What is the MiTo based on?

On the surface, the MiTo (whose name is a combination of Milan and Torino (Turin), the Italian cities in which it was designed and built) looks appealing with its shield grille, rounded lines and assorted styling touches inspired by other models in the Alfa Romeo range.

What does Alfa MiTo mean?

In 2008, Alfa Romeo announced “MiTo” as the official name, a portmanteau of Milano (Milan) & Torino (Turin), because it was designed in the former and was assembled in the latter. The name is also a play on the Italian word “mito”, meaning “myth” or “legend”.

How many Alfa Romeo MiTo were made?

Estimated data indicates that Alfa Romeo has sold around 285.000 units of the Mito since its launch.

How much does an Alfa Romeo MiTo weight?

The Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 Turbo 120 weighs 1145 Kg / 2524 lbs.

Is MiTo a good car?

From our Driver Power satisfaction survey, it’s clear the MiTo is outclassed by many rivals. Yet for those owners who don’t suffer reliability problems, it still raises a smile. The Alfa Romeo MiTo should be a hugely enticing buy, then, with its distinctive styling, semi-premium badge and smart cabin.

When did Alfa stop making the MiTo?

2019
The Alfa Romeo Mito will be canned early next year as the brand makes way for a new era of SUVs and sports cars, Europe boss Roberta Zerbi has confirmed.

Is Alfa Romeo MiTo a good car?

Is Alfa A MiTo?

The Alfa Romeo Mito is the supermini utility car with 10 years of indisputable successes under its belt, making it an icon of determination and sportiness. The Mito was designed to cater to everyday driving needs, while still encapsulating the beauty and performance that only an Alfa Romeo vehicle can.

What does TCe mean cars?

Turbo Control Efficiency
The 128bhp 1.4-litre TCe unit (it stands for Turbo Control Efficiency) is based on a motor developed by Nissan, and continues the trend for smaller-capacity forced-induction engines (explored in our road test here).

What does GSE stand for in cars?

Global Small Engine
GSE. GSE is an engine made by the Fiat/Chrysler partnership and seen in newer models of Fiat 500X and Jeeps such as the Renegade. It stands for Global Small Engine and is a naturally aspirated 1.0 3 cylinder indirect injected petrol engine.