The Alfa Romeo MiTo introduced in 2014 featured minimal exterior design changes, but came with new technology a a new 2-cylinder engine.
The Alfa’s smallest model had a new grill frame, more exactly, a chrome-plated frame for the already iconic V-shaped grill.
The big update was represented by the turbocharged two-cylinder engine borrowed from Fiat.
While the MiTo was not a cheap vehicle for a car in the small segment, the 2-cylinder engine allowed Alfa Romeo to reduce the starting price with around $3000.
The new engine was a 0.9-liter producing 77 kW. While it might not sound a lot, the small car was design to be practical and agile within the city limits.
The Dynamic mode available allowed the driver to take full advantage of the 77 kW, the steering became more precise and the throttle response was quicker.
The Natural mode was designed for fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
The MiTos came with a standard start/stop technology and the new engine was recognised for the lowest CO2 emissions among the non-hybrid power plants. The combined fuel consumption was estimated at around 4.2L/100 km.
For a more engaging drive, a 1.4-liter engine that developed 99 kW was available fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission.
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