MiTo now with ALFA TCT transmission

The great looking, compact, sporty, Alfa MiTo will the first Alfa Romeo model in the UK to come with their all-new ALFA TCT automatic transmission with dry twin clutch. This new ALFA TCT transmission is available with the 1.4 TB MultiAir 135bhp petrol engine (with Start&Stop), with outstanding performance on offer.

ALFA TCT transmission

This new model gives you 38.7 mpg over the urban cycle, 128g/km of CO2 emissions and a 0-62mph time of just 8.2 seconds, which is better than the same engine with the manual gearbox ( 38.2mpg, 129g/km CO2 and 0-62mph time of 8.4 seconds). The new car will be on offer in Lusso or Veloce trims only.

The ALFA TCT transmission was developed Fiat Powertrain Technologies and consists of two gearboxes working in parallel, each with its own clutch, which allows the selection and engagement of the the subsequent gear while the previous one is still engaged.

The result of this is a sporty and seamless gearchange, far superior to normal conventional automatic transmissions with a torque converter. Alfa Romeo MiTo contract hire is on this model is on the site now.

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A fantastic Alfa Romeo Giulietta business car leasing offer has just been loaded onto the site for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB Lusso 5-door hatchback from only £239+VAT per month on a two year deal. This stunning new sports hatchback from Alfa Romeo is a real eye catcher and this models returns 44.1 combined mpg, has a CO2 emissions figure of 149g/km, yet races from 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo business car leasing deal is based on the following;

- Business car leasing on a non-maintained contract over a two year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- 3 months rental in advance followed by 23 subsequent rentals (26 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

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- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier

Alfa Romeo MiTo MultiAir

Alfa Romeo has now added their innovative MultiAir technology to the MiTo range, the world’s sportiest compact car. The new Euro 5-ready 1.4-litre MultiAir engine is being offered in two turbocharged forms for the UK.

The 135bhp unit powers the Lusso and Veloce models while the range topping Cloverleaf gets the 170bhp unit which reaches 0-62mph in only 7.5 seconds, yet still offers you a remarkable combined mpg of 47.1.

In addition to MultiAir the MiTo range also showcases other innovative technologies like active suspension on the Cloverleaf and the emission reducing Start&Stop system across the range, plus Alfa Romeo DNA. This latter system offers the driver the ability, via a three-mode electronic system, to communicate with the engine, brakes, steering and transmission, to change the responses of the car to different road conditions. Alfa Romeo car leasing prices for these new models will be loaded as soon as possible.

Race online and win an Alfa MiTo

Alfa are giving online surfers the opportunity to win a £12,000 Alfa MiTo by racing online at 10 different venues on 10 different websites. You can change the venue from the streets of London, to quiet country lanes and really put the MiTo through its paces.

Over the next 6 weeks, until the 10th April, web users can record their fastest scores. Prizes include 90 iPod touch phones, 180 iPod nanos and even a Nintendo Wii. The top prize however is a fantastic Alfa MiTo 1.4 Lusso worth £11,936.

The game can be played at www.mymitorally.co.uk

Alfa Romeo has reported that the new MiTo is now on sale. There are three versions available namely Turismo, Lusso and Veloce with a choice from five engine variations, three petrol and two diesels.

The new MiTo goes into direct competition in a sector including the Mini so it will have tough competition. However with its attractive innovative styling it delivers head turning good looks so its bound to give the Mini a “run for its money”.

The turbo charged 1.4 Lusso hits 0-62 mpg in 8.4 seconds so it delivers impressive acceleration if required. However it also has a high safety accreditation and has been awarded a 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating.