Autobild has tested the 1.4-litre turbo Multiair engine at 165 hp and have been very, very impressed by the performance. The quality of this technological innovation is superior, and won points for its speedy response (at 2,000 rpm) and immediate acceleration.

The Fiat Bravo is equipped with the Multiair, giving it almost a sports style. The motor is quiet and is also happy to run at higher revs. The first Multiair engine to debut will be the 1.4 litre, 135 hp version to appear on the Alfa MiTo in September. It is reported as having an average consumption of five litres for every 100 km. By the end of 2009, other versions os 170 and 105 hp will be available.

Autobild also examined the 0.9 SGE (Small Gasoline Engine) in the turbo version, accredited with 69 hp, a fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 km/hr and only 80 grams of CO2 emissions every 1000 km. It will debut in 2012.

Source | Autobild

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Here is a spy video of the much anticipated Alfa Romeo Milano. The video was taken as the new Alfa hatchback undergoes testing at the Nurburgring. After many spy shots of the Alfa Milano, the video gives more of an idea as to the size and shape of the car, larger than the current 147 that it is replacing.

Of note is also the engine noise: a nice rumble. The Alfa Milano will feature some new engines, including the 1.4 litre MultiAir and, most likely, a 2.0 litre MultiJet twin turbo at 220 hp.

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Alfa Romeo has scaled down work at its Style Centre in Arese, with employees going on extended leave for seven weeks. However, it’s unclear whether this is a temporary hiccup or a permanent closure.

Fiat has not officially confirmed reports, but Alfa’s design centre may be incorporated into a new Fiat Group centre in Turin. The centre was build two years ago and the move would be part of company strategy.

Arese is a symbolic location for Alfa, being the last place that physically links the brand to its roots, although it was built only in 1990. It was the home where prototypes such as the Proteo and the Nuvola were created, but especially more iconic models such as the 156 and the 147. The last models born in the centre will be the MiTo and the Milano.

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The Alfa Romeo Milano, heir to the company’s “veteran” 147, has been captured again in these new spy shots in testing that is continuing before the Milano’s debut at the Frankfurt show in three months’ time.

The camouflage is still quite heavy, but intuition tells us the Milano will share some stylistic elements with the smaller and more recent, MiTo model. The new family feeling design is likely to be on full display, with the Milano showing some added comfort features.

The camouflage doesn’t allow for any guesses as to the rear of the car, but the for the rest it will be slightly longer and wider than the 147 predecessor. A C-Evo platform will be used, and a new engine range will appear, taking in the 1750 TBi and the new Multiair turbo already announced on the MiTo.

Photo | AutoExpress

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After a year on the market and more than 60,000 units sold, the Alfa Romeo MiTo gets an update, with a technological debut of the MultiAir 1.4 litre turbo petrol engine. The new engine increases power and torque by ten and 15 percent respectively, but actually reduces fuel consumption and emissions by ten percent.

The MiTo 1.4 MultiAir will be available in three power steps: 105 hp, 135 hp and 170 hp with five and six-speed transmissions. The 105 and 135 hp models will be available across the MiTo range, while the 170 hp will only appear on the “Quadrifoglio Verde” (four-leaf clover) version to appear later on. The usual technology will be included, incorporating the DNA system, while the start-stop system debuts with the MultiAir.

Continue reading: Alfa Romeo MiTo gets new 1.4 MultiAir engine and start-stop system

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While waiting for the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA, whose presentation ocurred at the Geneva motor show, Novitec has revealed its interpretation of the MiTo. The tuning company from the Netherlands has worked on the MiTo engines, using the 1.4 litre petrol turbo at 155 hp, and the JTDm 1.3 litre and 1.6 litre at 90 and 120 hp respectively.

The petrol unit sees the power increased by 31 hp, up to 186 hp and requiring 7.4 seconds to reach 100 km/hr. Both the JTDm engines have had a power step of 20 hp and a new bodykit that lowers suspension by 40 mm. Further inclusions are an aerodynamic pack, a new exhaust and 18-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres. The MiTo is suddenly looking very serious…

Via | Autoblog.com

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According to reports, the Alfa Milano is officially on its way and has already been presented to potential customers for an initial introduction. A positive reception is essential to the success of the car, though this report refers only to the style.

The first impressions apparently reveal a car that reflects the Fiat Bravo, both in terms of platform and chassis, but dressed up in Alfa systems and style, with the new look being born from the 8C competizione, and followed by the MiTo. There are no big differences in Alfa style with the new Milano, but a five-door reminiscence of the MiTo.

While we’re not talking an unattractive car, first impressions lead us to believe that the Alfa Milano is of conservative design, less innovative when the 147 first appeared in 2000. The original 149/Milano designs were based on the longer and more slanted style of the Alfa 159, and with the new Milano, we’re likely to see a rounder and more compact car.

Continue reading: Alfa Romeo Milano: leaked reports on style after secret showing

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More spy shots have emerged of the Alfa Romeo Milano, which is still undergoing test runs. The prototype was spotted in Turin, and while the continuous testing is a positive sign, the camouflage is not subsiding and so it will be quite some time before we get a glimpse of its style.

We have an idea of the volume and overall dimensions of the Alfa Milano, which should prove to be slighter bigger than its 147 predecessor. The Milano will be 430 cm long and will be available in a five door version only. A three door version has been excluded to avoid competition with the MiTo. The two models are likely to share the same front headlight design, though on the rear, the Milano will feature LED technology.

Source | Automocionblog and AutoExpress

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This is good news for the Australian Alfa offering and I was waiting to see if it would happen after the MiTo was confirmed for the US market. The Alfa Romeo MiTo will appear down under starting from July, offered with just the 1.4 litre turbo at 120 or 155 hp. No diesel will be offered to maintain its sports identity.

The two units will be matched to a six-speed manual gear change, an interesting choice in a market used to automatic transmission, to guarantee the performance and driving pleasure of the MiTo. According to Alfa, Australian customers will be surprised. The MiTo pricing for Australia is currently unknown, though apparently this will also be a pleasant surprise. Next step, America.

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The Alfa Romeo Milano, or Alfa 149, is much awaited in Italy and Europe, but also in the US, as the world examines the Fiat-Chrysler deal and waits to see how the Fiat models embarking on the American market will fare.

The guys at CAR have put together this rendering of their idea of the replacement of the 147 model. We can clearly see the larger dimensions and longer base, though it’s still too early to say whether this is close to what will see on the Alfa Milano.

While sales of the new Alfa Milano are set to start in 2010, news is still not out as to when the presentation will occur. With the sales date in mind, we can expect a September Frankfurt show debut, or a March 2010 Geneva debut at the latest. In the meantime, the aim behind its US appearance will also unfold.

Source | Autosblog.fr

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