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The new Alfa Romeo MiTo

By on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 | No Comments

The new Alfa Romeo MiToThe MiTo has been revised by Alfa Romeo.

It is now available with enhanced specification and a choice of new engines.

The new MiTo range has been limited to 9 versions, from previously seventeen versions.

The Cloverleaf and Veloce replace Quadrifoglio Verde and Distinctive versions. Lusso and Turismo trim levels now are replaced by the Sprint. While the Progression comes as the entry level versions.

Prices are even made lower. The Progression is priced £12,250 on-the-road. And the Cloverleaf is £17,955 on-the-road.

The Cloverleaf and Veloce versions have been featured with rear parking sensors, Sports pedals, and Cruise Control.

There is a choice of three new engines: 1.4 Multi-Air 105bhp (offered on the Distinctive and Sprint) for improved MPG, torque, and power; 1.4 8v 78bhp (offered on the Sprint and Progression) for increased MPG and lower emissions; and 1.3 JTDM-2 (offered only on the Sprint) for delivering 85bhp and CO2 of 95g/km.

The Alfa MiTo will also be featured with a totally new color – Metal Bronze, as already previewed in March’s Geneva auto show.

The new Alfa Romeo MiTo is available in the market this May.

Alfa Romeo MiTo with TCT automatic transmission

By on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 | No Comments

Alfa Romeo MiTo with TCT automatic transmissionThe MiTo is Alfa Romeo’s first model featured by the new TCT automatic transmission with dual clutch.

Alfa Romeo MiTo is powered by 1.4 TB MultiAir 135 bhp petrol engine, paired with a Start&Stop system. This enables the MiTo to achieve 38.7 mpg over an urban cycle, CO2 emissions of 128 g/km, and zero to 62 mph acceleration of 8.2 seconds.

Meanwhile, the same engine combined with a manual gearbox can deliver only 38.2 mpg, CO2 emissions of 129 g/km, and 8.4 seconds to accelerate from zero to 62 mph.

The new TCT automatic transmission is a high technology feature that can control the delivery of torque and modify the gearshift speed, for example on the roads with low grip. It can be operated manually or automatically. And it works effectively to reduce consumption of fuel.

The new TCT automatic transmission is designed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies. Conceptually, it parallels two gearboxes in which each has its own clutch. This makes the subsequent gear to select and engage although the previous one is still in engagement.

The Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir featuring the new TCT automatic transmission is offered in the trim levels of Veloce and Lusso. The OTR prices begun at £16,745.

Alfa Romeo’s bags of young talents

By on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Alfa Romeo's bags of young talents Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Alfa Romeo decides to give young fashion talents opportunity to be the designers of Alfa’s bags. Alfa hopes that the project can give birth to potential young designers that will make a significance contribution for the British fashion.

There are 15 selected students who take part in the Alfa’s project. They are all students of MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins College, London. Each of them has submitted their own bags designs. After being judged by fashion experts, finally the designs from Tamara Elliot and William Hendry are chosen for entering production in the near future.

Tamara has designed a bag that can work not only with the car, but also with various situations, including for traveling. Her idea is inspired by classic garment and boot bags. It is therefore her bag design can also function as a suitcase. She explains that her bag design truly reflects the ergonomics concept of Alfa’s products.

William says that Alfa’s project has allowed him to come into an area which he never discovered before. He is so influenced and impressed by the fact that all Alfa’s products such as steering wheel and coat pocket, are intended to improve efficiency and working conditions of the users. William concludes that Alfa’s products are not only fashionable, but they have function.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the most favorite nominee for Car of the Year 2011 Award (Europe)

By on Friday, November 12th, 2010 | No Comments

The Jury which consists of 58 members have nominated seven vehicles from 41 initial candidates as the winner for Car of the Year 2011 Award. Those candidates cover all kind of market segments. The jury itself comes from journalists of major automotive magazines in Europe.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Citroen C3/DS3 are the most favorite vehicles to win the award. Both are two big hitters considered by the Jury as the most innovative, original, and groundbreaking vehicles.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2011

In order to determine the winner, each member of the Jury must distribute 25 points for at least five of the seven vehicles. Each member is also not allowed to give more than 10 points for the preferred choice. The vote will be accompanied by a written text for justification.

The seven finalists are: Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Citroen C3/DS3, Nissan Leaf, Ford C-Max/Grand C Max, Dacia Duster, Volvo S60/V60, and Opel/Vauxhall Meriva. Officially, announcement of the final decision for Car of the Year 2011 will be published on 29 November 2010.

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