Unlike Fiat and Lancia that have gone all American, Alfa Romeo stays true to its Italian roots and brings the finest examples of their Giulietta and the MiTo models to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Of course Alfa is obsessed with style, so before they talk about cars they point out that the exhibition area is dominated by top-quality materials – glossy lacquer, leather, steel and mirrored walls!
That of course reflects to the cars on show, specifically interior mood of the special editions. ” The flooring – featuring inlays of various materials with different shades of black and steel inserts – provides the perfect backdrop for the Giulietta and MiTo models and their latest new styling and technological features. The entire stand is rendered even more appealing by the imposing “Rosso Competizione” competition red wall which is the ideal background for the sinuous and unique car design of the vehicles on show, making them the absolute stars of the show. The backstage is set with lighted niches housing accessories from the Alfa Romeo Store.”
And as for the cars, you’ll get ot see the magnificent Alfa Romeo Giulietta which comes in two models, a 235 HP Quadrifoglio Verde 1750 TBi Rosso Competizione (in competition red) and a Distinctive 1.4 MultiAir Turbopetrol 170 HP “Alfa TCT” Grigio Antracite (in anthracite grey) with Start&Stop fitted as standard in order to minimise fuel consumption (5.2 litres/100km in the combined cycle) and CO2 emissions (121 g/km). Specifically, the “Alfa TCT” – which will later also be available with the 2.0 JTDM 170 HP – guarantees driving comfort and a sporty feel well above those offered by conventional automatic transmissions combined with improved efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
Alfa Romeo will also showcase their latest efficiency optimized engines, including the 235 HP 1750 TBi in the exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde version. 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.
The 2011MY ALfa MiTo is also on display as 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.
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.
