Sep 4, 2011

New Lancia Ypsilon Review



The new Lancia Ypsilon is a 'pocket flagship' - in just 3.84 meters concentrates the best of Italian style, innovation and environmental responsibility - that for the first time, is available with 5 doors to welcome with the added convenience lovers of the charm, style and uniqueness of technological Spear. Ypsilon behind the project is an original approach to the concept of self "premium" that redefines the meaning of the word "luxury" seducing the researchers originality and character, elegance and technology lovers, connoisseurs of quality and innovation. With the luxury Ypsilon becomes something unique going on emotion, the pleasure of "having" but without ostentation, research in any field of oneness, the expression of their personality without being influenced by the opinions of others. Marketed as from June in major European markets in September and with the Chrysler brand in Great Britain and Ireland, the new Punto is the fourth set of a model of success - more than a half million cars in circulation - was born in 1985 when he made ​​his debut at the Geneva Motor Show Y10, a flagship miniature style and content characteristics of firsts for a small car at the time, anticipating signs of that spirit which will accompany the model to date.



In 1996 will be the turn of the Lancia Y: elegant, elitist, with a strong personality, which reinforces the concept of "tailor-made luxury." This brings us to 2003 when the third generation, the Lancia Ypsilon, door city car in the world of technology and the "class" so far unique to higher segment cars.

Today, the baton is picked up by the new Ypsilon that confirms the "Fashion City-Car 'par excellence that continues to fascinate with its character, its sophisticated style and his unconventional but class grows and becomes more adult, more horizontal. And in this stylish clothes "Made in Italy", the whole substance of a car that boasts cutting-edge technology in the field of engines, as recently confirmed by the four awards in the engine TwinAir of the "International Engine of the Year" . The innovative competition engine has excelled in all categories in which he competed and has earned the title of "International Engine of the Year 2011". In addition to the Twin, the superlative engineering of the new Ypsilon continuous systems "eco-friendly" Multijet II and Start & Stop and unique content in this category including the brand new "Blue & Me-TomTom LIVE" "and" Smart Fuel System ", in addition to Magic Parking innovative second generation, bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights. 

Refined and innovative "5-door" look with a typical Italian of a car "3 doors", the new Ypsilon is very compact, so as to remain in the segment "B", but with high standards of roominess and comfort while being only 384 cm long, 167 wide, 152 high and has a wheelbase of 239 cm, the new car can accommodate up to five people and, in relation to the size , has a trunk among the most spacious in the segment and its segment for interior space for their size. Without increasing the size of the rear area, the excellent values ​​of accessibility and comfort have been achieved with the use of "seats thin ", a technology that finds its first application within the Fiat Group Automobiles. In this way, the new Ypsilon continues to oversee the important category of city car is responding to recent trends in the market where the "5-door" account for two thirds of the B segment, to the needs of a broader audience than that reached so far, including young men and young families. It is precisely at the level of quality, comfort and versatility of the interior of the new car that wants to make a difference . 

Once on board you can recognize the sophistication of materials and color schemes, attention to detail and the many possibilities for customization. Today the range includes more than 600 customized by mixing 3 trim levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum ), all designed to offer the customer outstanding value, 16 elegant liveries including 4-color B, 6 different interior, 3 types of alloy wheels and engines 3: 2 petrol (1.2 Fire EVO II 69 bhp and 0.9 TwinAir by 85cv, the latter also with semi-automatic gearbox DFN), a turbodiesel (1.3 Multijet 95 bhp II), all equipped with Stop & Start technology standard. Then you add the 1.2 Fire engine bi-fuel EVO II (petrol and LPG .) worth underlining that the entire range is a series of lavish array of security: electronic stability control with ASR and a Hill Holder, ABS with EBD, 4 to 6 airbags (front, side and window bags) as well Isofix attacks. So, the new car represents an evolution of the Ypsilon in terms of technology, safety, comfort and usability, but nevertheless retains its reputation as "affordable luxury" as evidenced by an advantageous price list. In detail, the 'Silver setting provides remote keyless entry, adjustable steering wheel height and depth, electric front windows, 50/50 split rear seat, height adjustable driver's seat, steel wheels 15 ", fabric interior with electric welding set, radio pre and heated rear window. In the field of security are offered as standard, depending on market and versions, ABS + EBD, ESP with ASR and a Hill Holder, front and side airbags, Isofix addition to the attacks. To this already rich equipment, the Gold version adds manual air conditioning, CD radio with MP3 player, with electric door mirrors, steering wheel and leather gear gaiter, upholstery Castile and Comfort Pack. Finally, the preparation Platinum offers more rear electric windows, fog lamps , alloy wheels 15 ", rear headrests and leather upholstery. Also, for those who want to customize and make their exclusive new Ypsilon, is available wide range of quality accessories and quality, elegant and beautifully detail, which fits perfectly with the car, according to the unmistakable Lancia style and in full compliance with the technical, stylistic and mechanical properties of the new car. From the exclusive alloy wheels 16 "with side skirts, the sill plate to the black with burnished headlights illuminated logo, the surfer's "Blue & Me-TomTom LIVE to pack accessories. So the new Ypsilon aims to become Europe, the alternative "premium" of the city car, as designed for a demanding clientele who love to stand but at the same time seeking the pleasure and comfort in everyday use of the car. Not to mention that today the product is not the only argument "premium" to urge the desire of a potential customer. For this reason, Lancia has developed major new sales and after-sales service to satisfy the desires, needs, tastes and aspirations of many different customers. An example: The warranty extension designed by FGA Capital, a finance company specializing in the automotive industry. The great novelty of this approach is the time up to 96 months, unlimited mileage and that will be contained: a nearly complete coverage of the components of the car. And, even more innovative features on the market, the level of coverage equal to the duration chosen for funding.