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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW EV or 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 second faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel arch protectors are required as track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, 18-inch alloy wheels, and fake fender vents. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, and there are significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in a HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-sized Delta hatch in the next few years.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW EV or 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 second faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel arch protectors are required as track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, 18-inch alloy wheels, and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, and there are significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in a HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser models. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year.
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Canberra Times
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year.
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Lancia Ypsilon Driving, Engines & Performance
With just 109bhp and 151lb ft of torque available it's hardly rapid, and fully laden up Tuscan hills it feels like it could do with a little more poke. But in more normal circumstances it allows you to make smooth progress, and the hybrid assist means it's nippy enough off the mark in town. Sadly, we're yet to drive the Ypsilon Rally4 HF. Instead, we spent some time in the Ypsilon Hybrid, and if you're familiar with the powertrain from its Peugeot and Vauxhall/Opel applications then there won't be much here to surprise you. The six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is reasonably quick to respond too, and while there are paddles behind the steering wheel the response to your inputs is sluggish, so you'll probably rarely use them. What's it like on twisty roads? Interestingly, the steering is actually a bit heavier than you might expect. In the Peugeot you get that dinky little wheel and the steering itself feels overly-assisted, but the Ypsilon has a bit more heft to it and gives the Ypsilon a tad more feedback from the front wheels. Okay, it's hardly a Delta Integrale, but it's a decent effort for a small hybrid supermini. The Ypsilon corners fairly neutrally too without too much understeer, and the ride is fairly firm so there isn't too much body roll. That does mean that it's a little compromised over larger bumps in the road though, particularly if you've gone for a higher spec and 17in wheels. What about refinement? Most superminis are surprisingly competent grand tourers these days, and the Ypsilon is no different in hybrid guise. There's a little bit of road noise and motorway speeds, but wind noise is kept to a minimum and the powertrain generally sounds very refined. It's a grown-up small car, this.
