The long-awaited “rebirth” of the overlooked Lancia logo has nevertheless begun with the automaker’s first electric vehicle. Following leaks and teasers, the new 2024 Lancia Ypsilon has been officially unveiled, ahead of its first public unveiling in Milan on February 14.
The subcompact style or, as they are known in Europe, the superminis, is presented in the limited edition Cassina exclusive for electric vehicles. Lancia plans to manufacture 1,906 “numbered and qualified units” in honor of the brand’s founding year.
While this is the first time that Lancia shows the Ypsilon in its full glory, we’re already quite familiar with its looks from several prior leaks. Serving as the first production model of Lancia’s new styling language, the Ypsilon incorporates the illuminated version of the “calice” grille and the round taillights inspired by the iconic Lancia Stratos.
These features were previewed by the Pu+Ra HPE concept and will be common among all future models including the Gamma crossover and the Delta hatchback.
Other external highlights come with lower than previous fixed polygonal headlights on the front bumper and gloss black accents around the exterior. Still, the familiar proportions, non-unusual mirror housings and greenhouse parts can’t hide the fact that the new Ypsilon is the proudly Italian one. sister of the Peugeot 208 and the Opel Corsa.
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Inside, a lot of emphasis has been placed on exclusive fabrics and design elements to make the cabin look like an Italian living room, at least according to Lancia. This feeling is accentuated thanks to the collaboration with Cassina, a high-end Italian logo. final furniture, which contributed to the selection of fabrics and colors. Highlights include the velvet-upholstered seats with the nostalgic “cannelloni” trend and the circular center console that resembles a coffee table.
The new Ypsilon is also the first model to introduce Lancia’s SALA (Sound Air Light Augmentation) infotainment system that will find its way into the entire future range. The digital cockpit has a dual-screen layout, while the illuminated orb on top of the dashboard likely serves as an AI-enhanced virtual assistant.
Lancia has not revealed the technical specifications of the new Ypsilon, focusing on its exterior and interior design. The only official figure provided is the WLTP range, which stands at 403 km (250 miles) on a single charge. This diversity has probably been fulfilled. by using a 54 kWh battery, shared among other Stellantis electric cars of the same length and platform.
The Italian sedan shares its platform with many other Stellantis vehicles, adding the Peugeot e-208 and Opel Corsa (which explains the family profile), and even the Jeep Avenger. The electric sedan will be followed by a hybrid version, which is expected to inherit the 1. 2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine from the Group’s spare parts bin.
After a real premiere on February 14, the Lancia Ypsilon Limited Edition Cassina will begin a tour of Italian showrooms and will be immediately open for orders. The company encourages Italian fans to sign up for the “1 of 1906” crusade by filling out a “non-binding” expression of interest through its official website. Finally, while the outgoing 13-year-old Lancia Ypsilon could only be purchased in Italy, the new generation will be sold in more European markets, following the expansion of the brand’s network of intermediaries.