The latest generation of the Lancia Ypsilon hatchback will start the Italian brand’s return to the markets of Europe. The Stellantis-owned company has confirmed its intention to start sales in Belgium and the Netherlands in mid-2024, followed by France and Spain closer to the end of the year and Germany in 2025. More than 70 new dealerships will be opened to accommodate these plans.
From the technical perspective, the new Ypsilon is a slightly more upscale cousin of the Opel Corsa-e and Peugeot e-208. It runs on the same e-CMP platform and utilizes the same front-wheel motor with 156 PS (154 hp / 115 kW) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque.
The battery has a capacity of 51 kWh and yields 403 km (250 miles) of WLTP-rated range. Fast charging replenishes it from 20 to 80 percent within 24 minutes. In most cases, the company promises 100 km (62 mph) of range per 10 minutes of charging.
The car is 408 meters long, 1.76 meters wide and 1.44 meters tall. Compared to the classic Ypsilon that debuted 13 years ago and received multiple facelifts, it is slightly longer and wider, but less tall.
Lancia created the premium hatchback based on the design solutions it had premiered on the Pu+Ra HPE Concept. Its first-edition batch, titled Edizione Limitata Cassina, was co-designed with a famous Italian furniture manufacturer.
The company emphasizes that the interior of the car with its two 10.25-inch displays and recycled trim should resemble a cozy living room. It even has a mini-table in it, which is called Tavolini and serves as a wireless phone charger.