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7.7.11

Alfa Romeo Mito 2011 Review

Alfa Romeo Mito will wear the new 1.4-liter engine with a standard 105 horsepower MultiAir and also sports 135 horsepower version. MultiAir machine using technology “Fiat Powertrain Technologies”, and produced very good performance

The “Blue&Me–TomTom” is way quite a conveyable satellite navigation device. The “Blue&Me–TomTom” on the Alfa Romeo MiTo conjointly offers “IQ route” technology, to search out the most effective route considering the date and time of travel, calculated through a database that contains traffic info on a statistical basis.

Thanks to the TomTom Home internet application customised for Alfa Romeo, any options can readily become out there. Compared to a traditional moveable satellite navigation system, the “Blue&Me-TomTom” conjointly incorporates the exclusive “Car Menu” to allow you to show info on the automobile and every one connected devices:

The second automobile on show presents the “dynamic” spirit of the Alfa Romeo MiTo to the overall public: the Swiss venue hosts a model that includes the “Quadrifoglio Verde”, a legendary image that over the years has identified a number of Alfa Romeo’s sportiest merchandise. Alfa Romeo has chosen to equip it with some innovative solutions that intensify the model’s outstanding qualities: road grip, agility, safety assist and a driving feeling are emphasised by an engine, that has one in all the world’s highest specific power values and a chassis deserve a better class. The MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde conjointly affords the innovative “Dynamic Suspension”, a system that actively and continuously controls the electronic shock absorbers, developed by teaming the designers and road testers of Alfa Romeo with the most recent engineering techniques from Magneti Marelli. while not considering that the Dynamic Suspension system perfectly interfaces with the 3 completely different dynamic management settings of the Alfa DNA device (Normal, All Weather and Dynamic) that conjointly controls the opposite systems that the automobile options, like Vehicle Dynamic management (VDC), steering, the Q2 electronic differential and also the engine.

In short, the Alfa Romeo MiTo MY 2011 incorporates a revamped image as a high-tech automobile whereas retaining its position as a sporty compact automobile capable of winning over customers who look after details and most driving comfort. The Alfa Romeo MiTo MY a pair of011 vary offers 2 turbo diesel engines (95 HP one.3 JTDM-2 and a one hundred twenty HP one.6 JTDM with service intervals of thirty five,000 km), four petrol engines: the seventy eight HP one.4 and three MultiAir engines: the a hundred and five HP one.4 and 2 Turbopetrol engines with one hundred thirty five HP (teamed with manual transmission or with the “Alfa TCT” automatic transmission) and a hundred and seventy HP.

With design cues robbed from Alfa’s own 8C Competizione sports car (voted the world’s most beautiful car), the little MiTo commands a presence that no other small car manages to achieve. Italy’s style capital, Milan and Alfa’s production location Torino (or Turin in the English speaking world) give their names to the MiTo.

10.3.11

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review, what car reviews, As a sedan, the third generation of Alfa Romeo Giulietta for the 2011 model year was a great ride for a sedan that meets the Alfa Romeo name.

The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers a surprisingly comfortable ride, which used to the harder but more precise handling of an Alfa Romeo may come as something of a surprise.

Like the sedan, the third generation of Alfa Romeo Giulietta for 2011 model is a fantastic trip to Berlin, which lives up to the name of Alfa Romeo. Front-wheel drive model, the dynamics of the new Juliet are superb and the interior features and standard equipment available. Pricing: Base price of just under $28,000

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta distance is 8.6 meters in a light sporty and elegant, distinctly European style exterior. lights LED tail lights and accents are tastefully decorated and individually designed

New Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers a surprisingly comfortable ride, which used more, but more detailed treatment of the Alfa Romeo to become something amazing.

As a sedan, the 3rd generation Alfa Romeo Giulietta for the 2011 model year is a fantastic ride for a sedan that lives up to the Alfa Romeo name. A front-wheel drive model, the dynamics of the new Giulietta are superb as well as the interior features and standard equipment offered.
The 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s wheelbase is 8.6 feet sporting light lines and a sleek, distinctly European exterior styling. The well-known Alfa Romeo trident adorns the front above the distinctive triangular grille.

The interior cabin is incredibly quiet, at highway speeds indicating the car’s precise and well-fitted design.

