Lancia: The Ypsilon makes the start
COMEBACK The first model of the new Lancia era is the Ypsilon small car, which shares its architecture with the Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa, but has a much more individual and elegant appearance.
The front and rear have a distinctive and unmistakable look with clear, horizontally emphasized lines, round lighting elements and elegant metal trim. The side elevation is more similar to the Corsa than the 208, although the rear door handles are hidden in the C-pillar on the Lancia. This gives the Ypsilon a more elegant appearance than its Group brothers, but above all it is more imposing than its predecessor.
All-electric variant planned
Exact technical data will not be available until February 14, but it can be assumed that the same 1.2-liter petrol engines will be installed under the body of the stylish front-wheel drive model as in its sister models - namely with 100 and 130 hp, possibly also as a naturally aspirated version with 75 hp. There will also be a fully electric version. Lancia wants to become an electric brand, even though Stellantis Group boss Carlos Tavares is known for his now unusually pragmatic attitude: he builds what the market demands.
Feminine-inspired model
The new Ypsilon is likely to be accompanied by a certain change in image, as it had developed into a model with a feminine touch in its last model generations, which was characterized above all by pretty colors and fabrics. This will remain the case in the future, but the new model has a more serious appearance overall.
However, the distinctly sporty genes of the model series, which manifested themselves in the A112 Abarth and Y10 Turbo variants, are now only known to insiders - and it is doubtful whether a 130 hp variant will be enough to uncover them again.
