AFTER years of being largely ignored by buyers due to a hefty pricetag and uninspiring positioning, Alfa Romeo’s local management believes it has finally got it right with the Series 2 MiTo that arrives in Australia this month.

The refreshed three-door hatch range is now more affordable than ever, thanks to the introduction of a new base variant with the Fiat Chrysler Group’s neat two-cylinder TwinAir sitting under its cute nose, and has more standard features than the outgoing model.

It’s still relatively pricey, but that is unlikely to dissuade Alfa lovers (or Alfisti) from paying a little extra for the iconic Italian badge.

Can the four-and-a half-year-old MiTo hack it against newer competition like the Peugeot 208?

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