Historic Italian model Lancia, presently a part of the Stellantis fold, on Wednesday revealed a redesigned Ypsilon subcompact hatchback, its first electrical automobile.

The present Ypsilon has been on sale since 2011 and is the only automobile 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 can be electrical solely, the model has confirmed.

The automobile, which measures simply over 160 inches lengthy, rides on Stellantis’ CMP platform. The platform is designed for subcompact vehicles and can 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.

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 bunch of further upgrades.

The automotive’s design is totally fashionable, each in and out. 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 operating 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 can be out there at launch, restricted to only 1,906 models and unique to the Italian market. Digital screens 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 Mild Augmentation. It depends on a customizable homepage primarily based on widgets, much like a smartphone’s interface. A disc-like component with built-in lights on the high of the sprint supplies 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 absolutely targeted on the European market. Gross sales there begin in Could.