A new version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is being launched with next generation diesel technology.

The MiTo model aims to lower emissions and fuel consumption for the Italian carmaker and the new MultiJet II engine does this without compromising the performance of the model or driver satisfaction.

It is available in three trim levels, Turismo, Lusso and Veloce, which increase the MiTo’s sporty compact car credentials.

Since the model was first launched in 2009, the engines used in the cars have boosted the economical yet powerful diesel derivatives.

The new engine provides the car with improved acceleration and power while being more eco-friendly than its predecessors.

It can control the quantity of fuel injected into the cylinder, with high precision, managing eight injections per fuel cycle.

There is also higher flexibility of the management of the multiple injections, which means more optimised diesel combustion is achieved each cycle.

All second generation MiTo models with a 1.3 litre MultiJet engine meet EURO5 emissions regulations, with just 112g/km of CO2 produced by the car.

The European Union has set targets stating that all new cars produced in Europe by 2012 must emit less than 120g/km of CO2.

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