2016 Lancia Ypsilon
Perfect combination of elegance and
manoeuvrability on four wheels, a car in which form and functionality go
hand-in-hand, and an anti-conformist model which boldly expresses its own
personality: these are the features which have made Ypsilon a proven success
for four generations with 2.7 million sold across Europe.
Today the baton passes to the New Lancia
Ypsilon that, to continue to be one of the cars preferred by women, undergoes a
renewal becoming even more elegant and functional as well as offering precise
details, refined materials, and an attention to design typical of Lancia, and
apparent in all three of the versions available at the time of launch: Silver,
Gold and Platinum.
On sale from September 2015 across the
main European markets, the New Ypsilon can be equipped with two petrol engines,
a 69 hp 1.2 with manual gearbox or 85 hp 0.9 TwinAir Turbo combined with
semi-automatic transmission. Alternatively, the 95 hp 1.3 Multijet diesel,
eco-friendly and fuel-efficient (just 95 g/km of CO2), express the best of
today's engineering in the field of small turbo diesels. Completing the range
are the bi-fuel Ecochic versions for cost-effective running and high range: the
69 hp 1.2 LPG/Petrol (110 g/km of CO2) and the 80 hp two-cylinder 0.9 TwinAir
Turbo Methane/Petrol which guarantees low emissions (86 g/km of CO2) and
remarkably brilliant performance. The engine types, all Euro 6, are high
performing but offer contained consumption and are environmentally friendly
thanks to the Ecochic Turbo Methane and LPG range.
The New Ypsilon retains its qualities of
compactness and versatility. It has five doors and compact dimensions, 384 cm
in length, 168 cm wide, 152 cm high, with 239 cm wheelbase. These features make it
ideal for urban use. The car boasts a new design that gives it a fresh, modern
appearance that nevertheless remains faithful to its character and uniqueness.
The style of the exteriors, always a key reason for purchasing the model, has
been reinterpreted by designers at the Lancia Style Centre to give the car a
fresher, harmonious look by emphasising the horizontal lines. In this manner,
it is even more captivating, balanced and full of character while remaining
compact and practical to be ideal in city traffic.
Specifically, the new front grill has a
honeycomb structure and its upper profile adopts the colour of the chassis,
while the lower one is chrome-coated. The Lancia shield is now subtly supported
by the grill itself, that underlines its lower profile, giving it a prominent
position. The insert in the lower part of the rear
bumper now takes on the colour of the chassis: a simple modification for a
great result in terms of style. With this trick, the rear end appears even more
streamline and elegant.
The colour palette is also renewed, with
two new tones in addition to the three pastel shades, six metallic/metal-flake
colours and three-coat white. There is delicate "Chic Ivory" that,
refined and fresh at the same times, fully expresses the Ypsilon spirit, and
the elegant "Blu di Blu": a colour that reinterprets the historic
livery of the brand with character and elegance.
The interiors of the New Ypsilon have
been carefully updated, to meet usage needs while also respecting the latest
trends in terms of colours and materials, and are the result of careful
research into the colours, material selection and attention to detail. New
fabrics have been used for the upholstery, while the seats and dash are created
with new technologies.
In the Silver version, upholstery is in
printed fabric with "dégradé" motif, available in the black and grey
combination matched with the new grey dash or in black and blue matched with
the new blue dash. The new texture of the dash, matched to the interior,
transmits a sense of importance and gives the overall interior a more marked
touch of glamour. A modern space that exploits the most innovative moulding
technologies, dedicated to young customers looking for an elegant, fashionable
car that is manoeuvrable and economically accessible but, at the same time,
boasts a strong personality.
The Gold version has fabric and velvet
interiors which are extremely soft and pleasant to the touch. The irregular
geometric chevron motif which adorns the seat backs and cushions is created
using a modern type of velvet, while the uniformity of the dash is ensured by
its silky surface that embellishes the entire passenger compartment. Created
for young, modern women who want to charm, two colour combinations are
available for the interiors, both with cream inserts: the first solution
features sienna and black combined with a sienna dashboard, while the second
has black interiors and black dashboard.
The Dinamica fabric combined with
leather is the key element of the Platinum version. The geometric pattern
embellished with contrasting stitching conveys the impression of being in a
cosily comfortable and elegant lounge; matched with the black leather, along
the sides of the seats and on the dash, it gives a more refined overall look.
Two variants of these interiors are available: black leather and black
Dinamica or black leather and dove grey Dinamica. Whatever the choice, the
colour combinations are perfect for demanding women who understand the
importance of details.
The instrument panels are also new, for
more immediate reading, as is the gear stick knob, now more precious and
ergonomic. The internal comfort has been improved, particularly thanks to the
completely redesigned central tunnel that, together with the new glove boxes,
has internal capacity increased to 3 litres, injecting the "Fashion City
Car" with greater versatility.
Another key innovation is Uconnect,
the new infotainment system, standard with all versions starting from Gold,
which allows the multimedia devices to be managed via a combination of the
5" touchscreen, steering wheel controls and user-friendly graphics. From
the radio to the main multimedia support systems which can be connected via USB
port, Aux-in connector or Bluetooth audio streaming.
The new infotainment system provides a
wide range of functions, including Bluetooth hands-free system, voice
recognition, function for reading text messages received on compatible
telephones using "text to speech" technology. Finally, DAB digital
radio is available on demand.
