Monday, February 14, 2011

Lancia Flavia Concept ready for Geneva

The new Lancia Flavia is one of the new promises from the axis Torino - Detroit Motor Show in Geneva. This is a D-segment car that (as anticipated by motors. It in recent weeks) will debut as a prototype in the sedan and convertible configurations. The choice of name, which incorporates the Lancia model built from 1960 to 1970 in three versions (sedan, coupe and convertible) and equipped with the famous 4-cylinder opposed, corresponds to the decision - announced in recent months - to bring a Chrysler brand Lancia for European markets.

From the stylistic point of view, the Flavia Concept car uses the body of the Chrysler 200, Sebring and presented as heir to the call to support the role of "base" on which set up the new Lancia. Compared to 200, the Flavia was prepared a new grid, by drawing closer to a title that indicates the brand-mark.

Among other innovations, the Lingotto announces a new front headlights, taillights and brake light LED (the latter is placed in the top center of the trunk), and for the convertible version, a soft top on command Electric, a solution designed to keep a touch of the classical concept of Cabrio.

To offer comfort to the mark, the Flavia Concept is fitted with a sound-proof cabin through the adoption of laminated glazing and new sound-absorbing materials. Specimens will be shown in Geneva is set up to present two contrasting colors. For Flavia Concept four-door sedan, in fact, according to the first images released by the House, the choice will be all in black livery (outside the car in shiny black leather interior and black), while for the preparation Convertible exterior will be white, with finishing domestic ivory.

For both cars, the equipment will include the ESC electronic stability control and traction, cruise control, multi-stage front airbags, side and window bags and multifunction steering wheel. The exposure of two concept was agreed in Geneva with a view to possible marketing of the car very quickly.

If the public response is positive, in fact, the Lancia Flavia Sedan and Convertible will be ready to debut on the European markets within six months, in order to kick off the competition in the sensitive segment D. The Flavia, then, comes up against the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Ford Mondeo, Mercedes C-Class, Opel Insignia and Volkswagen Passat.

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