Lancia Ypsilon

Lancia Ypsilon
Overview
Manufacturer	Lancia
Production	1995–present
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Lancia Y10

The Lancia Ypsilon is a supermini. It has been produced by Italian automaker Lancia since 1995. It is the replacement of the Y10 and is larger and more expensive. Between 1995 and 2005 Lancia produced more than 870,000 Ypsilons in the Melfi plant in the Potenza region.

The third generation Ypsilon is sold as the Chrysler Ypsilon in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan. In March 2015, Fiat Group announced that in 2017, Chrysler would be axed in the United Kingdom. It is also no longer sold in Japan.

First generation (1995–2003)

Lancia Y (840)
Overview
Also called	Lancia Ypsilon
Production	6/1995–2003
Assembly	Melfi, Italy
Designer	Enrico Fumia (Centro Stile Lancia)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback
Related	Fiat Punto
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.2 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Pratola Serra I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual ECVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	3,723 mm (146.6 in) (1996–2000) 3,740 mm (147.2 in) (2000–2003)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,435 mm (56.5 in)

1995–2000

The Lancia Y (Type 840) was designed by Enrico Fumia in 1992. It was developed over 24 months at a cost of around 400 billion Italian lira and was presented in Rome in January 1996. The arches defined the car, repeating themselves on all sides of the car. The length is 3.72 m, 33 cm longer than the Y10. The Lancia Y was built on the platform of the Fiat Punto series 176 (the same platform as the Palio and Barchetta), with a redesigned trailing arm independent rear suspension, connected by a stabilizer bar, to provide a more comfortable and refined driving experience, while suspension at the front remained of the independent MacPherson type.

Main features of the Lancia Y include five seats, a soft plastic dashboard and accessories and options, including body colours in 100 shades from the Lancia Kaleidoscope catalogue. Another design property that distinguished the Y was the instrument cluster in the center of the dashboard, which was adopted by the Musa and Ypsilon later in 2003.

Lancia Y inside in Alcantara

Initially, the range featured three trim levels: LE, LS and LX. A Cosmopolitan special edition was later added. It was created through collaboration with the magazine, based on the LX trim. It was sold in the European market outside of Italy.

Air conditioning was standard on the LX and an option on the LS. The LX also offered an enhanced instrument cluster with a rev counter and a larger display that also displayed the outside temperature.

The engines were part of the FIRE series that debuted in the Y10 in 1985 and later was used in other Fiat and Lancia vehicles. They were available in displacements of 1,108 and 1,242cc with eight valves in an overhead camshaft arrangement. The top of the line 1.4 12 valve "Pratola Serra" engine with 80 PS was carried over from the Fiat Bravo/Brava. Given the limited success of the Pratola Serra engine, it was soon replaced by the first so-called SuperFIRE engine, featuring four valves per cylinder and multipoint fuel injection. The Lancia Y was the first car to receive this evolution of the FIRE.

The 1,242cc SuperFIRE developed 86 PS at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 113 Nm at 4500 rpm. This engine remains available on the 2013 Lancia Ypsilon, 2013 Ford Ka and the Fiat 500.

The SuperFIRE features a unique control system of the engine timing distribution: A toothed belt drives the camshaft of the exhaust valves, which in turn drives the intake camshaft via a gear.

The Elefantino Rosso (English: Tiny Red Elephant, which was the symbol of the historic Lancia HF sports cars that won numerous rally competitions) is the sports version of the Lancia Y and the sister car to the Fiat Punto Sporting. It features an interiour in gray Alcantara, seats also in gray Alcantara and accentuated with dark gray fabric insets that echo the exteriour color of the car, a center console, 15" wheels and rear-view mirrors in a titanium look, the steering wheel and gearshift in gray leather with red stitching, air conditioning, a shorter gearbox ratio for quicker acceleration from 0–100 km/h and in 5th gear, a lowered and stiffened suspension with bigger roll bars and more direct power steering. It reached a top speed of 177 km/h and was the only car in the lineup to receive 15" wheels with 195/50R15 tires. For those who desired a more discreet, comfortable and luxurious ride, the LX with an Alcantara and walnut veneer interiour and LS were also available with SuperFIRE and able to reach the same top speed as the "Pratola Serra" versions. The 1.2 8V was available with an automatic ECVT transmission.

