Historic Italian model Lancia, at the moment a part of the Stellantis fold, on Wednesday revealed a redesigned Ypsilon subcompact hatchback, its first electrical car.
The present Ypsilon has been on sale since 2011 and is the only car in Lancia’s lineup. The brand new Ypsilon that replaces it will not be alone for lengthy as Lancia plans so as to add a flagship mannequin and a contemporary Delta in 2026 and 2028, respectively.
The brand new Ypsilon made its debut in electrical guise however a mild-hybrid model is deliberate. All subsequent Lancias will probably be electrical solely, the model has confirmed.
The car, which measures simply over 160 inches lengthy, rides on Stellantis’ CMP platform. The platform is designed for subcompact automobiles and can also be present in a number of fashions from different Stellantis manufacturers, such because the Fiat 600 and Jeep Avenger crossovers, and Opel Corsa and Peugeot 208 hatchbacks.
2024 Lancia Ypsilon
2024 Lancia Ypsilon
2024 Lancia Ypsilon
Within the Ypsilon, the platform helps a 51-kwh battery and a single electrical motor on the entrance rated at 154 hp. A sporty model to hold Lancia’s HF efficiency badge is due in 2025. It would boast a wider physique, 240 hp, and a number of extra upgrades.
The automobile’s design is totally fashionable, each inside and outside. The design language, often called Pu+Ra, has taken inspiration from the enduring Lancia Stratos and introduces a big T-shaped motif for the daytime working lights.
Inside, the design adopts a lounge-like really feel, with enter delivered by high-end Italian furnishings model Cassina. A particular Ypsilon Edizione Limitata Cassina mannequin will probably be obtainable at launch, restricted to only 1,906 items and unique to the Italian market. Digital screens every measuring 10.3 inches function the gauge cluster and infotainment hub. The latter runs a brand new infotainment system dubbed SALA, brief for Sound Air Gentle Augmentation. It depends on a customizable homepage based mostly on widgets, much like a smartphone’s interface. A disc-like ingredient with built-in lights on the high of the sprint gives suggestions for an AI-enhanced voice assistant.
Do not search for any of the brand new Lancias to succeed in the U.S., because the model is totally centered on the European market. Gross sales there begin in Might.
