Author Topic: Alfa Romeo Mi.To -- technical details and big gallery (Read 3735 times)

Mitlov · « **on:** June 20, 2008, 12:17:11 am »

Fiat Grande Punto platform.

Three engines: 78 hp 1.4L gas, 155 hp turbo 1.4L, and 120 hp diesel 1.6L.

Six-speed manual for all engines.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alfa-romeo-...-1/872307/full/

I like. Lots. This is a subcompact I'd love to own, particularly with the turbo 1.4L.

And I've heard from more than once source that the Mi.To might follow the 8C Competizione to North America, given the smashing success of the Mini Cooper over here. Personally, I think this is way cooler than either the Cooper or the Fiat 500, not to mention a 3-door Yaris.

rrocket · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 12:22:12 am »

Hmmm...I fond of Alfas...just not this one as much. I think it's the nose that ruins it for me...Doesn't look as good as other Alfas fronts.

I DO like the rippled dash treatment. Very nice...

I wonder what they'd charge over here for that car? What type of TQ for the diesel??

TopGun · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2008, 08:50:51 am »

Quote from: rrocket on June 20, 2008, 12:22:12 am

...Doesn't look as good as other Alfas fronts.

Well, I'm biased towards anything Alfa...so I'd be all over this too.

While I'd agree it may not look as good as other Alfra fronts, I think they've done a good job given the basic shape. After all, this isn't a low-slung two seater.

Please please please give us the option of their lighter coloured interiors!!!

Ice · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2008, 12:07:31 pm »

That is a hot looking car...it'd be fantastic to see some of them on the roads here in Canada. People would definitely go for this type of vehicle...I see allot of Mini's around. I know there was talk of Alfa's being built here too.

Whats the companies reputation...particularly regarding reliability?

Mitlov · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2008, 12:20:52 pm »

Quote from: IceAndFire on June 21, 2008, 12:07:31 pm

Whats the companies reputation...particularly regarding reliability?

It's Italian. If you have to ask, you don't wanna know.

initial_D · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2008, 12:43:11 pm »

Looks very very hot. Love the interior and the exterior.

Quote from: Mitlov on June 21, 2008, 12:20:52 pm

Quote from: IceAndFire on June 21, 2008, 12:07:31 pm
Whats the companies reputation...particularly regarding reliability?

It's Italian. If you have to ask, you don't wanna know.

The only reason not to own an Alfa.

mmret · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2008, 03:19:17 pm »

Just don't rely on it to get you to work.

dougjp · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2008, 03:33:03 pm »

Love it. 155 HP WITH good torque, 2,500 lbs. - bingo! Would feel super strong up to at least highway speeds, might feel a bit weak after that. Bring it on!

Video here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/20/video-alfa-romeo-mi-to-on-the-move/

vdk · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2008, 04:18:58 pm »

Now this particular Alfa looks really bad in my books... the 159 is a beaut though... really love it..

ArticSteve · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:05:43 pm »

That front is not North American friendly.

dorin · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:19:20 pm »

The front is a little Subie Tribeca 1.0 but I do like it.

initial_D · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:55:40 pm »

Subaru hired ex-Alfa Romeo designer - Andreas Zapatinas as Subaru's new Advanced Design Team's Chief Designer. ... then he is fired.

initial_D · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2008, 11:03:41 pm »

Quote from: articsteve on June 21, 2008, 10:05:43 pm

That front is not North American friendly.

Perfect for a snow plow, need to drop a couple of inches tho.

Railton · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2008, 12:13:40 pm »

ugh...

Railton

Triple Bob · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:12:00 pm »

I quite like it, it's like the bastard lovechild of an 8C + Fiat 500!

The turbo version would be a hoot.

Railton · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:04:05 pm »

Quote from: Turbo Bob on June 22, 2008, 05:12:00 pm

I quite like it, it's like the bastard lovechild of an 8C + Fiat 500!

A good photographer is the one who can see beauty in everything regardless.
Railton

Triple Bob · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:06:59 pm »

Quote from: Railton on June 22, 2008, 06:04:05 pm

Quote from: Turbo Bob on June 22, 2008, 05:12:00 pm
I quite like it, it's like the bastard lovechild of an 8C + Fiat 500!

A good photographer is the one who can see beauty in everything regardless.
Railton

Ha ha, I thank you!

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:41:09 pm »

Looks pretty good to me. A NA front plate would mess it up however.

Schmengie · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2008, 11:29:33 pm »

Quote from: kevlar on June 22, 2008, 10:32:23 pm

i can see the move to share the styling cues from the 8c but in such a short car it doesn't work as well. having said that i still find it attractive. yet, i prefer the brera coupe which just has a more aggressive, less bulbous design.

I disagree. For what it is - a small-but-tall subcompact - the styling of this car is extremely well done, very sleek and sexy and obviously an Alfa. Not an easy trick to pull off. I want one.

Too bad about the goofy name, though.