Lancia had pulled out of RHD markets two years prior to the Y's launch. Thus, no RHD version was developed.

The Italian magazine Quattroruote test drove the "Ypsilon 16V LX" beyond its usual city use and praised its excellent power reserves, while offering the comforts of a car worthy of a higher price. The Lancia Ypsilon was featured in Gran Turismo 2. The model was an immediate success selling over 42,000 units in the first two months.

2000–2003

2000 Lancia Y facelift

In October 2000 the exterior and interior were restyled. The external changes included a new, larger grille, new bumpers, new taillights, new wheel cover designs, new fog lights. The side mouldings of the car became much smoother and body-coloured. The most significant internal change was the headrests (instead of drilled solids) and new seats and new steering wheel (similar to that of the Lancia Lybra). The material was no longer available with "soft touch", reflective security was removed from the doors, the climate control button was replaced with a lever and the instrument panel was made more readable and modern, especially in the use of the LED display. The length of the car increased slightly from 3.72 metres to 3.74 metres.

The LX and Red Elephant versions, which cost €15.060 list, came with standard including driver and passenger airbags, air conditioning, ABS, power steering, Blaupunkt radio/navigation system with 6 speakers, split rear seat with headrests, the Alcantara interior, outdoor temperature display, electrically operated door mirrors painted in body colour, the helm station and instrument panel were red instead of green, central locking with remote control, power windows, adjustable seat and steering wheel, leather interior with red stitching on the Red Elephant, fog lamps and alloy wheels with 185/60 R 14 tires for the LX and 195/50 R15 for the Red Elephant.

The following years were marketed by other special versions: DoDo, Vanity and Unica. 16v versions reduce their output of 6 PS (4 kW) due to new Euro 3 pollution standards. Emissions were reduced with a more linear delivery, while maintaining, and sometimes even increasing, consumption.

Lancia reduced power from 60 PS on the 1242 cc, due to the addition of the sequential multipoint fuel injection system, costing power.

It also removed the 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) engine 1108 option, as it had not yet been adapted to the new Euro 3 directive, leaving the 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) 1.2 8v and 1.2 16v 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp).

In September 2003, after nearly nine years of career and just above 804,600 units sold, its successor, the Lancia Ypsilon debuted, replacing it completely the following year.

Engines

Lancia Y with 1.4 12V engine

Version	Availability	Displacement	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0-60 mph) (secondi)	"Highest permitted" top speed (km/h)	Combined Fuel economy (km/l)	CO2 emissions (g/100 km)
1.1 FIRE 8V	1996-2000	1108 cm³	40 kW (55 PS) @5500RPM	86 N·m @3250RPM	15	150	15.9	150
1.2 FIRE 8V	1996-2000	1242 cm³	44 kW (60 PS) @5500RPM	98 N·m @3000RPM	13.3 / 13.5 (6-speed)	160 / 169 (6-speed)	?	?
1.2 FIRE 8V	2001-2003	1242 cm³	44 kW (60 PS) @5000RPM	102 N·m @2500RPM	14.1	158	17.5	136
1.4 Pratola Serra 12V	1996-1997	1370 cm³	59 kW (80 PS) @6000RPM	112 N·m @4000 RPM	12.4	170	--	--
1.2 FIRE 16V	2001-2003	1242 cm³	59 kW (80 PS) @5000RPM	114 N·m @4000RPM	11.2	174	16.6	144
1.2 FIRE 16V	1997-2000	1242 cm³	63 kW (86 PS) @6000RPM	113 N·m @4500RPM	10.9	177	15.1	157
Elefantino Rosso 16V	1997-2000	1242 cm³	63 kW (86 PS) @6000RPM	113 N·m @4500RPM	10.9	177	14.3	166

Safety

The Y was awarded 2 stars in the EuroNCAP crash test for adult protection and Euro NCAP 2 star certification for pedestrian safety.

