The updated Lancia Ypsilon has been snapped without any camouflage during a promotional shoot in Italy, providing us with a completely unobstructed view of the new model ahead of its unveiling and market launch this year.
Lancia has been promoting the outgoing Ypsilon in Europe since 2011 and to say so would be an understatement. Thankfully, the next-gen styling has been completely revamped and looks nothing like its predecessor. It’s actually a great hatchback, and that’s not something we’d think we’d say when we talk about the Ypsilon.
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This specific example, which was shared on social media by several users, adding Masera on Facebook, is finished in a dark blue shade and features several black details. The front is characterized by a divided LED light bar with a small central one. Detail that extends vertically. The main headlights sit lower on the fairing and there’s also a black grille.
On the other hand, we can see that the new sedan rides on a set of glossy black wheels with silver elements. The thick C-pillars also have a gloss black tip and the blue and black theme continues at the rear with a black roof spoiler and a black trunk lid housing a giant Lancia logo. A set of circular LED taillights also catches the eye and helps modernize the car’s appearance.
These photos also provide us with a glimpse of the car’s interior. The most striking element is the digital instrument cluster and large landscape-oriented infotainment display. Lancia has also crafted an intriguing center console with a large circular pad that reminds us of the helicopter pad attached to the side of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
Lancia has shown that it will sell the new Ypsilon in hybrid and battery-electric versions. The electric edition shares many of its parts with the Jeep Avenger and Peugeot e-208, most likely having a 154 hp electric motor powered by a 54 kWh battery.
The official world premiere for the new Ypsilon is scheduled for February 14.