Lancia Ypsilon Range: The Italian City Car That Combines Style and Technology

Lancia, the iconic Italian car brand, has recently unveiled its new Ypsilon Range, a compact hatchback series offering wireless technology and uncompromising elegance. The Ypsilon, which is the only model currently available from Lancia, has been on the market since 1995 and has sold more than 1.7 million units in Europe. The new Lancia Ypsilon Range, which includes three trim levels (Silver, Gold, and Platinum), aims to attract new customers with its refined design, innovative features, and eco-friendly engines.

A New Look for the Ypsilon

The new Lancia Ypsilon Range has a refreshed exterior that reflects the brand’s heritage and personality. The front grille has been redesigned with a chrome frame and a prominent Lancia logo, while the headlights have LED daytime running lights and a new shape. The rear bumper has also been updated with a diffuser and a chrome strip. The new Lancia Ypsilon Range also introduces a new color option: Elegant Blue, a sophisticated shade that enhances the bright and chromed details of the car.

The new Ypsilon also offers a variety of customization options, such as 15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lights, sunroof, and rear parking sensors. Customers can also choose from different interior colors and materials, such as fabric, Alcantara, or leather seats, and different dashboard finishes, such as blue, black, or multi-chrome green.

A Smart and Connected City Car

The new Lancia Ypsilon Range is equipped with a multimedia radio system with a 7-inch touchscreen display that allows the driver to access various infotainment services, such as DAB radio, USB port, Bluetooth connection, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The system also integrates Google Maps, which provides real-time traffic information and navigation directions directly on the screen. The driver can also control the system with voice commands or steering wheel buttons.

The new Ypsilon also features a wireless charging pad for smartphones located in the central console. The pad can charge compatible devices without the need for cables or adapters. The pad also has an indicator light that shows the charging status of the device.

The new Ypsilon also offers several safety and comfort features, such as cruise control, speed limiter, hill holder, start&stop system, tire pressure monitoring system, and air conditioning. The Platinum trim level also adds automatic climate control, rain and dusk sensors, rearview camera and lane departure warning system.

A Lancia Ypsilon Range of Eco-Friendly Engines

The new Lancia Ypsilon Range offers three engine options: two petrol engines and one hybrid engine. The petrol engines are the 1.2-liter Fire Evo II with 69 horsepower and the 0.9-liter TwinAir Turbo with 85 horsepower. Both engines are Euro 6D compliant and have low CO2 emissions: 118 g/km for the Fire Evo II and 99 g/km for the TwinAir Turbo. The petrol engines are also available with an ECVT automatic transmission.

The hybrid engine is the 1.0-liter FireFly Hybrid with 70 horsepower. It combines a three-cylinder petrol engine with a belt-integrated starter generator (BISG) and a lithium-ion battery. The hybrid system can recover energy during braking and coasting and use it to assist the engine during acceleration and driving. The hybrid system can also switch off the engine when the car is stopped or at low speeds. The hybrid engine has very low CO2 emissions: 88 g/km for the manual transmission and 89 g/km for the ECVT automatic transmission.

The hybrid engine also benefits from a tax incentive in Italy: it is exempt from paying the annual circulation tax for the first three years of registration.

A Competitive Price for a Premium City Car

The new Lancia Ypsilon Range has a starting price of €12,950 (about $15,300) for the Silver trim level with the Fire Evo II engine and manual transmission. The Gold trim level adds €1,000 (about $1,180) to the price, while the Platinum trim level adds €2,000 (about $2,360). The TwinAir Turbo engine adds €1,500 (about $1,770) to the price of any trim level, while the ECVT automatic transmission adds €1,000 (about $1,180). The FireFly Hybrid engine has a starting price of €15,450 (about $18,230) for the Silver trim level with manual transmission.

The new Lancia Ypsilon Range is currently only available in Italy, where it competes with other city cars such as the Fiat 500, the Volkswagen Polo, and the Renault Clio. However, Lancia has announced plans to expand its presence in other European markets in the future.

The new Ypsilon Range is a testament to Lancia’s ability to combine style and technology in a compact and elegant package. The new Lancia Ypsilon is a city car with wireless connectivity, eco-friendly performance, and a refined design reflecting the brand’s heritage and personality.