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Second generation (2003–2011)

Lancia Ypsilon (843)
Overview
Production	2003–2011
Assembly	Termini Imerese, Italy Melfi, Italy
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback
Related	Lancia Musa Fiat Punto Fiat Idea Zastava 10
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Fire EcoChic I4 (LPG) 1.3 L Multijet I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,388 mm (94.0 in)
Length	3,778 mm (148.7 in) (2003–2006) 3,810 mm (150.0 in) (2006–2011)
Width	1,704 mm (67.1 in)
Height	1,530 mm (60.2 in)

2003–2006

The Ypsilon (Type 843) was Introduced in 2003 to access the Lancia range. It was designed to meet the needs of a young audience, and over time found sales, especially to females. It became the best-selling car of the Lancia range with annual production of about 60,000 units. It was initially assembled at the Fiat plant in Melfi. In June 2005 production was moved to Sicily at the plant in Termini Imerese Palermo. The car uses a three-door body about 3.78 meters long, loosely based on the historic Lancia Ardea.

2003 Ypsilon inside

The front is characterized by a large chrome grille with lobes at the top. The lighting is placed at the ends of the front arch. Bumpers are characterized by the presence of a coating applied to the fascia. Above the air intakes are the fog lights (in versions of the tip). A prominent rib runs along the sides. The glazing frames are chrome plated versions of the tip. The tail has vertically-oriented headlamps that culminate in the bumper and are integrated into the fenders. The rear tailgate has a small size that limits visibility, embellished by chromed fascia above the license plate.

The frame used a shortened version of the B platform debuted with the Fiat Punto (188) and adopted also by the Fiat Idea and Lancia Musa. The engine is transverse front-mounted, with front wheel drive. The front independent suspensions are MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar, with steel arms, while at the rear there is a semi-independent torsion beam suspension. Ventilated front disc and rear drum brakes were available only for the home versions. Sport MomoDesign provided the four-disc brakes with stiffened suspension and trim for other models. All versions included anti-wheel drive lock (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and an electric power steering system that stiffens gradually, but among the options are combined electronic stability control and traction.

The interior is covered with plastic inserts on door panels and instrument panel is covered with Airtex fabric, leather or Alcantara depending on the model. Two-tone upholstery and plastic inserts mimic aluminum. The upholstery is available in four different materials: "glamorous", Airtex, suede and leather. It offers a large storage space in front of the driver and passenger. The air conditioning and radio controls were located in the central area, including the optional navigation system.

2006–2010

2006 Ypsilon facelift rear

In autumn 2006 the Ypsilon, received a touch-up that affected the engines and internals. It had a new front grille, more rounded bumpers with enlarged air intakes and rear light clusters with chrome-effect ice. There are five versions: Silver, Passion, White Gold, Yellow Gold and Platinum. New fabrics for the seats came with new combinations of colors. Finishes on the bridge are painted silver or dark gray. The car has a new 1.3 Multijet 16v engine of 75, 90 or 105 horses. It also offered Blue&Me hands-free (Bluetooth with USB port), new colors and new wheels.

The new Ypsilon can be equipped with pay-Electronic Stability Control and Hill Holder, a 0.93 g of grip, even if the rolling is accentuated by the soft suspension calibration. The shift lever is in a raised position and the split rear bench seat and sliding. The 2008 model introduced a DPF particulate filter as standard on all diesel engines except the 105 horsepower 1.3 Multijet diesel with automatic transmission DFN (Dolce Far Niente).

2010–2011

In 2010, the exterior mirrors increased in size and darkened headlamps appeared. In 2011 Lancia introduced the final version called Ypsilon Unyca.

Production of the second generation Lancia Ypsilon ended on 23 November 2011 because Fiat Group closed the Termini Imerese factory where the Ypsilon was assembled. The third generation of Lancia Ypsilon is produced at Tychy in Poland.