Competition for the 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta includes:
Ford Focus
Hyundai Elantra
Honda Accord

4.3.11

Alfa Romeo 4C concept at the 2011 Geneva auto show

A rather sleek carbon fiber body, curvy lines, a short wheelbase (just 2.4m) and a very efficient powerplant under the hood, that’s what makes Alfa Romeo 4C stand out in the mini-supercar market.

The engine outputs 200hp (funny how the same engine does 225hp in the Giulietta 1750 Tbi) and helps the car sprint from naught to 62mph in less than 5 seconds, to a top speed of around 155mph.

Could the 4C be the vehicle that finally brings "Alfa Romeo" back into the United States market? Alfa says, “Yes.”

At the introduction of the Alfa Romeo 4C concept here on Tuesday, Harald J. Wester, the Italian marque’s chief executive, said the eventual production vehicle was being designed to be sold in markets worldwide, “including the United States.”

When Fiat Group, Alfa’s parent, increased its ownership stake in Chrysler, a preliminary plan was sketched out — and then put on hold — to bring the Alfa Romeo MiTo subcompact to Chrysler dealerships.

One of the most talked about cars at the 2011 Geneva auto show, the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept previews a forthcoming production model called the 4C GTA. The beautiful coupe, covered in a hypnotic, deep-red matte paint, is described by Alfa as the “true essence of a sports car,” and the rear-wheel-drive, mid-engine layout suggests just that. Further details: Weight distribution is said to be 40-percent front/60-percent rear, the power runs through a dual-clutch gearbox, and the car is equipped with Alfa’s “DNA” chassis-adjustment system that includes Dynamic, Normal, and All-Weather modes. Yes, “globally” would mean the United States, too, and 2012 coincidentally remains Fiat’s target date for Alfa’s American repatriation (the ultra-limited 8C Competizione and Spider notwithstanding). Can Alfa Romeo really build a lightweight sports car teeming with carbon fiber and sell it at a competitive price? Recent reports have pegged Alfa Romeo as working with Dallara on an affordable carbon-fiber chassis for the production 4C.
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7.2.11

Alfa Romeo sports unveil a concept car in Geneva next month

Alfa Romeo sports car brand will unveil a concept car in Geneva next month to try to raise its profile at the international motor show and beyond.

Alfa Romeo loses money for Fiat, and the concept car would be in line with the Italian car maker's drive to revive the brand by creating some spark at a time when it lacks a new model to show the public.

No one will ever think of "Alfa Romeo" as a value brand, but the floundering Italian marque has always earned admirers with passionate designs aimed straight at the enthusiast core. Alfa has been going through a rough patch, and help is reportedly on the way in the form of a small coupe concept to bow at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Expected to wear the 4C GTA name, the two-seater will be rear-drive, mid-engined, and lightweight, all qualities that will leave enthusiasts weak-kneed and brimming with anticipation. GTA stands for Gran Turismo Alleggerita, also the name of a popular classic Alfa coupe. The concept was designed by the brand’s styling center in Turin, Italy, but details remain close to Alfa’s chest. According to British publication Autocar, Alfa insiders have already dubbed the 4C a “baby 8C.” Apparently, there’s a curb weight target of 850 kilograms (1784 pounds) in place--Once built, Alfa expects to sell around 5000 4Cs per year.
Alfa Romeo expects to start production on a rear-engine, rear-drive coupe, the 4C GTA, in 2012 which is priced at a more affordable 40,000 euros.

Flagship car
Compared to the Alfa 8C Competizione, Alfa Romeo’s most popular model sold at 200,000 Euros, the 4C GTA will come with a more affordable price tag at 40,000 Euros.
The 4C GTA is planned to be a two-seat coupe with a casual-stylish, extremely low design and lightweight construction. Last year, the Giulietta compact went on sale but worldwide sales for the Alfa experienced only a slight increase at 10.2%, or 112,000 cars. 4C GTA features

The 4C GTA will be powered by a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine with horsepower output of more than 250 hp.

Alfa Romeo is famous for their sports cars and coupes, which include current models such as the Alfa Romeo MiTo, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider, and Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. Future models include the 4C GTA, Giulia sedan, and Alfa Romeo SUV.

Alfa Romeo is set to finish a concept car on the lightweight rear-drive coupe to be presented next month in a Geneva auto show debut.

26.11.10

Alfa Romeo and Maserati may get SUVs based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee platfor

The bond between Fiat and Chrysler continues to grow with this latest piece of news that Maserati and Alfa Romeo may get SUVs based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform, which according to Sergio Marchionne can easily take on the larger and more powerful powertrains that a luxury SUV has to offer.

