Lancia says it is eyeing the South African market for a relaunch

Apologies to @FiestaST & and any others that may have been messed around by my messing around in correcting the entry. What can I say: it's been one of those daze <sigh>
 
Dunno what everybody is getting excited about, driving a car into a lake.

Its part of the hull leakage test required for *NCAP 7-star rating - damage caused by being caught in flooding, itself as a result of global warming :cool:
 
Live images of the upcoming Lancia Ypsilon EV appear

Lancia's return is fast approaching and the first car from the reborn brand is going to be the third-generation Ypsilon. Spotted for the very first time without any camouflage during a recent photo shoot in Italy, this all-new EV model is a far cry from its outdated predecessor.

The Lancia Ypsilon has around since 2011, but it's safe to say that it has seen better days. The forthcoming model, on the other hand, marks a significant departure from its aging design. Sporting an elegant yet modern appearance, this hatchback has undergone a complete overhaul that commands attention.

The exterior of the next-gen Ypsilon is a breath of fresh air. Painted in a sophisticated dark blue shade with sleek black accents, it sports distinctive split LED light bar, with a small central element running vertically. Below it, the primary headlamp units are nestled, complemented by a black grille.

The gloss black wheels with silver accents look pretty cool and the thick C-pillars, also adorned in gloss black contribute to its contemporary look. At the rear, we notice a black roof spoiler and a black decklid housing the prominent Lancia logo.


 
It would be nice if Lancia brought back the iconic Orca from 1982. This car had the coolest console in the whole world back then

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Lancia set to reveal Ypsilon Limited Edition Cassina to kick-start its renaissance

Just 1,906 examples of the supermini will be built, and expected to retail at around £35k

Lancia is back and ready to reinvent itself with its first electric car: the fourth generation of its Ypsilon supermini. It will be officially presented in just under two weeks in Milan, and this first limited-edition variant will be, er, limited to 1,906 examples (nodding back to the Italian marque’s founding year).

It’s rumoured to share the same underpinnings as the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Peugeot e-208. That likely means a 51kWh battery pack resulting in a claimed 250-mile range and an unexciting but brisk 8.2-second walk to 60. Top speed is also capped at 93mph, so don’t expect to match Delta Integrales at the lights.

But owners of this ‘Cassina’ limited edition will reap the rewards of an interior created by said Italian furniture designer, known for its use of high-class fabrics. That means velvet seats and a tray between the centre console and multiscreen dashboard. It’s a clean, clutter-free look with plenty of refined materials throughout.

The exterior is a little more of a handful, though. Out front, you’ve got a curved daylight running bar beneath the Lancia logo. Squashed hexagonal headlamps then sit along the wider mid-section and bridge toward a small front splitter. It’s what your mother would call ‘dashing’ to not cause upset.

 
Lancia reveals a limited edition 2024 Ypsilon Cassina

Lancia decided that there’s no use trying to keep the new Ypsilon hidden away while most of its details have already leaked on the internet. While the official debut is still scheduled for the Valentines, today the company unveiled the limited edition of its first-ever EV.

The 2024 Lancia Ypsilon Cassina will come in a limited run of 1,906 units exactly to commemorate the year Lancia was founded. The company shared the news on its X account together with some new photos. While we have already seen the exterior of the new Ypsilon, this is the first time we get a proper look at that unique interior.

For the last couple of decades, Lancia has been churning out “unique” vehicles. Some would go as far as calling them weird for the sake of being weird but Lancia always kept the individual approach. If you’re lucky you may still come across the first-generation Ypsilon in a two-tone gray and pale yellow finish combined with the faded pink interior - an interesting combo to say the least. The new Ypsilon continues the tradition by being unashamedly different.

There is no chance in this world to mistake the Ypsilon for any other vehicle out there. With the new “calice” proudly stretching across the front and headlights pushed far out into the corners, you’ll know it’s Lancia once you see it even from far away. The rear follows the theme with Stratos-inspired tail lights and broad tall shoulders with a narrowing cabin sitting atop. The “floating” roof is an idea borrowed from Smart #1 among many other cars, but it works well for the small Ypsilon. There’s something out of Nissan Juke hiding in the new Lancia - a promise of a one-off experience.

 
Official: Lancia Ypsilon reborn as EV supermini with 250-mile range

Italian brand’s resurgence begins with bold supermini featuring new infotainment and on-board table

Lancia has officially revealed the new Ypsilon electric hatchback as well as official specifications, complete with a bold, concept-inspired look, Stellantis’s new infotainment and an EV range of 250 miles.

The long-awaited electric car is Lancia's first, and launches in Ypsilon Limited Edition Cassina form, which the Italian firm claims has been "inspired by the world of Italian furnishings." Just 1906 examples to be produced in tribute to the Italian brand's founding year.

It will be fully introduced on 14 February at Lancia's headquarters in Milan, with customers able to express their interest in buying one through an online portal and joining the brand's One of 1906 campaign.

Said to "represent the maximum expression of design, comfort and well-being on board a Lancia", the new supermini takes its design cues from the Pura HPE concept shown last spring.

The brand said: "The bodywork features the soft, elegant pure, and sensual shapes of the Aurelia and Flaminia, combined with the most modern expressions of radicalism inspired by the brand’s sporting history, embodied by the renowned Stratos and Delta, and by the language of architecture, furnishings, and fashion."

 
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