2012 New Lancia Ypsilon
2011-05-24
The 2011 Geneva Motor Present was the setting for the world premiere with the new Lancia Ypsilon, a "small flagship" that in just three.84 metres packs the right of Italian fashion, innovation and eco-friendliness. For the earliest time it will be proposed in a very 5-door version designed to offer you even increased ease and ease and comfort to devotees of Lancia charm, technological excellence and unique fashion.
On the heart within the Lancia Ypsilon's design and style is an first technique for the "premium" car or truck idea that redefines the which means within the term "luxury", fascinating those that find originality and character, folks that like technological know-how and elegance, and people that admire good quality and innovation. With Lancia Ypsilon, luxurious results in being one thing extraordinary that triggers an emotion, the satisfaction of "owning" but free of pretentious exhibit, the search for uniqueness in any location, the statement of one's legitimate persona with no need of letting himself to get swayed from the judgements of other folks.
The new Lancia Ypsilon, that can be in the marketplace from June across critical European markets and from September in Fantastic Britain and Ireland while using the Chrysler brand name, is a fourth series for the prosperous product - more than a single along with a half million autos at this time for the street - born in 1985 once the Y10 debuted in the Geneva Motor Present. It was a miniature flagship with model and material capabilities rarely observed previously on an market vehicle from the day, marking that forerunner spirit which was to accompany the design right up until in the present day. It was the Lancia Y's flip in 1996: graceful, elite, that has a solid identity that reinforced the idea of "customized luxury". For this reason we arrived in 2003 once the third generation, the Lancia Ypsilon, brought for the entire world of city-cars the technologies and "class" till then solely reserved for models in bigger segments. Now the baton is taken up through the new Ypsilon, which confirms it is the "Fashion City-Car" par excellence that continues to charm with its personality, advanced model and unconventional class, nevertheless it has become extra grown up and mature, having a wider appeal. And below this polished exterior bearing the prestigious "Made in Italy" label lies many of the compound of the auto that boasts cutting-edge know-how as a short while ago pointed out through the 4 awards offered in situation within the "International Engine of your Year" opposition.
The modern engine excelled over the competitors' engines in all classes in which it competed and it's been appointed since the "International Engine with the Yr 2011". Along with the Twin Air, the motoring excellence from the new Lancia Ypsilon follows together with the eco-friendly methods Multijet II e Start&Stop, and distinctive characteristics in this category such as the brand new "Blue&Me-TomTom LIVE" and the "Smart fuel" system", in addition into the modern second generation Magic Parking, Bi-Xenon headlights and LED tail lights.
A refined and progressive Italian "5-door" along with the look typical of a "3-door", the new Ypsilon is a very compact motor vehicle, so much so that it remains in segment "B" but with high standards of roominess and comfort and ease: although just 384 cm long, 167 cm wide and 152 cm high, which has a wheelbase of 239 cm, the brand new Lancia Ypsilon can accommodate up to five people and in relation to its size, has one particular on the most spacious boots in its segment and is 1 with the most desirable in class in terms of passenger room. Without increasing the size for the rear passenger region, excellent accessibility and comfort and ease have been achieved with all the use of "slim seats", a engineering used here for that first of all time by Fiat Group Automobiles.
In this way the new Ypsilon continues its domination on the crucial city-car category in response both to recent marketplace trends where the "5-door" marketplace represents two-thirds of segment B, and towards the needs of a broader target than that reached until now, including young men and young families. It is precisely regarding the high quality, convenience and usability of the interiors that the brand new motor vehicle is determined to make many of the difference. Hop inside and you turn into aware on the refined materials and colour combinations, the attention to detail and the numerous options for customization.
On the time of your launch, the range offered around 600 possible customisations created by cross-matching 3 interior trim specifications (Silver, Gold and Platinum), all built to supply you with the customer high product value, 16 Tasteful liveries of which 4 are two-tone, 6 different upholstery trims, 3 types of alloy wheels and three engines: (69 HP 1.2 Fire EVO II and 85 HP 0.9 TwinAir, the latter also with DFN semi-automatic gearbox), a turbodiesel (95 HP 1.3 MultiJet II), all equipped with Start&Stop technologies as standard. Afterwards also the 1.2 Fire EVO II Bi-fuel engine (petrol and LPG) will probably be available. Note that a wealth of equipment in the field of safety is standard to the entire range: electronic stability control complete with ASR and Hill Holder, ABS with EBD, from 4 to 6 airbags (front, window-bags and side), in addition to the ISOFIX attachments.
Therefore, the brand new car represents an evolution in the Ypsilon design in terms of solutions, safety, convenience and usability, but even so it preserves its positioning of "accessible luxury" as an attractive price list demonstrates. In detail, the Silver trim level provides door opening remote control, height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel, electric front windows, 50/50 split rear seat, height-adjustable driver seat, 15" steel wheels, interiors in technical fabric with fitted electro-welded seams, radio set-up and rear heated window. In terms of safety, ABS with EBD, ESP complete with ASR and Hill Holder, front and side airbags, and also the Isofix attachments are offered standard. In addition to this superb quantity of equipment, the Gold edition adds: manual climate control, radio with CD and MP3 player, electrically adjustable door mirrors, steering wheel and leather-trimmed gear-lever gaiter, Castiglio upholstery and Comfort and ease Pack. Finally, the Platinum trim level offers the added rear electric windows, fog lights, 15" alloy wheels, rear seat head restraints and leather upholstery.
In addition, for these eager to customize their new Lancia Ypsilon and make it truly exclusive, an extensive range of fine, top superior accessories is available. Not only do the accessories supply you with fantastic fashion and meticulous attention to detail, but they also go beautifully using the car, in line with the unmistakable Lancia model and in full compliance with technical, stylistic and mechanical characteristics on the new motor vehicle. From exclusive 16" alloy wheels, side skirts and tinted headlights to a black kick plate with illuminated logo, a "Blue&Me-TomTom LIVE" and the Accessories Packs.
The new Lancia Ypsilon has its sights set on becoming the alternative "premium" town automobile in Europe, crafted as it will be for a demanding customer who likes to stand out from the crowd but who also, at the same time, wants an automobile that is enjoyable and comfortable for everyday use. Without forgetting that nowadays the product itself is not the only "premium" element for enticing a potential customer. For this reason the brand has come up with important new sales and after-sales proposals to cater into the desires, needs, tastes and aspirations of many different customers. An example? The extended warranty devised by FGA Capital, a finance company specialising in the automotive sector. What's exciting about this solution may be the extended duration up to 96 months, the unlimited mileage and the contents: a complete coverage for the vehicle components. Including a characteristic even more innovative out there stands out as the same level of coverage for the entire duration chosen for that loan.