the Mini Hatch and the newer Audi A1.[43]
In March 2017, Alfa Romeo executive Reid Bigland stated that the MiTo and Giulietta models were going to continue to be produced for the foreseeable future.[44] However, both were since discontinued—the MiTo in early 2019 and the Giulietta in 2021.[45][46]
Production and sales
| Year | Production Mirafiori plant[47] | European sales |
| 2008 | 24,759 | 13,282 |
| 2009 | 65,342 | 62,122 |
| 2010 | 53,091 | 51,994 |
| 2011 | 41,077 | 40,425 |
| 2012 | 24,857 | 25,173 |
| 2013 | 19,655 | 17,884 |
| 2014 | 16,894 | 16,950 |
| 2015 | 13,909 | 13,839[48] |
| 2016 | 14,644 | 12,944[48] |
| 2017 | 10,906 | 11,367[48] |
| 2018 | 8,274 | 9.198[48] |
| Total | 293,408 | 275,178 |
Awards
- 2013 "Bestes Auto des Jahres 2013" – Import small cars category – Auto, Motor und Sport[49]
- 2011 Die besten autos 2011 – Import small cars category – Auto, Motor und Sport;[50] What Car? Reader Awards – Supermini category winner;[51] "My favorite cars" Small cars category Quattroruote; Die besten autos 2010 – Import small cars category – Auto, Motor und Sport
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