Chrysler has released today the official pictures of its own Ypsilon model, the the re-badged variation of the Lancia model bearing the same name. The new car will not cross the Atlantic, it will go on sale in the British and Irish markets, the only two European countries where the American brand has survived the cut following its merger with the FIAT group.

There is not much difference between the Italian and the American versions of the small city car: badges, grills anf little else. The car will enter the British market with the same range of engines used by its Lancia-badged counterpart: two petrol engines - a 900 cc Twin-Air (85hp) and a 1.2 Fire (69 CV)- and a 1.3 MultiJet II diesel engine (95 CV). All units will be equipped with start-stop system and 5 speed manual transmission.

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The new Lancia Ypsilon official presentation has taken place so we get all the details on the new compact citycar from Lancia. While the new Ypsilon inherits plenty from the previous model, there are new aspects of it that make it more modern, not to mention Lancia’s strong focus on luxury interiors and funky style.

The new five-door Ypsilon set-up definitely makes this a more modern and adult car. While often the expensive version of a Fiat 500 on its home market, the Ypsilon needed to grow up, out of its only for rich daddy’s girls image. Lancia has kept its luxury label, though, and the mix could work for a broader appeal.

The Lancia Ypsilon is placing itself as an upmarket competitor in the segment and wants to compete with other, more famous, international brands. The model will be released across continental Europe in June and will debut in Ireland and the UK in September, under the Chrysler badge.

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