Order books are now open for the first new Lancia in thirteen years, which will be available in hybrid or electric vehicle form. The Italian automaker is aiming its three new models at Audi and Mini.
With manufacture of the company's first new model since 2011 beginning in Spain in advance of an anticipated brand expansion into Europe, the 2024 Lancia Ypsilon is now available for purchase in Italy.
The new Ypsilon, a five-door hatchback city car that debuted in February, shares its "eCMP" platform with the SUV Jeep Avenger and the Peugeot 208. Later this year, both of these are expected in Australia.
The Ypsilon, another first for Lancia, is available with a choice of hybrid or battery-electric drivetrains. It succeeds the original Ypsilon, which was introduced in 2011 and has only been sold in Italy since 2014.
The 117-year-old brand's resurgence will be led by the new Ypsilon, the first of three new vehicles that CEO Luca Napolitano has revealed as part of the "Lancia Renaissance Plan."
It is anticipated that the Aurelia brand will reappear on the other two models, and there are even rumors of a new flagship model that may use the well-known Delta moniker.
The carmaker's current emphasis is on growing in Europe, but Lancia hasn't been confirmed or ruled out for a comeback to Australia, where it was last sold in 1985.
Although it anticipates that most Ypsilon sales will still originate from Italy, it intends to launch in Germany in 2025 and be available for purchase in France, Belgium, Holland, and Spain by the end of 2024.
Lancia is an automobile brand that belongs to the Stellantis group, which also includes Jeep, Chrysler, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, and Ferrari. Its target market includes those who purchase competitor brands like Mini and Audi.
The Ypsilon series undercuts the Mini Cooper three-door by €3000 ($AU4897) and begins at €24,900 ($AU40,645), which is cheaper than the Audi A1 Sportback's starting price of €26,500 ($AU43,257) in Italy. It ends at €39,990 ($AU64,958).
The firm intends to offer entirely electric vehicles starting in 2028, with all new models going on sale as electric starting in 2026.
For a six-model range, two powertrains—a mild hybrid and a battery-electric option—are now offered on all three Ypsilon trim levels.
A six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with no manual option and a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine with 74kW/205Nm make up the mildly hybrid drivetrain.
Lancia says it can go from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in 9.3 seconds and uses 4.6 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Its electric driving range, which is made possible by the e-Start, e-Parking, e-Queuing, and e-Creeping features, is not stated.
The electric battery With a 51kWh battery pack and a single 115kW front-axle mounted electric motor, Ypsilon can go up to 403 kilometers according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
According to the automaker, fast charging increases range by 100 kilometers in only 24 minutes.
There are three trim levels available from launch: the Ypsilon Edizione Cassian, which is limited to 1906 units in honor of the Italian automaker's foundation year, is marketed alongside the entry-level Ypsilon and the higher-spec Ypsilon LX.
The base Ypsilon is equipped with wireless smartphone connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, parking sensors, and keyless start.
Velvet-trimmed seats, recycled door trim, gloss black exterior details, and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are all features of the Ypsilon LX.
Upgrades to the LX's equipment list includes a driving mode selection, front and back cameras, adaptive cruise control, and wireless smartphone charging.
The prestigious Italian home furnishings design firm is honored in the name of the limited-edition flagship Ypsilon Edizione Cassian.
The unique model, which has a 10.25-inch center display and features like adaptive cruise and automated emergency braking (AEB), which is a required standard feature on new cars sold in Australia, is "inspired by iconic Italian-designed homes."
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