Jeep’s own offering includes a 5.7 liter Hemi and a 6.4 liter SRT-8 Hemi. A large Maserati/Alfa Romeo SUV based on this platform could house Ferrari’s front mounted rear wheel drive engines, already used in Maserati passenger cars.

Chrysler and Fiat boss, Sergio Marchionne, has hinted plans to use the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform as a base for upcoming Maserati and "Alfa Romeo" SUVs.
An Alfa Romeo spokesman said just yesterday the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform could be used as a base for an upcoming Alfa Romeo SUV, which would expand the model lineup.
Chrysler's redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee has been so successful that Fiat may use the sport-utility vehicle’s platform for Alfa Romeo and Maserati models , the companies’ chief executive officer said. Chrysler, the US automaker controlled by Fiat, introduced the updated Grand Cherokee earlier this year. Marchionne plans to open about 165 Fiat franchises in the US in 119 markets. Marchionne said Chrysler is working on bringing the small, multi-purpose Fiat L0, pronounced L-zero , to the US.

Marchionne denied reports in Italy that Fiat was considering spinning off its Mirafiori plant near Turin to a company owned in part by Chrysler. “Expect Chrysler products to be made by Fiat and Fiat products to be made by Chrysler,” Marchionne said. Marchionne said Fiat and Ferrari wouldn’t use the Jeep platform. The Grand Cherokee’s architecture could be used for the higher-priced "Alfa Romeo" or Maserati brands and could handle stronger powertrains , Marchionne said. An Alfa Romeo or Maserati based on the Grand Cherokee could compete against BMW’s luxury SUVs in the US market, she said.

7.9.10

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

The first Giulietta was launched in 1954. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has been built in celebration of this centenary and has echoes of the original sporty coupe mixed in amongst ultra modern technology. Alfa Romeo tells us that the new car has been designed to compete with the best in the C-segment and it has the credentials to prove it, with a good dollop of Alfa styling.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta sits on a brand new 'Compact Platform', which will also provide the basis of some new and surprising additions to the Alfa stable in the next couple of years.

It has the general appearance of an overgrown Alfa Romeo 147, which is no bad thing. The front end bears the new 'floating' triangular Alfa grille and emblem with the number plate set to one side. The lower part of the grille divides the beefy air-intakes and the fog light housings, a sign of its sporty intentions, while the sharp bonnet creases and muscular wheelarches make the Alfa Romeo Giulietta look wide and low.

the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta goes on sale in the UK from Saturday 24 July. In the UK Alfa Romeo see a 50-50 split for sales between retail and business buyers.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta prices start at £16,995 and rise up to £24,495 and its targeted sales competitor is the Volkswagen Golf range. Every customer can adapt the new car to their specific driving requirements thanks to Alfa Romeo’s D.N.A. selector.

The new 1.4-litre TB MultiAir 170bhp offers the lowest emissions and fuel consumption in its class for petrol engines of this power rating.

The most powerful engine in the range is Alfa Romeo’s new 1750 TBi petrol unit, which offers the performance of a three-litre but has the fuel consumption of a 1.6 litre four cylinder, employing revolutionary technology to ensure strong acceleration at low engine speeds with minimal turbo lag.

But the "Alfa Romeo Giulietta" isn’t just about being fun to drive. Each model, from the entry-level Turismo specification to the range-topping Cloverleaf, has a very high level of standard equipment. The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta was recently awarded a Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating and an overall score of 87/100: an impressive result that makes it the safest compact car built to date says Alfa.
With a wide range of engines and four levels of specification Alfa Romeo expect 75 per cent of UK sales to go to the mid range Lusso and the sporty Veloce models with the starter specification Turismo taking 15 per cent of sales and the top of the range high performance Cloverleaf version taking 10 per cent.

With a 50-50 split of sales between retail and business/fleet customers, retail buyers are expected to make the new 1.4-litre TB MultiAir 170bhp, direct injection turbocharged petrol unit their favourite and higher mileage business and fleet users will go for the 2.0-litre JTDM-2, 170bhp turbodiesel unit.

The petrol engine returned a real-life 34.6mpg and the 2.0-litre turbodiesel returned 42.7mpg.
I thought the 2.0-litre diesel model with different suspension settings to cope with the extra engine weight offered a more refined and comfortable ride