Lancia has unveiled the new Gamma, an electric crossover that revives an iconic name from the 1980s. This model represents the second step in the Italian brand's revival following the launch of the Ypsilon. With a design blending retro and futuristic lines, the Gamma aims to compete in the crowded compact battery SUV segment, appealing to nostalgia while still looking forward.
Platform and performance of the new electric crossover 🚗
The Gamma sits on Stellantis' STLA Medium platform, the same one used by models like the Peugeot 3008. It will offer two battery options: a 73 kWh one for a range close to 450 km and a 98 kWh one that could exceed 600 km. Power starts at 210 hp for the entry-level version and reaches 320 hp in the dual-motor variant. Fast charging allows going from 20 to 80% in about 27 minutes, respectable figures for the segment.
The Gamma returns: from elegant sedan to everyday crossover 😅
The original Gamma was a large sedan with a stunning design, hidden headlights, and a rear that looked sculpted by a space surgeon. The new one is a crossover with soft lines, taller and with black plastic on the wheel arches. So, they've gone from an Armani suit to a technical tracksuit. That said, at least now you won't have to explain to your friends that that strange car in your garage is a Lancia.