The Mito couldn’t have arrived at a better time for Alfa Romeo, as buyers seem to be gravitating towards smaller cars in greater numbers.

Some of its greasy bits are shared with Fiat’s Grande Punto, but the Mito has more exotic looks with a front end inspired by Alfa’s exclusive 8C supercar.

The Mito has a range of feisty petrol and diesel engines, but there is a 'tame' engine kicking off the range. The Mito Junior comes with a 78bhp 1.4-litre engine that perhaps doesn't fit in so well with the car's racy looks.