The traditional Lancia brand – now a Stellantis subsidiary – is returning outside of Italy next year. It is now clear when the new flagship of the noble Fiat sister will arrive.
From 2026, Lancia wants to attack the mid-range with its new flagship. The model, built in Melfi, Italy, is said to be characterized by an elegant hatchback, so at least it will not be a classic SUV. The e-mobile will be based on the group’s new STLA platform and will offer a range of up to 700 kilometers. 800-volt technology and the possibility of semi-autonomous driving to level 3 are set. The 4.70 meter long Italian, possibly called Gamma, will be the second model after the brand’s restart, which will make its comeback outside Italy in 2024 with the new edition of the small car Ypsilon should celebrate. As early as 2028, with the appearance of the even larger Delta, that will be the end of combustion engines. Lancia will rise to Stellantis’ premium Olympus. With the transition from the Fiat to the Stellantis group, Lancia is set to flourish again across Europe. The future of the traditional brand is electric, announced Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares as early as 2021. As part of a ten-year plan, several new models are to be launched and Lancia, together with DS and Alfa Romeo, will become Stellantis’ premium triumvirate. Not just in Italy, but in eight European countries. Two years later, the first of the 100 planned dealers have now signed. As part of the Italians’ new agency business, dealers are only responsible for delivery, maintenance and repairs. The customer orders his car directly from the manufacturer, without a discount and at uniform prices across Europe. Further key data for the future e-models are also available: Depending on the battery setting – 87 to 104 kWh are planned – ranges of 500 or 800 kilometers should be possible, consumption from 10 to 12 kWh/100 km standard and a range of 32 kilometers per minute of charging time can be possible. And if everything works out, the solid-state battery announced by Stellantis for 2028 could also power a Lancia.
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