Lancia has offered an early have a look at a redesigned Ypsilon minicar due for a debut subsequent February.
The present Ypsilon has been on sale since 2011, and is the only real automobile supplied by Lancia, a historic Italian model that has languished for years however is being given a brand new shot at life beneath the steerage of Stellantis. A earlier failed try to rebadge Chryslers as Lancias might be finest ignored.
Lancia’s newest revival will see the lineup increase to 3 autos, beginning with the brand new Ypsilon which is able to provide patrons the selection of electrical or gasoline powertrains. It is going to be adopted by a flagship mannequin and a contemporary Delta in 2026 and 2028, respectively, each with electrical energy solely.
Teaser pictures for the Ypsilon present a number of the exterior and inside, each of which designs previewed on Lancia’s Pu+Ra HPE idea proven in April. The teaser shot of the inside reveals the identify of Cassina, a high-end Italian furnishings firm whose merchandise have served as inspiration for the cabin design of the brand new Lancias. There can even be Cassina-branded particular editions, just like the mannequin proven within the teasers.
Teaser for brand new Lancia Ypsilon debuting in Feb. 2024
Lancia hasn’t offered any particular particulars on the Ypsilon. The automotive will doubtless be a hatch utilizing Stellantis’ CMP platform. The platform is designed for subcompact automobiles and helps electrical and gasoline powertrains.
Lancia’s flagship, which is likely to be referred to as an Aurelia, a reputation borrowed from a collection of Lancias launched within the Nineteen Fifties (and a Roman highway), has been confirmed by Lancia as a “fastback” measuring 185 inches lengthy and driving on Stellantis’ STLA Medium modular EV platform.
The Delta will doubtless he a compact hatch, like the unique.
Do not search for any of the brand new Lancias to achieve the U.S., because the model is totally targeted on the European market.