While the the Alfa Romeo MiTo range has offered diesel derivatives since its 2009 launch, new diesel technology means Alfa’s next generation MultiJet II unit will now be offered in the MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 in UK and European markets.
The new engine, developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), blends lower emissions, reduced noise and fuel consumption with increased acceleration and power.
Developing 70kW of power and 200Nm of torque, the 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine is capable of taking the MiTo from rest to 100km/h in 11.6 seconds while also achieving a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of just 4.3L/100km and a CO2 emissions number of 112g/km – making it fully compliant with strict Euro 5 emissions legislation.
To further bolster MiTo’s environmental credentials, the 1.3 MultiJet II engine comes standard with Start&Stop technology, a second-generation Variable Vane Geometry turbocharger and features a Diesel Particulate Filter.
Engine technology at it’s best. European’s are pushed hard to increase efficiency and decrease emissions and it seems they’re doing just that.
European engine technology will be miles ahead of the competition in the few years because of this.
With all the engine tech like stop/start, it can’t even pull a better figure then the Econetic which has a bigger engine as well?
Please explain..
The Combo van in the UK is fitted with the original generation 1.3 JTD engine. Given that Fiat is not releasing the Fiorino van in Australia in the near future, it would be nice if Holden would release the Combo with this engine… (Sub $20k would be perfect)