Lancia plans a key move for the Ypsilon. With the aim of reducing its entry price, which currently does not go below 24,000 euros, the brand will introduce a more affordable version. The strategy involves setting aside electrification for a moment and returning to a conventional gasoline engine. This move seeks to make the city car more competitive in the segment. 🚗
A 1.2 turbo from Stellantis with manual transmission ⚙️
The heart of this new entry-level version will be a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with 100 HP, from the Stellantis group. A relevant technical detail is that it will feature timing chain distribution. This engine will be exclusively paired with a six-speed manual transmission, a simple configuration that is key to reducing costs. This powertrain will allow offering the model from around 20,000 euros.
Deselectrification as the novelty of the year 🔄
In a market where every novelty seems to be a hybrid or electric, Lancia decides to take a step... backwards. Its big news for the Ypsilon is, ironically, to dispense with electrification to be cheaper. A nod to the times when a gasoline engine and manual transmission were the norm, now presented as a strategic innovation. All to reach that round price that attracts dealerships so much.