Lancia has begun testing the next generation of its Ypsilon hatchback expected to go on sale in early 2024. Judging by these images from Carscoops, it sports an unusual exterior and has a tea table or something similar on the transmission tunnel.
Since the official teaser of the car
revealed earlier had shown the Ypsilon with a pronounced bar at the front end
bracing the space between the bumper and the hood, the exterior design is still
a work in progress. A glance at the rear reveals a large spoiler and an unusual
sedan-like protrusion.
Inside, there is a compact head unit and
seats wrapped in leather and velour. The latter must have been dictated by
Lancia’s previously stated goal to liken the interior to a classic Italian
living room, making it feel cozy and relaxing. The round thing below the
infotainment display is most likely a mini-table. Lancia had announced it
before, saying it would be known as ‘Tavolino’, but never specified its
purpose. We suppose it could act as a wireless charging pad, among other
possibilities.
From the technical point of view, the
next-gen Ypsilon appears to be based on the same Stellantis platform as the
latest Opel Corsa and Peugeot e-208. Both cars are in the same class as the
Ypsilon, so it makes sense. The latter two pack a single e-motor with 156 PS, sprint 0-100 km/h in approximately 8 seconds, and
cover around 400 km per charge.
A mild-hybrid variant of the Lancia
Ypsilon may become available later as well.
