A Driver's Car?

[AlfaBliss]

Would you consider the Alfa Romeo MiTO (whichever variant) to be a driver's car?

I maintain that all Alfa's are 'drivers cars', and to me the MiTO is no exception. Whatcha think?

[Squadrone Rosso]

From a driving perspective, only the lousy ePAS lets it down.

[Temporary Noble]

Yeah, it's ok, steering is ok on mine too!

[cue2]

I want to like the Mito because it's an Alfa but with steering like that I cannot call it a drivers car.

[AlfaDrivingFan]

There are better 'driver's cars' on the roads but I wouldn't drive anything else

[MartyMito]

Only in dynamic.

[dinomito]

Originally Posted by AlfaBliss

Would you consider the Alfa Romeo MiTO (whichever variant) to be a driver's car?
I maintain that all Alfa's are 'drivers cars', and to me the MiTO is no exception. Whatcha think?

Yes, absolutely.

[DeeBee]

Only just a drivers car, and thats because I want it to be.

It needs to be modded tho.

[cue2]

Originally Posted by DeeBee

Only just a drivers car, and thats because I want it to be.

It needs to be modded tho.

As soon as its paid off it probably qualifies as the drivers car!

[Oggy_GTA]

The steering is better than some electrics I've driven, and you quickly get used to it.

The 95 deffo isn't - more power needed, but then I don't like the slight lag on the turbo models.

So overall, no the Mito isn't a driver's car.

[DeeBee]

Originally Posted by cue2

As soon as its paid off it probably qualifies as the drivers car!

Sorry, but can you clarify what you mean

[cue2]

Originally Posted by DeeBee

Sorry, but can you clarify what you mean

Having tried a few Mitos in a range of conditions and not just a spin around the block with the saleman (with the exception of the Cloverleaf unfortunately) I would say that it is not really a drivers car because of the lack of satisfyingly communicative steering and well damped suspension. But I was saying that despite this dynamic shortfall ,the car is the drivers just as soon as he owns it outright.
A quick scan of this article in Evo shows the importance of good steering feel and weighting in their choice of drivers car 100 Greatest Drivers' Cars | Car Feature | evo
The Mito does seem to vary in feel according to engine weight and tyre size so I would like to try the QV one day or the new MA with the Koni damping as they may qualify as drivers cars.

[whitemito]

I love my mito but have to say i think it lets alfa romeo down on the drivers car front

[DeeBee]

Originally Posted by cue2

Having tried a few Mitos in a range of conditions and not just a spin around the block with the saleman (with the exception of the Cloverleaf unfortunately) I would say that it is not really a drivers car because of the lack of satisfyingly communicative steering and well damped suspension. But I was saying that despite this dynamic shortfall ,the car is the drivers just as soon as he owns it outright.
A quick scan of this article in Evo shows the importance of good steering feel and weighting in their choice of drivers car 100 Greatest Drivers' Cars | Car Feature | evo
The Mito does seem to vary in feel according to engine weight and tyre size so I would like to try the QV one day or the new MA with the Koni damping as they may qualify as drivers cars.

Mine was paid off when I bought it

[whitemito]

Originally Posted by DeeBee

Mine was paid off when I bought it

You can pay monthly

[MrShusky]

For me the MiTo sits a little too high and the feel in all modes is not sharp enough to be a proper 'drivers car' IMO

Was hoping that the GTA version was going to put that right but it was sadly dumped

The equivelant Corsa and Punto are no better a 'drivers car' either IMO

Saying that, both the 120 and 155 bhp MiTo's are very easy/good to drive and with a little effort can be very spirited. (have not driven any other varients so can not comment!)

[KimM]

Originally Posted by MrShusky

For me the MiTo sits a little too high and the feel in all modes is not sharp enough to be a proper 'drivers car' IMO

Was hoping that the GTA version was going to put that right but it was sadly dumped

The equivelant Corsa and Punto are no better a 'drivers car' either IMO

Saying that, both the 120 and 155 bhp MiTo's are very easy/good to drive and with a little effort can be very spirited. (have not driven any other varients so can not comment!)

What car have you got... My Mito is TOO LOW... speedbumps and ramps are a huge struggle so much so I have ripped the rubber off the bottom of me car.
I have mine at a stage 2 remap and defaintly hs enough umph for my liking - Love my car and friends do too so yeah it is a drivers car

[tony44]

Much, much more of a drivers car than the 146, 147 and Brera I've owned. Cracking little car, a blast on B roads.

[00Alfa Andy]

Sorry Mito lovers.......

I wasn't impressed with the turbo petrol version I drove, lacked in power (in D mode) and IMO not a drivers car.

1 for the misses to pop into town in

[Moultoneer]

Originally Posted by tony44

Much, much more of a drivers car than the 146, 147 and Brera I've owned. Cracking little car, a blast on B roads.

Can't say I've driven anything more sporty, but even my diesel Mito has me seeking out
twisty hilly 'B' roads, so it must have some sort of appeal, even for a pensioner!

A tad more feel through the steering would be an improvement though...



Chris

[cj romeo]

The turbo MiTo is definitely a drivers car, it's handling is excellent, the EPAS is only different, not worse than HPAS.

As a former racing driver, I have no problem with the system as within 30 seconds you understand it's characteristics, people who have issues with EPAS (I used to do track demos to journalists on new car launches) tend to be one handed drivers who lean on the centre point resistance of the wheel and let it spin to self centre instead of controlling it.

The steering has more feedback than the old non PAS and HPAS worm and nut and sector type steering that the Germans and Jaguar used until not so long ago.

It's no leap of faith piloting a MiTo quickly, it's very neutral, let's face it there has to be some payback to the rock hard ride!

[Oggy_GTA]

One thing though, I find it very grippy, less so the lusso models (skinnier tyres).

Can't help wondering what this car is like to drive

Mangoletsi Alfa Romeo : ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.4 TB MULTIAIR 170 CLOVERLEAF 3DR 200 BHP UPGRADE

[giordano92]

While we are on the topic, what about 159's?

Saluti, Giordano.

[Oggy_GTA]

Originally Posted by giordano92

While we are on the topic, what about 159's?

Saluti, Giordano.

Sorry, don't even go there.

[giordano92]

Originally Posted by Oggy_GTA

Sorry, don't even go there.

Well if we are discussing the elements of a Fiat Punto with an Alfa face and trying to discuss if thats a drivers car, we might aswell converse the features of a true Alfa, with yes so be it GM engines that have been made for ALFA and are tuned by ALFA.

At least we wouldn't be put off by the Giugiaro styling before even attempting to drive it?

Saluti, Giordano.