Alfa Romeo has revised its Mito model for 2014 with a higher specification, new interior and technology features but the entry level price has increased by £1,850 to £14,350.

The entry level Progression trim has been removed from the range and customers can now choose from Sprint, Distinctive, Sportiva and Quadrifoglio Verde (QV).

The new model now features Alfa’s Uconnect five-inch, colour touch-screen infotainment system as standard equipment. Customers will also be able to specify Fiat’s 105hp TwinAir engine.

Externally the 2014 MiTo get a chromed front grille; titanium grey headlamp and tail lamps surrounds; tinted rear windows and a sports rear bumper, as well as revised colour options which now include a “matte magnesio grey” finish.

The interior changes include a revised dashboard, upgraded plastics, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel remote controls, USB/aux ports and optional satellite navigation.

All models are equipped with Start& Stop; air conditioning; a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob; electric windows and mirrors; seven airbags; front fog lamps, a rear spoiler and alloy wheels.

The Distinctive trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels; cruise control; rear parking sensors and a front centre arm rest, while “Sportiva” includes 18-inch QV sports alloy wheels; a QV steering wheel and hand-brake lever (trimmed in black leather with green stitching); satin-effect exterior highlights and special badges.

The high-performance QV adds red, four-piston Brembo brake callipers, SDC active suspension system, bespoke sports seats with uprated upholstery and special QV wing badges.

The MiTo engine range now comprises five turbo-charged engines, – three petrol and two diesel units. Customers can specific 105bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir Turbo, 135bhp 1.4-litre TB MultiAir, 1.4-litre TB MultiAir 170bhp QV petrols engines and 85bhp 1.3-litre JTDM-2 85hp and 1.6-litre  JTDM-2 120hp diesels.

Alfa Romeo Mito 2014 prices

Alfa MiTo TB TwinAir 105hp Sprint £14,350
Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 85hp Sprint £14,895
Alfa MiTo TB TwinAir 105hp Distinctive £15,550
Alfa MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 135hp Distinctive £16,450
Alfa MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 135hp Alfa TCT Distinctive £17,700
Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 85hp Distinctive £16,135
Alfa MiTo 1.6 JTDM-2 120hp Distinctive £17,300
Alfa MiTo TB TwinAir 105hp Sportiva £16,300
Alfa MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 135hp Sportiva £17,200
Alfa MiTo 1.6 JTDM-2 120hp Sportiva £18,050
Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde 170hp £18,995