Does Alfa’s MiTo live up to its stylish good looks asks Hannah Gordon What is it? The smallest vehicle in Alfa Romeo’s stable that not only looks good but claims some pretty huge economy figures.   Who is it aimed at? A three-door hatchback the MiTo is looking to gatecrash the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa party, aimed at the younger market with its sporty looks and small engines. The Alfa Romeo MiTo has the trendy looks that would make it a great choice for any young adult.   Styling? The typical asymmetrical front with the offset numberplate helps the MiTo stand out from the crowd, with the Speciale trim you get some great looking 17” darkened 5-hole alloys, dark wing mirror surrounds and door handles. The MiTo Speciale is also fitted with dark tinted glass, red brake callipers and a rear diffuser. The distinctive triangular grille swoops up over the bonnet and the overall proportions are good, but the styling is rather ‘Marmite’ you either love it or hate it!   Under the bonnet? The 1.3 JTDM-2 turbo diesel certainly isn’t quick with a 0-62mph time of 12.5 seconds and 95bhp at your disposal, the engine is paired up with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The engine feels smooth especially on motorway journeys when the diesel engine noise is barely heard in the cabin.   What about inside? The MiTo has benefitted from an interior overhaul since it was first launched, the Speciale model had a nice flat-bottomed steering wheel and red stitching on the gear and handbrake. The sporty feel that Alfa Romeo were going for was evident to see with all the carbon effect splashed over dashboard and seats that had the obligatory red stitching and Alcantara. The interior is very dark and it took me a while to get a suitable driving position, the infotainment system includes DAB and Bluetooth, but is a £750 extra and the 5’” screen seems very small. The boot space is decent with 270 litres, but there is a large drop into the boot and the boot lip is high, there is also minimal storage within the cabin.   On the road? The Alfa Romeo has three driving modes that allows you to specify how the engine and car performs, Dynamic, Normal and All Weather (DNA). Dynamic gives you a more...