Especificaciones y análisis del Lancia Thesis
Power
170HP
Torque
226Nm
Consumption
12l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
215km/h
Weight
1790kg
Price
41,850€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
400 L
75 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lancia Thesis 2.4 20v CAE Executive · 170 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Lancia Thesis is not just a car; it is a statement of principles, Lancia's last great dream of creating a luxury sedan to challenge the German establishment. Launched in 2002, this Italian flagship chose its own path, one paved with bold design, supreme comfort, and an unmistakably Latin soul.
Driving experience
Driving the Thesis is like sailing a luxury yacht on asphalt. The 170 hp five-cylinder engine doesn't seek speed records, but rather delivers its power with a smoothness and a melodic sound that invites calm. The suspension, incredibly sophisticated for its time, filters out every imperfection, creating a bubble of serenity in the cabin. It's not a car for racing; it's a car for enjoying the journey, feeling the weight and poise of a machine built for the pleasure of unhurried travel.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Thesis is both its love letter and its condemnation. A polarizing work of art that fuses classic opulence with avant-garde touches. Its imposing front grille evokes the great Lancias of the past, while the rear, with its very thin vertical LED taillights, seemed to have arrived from the future. Inside, it's a high-fashion rolling lounge, where wood, leather, and magnesium combine in an atmosphere that humbled many of its rivals. It's a car that leaves no one indifferent.
Technology and features
For the early 2000s, the Thesis was a technological showcase. Beyond its revolutionary taillights, it offered an advanced integrated infotainment system called CONNECT, electronically controlled suspension as an option, and an exceptional level of acoustic and climate comfort. It was a brave effort to show that Italian luxury could also be intelligent and sophisticated, offering a rich and immersive user experience.
Competition
The Thesis dared to face the German titans like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6 head-on. However, its true competition were kindred spirits like the Jaguar S-Type or the Volvo S80. It didn't fight with the same weapons; instead of cold German efficiency, the Lancia offered character, exclusivity, and a design that was pure emotion. It was the choice of the individualist, of someone looking to stand out in a sea of uniformity.
Conclusion
The Lancia Thesis was a commercial failure but a triumph of spirit. It is a car bought with the heart, a modern classic that represents the audacity and beauty of a different concept of luxury. Today it is a vehicle for connoisseurs, a misunderstood gem that offers a unique driving and ownership experience, full of character and distinction. It is, without a doubt, the last great Lancia, a car with a soul that refuses to be forgotten.