- Trendy Lancia Gamma due in 2026
- Automobile has been described as a fastback
- Manufacturing to happen alongside next-generation Jeep Compass at Italian plant
Lancia, a part of the Stellantis fold, is engaged on a trio of electrical automobiles for launch this decade, and the third was confirmed on Friday as a contemporary Gamma. It is due in 2026 because the flagship of the model, and can be a part of a beforehand introduced Delta and Ypsilon.
The Ypsilon was proven in February and is because of begin gross sales subsequent 12 months in markets the place Lancia operates. The Gamma will observe in 2026 and the Delta in 2028. Whereas the Ypsilon will finally be supplied with the choice of a gasoline engine in mild-hybrid kind, the Gamma and Delta are anticipated to be supplied completely as EVs.
A teaser shot launched as a part of Friday’s announcement does not present a lot of the Gamma’s design, however the car has beforehand been described by Lancia as a “fastback,” a physique model the unique Gamma of the Seventies and ’80s supplied, often called the Gamma Berlina. Lancia has additionally stated the trendy Gamma will measure 185 inches lengthy and trip on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform.
The STLA Medium is considered one of 4 extremely modular platforms introduced by Stellantis two years in the past, and may assist gasoline, hybrid, and electrical powertrains. EVs based mostly on the platform can supply both front- or all-wheel drive, in addition to batteries with a capability of as much as 98 kwh. The platform’s supported energy outputs vary from 214-382 hp, and the utmost vary is about 370 miles, as measured by the EPA.
Stellantis STLA Medium platform
Manufacturing of the Gamma will happen at a plant in Melfi, Italy. The plant is presently residence to the getting old Jeep Renegade and Compass, and is earmarked to construct a brand new Compass based mostly on the STLA Medium platform beginning subsequent 12 months.
The Lancia flagship’s design will seemingly share parts with Lancia’s Pu+Ra HPE idea unveiled final 12 months. The idea featured a wedge-like form with spherical parts for the taillights and a Y-shaped motif on the entrance forming one thing resembling daytime working lights.
Lancia’s three new automobiles will change the previous-generation Ypsilon which has been on sale since 2011. Certainly one of Italy’s oldest automobile manufacturers, having been based in 1906, Lancia has languished for years however is being given a brand new shot at life below the steerage of Stellantis. A earlier try final decade to rebadge Chryslers as Lancias did not discover a lot floor.
Do not search for any of the brand new Lancias to achieve the U.S., because the model is absolutely targeted on the European market at current.
