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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After news of the first testing to be carried out on the new Lancia Ypsilon, initial spy shots are emerging prior to the debut of this little piece of luxury in 2011. This is later than Lancia originally planned, according to auto, motor und sport, so we may as well enjoy the spy shot for the moment.

The size should remain similar to that of the current model, with a big change in style being the main factor. The new Ypsilon will follow the more eccentric lines of the Delta and should distinguish itself further from the competition.

In terms of more technical changes, the focus is on reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, and so we could be seeing the introduction of a hybrid engine, anticipated by Fiat Powertrain and planned for 2011.

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