Historic Italian brand Lancia, currently a part of the Stellantis fold, on Wednesday revealed a redesigned Ypsilon subcompact hatchback, its first electric vehicle.
The present Ypsilon has been on sale since 2011 and is the only vehicle in Lancia’s lineup. The brand new Ypsilon that replaces it won’t be alone for long as Lancia plans so as to add a flagship model and a contemporary Delta in 2026 and 2028, respectively.
The brand new Ypsilon made its debut in electric guise but a mild-hybrid version is planned. All subsequent Lancias can be electric only, the brand has confirmed.
The vehicle, which measures just over 160 inches long, rides on Stellantis’ CMP platform. The platform is designed for subcompact cars and can also be present in several models from other Stellantis brands, corresponding to 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 supports a 51-kwh battery and a single electric motor on the front rated at 154 hp. A sporty version to hold Lancia’s HF performance badge is due in 2025. It’s going to boast a wider body, 240 hp, and a bunch of additional upgrades.
The automobile’s design is thoroughly modern, each inside and outside. The design language, referred to as Pu+Ra, has taken inspiration from the enduring Lancia Stratos and introduces a big T-shaped motif for the daytime running lights.
Inside, the design adopts a lounge-like feel, with input delivered by high-end Italian furniture brand Cassina. A special Ypsilon Edizione Limitata Cassina model can be available at launch, limited to simply 1,906 units and exclusive to the Italian market. Digital screens each measuring 10.3 inches serve because the gauge cluster and infotainment hub. The latter runs a brand new infotainment system dubbed SALA, short for Sound Air Light Augmentation. It relies on a customizable homepage based on widgets, just like a smartphone’s interface. A disc-like element with integrated lights at the highest of the dash provides feedback for an AI-enhanced voice assistant.
Don’t search for any of the brand new Lancias to achieve the U.S., because the brand is fully focused on the European market. Sales there start in May.
This Article First Appeared At www.motorauthority.com
