Especificaciones y análisis del Lancia Thesis
Power
185HP
Torque
330Nm
Consumption
8.8l/100
Emissions
234g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
222km/h
Weight
1895kg
Price
51,680€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
400 L
75 L
136 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lancia Thesis 2.4 JTD 185cv Emblema Sportiva CAE (2008-2009)
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 courageous attempt to reclaim its throne in the large luxury sedan segment, directly challenging German hegemony. A rolling work of art that prioritized style, elegance, and comfort above all else, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for those who dared to be different.
Driving experience
Driving a Thesis is like traveling on a magic carpet. Its 'Skyhook' semi-active suspension filters out road imperfections with superb mastery, creating an unparalleled sense of isolation and serenity. The five-cylinder 2.4 JTD engine pushes with a characteristic sound and a powerful force from low revs, ideal for effortlessly covering miles. It doesn't seek sportiness, but the supreme pleasure of a first-class journey, wrapped in a silence and comfort that soothe the soul.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Thesis is its heart and soul, a neoclassical sculpture that polarizes opinions but never leaves one indifferent. Its front, with the imposing grille and separate headlights, evokes the great Lancias of the past. The rear, with its very fine vertical LED taillights, was a technological and stylistic feat. Inside, it's a rolling Italian luxury lounge, where wood, Poltrona Frau leather, or Alcantara combine in an opulent and artisanal atmosphere that makes you feel you are in a truly special place.
Technology and features
For its time, the Thesis was a technological showcase. Beyond its sophisticated suspension, it offered a CONNECT infotainment system with a color screen, an exquisite Bose sound system, electric seats with massage function, multi-zone climate control, and an electric parking brake. All the technology was at the service of the occupants' comfort and well-being, seeking to create an atmosphere of luxury and avant-garde that few could match.
Competition
The Lancia Thesis aimed for the top, fearlessly facing the German titans of the E-segment, such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6. It also competed with other characterful alternatives, like the Jaguar S-Type, the Volvo S80, or the Saab 9-5, offering a distinctive approach based on 'alla italiana' design and comfort.
Conclusion
The Lancia Thesis was a misunderstood dream, a commercial failure but a resounding success as an exercise in style and audacity. It is a car for connoisseurs, for those who value exclusivity, beauty, and history over cold performance figures. Today, it is a cult classic, a gem that represents the last great flash of the Lancia that once was, a car with an immense soul that you either fall in love with or are repelled by, but will never forget.