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Alfa Romeo – MiTo
Posted by in Alfa Romeo on June 24, 2011
Alfa Romeo introduced the MiTo in 2008; it is a supermini that competes with the likes of Audi’s new A1 and the Mini. The little three door hatchback is front wheel drive, just like most of its competitors, resulting in an exciting and lively driving experience.
The name MiTo is an abbreviation of the cities Milano (Milan) and Torino (Turin), it was designed in Milan and was assembled in the Torino; the name is also a play on the Italian word “mito,” meaning “myth” or “legend.”
Like most new Alfa Romeos the MiTo comes with “Alfa DNA” which is a system that lets the driver choose between different drive settings; Dynamic, Normal, and All-Weather. The selected setting changes the behaviour of the engine, the braking, steering, suspension and gearbox. The MiTo also features a Q2 electronic differential on the front wheels, this system allows for faster and tighter cornering without any loss of traction.
The new MiTo in Guildford is available with a diesel or petrol engine, the petrol engine is fundamentally a 1.4 litre unit with different power output levels. The petrol unit also comes with the new MultiAir technology which responds more keenly and is cleaner than conventional engines. The diesel engine is available as either a 1.3 litre or a 1.6 litre, the bigger diesel is much livelier but equally lively, the smaller seems more refined and brisk.
Being a sporty supermini the MiTo tries to handle like a fully fledge sports car, the ride is quite firm and harsh but that hasn’t resulted to precise cornering, the MiTo’s cornering ability could be better. The Sportiest trim, the Cloverleaf has the best suspension set-up, it corners better and the ride is much more forgiving.
The new MiTo in Guildford is available with a diesel or petrol engine, the petrol engine is fundamentally a 1.4 litre unit with different power output levels. Read the rest of this entry »
Information on the Alfa Giulietta
Posted by in Alfa Romeo on June 24, 2011
There are three types of car buyer. The first regards a car as nothing more than a domestic appliance. The second buys a car not just for functional reasons but also as an object of some desire.
And the third group? These are the buyers who genuinely understand what is good about a car, who appreciates it for what it is, who can identify with the designers and engineers intentions. They care less of what others think, and more of their own relationship with the machine. It is for these buyers that a new or used Alfa Romeo Giulietta should exist!
Since its launch in 2010, The Giulietta has provided the motor industry with an elegant new touch. Mixing grace and subtle good looks with razor sharp performance, getting your hands on a new or used Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a must! Much has been said about Alfa Romeo’s DNA system (Dynamic, Neutral & All weather), which has sometimes been criticized for maybe not providing the response from the car drivers come to expect. However, nobody can ever doubt that once you sit in your shiny new or slightly used Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the experience is something out of the ordinary.
Because the model itself was only launched in 2010 it is hard to get your hands on a used Alfa Romeo Giulietta, because let’s face it who is going to want to part with this car after just a couple of months? The best chance people have of getting their hands on a used Giulietta is by going to their local dealer and finding an ex demo.
Ex demos are cars that are registered by the Dealership with the intention of eventually selling the car on general sale. A used Alfa Romeo Giulietta from a dealership would be guaranteed to be completely checked over and ready to provide you with the ultimate driving experience! Because they are showcase cars, manufacturers tend to fit demonstrators with extra equipment. Someone thinking about satellite navigation or an upgraded sound system, for their own vehicle can see if it suits them before adding it to their list of preferred options. Improved upholstery and external styling features are also common. You may not even want some of the extra equipment, but it does no harm being there, and is likely to enhance the car’s value when you decide to sell – this actually tend to be the case on a lot of used Alfa Romeo cars. So you could buy the car for less than the official market value and end up selling it for more! Read the rest of this entry »