Especificaciones y análisis del Lancia Ypsilon
Power
69HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
115g/km
0-100 km/h
14.5s
Top Speed
163km/h
Weight
1040kg
Price
9,990€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
245 L
40 L
51 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lancia Ypsilon 5p 1.2 69 CV Stop & Start Silver (2011-2012)
General description
The 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is not just any car; it's a statement of intent, a small Italian indulgence disguised as a utility vehicle. In a sea of functional but bland city cars, the Ypsilon emerges with an overwhelming personality, promising to turn every city trip into a parade of elegance and distinction.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 69-horsepower heart of the 1.2 engine feels modest but willing, ideal for the city's pulse. Don't look for lightning-fast acceleration, but rather a smooth and progressive delivery that, along with its 5-speed manual gearbox and highly assisted steering, makes navigating city streets a pleasure. Its suspension prioritizes comfort, delicately filtering out road imperfections, inviting a calm and relaxed drive. It's a car that whispers in your ear to enjoy the journey, without rushing.
Design and aesthetics
This is where the Ypsilon becomes art. Its fluid and sculpted lines, imposing grille, and hidden rear door handles create a coupe-like silhouette that deceives the eye and captivates the heart. Inside, the show continues with its iconic central instrumentation, a detail that breaks from convention and centers the experience in a cabin that feels special and welcoming. Every curve and every material seeks to evoke a sense of luxury and exclusivity.
Technology and features
The technology in the 2011 Ypsilon is discreet and functional, focused on improving life on board without overwhelming. The Stop & Start system is its main ecological asset, helping to curb consumption in dense urban traffic. The electric power steering with 'City' mode makes parking maneuvers extremely easy. You won't find large screens or advanced connectivity, but just the right and necessary technology for a car of its time, designed to be useful and not to distract.
Competition
In the exclusive club of city cars with soul, the Ypsilon competed against rivals with great charisma. Its main competitor was its cousin, the iconic Fiat 500, with which it shared mechanics but not philosophy. It also faced the MINI, the Citroën DS3, and the Alfa Romeo MiTo, cars that, like the Lancia, offered an extra touch of design and personality compared to more pragmatic options like the Ford Fiesta or the Volkswagen Polo.
Conclusion
The Lancia Ypsilon is a purely emotional purchase. It's a car for those who value beauty over raw power and distinction over spartan functionality. It offers the practicality of its 5 doors in an exquisite and different package. Driving it is to feel part of a legacy of Italian design, an experience that, more than a decade later, remains unique and rewarding.