Especificaciones y análisis del Lancia Thesis
Power
175HP
Torque
330Nm
Consumption
8.8l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.2s
Top Speed
220km/h
Weight
1820kg
Price
45,710€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
400 L
75 L
129 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lancia Thesis 2.4 JTD 20v CAE Executive (175 CV) · 175 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Lancia Thesis is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. Born in 2002, it was Lancia's bold and melancholic attempt to reclaim its throne in the luxury sedan segment, a swan song to Italian elegance in a world dominated by German sobriety. Driving a Thesis is like traveling in a work of art, a car for those who understand that luxury is not ostentation, but personality and culture.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Thesis envelops you in a bubble of comfort and silence. Its 5-cylinder, 175 hp diesel engine doesn't seek explosiveness but delivers its generous torque with exquisite smoothness, ideal for devouring miles without fatigue. The suspension, incredibly sophisticated for its time, filters out every imperfection in the asphalt, creating a sensation of floating over the road. It's not a car for attacking corners, but for gliding through the landscape with a calm and distinction that very few cars can offer.
Design and aesthetics
Love it or hate it, but never ignore it. The design of the Thesis is its soul. Inspired by classic Lancias, its imposing front with the large vertical grille and its unique headlights break with all conventions. The rear, with its very fine vertical LED taillights, is pure avant-garde and elegance. It is a rolling sculpture, an exercise in neoclassical style that dared to be different, poetic, and profoundly Italian in every one of its lines.
Technology and features
Under its classic skin, the Thesis hid cutting-edge technology focused on well-being. Its chassis featured a complex multi-link suspension on both axles, electronically managed for supreme comfort. The interior was a sanctuary of luxury, with noble materials like wood, magnesium, and Poltrona Frau leather, and it could be equipped with an advanced infotainment system for its time, multi-zone climate control, and a Bose sound system. It was technology at the service of the senses, not the numbers.
Competition
The Lancia Thesis faced the German titans: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6. However, it did not compete with the same weapons. While the Germans offered predictable efficiency and sportiness, the Thesis proposed a different experience, based on exclusivity, absolute comfort, and a design that was pure emotion. It was the alternative for the individualist, for those seeking a rolling lounge with a Latin soul instead of a simple transportation tool.
Conclusion
The Lancia Thesis was a commercial failure, but a resounding success as an icon of style and courage. It is a misunderstood car, a future classic that today represents the ultimate expression of luxury according to Lancia. Owning a Thesis is to safeguard a piece of automotive history, a tribute to beauty and the audacity to dream. It is not a car for everyone, and therein lies its magic and its eternal charm.