Special edition

The Ypsilon was produced in two body colors version (called B-colore), which recalls Lancia tradition. The best-selling Ypsilons were the Passion, the Momo Design and Sport Momo Design characterized by the double body-color, distinct from the top (roof, side mirrors and rear hatch) and the rest of the fairing, as well as some mostly sporty details (alloy wheels, interior). It derives directly from a concept called Ypsilon Sport, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 and developed in collaboration with Zagato Design Centre. It differs from the parent version of the engine (1.4 Fire 95 PS and 1.3 Multijet 75, 90 and 105 horsepower, the four-disc braking system with lowered suspension, tires and its "sporty" design features.

2010 Lancia Ypsilon Elle

In May 2008, as in 2006, the limited edition makeover ModaMilano returned with color changes (TOP Borromini Grey color), Bi-color multi-spoke wheels, chrome trim and dashboard instrumentation cupolotto covered with skin.

Since 2009, the Ypsilon Versus was a limited edition of just 1,000, designed by Versace, with Bronzino Bronze body and interior. The Paris 2009 concept car was presented as Ypsilon Elle carried out in collaboration with the women's magazine. Elle was characterized by special pink bodywork and interior trim. Also in 2009, the Ypsilon E-Collection arrived, characterized by low environmental impact engines with reduced carbon dioxide emissions dioxide and B-body color.

By 2011, the full range met the Euro 5 emission standard. It offered a new interior trim color palette. The interior had parabolic mirrors painted in Gloss Black. In 2011 the Ypsilon Unyca debuted.

Engines

The engine range included a four-cylinder 1.2 Fire, expanded from 60 PS to 69 PS in October 2010. The 1.2 version was joined by a 16-valve, 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp), replaced in 2006 by a 1.4 Fire 8 valve 78 PS (57 kW; 77 hp). The 1.4 engine was produced in 95 PS 16-valve version, while the 1.4 8 valve was produced beginning in 2009 from 78 PS (57 kW; 77 hp) version EcoChic powered by LPG or petrol.

The 1.3 Multijet diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2006. It varied from 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) to 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp). It was subsequently expanded to offer 90 and 105. The Multijet with DPF had reduced emissions and fuel consumption.

Petrol

• 1.2 8V 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)
• 1.2 16V 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) (1st series)
• 1.4 8V 78 PS (57 kW; 77 hp) (2nd series)
• 1.4 16V 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)

Diesel

• 1.3 16V Multijet 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) (1st series)
• 1.3 16V Multijet 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) (2nd series), 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) (MomoDesign)

Third generation (2011–present)

Lancia Ypsilon (846)
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Ypsilon (UK, Ireland and Japan)
Production	2011–present
Assembly	Tychy, Poland (Fiat Poland)
Designer	Alberto Dilillo
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	Fiat Mini platform
Related	Fiat Panda Fiat 500 Ford Ka
Powertrain
Engine	0.9 L TwinAir I2 (petrol) 1.2 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.2 L Fire EcoChic I4 (LPG) 1.3 L Multijet I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length	3,840 mm (151.2 in)
Width	1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)

The third generation was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011.

The first drawings of Type 846 were developed in late 2006 and early 2007 by the Lancia Style Centre, directed by Alberto Dilillo, before the Fiat/Chrysler alliance. The final model included only a few changes from the original, especially in the grille that recalls the style of most Chrysler models, with horizontal slats replacing the two lobes with vertical slats.

The third series of Ypsilon adopted a five-door body with rear door handles hidden in the upright (solution similar to that adopted by the Alfa Romeo 147, 156 and Giulietta).

The platform base moved from the Fiat Punto to the less costly Fiat Mini platform, the same as the Fiat 500 and Panda. Production was moved to Fiat's Tychy plant. Production reached 100,000 units per year at full capacity. The front suspension continued with independent wheel MacPherson struts at the front and the semi independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar at the rear. Much of the style echoed the Lancia Ardea, such as the "flying bridge" (the waist line that goes through the rear window pillar), which are inspired by the Lancia Delta third series.

