Alfa Romeo MiTo for 2011

Today, Fiat has released photos and a bit of data on changes in the Alfa Romeo MiTo in 2011.

The changes are very subtle, will be introduced in April.

MiTo 2011 will receive a new color, Metallic Bronze, opalicujący shades of red. Two-color interior with contrasting paneled doors, and new materials tepicerek. MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde receives a new 18-inch wheels, sport seats and Sabelt, finished Alkantara, and carbon fiber.

MiTo 2011 will also be offered with the new USB and AUX input to allow connection of MP3 players directly to the Blue & Me system. TomTom will now be integrated into the dashboard will display the information of range or fuel consumption.

The engine range will not change. Chest TCT will continue to be available only with 1.4 engine TBi Multiair.

UPDATE
FAP has posted a message in Polish regarding the Alfa Romeo stand at the Geneva fair, its content, we include the following:

The essence of style, expressing strong emotions, technical research at the highest level ever, excellent roadholding and the greatest driving pleasure: these are the qualities that have always distinguished the Alfa Romeo on the world automotive scene. These same values ​​are the foundation of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and MiTo, the latest models of this brand, which in the ideal way to embody a combination of design and technology, put together a system that provided in the DNA of every Alfa Romeo, in addition to interior spaciousness and comfort.

The concept of the Alfa Romeo stand at the International Geneva Motor Show in 2011, derives from this ideal combination of design and technology. Prevailing high quality materials - gloss lacquer, leather, stainless steel walls lined with mirrors - reflecting the internal design presented in the lounge car. The floor, which is characterized by a mosaic of different materials with the inserts in different shades of black and steel color provides an ideal background for the Giulietta and the MiTo, and their new style and technology. The entire stand is even more impressive thanks to an impressive, red wall, "Rosso Competizione, which provides an ideal backdrop for a unique design presented at the lounge car, making that they become absolute stars. In the back-lit scenes are sites where you can find accessories Alfa Romeo.

The entire exhibition space is the ideal way to Alfa Romeo's main mission: industrial design with modern cars equipped with the mechanical and technical characteristics due to the contemporary lines and shapes which make the concept of "appearance in motion" and emphasize the inherent characteristics of the brand, such as comfort, dynamism and elegance. Here are the features that make the Alfa Romeo is such an unusual car that changes in the everyday concept of a simple "transport" to a comprehensive, full of emotion experience.

In fact, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the essence of superior performance, comfort and safety. Average performance, this car owes turbocharged engines - all of which are in line with Euro 5 and equipped with an electronic lock of DNA from Q2 differential, which is available in the standard equipment in all cars Alfa Romeo, which makes it possible to adapt the car to the driver's needs and changing conditions road. This is reflected in 1750 TBi 235 hp and maximum torque of 340 Nm at just 1900 rpm, as well as the 1.6 JTDM engine with 105 hp and the highest in its category values ​​of torque (320 Nm at just 1750 rpm min). In terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, excellent results were achieved thanks to a new, automatic gearbox Alfa TCT "double dry clutch, works with the revolutionary 1.4 MultiAir Turbobenzyna engine, 170 bhp (winner of" Best New Engine 2010 ") that reduces emissions of CO2 in the Alfa Giulietta to a record low value (compared to similar engines) equal to 121 g / km. Low maintenance costs are also Giulietta merit, especially in the diesel versions, the smallest in this category, the frequency of maintenance inspections (every 35 000 km).

Giulietta advantage is the high level of comfort, not only in terms of driving, but also in terms of space for passengers, which is characterized by a 5 comfortable seats without compromises and 350-liter trunk with regular shapes, as evidenced by 1023 mm wide between the wheel arches, which allows the car among the best in its category.

In the end, according to the organization of Euro NCAP, Giulietta is the safest compact car (5 stars on the outcome of the evaluation criteria according to 87/100 in 2010): amazing result obtained also thanks to the new platform, "Compact", providing active and passive safety and the latest solutions, such as "pre-fill" the braking system, which shortens the response time in case of emergency braking.

