Tuesday, May 24, 2011

New Lancia Ypsilon: all the photos and the official information

Today in Turin is being dynamic presentation to the international press of the new Lancia Ypsilon: the model, and soon we'll tell you our impressions, the heritage of the old Ypsilon but introduces a long series of fundamental news. As from the bodywork, now available only in five-door variant, a choice that makes it definitely more mature and transverse.

As more and perhaps before, the new Ypsilon aims to become the market as a small premium in a position to compete with the best international competition. The model will be launched in major European countries in June and will reach Britain and Ireland in September, with the Chrysler brand to the grille.

In terms of mechanics, the big news of the new Ypsilon is represented by the debut of the twin Twin, which has recently received four awards in the International Engine of the Year 2011. The rest of the engine range, with diesel Multijet II and the start & stop system is still up to the task of accompanying the debut of this important model.

Which will offer amenities such as the Magic Parking second generation, bi-xenon headlights and LED rear. New Lancia Ypsilon 384 cm long, 167 wide, 152 high and has a wheelbase of 239 cm, the new Ypsilon is approved for five people and, in relation to its size, has a trunk among the most spacious in the segment.

The relationship between interior space and exterior dimensions is at the top of the segment B: This is an important feature for a small five-door hatchback, which aims to significantly expand its customer base. The five-door, in the B segment accounts for two thirds of sales, and the new small Lancia was founded with the goal of pleasure also to young men and young families, focusing on the qualities of quality, comfort, and versatility of the interior possibilities.

At launch, the range includes over 600 customization options, by mixing three trim levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum), 16 bodywork colors (including four B-color), six interior, three types of alloy wheels and three engines. The range of alternatives will include the Mechanical Fire EVO II 1.2 69 bhp, the 900 Twin 85 hp (also available with the robotized DFN) and the 95 bhp 1.3 Multijet II.

All are equipped with start & stop of the series. Then will also be available bi-fuel LPG 1.2 Fire EVO II. Among standard features in the security field are ESP, ASR, Hill Holder, four airbags and ABS with EBD. Alles in detail of the Silver provides remote opening doors, adjustable steering wheel height and depth, electric windows front and rear seats split 50/50, in addition to safety issues just mentioned.

In this framework, the Gold adds manual air conditioning, radio CD MP3, electric door mirrors, steering wheel and leather gear headphones. Finally, the preparation Platinum offers more electric rear windows, fog lamps, alloy wheels 15 "rear headrests and leather upholstery. Of course there is a wide range of accessories, from alloy wheels from 16 "to skirts, from the sill plate with black burnished headlights illuminated logo.

Those lists, which had already reported last month, departing from the 1.2 Silver 12,400 € 17,300 € and reach the top of the range, the 1.3 Multijet II Platinum.

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