Lancia launched the Ypsilon Turbo 100 in Milan, adding a simpler and more accessible petrol version to the new Ypsilon lineup. The compact hatchback uses a 1,199 cm turbo gasoline three-cylinder engine with 100 CV and a six-speed manual gearbox.
Lancia says the Ypsilon Turbo 100 reaches 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds and has a top speed of 194 km/h, with WLTP fuel consumption listed at 5.2 to 5.4 l/100 km. The model joins the Ypsilon Ibrida and Ypsilon Elettrica, giving the range a combustion option that is aimed at buyers who want a more direct drive without giving up the latest equipment.
The car is not being sold as a bare-bones entry point. It carries a 10.25-inch digital display behind the steering wheel, a 10.25-inch center infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed assistance and driver fatigue monitoring through an internal camera.
That matters because Lancia has been trying to give the new Ypsilon generation a more refined, premium image, while the Turbo 100 brings back a simpler combustion-engine choice to the range. The pricing shows how sharply Lancia is trying to widen the car’s appeal: the base version starts at 22,200 euro, while the LX Turbo 100 and HF Line Turbo 100 start at 25,200 euro.
A launch promotion cuts the entry price to 15,950 euro under a formula that combines dedicated financing, an advance payment and a final installment. The immediate question for buyers is not whether Lancia has added another engine to the range, but whether the Turbo 100 can make the new Ypsilon feel more attainable without losing the premium positioning the brand wants for it. On the numbers and the equipment list, Lancia is saying it can.