Alfa Romeo MiTo

Utter Alfa Romeo and most people picture some exotic sportscar, all style over substance roaring down a Riviera autostrada. Just as frequent in the margue’s model history, however, are sensible little hatchbacks that deliver just as powerful a punch in the practicality stakes as they do drivability. Think 145, 147 and, of course, the almighty Alfasud and now, in more modern times, we’ve got the MiTo carrying Alfa’s nippy little city-car torch.

Named after Milan (Mi-), where it was designed by the artists at Centro Stile, and Torino (-To) where it was built, it shares a platform with the Fiat Grande Punto. Well over 250,000 MiTos were sold during its ten-year lifetime between 2008 and 2018, making it a huge sales success. Now offering exceptional value-for-money in the used car market, there are no shortage of variations to sate even the hardiest of petrol-head Alfisti.

Alfa Romeo MITo 1.4 TB Multiair Veloce

Whereas the superb 1.4 Mutliair turbo engine is usually found at home under the bonnet of an Abarth 124, you can also hunt them out in the little MiTo. Should you? Yes. Immediately and with no small urgency! An absolute hoot to drive, with an imposing bark and performance way beyond its diminiutive size, this is every inch a true Alfa Romeo for enthusiasts.