LANCIAYpsilon 2024 - Present

　　Lancia made a big comeback on the market in 2024 when it launched a fourth generation of the Ypsilon hatchback, a car that paved the way for other vehicles in the Italian automaker’s lineup.

　　Lancia was once a brand that thrilled customers with its high-performance cars on roads and rally stages, but some debatable decisions led this famous automaker to fall behind, ending up with one model in its stable, the third generation of the Ypsilon launched in 2011. After several updates and refreshes, the model was finally retired in 2024 to make room for a new vehicle. The new generation was built on the e-CMP2 platform developed by Stellantis for small-sized vehicles. This base could accommodate all-electric and hybrid drivetrains. It was a revolution for Lancia and a chance for a fresh start in a market where only a few premium automakers offered a small-sized vehicle. When the automaker unveiled the car in 2024, it announced it would produce a limited series of 1906 units, evoking the company’s birth year.

　　The car’s front fascia featured a set of horizontal and vertical LEDs for the daytime running lights. Underneath them, on the sides, the automaker placed the LED headlights, and below them, there were the vertical vents for the air curtain. On the lower bumper, Lancia installed a wide grille that was mostly blocked since the car didn’t need that much cooling area. In addition, it featured active grille shutters to enhance aerodynamics.

　　From its profile, the five-door hatchback was penned with rounded shapes and almost no angular lines. Lancia installed black trims around the wheel arches, creating an image of a potent vehicle. Like on the previous two generations of the Ypsilon, the car featured flush front door handles, while those for the rear ones were concealed in the C-pillars. A raked-forward tailgate nicely ended the car in a classic hot-hatch fashion, featuring round LED taillights that resembled the mighty Lancia Stratos from the late 70s.

　　Inside, the 2024 Ypsilon Edizione Limitata Cassina featured a modern layout with a touch of classic trims. On the center stack, the automaker installed a round element that resembled a tray, where customers could recharge their phones via an induction charger. The seats featured velvet upholstery, a material that was unusual for any car in 2024. Lancia installed a two-step dashboard that featured two 10.25-inch screens: one for the instrument panel and the other for the infotainment system. The technology was developed by Stellantis and was used on several other vehicles in the group. It supported wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In the back, the automaker installed a split-folding bench seat that could expand the trunk.

　　Under its skin, the fourth generation of the Ypsilon carried over the drivetrain used by the Peugeot e-208 and the e-Corsa from Opel. It featured a 156 PS (154 hp) motor that drove the front wheels and was powered by a 51 kWh (net) battery pack. With this setup, the car could travel up to 403 km (250 miles) between charges, and it could refill it from 20 to 80 percent in 24 minutes.

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