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Third generation
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Delta (UK and Ireland)
Production	2008–2014
Assembly	Cassino, Frosinone, Italy
Designer	Centro Stile Lancia
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Fiat C platform
Related	Fiat Bravo (2007)
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L Fire I4 (turbocharged petrol) 1.8 L I4 (turbocharged petrol) 1.6 L Multijet I4 (turbocharged diesel) 1.9 L Multijet I4 (twin-turbo diesel) 2.0 L Multijet I4 (turbocharged diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed robotised
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (110 in)
Length	4,520 mm (178 in)
Width	1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Height	1,499 mm (59.0 in)

In September 2006, Lancia announced the revival of the Delta name, with new cars to be built on the Fiat C platform.

The world première of the new HPE concept was held at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival.

The new Lancia Delta (Type 844) was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

The Lancia brand was reintroduced to the Scandinavian, Russian, and Turkish markets in 2007. The new Delta was also intended for a proposed return by Lancia to the UK market during 2009. However, due to an economic downturn, plans were shelved until Fiat bought Chrysler. As the car had been engineered for RHD already, the decision was made in 2010 to bring both the new Delta and Lancia's Ypsilon into the UK and Ireland rebranded as Chryslers and sold through the UK Chrysler dealer network.

At the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Chrysler branded version of the Delta was unveiled as a concept car for a potential North American release.

Delta as well as being an historical name from Lancia’s past is also being interpreted this time around by Lancia as a mathematical symbol that stands for change, difference and evolution. Designed by the Lancia Style Centre, this car is aimed at the luxury end of the small family car segment. The Delta is 4.52 m (178.0 in) long, 1.797 m (70.7 in) wide and 1.499 m (59.0 in) high, and has a wheelbase of 2.7 m (106.3 in), 10 cm (3.9 in) more than the Fiat Bravo. It has five doors and can be considered a hatchback or an estate (see Hatchback vs. Station wagon).

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  Rear styling

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  Interior styling

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  Lancia Delta badged as Chrysler (design/market study) at Chicago Auto Show 2010

Features

The new Delta offers a number of options and equipment including a Bose Hi-Fi radio incorporating a CD player and MP3 file reader with steering-wheel mounted controls, the Blue&Me system developed with Microsoft, and a new satellite navigation system developed with Magneti Marelli.

Further technical equipment included to effect the ride and handling will include an advanced ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system and SDC suspension (with electronic damping control, also by Magneti Marelli).

The new Delta also has a driving assistant featuring electric eye monitors that give feedback to the steering wheel to suggest corrections to the driver. The car is available also with semi-automatic parking assistant.

2011 facelift

The 2011 facelift of the Delta received trim level changes, a Chrysler-derived 'family' grille, and a 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) 1.6-litre Multijet diesel engine with lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. The new version of the Delta was expected to be presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Engines

Engines available at launch were 120 PS (88 kW) and 150 PS (110 kW) 1.4 L Turbojet petrol engines and 1.6 L 120 PS (88 kW) MultiJet diesel, 2.0 Multijet with 165 PS (121 kW) and 1.9 Twinturbo Multijet with 190 PS (140 kW). A new petrol unit was launched later: 1.8 Di Turbojet with 200 PS (147 kW).

 

1.9 Twinturbo Multijet

Safety

The 2008 Lancia Delta passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with the following ratings:

Euro NCAP test results
Lancia Delta (2008)
Test	Score	Rating
Adult occupant:	34
Child occupant:	33
Pedestrian:	15