Comments on: Alfa Romeo MiTo released in Australia

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Nice and I hope it does well against the Mini, although exterior design is a bit odd, not like the classic GTV’s… However I will wait for the VW Scirocco which should be better all around and less expensive.

By: GraemeS

GraemeS — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:01:56 +0000

The MiTo shares the same engine as used by Fiat in the Punto Sport and Ritmo Sport with just a bit more power.

Couldn’t have the Alfa putting out more power than a Fiat!

The build quality is excellent as one would expect from a modern European maker. We just have to convince the motoring public that today’s Alfa/Fiat of this fact and not to harp back to the models of the 70s and 80s when Russian steel was used in their manufacture.

By: Bavarian Missile®™

Bavarian Missile®™ — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:43:56 +0000

Fillipo – pronunciation only relates to the spoken word that is the way you say something.. Sure the way you say something depends on how a word is spelt etc
However; I’m not sure how you can get annoyed at the way people are “pronouncing” the word Mi-To given that they are writing it [in a sentence] NOT saying it.. I mean everyone is spelling it the same way aren’t they?

By: SteveC

SteveC — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:45:56 +0000

Hmm, I thought it shared the platform with a Punto.

I was going to just change the badges on mine when I got the chance. :p

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:42:51 +0000

Will seriously consider looking at this once the Dual Clutch Auto arrives in Mid 2010… hers hoping the supply issues have cleared up by then too…

According to Carsales, the auto is due her in mid 2010, and its a double clutch gearbox… shouldnt be too bad…

By: filippo

filippo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:20:53 +0000

What really gets on my nerves is how people are already trying to mispronounce the MiTo name. Jez Spinks on Drive is encouraging people to pronounce it like “me too” which is totally wrong (in Italian this pronounciation would be spelt “mitu”).

FYI, it is pronounced like “me-toe” but with the emphasis more on the “i” and a short “o”.

By: adam smith

adam smith — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:08:25 +0000

frugalone,

i feel sorry for you.

By: phillip

phillip — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:45:53 +0000

FrugalOne: I think that if you walked into an Alfa dealership, the salesman would refuse to sell you one just out of principle.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:06:53 +0000

!Frontman^^^

NFI, they most likely did it as you claim on purpose to make themselves feel all warm-n-fuzzy?

Where is the MultiAir system?

Where is the auto?

Where is the GTA powerhouse?

Great and class leading vehicle for Yuppi/DINK’s set, but not suitable for my lifestyle.

Cheers

F-0

By: SOF

SOF — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:06:39 +0000

I have an Alfa 156, my bro has a Mini. His car had so much problem its not funny. The Alfa in comparison has given no trouble. Modern Alfas are not any less reliable than other Euro brands. Like everyone else, was very hesitant about buying an Alfa, but what I found is… most people commenting on how bad Alfa reliability have never owned a modern one. You can’t expect it to be bullet proof like a Japanese car, you need to make sure it is serviced regularly like all euro cars.