2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview - Alfa Romeo Giulietta and MiTo

Written by Mihai Antoci.

Alfa Romeo will exhibit their latest models at 81st edition of Geneva Motor Show, the Giulietta and MiTo. Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers performance, thanks to the turbo engines generating 235 horse power and 340 Nm of torque or 105 horse power by the 1.6 JTDM engine and 320 Nm of torque. The record level of just 121 g/km of CO2 emission emited by the 1.4 MultiAir engine that delivers 170 horse power is achieved thanks to the "Alfa TCT" automatic twin dry transmission. Alfa Romeo Giulietta boasts outstanding comfort levels: not only in terms of driving, but also in terms of passenger room, featuring 5 comfortable seats without compromise and a regular-shaped 350 litre boot, as demonstrated by the width between wheel arches of 1023 mm, ranking it at the top of its category. According to Euro NCAP, Giulietta received an overall score of 87/100, making the Giulietta the safest compact car ever.

The result is obtained thanks to the new "Compact" architecture. The European public awarded the Giulietta with 16 prizes (so far), including :

Italian Automotive Specialised Press Association - Auto Europa 2011
Auto Motor und Sport, Germany - Die besten Autos 2011
Automotive press, Greece - Greek Car of the Year 2011
Auto Swiat, Poland - Volante d'oro 2010
Auto Bild, Germany - Design Award 2010
AutoZeitung, Germany - Auto Trophy 2010
Argus, France - Trophe 2011
Bilmagasinet, Denmark - Best Car in Class 2010
Zurnal, Slovenia - Women's car of the year 2010

Now, at 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo will show 2 models of the Giulietta : the Quadrifoglia Verde and Distinctive Grigio Antracite. The 1st model is equipped with a engine generating 235 horse power, the second 170 horse power.

At the Motor Show there will also be a slot for the lively 235 HP 1750 TBi in the exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde version, a legendary symbol which has competed on tracks all over the world. Only available on this engine type, this special trim level is distinguished by its sporty lowered ride setting, 17″ wheels (18″ as an option), an enhanced braking system with callipers painted Alfa red, as well as sporty interiors which include sporty leather and microfibre upholstery. All designed to guarantee the best in driving pleasure and segment-leading active and passive safety. It also offers reduced fuel consumption for this power rating: the “Quadrifoglio Verde” is thus reinterpreted for today, combining the utmost driving pleasure with greater environmental awareness for eco-conscious and ecosystem-friendly sportiness.

With particular reference to the infotainment setup on board, the equipment of each Giulietta on display is very rich, starting with "Blue&Me–TomTom", the latest development of the Blue&Me system. This is a fully integrated system that allows you to manage telephone, navigation and all necessary driving information functions on a practical colour touch-screen. The device is the result of a partnership between Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom, the European leader in portable navigation systems, and integrates with the car’s other systems thanks to the Blue&Me system. In addition, the pubic can admire the “RadioNav” satellite navigator that constitutes the new generation of entertainment and satellite navigation developed by Magneti Marelli for Alfa Romeo. The system incorporates a satellite navigation system, radio with dual tuner, one dedicated to traffic information reception (TMC Pro), the MP3 CD player and European maps loaded onto an SD card that speeds up data access and route calculation times. To guarantee the greater sharpness and definition of images, it is equipped with a high-definition 6.5 inch colour display

The Alfa Romeo stand would not have been complete without the MiTo model which, for the occasion, presents MY 2011 available for purchase across all the major European countries from April. Some of the new features include the introduction of new exterior colours and new fabrics for the interiors, the availability of new optionals and the introduction of technologies to enhance comfort and driving feel. In addition, the exclusive “Quadrifoglio Verde” trim level will be revamped with new and distinctive styling features.

Precisely to allow the public to appreciate fully the dual spirit of the “most sporty mini ever”, the sporty spirit and the elegant one, that a powerful “Quadrifoglio Verde” 1.4 MultiAir Turbo 170 HP is on show in Geneva (awarded Best New Engine of the Year by an international panel of experts) equipped with new Sabelt sporty seats with a carbon fibre backrest and a stylish version equipped with the 1.4 MultiAir Turbo 135 HP teamed with the innovative “Alfa TCT” twin-clutch automatic transmission and the Start&Stop system. It is the first time ever that this version is available in the new exterior colour “Bronzo Metal” (bronze metal) teamed with the new Tecnosilk two-tone (bronze and black) interior upholstery: two highly appealing features which emphasise the elegant spirit of the model.

Lastly, brochures and certain dedicated features at the stand will be introducing visitors to the products of FGA Capital, a joint venture of Fiat Group Automobiles and Cr?dit Agricole specialised in the automotive segment. The finance company is operative in all the major European markets, and in Switzerland with Fidis Finance, with a sole mission: supporting the sales of all Fiat Group Automobiles brand vehicles by offering innovative financial products with high added value services targeted to the dealership network, private customers and companies.

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