MiTo later this year (minor front end bumper changes, new lights, interior updates, new ICE/Tech) G not until Q1 2014.

 

I've read late Summer of 2013. The Geneva Motor Show is the key: if the new model is shown there, it'll be on the road in second half of 2013; if not, then 2014.

 

We were told Q3 for the MiTo, next year for the G.

 

Speaking to the Alfa sales manager in our dealer today and he was over at a presentation by ARUK earlier in the week. Apparently Giulietta facelift is interior only.

Couple of other tidbits were that there won't be a 5 door Mito but a new small 5 door hatch between Mito and Giulietta.
The 4C will be here in October, the Giulia will be here early next year, a Sportwagon model will follow and the 4x4 will also be here next year.

Obviously take this whatever way you will but the report is a very positive one and he seemed genuinely enthusiastic.

 

Im curious to see what they are going to do with the Mito. Im starting to love that car even more now. On the Giulietta im guessing they will take out the front grill so the triangle gets bigger. Just guessing though

 

Giulietta facelift is interior only.

FIAT Group In "Finally Learning A Lesson" Shock.

Seriously, though, the exterior of the Giulietta is still head-turning, so it's good to see Alfa/FIAT finally adopting a "if it ain't broke..." policy.

 

I love the rear lights of the Giulietta, you can spot it a mile off. Pretty from the side too, but I'm not a fan of the front.

Totally agree with comments regarding improving the quality of the plastics in the Mito.

 

I agree. I saw a Giulietta waiting at lights across the other side of the road yesterday and I remembered wide and muscular it looks compared to something like an Astra. It would be change for changes sake?
How it can be described as narrow and gawky I cannot understand . If anything the frnt and rear ends dominate ,making it look shorter than some cars of its size.

 

Mito desperately needs interior update.

 

I refer to G owners as members of the Clarence Club:lol:

 

As opposed to Brera owners club? :lol:

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/M.../MV5BMjA3ODA2MjU4OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzIwMzUxMQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_.jpg

 

I think Alfa needs to make the interiors of their cars more luxurious. They are Alfas and need to be different than Fiats :thumbs:

 

Shant .We're all watching Top Gear!
The Pagani report just finished.

 

I think Alfa needs to make the interiors of their cars more luxurious. They are Alfas and need to be different than Fiats

FIAT's interiors are also moving up-market. The 500 was first, but the Panda is a much nicer place to sit than a VW Up.

I agree though - Alfas needs to be beautiful inside as well as out. I sat in a Mk7 Golf (one of the higher-spec trim lines) over the weekend, and while I was impressed with how well finished the interior was, I was very disappointed with the seats (flat, short squab with no thigh support; I wouldn't like to be on them for my 1.5hour commute), the electronic parking brake, and the general lack of imagination in the cabin. It didn't change my opinion that the Volvo V40 has the best interior in the class (I include the Audi A3 in that grouping; another case of well-executed blandness)

 

The Audi interior is fantastic in its execution after some disappointing recent things like the A4/5 which may be mistaken for blandness ! It has elements of Giulietta like the line of switches but the Golf is curiously oldfasioned in comparison with the big central screen flanked by the link to the centre console. Tactical move I'm sure by VW to avoid substitution sales of golf instead of Audi!
The panda looks good in pictures and the graining on the plastics is interesting but the squercles are overkill !
In my opinion !

 

Yeah the Panda is too squary...

 

Any interior changes being considered ought first to include a move away from lower-grade plastic where currently fitted,
My Mito has a creaky heater control area, armrest and door handles at 13000 miles. I adore the rest of the interior just as it is though.
Giulietta: I've always felt the dashboard design could've been an bit more adventurous and would also love frameless front windows, apart from that, also adorable.
I'd hope the Giulia doesn't suffer with plastic problems and blandness of dash !

 

Some would argue that frameless doors are a con not a pro, especially at this time of the year

 

After 15 years of frameless windows it was good to get back to proper frames jobbies with my Giulietta.

 

:thumbs:hiya numouse"Any interior changes being considered ought first to include a move away from lower-grade plastic where currently fitted,"

Please tell me you are not one of those people who drives around fondling their dashboard?:lol:

"My Mito has a creaky heater control area, armrest and door handles at 13000 miles. I adore the rest of the interior just as it is though."

Mine buzzes from the center dash when I hit 5500 rpm:thumbs:

"Giulietta: I've always felt the dashboard design could've been an bit more adventurous and would also love frameless front windows, apart from that, also adorable.
I'd hope the Giulia doesn't suffer with plastic problems and blandness of dash !"

Agreed! Time will tell!

Hope you are doing good?
Tuo amico.

 

so no news on the new spider?

 

The Spider is next Mx5 based . Not Mito or Giulietta based so it wouldn't be in a thread about "Mito or Giulietta updates"?
I think there was news about the joint venture being signed with Mazda recently.
http://www.automotivedesign.eu.com/...sign.eu.com/article/47612/Mazda-and-Fiat-to-co-develop-Alfa-Romeo-roadster.aspx

 

Ah right.......ok

 

Please check out my thread about when I ordered my new

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-mito/368200-qv-ordered-oh-and-mito-series-2-updates.html

just found this on a german forum dont no how reliable it is though but sounds promising

"Re: Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2013 facelift
This info comes from @ WesKer1991
Off Topic
February comes the Mito Facelift! Outside is not much has changed except the lights (DRL) and a few chrome strips. There will also be other colors! Inside, there are other seats and there are a couple of quality materials used! It will again give other equipment lines progression, distinctive and exclusive! The motors will change the 1.4 TB MultiAir (QV)! He now delivers 185 hp! The QV version, there will be even with a TCT transmission!"

source- Alfa Romeo Giulietta Facelift 2013 - Seite 5 - Alfa Romeo Forum

 

Hi Massirati, yes doing well thanks, and hope the same for you ? Interesting buzz. Mine does it from 20 mph upwards and has done since a few months old. Always comes back with the infamous NFF - no fault found ; )

 

Latest update from the man at the top of of Alfa uk-
Mito will have minor changes,
- floating grill like the G
- touch screen pinoner radio (optional I think)
- possible new trim level
- very slight change with headlights, technical not visal, not led drl *
And thats it!
oh and possible a couple of new colours.
my guess would be be cristallo white (crystal white) for defo