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The Nominees 2009

Alfa Romeo MiTo

Alfa Romeo MiTo

Excluding the compact Alfasud with boxer engine, one could say Alfa Romeo had never had before a model the size of MiTo. Yet the sporty 4.06 m. Alfa is considered a small car and that is a first for the Milano manufacturer. The name could come from the first syllables of Milano and Torino; or does it suggest a ‘me too’ pun? There is just one striking body style, with three doors and frameless windows, while platform is based on Fiat Grande Punto’s. Customizing of chassis includes one optional ‘DNA’ governing stability control and steering with three programs. Top engine is a 1.4 turbo with 155 HP, to begin with, while Diesel is represented by a 1.6 with 120. A future GTA version will offer much more power and sportiness aplenty.

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