Lancia has released dozens of new photos of the updated Lancia Ypsilon that was announced in early December. The Ypsilon is now 12 years old and while it is in desperate need of a replacement, or at the very least a comprehensive facelift, the Italian car manufacturer has instead decided to update it for the 2023 model year with just a handful of new and improved features.
Visually, 2023 marks the introduction of a
new color dubbed Dew Green while those examples painted in Silver come complete
with black accents on the grille, frames of the logo, and the lower bumper. For
the most part, the 2023 Ypsilon looks exactly the same as it has done for the
last decade and much to our surprise, it remains a popular model in Italy and
was the nation’s second best-selling vehicle last year. Some upgrades have also
been made to the cabin of the hatchback. For starters, the 7-inch infotainment
system has been updated to support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A
reversing camera and wireless smartphone charger will also making living with
the Ypsilon a little easier.
Lancia’s designers have also crafted new
blue trim for the dashboard and door panels. It also has green multicolored
accents on the gear knob, steering wheel, vents, and a revised instrument
cluster. The seats are also trimmed in a material created from recycled plastic
collected in the Mediterranean. Lancia calls it ‘Seaqual Yarn.’
Italian buyers looking to pick up the keys
to a 2023 Ypsilon can only order it with a mild-hybrid 1.0-liter three-cylinder
petrol engine supplemented by a 12-volt BSG electric motor and a lithium-ion
battery. It delivers 70 hp. Pricing for the 2023 Lancia Ypsilon in Italy kicks
off from € 13,500 (US$ 14,630) but it can also be purchased with a zero down
payment, 48 monthly installments of € 217 (US$ 235), and a final residual
installment of € 6,633 (US$ 7,188).