Lancia Ypsilon (Type 846) rear styling

Lancia Ypsilon (Type 846) inside

The Ypsilon Type 846 received investment of €500 million (150 for development, 40 for the industrial structure and the remainder for production). The body is 3.84 meters long with a wheelbase of 2.39 meters. The cabin is approved for 5 seats. At the launch up to 600 possible customization combinations with 16 exterior colors (including 4 B-color version).

Novel accessories included an automatic parking system (Magic Parking), bi-xenon headlights and LED rear lights in addition to automatic Start & Stop on some engines.

All models were equipped with standard 4 airbags and stability and traction control (ESP and ASR) with Hill Holder, and ABS with EBD. European versions included Silver, Gold intermediate and Platinum option packages. Type 846 continued to place the instrumentation at the center of the dashboard.

Chrysler Ypsilon in Japan

Type 846 is designed to succeed in many markets, and introduced a right hand drive version for the UK and Ireland, where it was sold as the Chrysler Ypsilon. It is exported to Morocco and Israel leveraging the Fiat dealer network. In 2012 it began selling in Japan under the Chrysler brand at Yanase Co., Ltd. Japanese dealerships. It will not be exported to the USA in order to avoid competition with the Fiat 500, which is produced at Chrysler's Toluca plant in Mexico.

Special edition

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Lancia debuted Ypsilon Diamond concept cars, which anticipated the release of a luxury model. The Diamond features two-tone paint with a top layer called "eco-chrome" covering pillars, roof, hood and mirrors. The lower part of the body is painted in Chiffon Blanc (a particular kind of white). The interior is fully lined in leather and Alcantara with two-tone seats covered in Galuchat black bronze leather. Head restraints display the Y logo. The outside of the seats, dashboard and some door details are covered with Nubuck light-colored leather with shift knob made of transparent acrylic to get the diamond effect. The Ypsilon Diamond has remained a concept car only.

At the Bologna Motor Show in December 2011 Lancia presented the Ypsilon Black&Red, with special equipment proposed for young buyers, including special paint and hi-fi audio. Offered in 4 paint styles (Rosso Argilla, Nero Vulcano, Rosso Fiamma and the bi-color Rosso Argilla with roof and hood in Nero Vulcano) the interior offers the same color as the body with alternation of black and red. The Ypsilon Black&Red is sold in most markets (including UK and Ireland) with 1.2 Fire petrol engine, 0.9 TwinAir Turbo and 1.3 Multijet diesel.

Engines

The engine range consists of the 1.2L eight-valve Fire petrol capable of 69 PS, already present on the previous version and coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A new option is the 0.9 L TwinAir two-cylinder with turbocharger capable of 85 PS and with Multiair. The 0.9 L TwinAir has emissions of 99 g/km of CO2 in the version with 5-speed manual transmission while the version with a DFN (Dolce Far Niente) automatic 5-speed transmission have emissions down to 97 g/km of CO2. The Ypsilon 0.9 L TwinAir declares consumption between 23.8 and 24.4 km/l. The diesel engine is the classic 1.3 L Multijet 16 valve 95 PS with a DPF capable of emitting 99 g/km of CO2 and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Lancia Ypsilon 1.3 Multijet states for a consumption of 26.3 km/l.

Petrol

• 1.2 8V 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp)
• 0.9 TwinAir 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp)
• 0.9 TwinAir CNG 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) (Compressed Natural Gas + petrol, from 2013 on)

Diesel

• 1.3 16V Multijet 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)

Other versions

• Lancia Ypsilon S Momodesign (2013)
• Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino/Elefantino 2014

2015 facelift

Premiered at Frankfurt International Salon, New Ypsilon brings redesigned front end with different lower bumper, featuring horizontal bar, and new, wider, grille. Available will be 2 new colours: Blu di Blu, a classic Lancia tone, and Ivory Chic aimed at modern trends. All engines meet Euro6 emission standards with Ecochic versions including LPG or methane fuelled. In 2015 Euro NCAP series of tests, new Ypsilon got 2 stars, same as 2000 model.

External links

• Official website
• Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino 1.2 Start&Stop Exterior and Interior in 3D 4K UHD
• Official Lancia video presentation of 2015 facelift