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Lancia Ypsilon (846)
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Ypsilon (UK, Ireland and Japan)
Production	2011–present
Assembly	Tychy, Poland (Fiat Poland)
Designer	Alberto Dilillo
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	Fiat Mini platform
Related	Fiat Panda Fiat 500 Ford Ka
Powertrain
Engine	0.9 L TwinAir I2 (petrol) 1.2 L Fire I4 (petrol) 1.2 L Fire EcoChic I4 (LPG) 1.3 L Multijet I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length	3,840 mm (151.2 in)
Width	1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)

The third generation was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011.

The first drawings of Type 846 were developed in late 2006 and early 2007 by the Lancia Style Centre, directed by Alberto Dilillo, before the Fiat/Chrysler alliance. The final model included only a few changes from the original, especially in the grille that recalls the style of most Chrysler models, with horizontal slats replacing the two lobes with vertical slats. As of 2017, it is the sole model available in Lancia's range.

The third series of Ypsilon adopted a five-door body with rear door handles hidden in the upright (solution similar to that adopted by the Alfa Romeo 147, 156 and Giulietta).

The platform base moved from the Fiat Punto to the less costly Fiat Mini platform, the same as the Fiat 500 and Panda. Production was moved to Fiat's Tychy plant. Production reached 100,000 units per year at full capacity. The front suspension continued with independent wheel MacPherson struts at the front and the semi independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar at the rear. Much of the style echoed the Lancia Ardea, such as the "flying bridge" (the waist line that goes through the rear window pillar), which are inspired by the Lancia Delta third series.

The Ypsilon Type 846 received investment of €500,000,000 (150 for development, 40 for the industrial structure and the remainder for production). The body is 3.84 meters long with a wheelbase of 2.39 meters. The cabin is approved for 5 seats. At the launch up to 600 possible customization combinations with 16 exterior colors (including 4 B-color version).

Novel accessories included an automatic parking system (Magic Parking), bi-xenon headlights and LED rear lights in addition to automatic Start & Stop on some engines.

All models were equipped with standard 4 airbags and stability and traction control (ESP and ASR) with Hill Holder, and ABS with EBD. European versions included Silver, Gold intermediate and Platinum option packages. Type 846 continued to place the instrumentation at the center of the dashboard.

Type 846 is designed to succeed in many markets, and introduced a right hand drive version for the UK and Ireland, where it was sold as the Chrysler Ypsilon. It is exported to Morocco and Israel leveraging the Fiat dealer network. In 2012 it began selling in Japan under the Chrysler brand at Yanase Co., Ltd. Japanese dealerships. It will not be exported to the USA in order to avoid competition with the Fiat 500, which is produced at Chrysler's Toluca plant in Mexico.

Special edition

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Lancia debuted Ypsilon Diamond concept cars, which anticipated the release of a luxury model. The Diamond features two-tone paint with a top layer called "eco-chrome" covering pillars, roof, hood and mirrors. The lower part of the body is painted in Chiffon Blanc (a particular kind of white). The interior is fully lined in leather and Alcantara with two-tone seats covered in Galuchat black bronze leather. Head restraints display the Y logo. The outside of the seats, dashboard and some door details are covered with Nubuck light-colored leather with shift knob made of transparent acrylic to get the diamond effect. The Ypsilon Diamond has remained a concept car only.

At the Bologna Motor Show in December 2011 Lancia presented the Ypsilon Black&Red, with special equipment proposed for young buyers, including special paint and hi-fi audio. Offered in 4 paint styles (Rosso Argilla, Nero Vulcano, Rosso Fiamma and the bi-color Rosso Argilla with roof and hood in Nero Vulcano) the interior offers the same color as the body with alternation of black and red. The Ypsilon Black&Red is sold in most markets (including UK and Ireland) with 1.2 Fire petrol engine, 0.9 TwinAir Turbo and 1.3 Multijet diesel.

Engines

The engine range consists of the 1.2L eight-valve Fire petrol capable of 69 PS, already present on the previous version and coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A new option is the 0.9 L TwinAir two-cylinder with turbocharger capable of 85 PS and with Multiair. The 0.9 L TwinAir has emissions of 99 g/km of CO2 in the version with 5-speed manual transmission while the version with a DFN (Dolce Far Niente) automatic 5-speed transmission have emissions down to 97 g/km of CO2. The Ypsilon 0.9 L TwinAir declares consumption between 23.8 and 24.4 km/l. The diesel engine is the classic 1.3 L Multijet 16 valve 95 PS with a DPF capable of emitting 99 g/km of CO2 and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Lancia Ypsilon 1.3 Multijet states for a consumption of 26.3 km/l.

Petrol

• 1.2 8V 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp)
• 1.2 8V GPL 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) (Liquefied Petroleum Gas + petrol, from June 2011 on)
• 0.9 TwinAir 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp)
• 0.9 TwinAir CNG 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) (Compressed Natural Gas + petrol, from Januari 2013 on)

Diesel

• 1.3 16V Multijet 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)

All versions

• Lancia Ypsilon Silver (2011)
• Lancia Ypsilon Gold (2011)
• Lancia Ypsilon Platinum (2011)
• Lancia Ypsilon Ecochic LPG (In Italy : Ecochic GPL) (2011)
• Lancia Ypsilon Black&Red (2011)
• Lancia Ypsilon Ecochic CNG (In Italy : Ecochic Metano) (2013)
• Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino (Pink Elefantino) (2013)
• Lancia Ypsilon S Momodesign (2013)
• Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino (Lemon, Ivory, Watermelon Elefantino) (2014)
• Lancia Ypsilon Elle (2014)
• Lancia Ypsilon 30th Anniversary (2015)
• Lancia Ypsilon Mya (2016)
• Lancia Ypsilon Unyca (2017)

2015 facelift

Premiered at Frankfurt International Salon, New Ypsilon brings redesigned front end with different lower bumper, featuring horizontal bar, and new, wider, grille. Available will be 2 new colours: Blu di Blu, a classic Lancia tone, and Ivory Chic aimed at modern trends. All engines meet Euro6 emission standards with Ecochic versions including LPG or methane fuelled. In 2015 Euro NCAP series of tests, new Ypsilon got 2 stars, same as 2000 model.