ALFA ROMEO MITO HATCHBACK REVIEW

For The Mito looks distinctive and Italian – especially in red – and has a nicely-designed sporty cabin. Resale values are strong and there are some fine engines

Against There’s little rear legroom, rear visibility is poor, and refinement isn’t great, either. It's expensive for a car this small.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Rather a case of style over substance, but a supermini you could take pride in owning. A Mini’s more fun to drive and a safer all-round bet, however.

Reader review rating

4

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
A broad choice of power
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Firm but not that exciting
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Plenty of noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Affordable, with strong residuals
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Quality fine, reliability a worry
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Top notch
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Rear visibility is rubbish
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Tight rear space
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Lusso is the pick

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There are 8 Alfa Romeo Mito versions available

Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 8v 78 Progression 3dr	£12,250	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 8v 78 Sprint 3dr	£12,950	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 105 Multiair Sprint 3dr	£13,955	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.3 JTDm-2 85 Sprint 3dr	£14,450	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 105 Multiair Distinctive 3dr	£15,155	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 135 Multiair Distinctive 3dr	£15,950	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.6 JTDm-2 120 Distinctive S/S 3dr	£16,650	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 170 Multiair Quad' Verde 3dr	£18,755	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback 1.4 135 Multiair Distinctive 3dr

With this engine, Alfa is clearly on to a winner, and this is our favourite Mito. However, the model has too many other shortcomings for us to recommend it over its rivals.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Mito range includes a wide range of trim levels and engines. However, the most powerful petrol and diesel engines aren’t available in the more basic trims.

Alfa’s 78bhp 1.4 petrol is the entry-level engine, but there's a pair of stronger novel Multiair units that respond more keenly than conventional engines. Like the frugal 1.3 JDTm, these also have stop-start systems to boost fuel economy and cut emissions. Even the 1.6 JTDm has impressive economy, given how quick it is.

Above the most basic Progression trim is Sprint, which has alloy wheels, while Distinctive models and Quadrifoglio Verde models represent the fagship models.