The new Lancia Ypsilon’s mission is to bring the Italian brand back to global markets and is the first of three models that Lancia will launch in the coming years.
Showing that the brand continues to maintain its sporty DNA, Lancia revealed on Monday, in preview, the Ypsilon HF, a high-performance version of the first car of the brand’s new era, 100% electric and set to be introduced to the market in May 2025.
Powered by a 240 hp electric motor and capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds, the Lancia Ypsilon HF will have a lowered stance, an enlarged body with an aggressive and muscular shape, inspired by the iconic and most radical cars that make up the brand’s history, with form and design serving performance.
The new Ypsilon HF will sport the “HF” logo, a historic signature of high-performance Lancia models, introduced for the first time in 1960 at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF is powered by a 1.2-liter turbo engine, with three cylinders and four valves per cylinder, delivering 212 hp. Equipped with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission with a mechanical limited-slip differential, the high-performance model represents an ideal solution for all rally enthusiasts, but also a serious competitor for drivers aspiring to victories in the “Rally4” category and in two-wheel drive championships.
“Lancia has always touched people’s hearts through its competitive spirit, represented by the iconic models of its past, which have made it the most successful brand of all time in the world of rallying. That sporting heart beats again today and those same fans will be the new Lancia customers of tomorrow”, said Luca Napolitano, CEO of Lancia.
