30/06/2011 16:10
Small car lovers may be tempted by the latest Alfa Romeo MiTo, as the sporty compact model has been given an Italian-inspired makeover.
Keeping the MiTo's distinctive grip and agility, the Quadrifoglio Verde edition boasts an updated exterior with black-rimmed fog lights, low-profile tyres with 18" alloys, and lower air intakes, which were inspired by Alfa's 8C Competizione supercar.
Furthermore, the interior has been given an overhaul with a suede central column and carbon fibre bucket seats.
The racing-style seats aren't just a hollow gesture, either. Despite only generating 170bhp from the 1.4-litre engine, this little car can do 0-62mph in just over seven seconds.
All this combines to make this "the sportiest compact car in the world", Alfa claims.
If that tickles your fancy - prices start at £18,755 on the road and the Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde will be available in the UK from late July.
Written by Sebastian Turkenburg