Published:
26 March 2012The effort the Alfa Romeo Mito design team put into matching the interior ambience to the kerbside appeal is obvious. Despite the lack of subtlety employed by the red and black dash of the basic trimmed models, it does offer a sense of occasion.
The two-piece dash is not understated, but it at least looks upmarket. However, it doesn’t take long to focus on the confused mix of generally hard plastics that clothe the dash, doors, centre console and A-pillars.
Overall, though, the interior is not styled as cohesively as the exterior. Or the Mini’s.
The driving position is generally good, but is spoilt by a few small flaws. Alfa should be applauded for a seat that allows the driver to sit sufficiently low, a rare thing in this class. Its also a feature buyers of sunroof-equipped models will be grateful for – the arrangement robs an inch or two of space.
Nevertheless, the feeling of sitting in the car rather than on it immediately helps deliver the sporting ambition Alfa is so keen to provide.
More good news is that the steering wheel can be brought close to your chest. But the rake adjustment disappoints by keeping the wheel a touch high, and the mechanism itself feels rather flimsy. Further niggles are an awkward clutch footrest and seats that, although good to look at, could be more supportive.
