A shining red new Alfa Mito stands outside the Hotel Meliá Milano this afternoon. Three petrol (1.4 16V 95bhp, 1.4 TB 120 bhp and 1.4 TB 155 bhp) and two diesel versions (1.3 JTDM 90 bhp and 1.6 JTDM 120 bhp) of the Mito will come to the UK.

Alfa Romeo has just announced the UK equipment specification levels and pricing for the new Mito, the range starting off at £10,975 for the 1.4 16v petrol engine in 'Turismo' trim, and going up to £14,975 for the highest specified 'Veloce' version of the 1.4 TB with 155 bhp.

Three petrol (1.4 16V 95bhp, 1.4 TB 120 bhp and 1.4 TB 155 bhp) and two diesel versions (1.3 JTDM 90 bhp and 1.6 JTDM 120 bhp) of the Mito will come to the UK.

Three equipment levels will be available on the Mito in the UK, the 'Turismo', 'Lusso' and 'Veloce'. The 'Turismo' has headlight surrounds in titanium grey finish, manual air conditioning, 7 airbags, Alfa Romeo DNA, VDC with Hill Holder, Electronic Q2, Radio CD with MP3 player, bumpers in body colour, LED rear lights and 16 inch wheels.

The main features of the 'Lusso' package are headlight surrounds in lucid chrome finish, carbon fibre effect dashboard, leather steering wheel and gear knob, chrome effect window sill, 16 inch alloy wheels, fog lights, floor mats and remote auto controls on steering wheel.

The third package, the top specification level, is dubbed 'Veloce'. This highest version sees the headlight surrounds finished in a satin effect, 'sports' cloth materials inside, the Blue&Me infotelematic package, 17-inch alloy wheels, front arm rest, rear tailgate spoiler, sports rear bumper with extractor, sports dashboard dials with white illumination and red painted brake calipers.

UK on the road pricing is as follows. The entry level 1.4 16V with 95 bhp kicks the Mito range off at £10,975 for the Turismo version, followed by £11,775 for the Lusso package, while the top level Veloce is £12,575. The 1.4 TB with 120 bhp meanwhile is £12,175 (Turismo), £12,975 (Lusso) and £13,775 (Veloce). The more powerful 155 bhp version of the 1.4 TB isn't available with the Turismo kit, but is priced at £14,175 for the Lusso option and £14,975 for the top-of-the range Veloce finish.

The Mito's diesel range opens up with the 1.3 JTDM with 90 bhp, which kicks off at £12,175 (Turismo) while the other levels are £12,975 (Lusso) and £13,775 (Veloce). The 1.6 JTDM isn't available at the Turismo level, but is priced at £13,975 (Lusso) and £14,775 (Veloce).