Going forward, comfortable, safe and modern technology in terms of collecting Giulietta positive feedback from European and international press members who have so far been awarded the 16 awards, including "Auto Europa 2010" (Italian Union of Automotive Journalists), "Die besten Autos 2011" (Auto Motor und Sport, Germany), "The Greek car year 2011" (press automobile, Greece), "Golden Steering Wheel 2011" (Auto World, Poland), "Leader Auto (Vehicles / Motor, Poland)," Design Award 2011 "(Auto Bild, Germany)," Autotrophy 2011 "(Auto Zeitung, Germany)," Trophée 2011 "(Argus, France - in the category" Compact "for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine 1.6 JTDM 105 hp) "The best car in the class of 2010" (Bilmagasinet, Denmark) and "Car of the Year 2010 for women" (Zhurnal, Slovenia).

In Geneva, presented two versions of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, winner of many awards: Quadrifoglio Verde version, in color Rosso Competizione engine 1750 TBi 235 hp petrol engine Distinctive MultiAir 1.4 170 bhp, with an automatic transmission Alfa TCT "and gray Antracite Grigio and Start & Stop system as standard, in order to minimize fuel consumption (5.2 l/100 km combined cycle) and CO2 (121 g / km). In particular, the new dual clutch automatic transmission Alfa TCT ", which later will also be available with an engine 2.0 JTDM 170 hp, in addition to greater efficiency and lower fuel consumption, provides a much greater driving comfort and a feeling sporty driving than the conventional automatic gears.

At the Geneva will also be a place for a full engine power in 1750 TBi 235 hp in an exclusive version of Quadrifoglio Verde, the legendary symbol, which fought on racetracks around the world. This special variant of the equipment, available only with this version of the engine, distinguished by lowered sports suspension, 17-inch wheels (18-inch available as an option), an improved braking system with terminals in red Alfa, and also sports an interior that includes upholstery from sporting leather and microfiber. Everything has been designed in such a way as to ensure the greatest driving pleasure and the highest level in the segment of active and passive safety. Quadrifoglio Verde version also offers lower fuel consumption at high power. It is therefore a model adapted to modern times, combining the greatest driving pleasure, and greater awareness on issues related to the organic sporty driving.

Given the car multimedia systems and equipment for each Giulietta presented at the salon is very rich, from a system of "Blue & Me-TomTom, the latest achievements of the Blue & Me. It is a fully integrated system that allows the user to manage your phone, navigation and all the functions necessary information while driving by using a practical, full-color touch screen. This device is the result of collaboration between Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom, a European leader in portable navigation systems, and integrates with other systems available in the car via the Blue & Me system. In addition, the visitors can admire the beauty of satellite navigation system RadioNav, which belongs to a new generation of multimedia and satellite navigation for the Alfa Romeo developed by Magneti Marelli. This system includes satellite navigation, radio with dual tuners (one is designed to collect information on traffic [TMC Pro] - a service not available yet in Poland), CD player and MP3 and uploaded to the maps of Europe SD card, which shortens the access time and accelerates data routing. In order to provide better focus and image resolution, the system has a 6.5-inch color display with high resolution.

Stand Alfa Romeo would not be complete without a model, the Alfa MiTo , which in this occasion, presents the version of Model Year 2011 available for sale on the main European markets from April. New arrivals include introduction of new exterior colors and the use of new materials for interior finishes, the availability of new options and the introduction of technology to improve comfort and driving pleasure. Moreover, stylistic been modified in an exclusive option will finish "Quadrifoglio Verde."

Specifically, visitors to the salon to be able to fully appreciate the dual nature of "the most compact sports car ever": sporty and elegant, in Geneva issued a version of Quadrifoglio Verde MultiAir 1.4 engine with 170 hp turbo-charged (an international team of experts had given him Best New Engine award year), with new Sabelt seats with backs of carbon fiber, and a stylish version of the engine equipped with a 1.4 MultiAir a 135 hp turbocharged cooperating with an innovative automatic transmission Alfa TCT "double-clutch and dry equipped with Start & Stop system. For the first time this version is available with a new body-colored shade of brown "Bronzo Metal", in the middle of Tecnosilk upholstered in two shades of brown and black: they are two distinct features of the model that defines its elegance.

At the end, brochures and pamphlets available at the booth to help visitors learn about the products FGA Capital, a joint venture between Fiat Group Automobiles and Crédit Agricole, which specializes in the automotive segment. This financial company operates in all major markets of Europe and in Switzerland in collaboration with Fidis Finance, bearing in mind one goal: to help sell cars, Fiat Group Automobiles, offering modern, introductory service financial products with high added value intended for a network of dealers, private customers and companies.

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