Alfa Mito 1.4 TB 16V TCT: small car with dual clutch transmission

What, please, is TCT called? Twin Clutch Technology. This is what Fiat calls the new dual clutch transmission developed by the Powertrain subsidiary, which is now available in M ito makes its debut. It has two dry clutches and changes the six forward gears without interruption of tractive power.

Alfa Romeo Mito with TCT for 1,500 euros extra

In higher levels the TCT shifts lightning-fast and smoothly, in lower levels a bit hesitant if you have pre-selected the normal or all-weather driving program via the DNA switch. The impatient then briefly intervene using the steering wheel paddle, switch entirely to the manual gearshift program using the selector lever or activate the sport mode, in which all parameters are set to fast and the gears are also held longer.

Compared to the five-speed gearbox, the TCT dual clutch gearbox accelerates to 100 km /h and a tenth less consumption in accordance with the ECE standard. Initially, the new gearbox is only available in the 135 hp Mito 1.4 TB 16V Multiair TCT, and from spring it will also be available in the Giulietta. The surcharge should remain unchanged: 1,500 euros.