Alfa Romeo's new supermini will be called Mi.To when it goes on sale in early 2009.
The name comes from Alfa Romeo's links with the Italian cities of Milan (Mi) and Turin, or Torino in Italian (To).
The Mi.To was designed in Milan and will be built at Alfa's factory in Milan.
Much of the style of the Mi.To is taken from Alfa's limited edition 8C Competizione sports car.
The round headlights and rear lights are shared with the 8C, though the Mi.To's hatchback shape owes more to Alfa's 147 small car.
Based on the Fiat Grande Punto, the Mi.To will come with engines ranging in power from 90- to 155bhp.
The Mi.To goes on sale in the UK in early 2009 and it's thought a hot hatch version will follow towards the end of that year.
A hot GTA model is likely to have a 180bhp turbocharged petrol engine.
Prices for the standard Mi.To are expected to start at £12,500 when it reaches the UK.
