Relaunch the Lancia brand. This is the mission of new Lancia Ypsilon, the luxury small car that inaugurates a new era of the brand both from an image and mechanical point of view. The goal is to relaunch the brand starting from scratch. The new Ypsilon, in fact, is the first electric Lance and it is the first to bring with it some of the distinctive elements that will characterize all the new models arriving in the coming years. “With the launch of the new Ypsilon, the Lancia brand is reborn", has explained Luke Napolitano, CEO of Lancia.
Officially presented on February 14, the new Ypsilon has the arduous task of equaling or exceeding the success of the previous version, still at the top of the charts (2nd place) among the best-selling cars in 2023. With over 3,5 million units sold in four generations (since 1985), the Ypsilon has always offered a mix of accessibility and style. However, the new Lancia Ypsilon represents a clear departure from previous generations, with numerous and significant changes.
New Lancia Ypsilon 2024: design and interiors
La new Lancia Ypsilon 2024 represents a significant change compared to the previous generation. In fact, there is a 13 year difference between the two projects. The "egg" shapes have been abandoned in favor of a larger and more elaborate design. With a length of 4,1 meters (4,08 to be exact and 24 cm longer than the previous one) and a completely renewed design, the car adopts a more sporty look, with references to the brand's past, such as the circular headlights similar to those of the legendary Stratos.
The interiors present an important revolution. Two 10,25-inch screens, one dedicated to driving information and infotelematics, renamed “SALA”. Most functions can be controlled through digital panels, reducing physical controls to a minimum. The "panel" with the two monitors rests on a dashboard that is as rational in shape as it is refined in its fabric coverings. In the center stands the designed central table da Cassina, a furniture company from Meda, famous throughout the world for its quality, which also gave its name to first special edition of the Ypsilon.
The seats are made from blue velvet with a “Cannelloni” weave, which recalls the classic cloth used by Lancia in the past.
New Lancia Ypsilon 2024: the engines
The new Ypsilon is available in fully electric version with 156 HP engine and 51 kWh battery and a declared autonomy of 403 km. It will recharge in 10 minutes up to 100 km. Starting from May 2024, the mild hybrid engines and petrol versions with 100 HP and 136 HP.
In 2025, however, the sportier and more powerful version of the new Ypsilon will be introduced, called HF, which will be fully electric, 4x4, and will offer a power of 240 HP, similar to the Abarth 600e. There platform, the e-CMP, it is shared with models such as the Peugeot 208 and the Opel Corsa, it allows for greater adaptability to the market. The new Ypsilon together with its sister Corsa is produced in Zaragoza in Spain.
Ypsilon Cassina: 1.906 examples for the limited edition
La limited edition of the new Lancia called Ypsilon Cassina, Sara produced in only 1.906 examples, in homage to the year the brand was founded. This special edition will be fully electric and will have blue cloth seats, in harmony with the exterior color of the car. The seat backs will be made of recycled and heated velvet.
Il list price for Ypsilon Cassina it starts from 39.500 euros. In promo it is on sale and can reach 34.999 euros but only with scrapping up to 4 euros.
The Cassina version of the new Ypsilon is already available available for order, while the production of the old Ypsilon was definitively discontinued.
Bring Lancia back to Europe, three more models on the way
The current mission of Ypsilon and Napolitano is to bring Lancia back to the European markets. The old Lancia was sold exclusively in Italy while the new Ypsilon is aimed at a wider audience.
“It's a different car that caters to a wider audience, heterogeneous, which needs more space even for long journeys, but has not lost its glamorous spirit,” explained Napolitano.
Production of the Ypsilon will begin in April but other models will arrive in the next few years: in 2026 another 4,7 meter electric-only car will land, probably called Gamma which will be produced in Melfi; then it will be the time of aelegant sportback exclusively electric, with the possibility of all-wheel drive thanks to the Stla Medium platform. In this case Napolitano expects sales of 50% in Italy and 50% abroad. Finally, 2028 could be the right time to see the new Delta.
