The fashion of bringing classic cars back into fashion sometimes hits the hearts of the most traditionalist enthusiasts, sometimes disappoints them hopelessly. If so, which of the two will happen?
We all remember the legendary Lancia Aurelia, even those who have only seen it in photos, at a meeting or perhaps on the big and small screen. A Lancia Aurelia set up in the B24 Convertible version has in fact achieved almost immortal fame in Italian cinema thanks to the film “Overtaking”. If you haven’t seen it, we recommend that you retrieve it!
The Aurelia was built in a great variety of versions but never in one like the one that should arrive in 2024, according to rumors from the Stellantis Group which is already receiving a lot of pressure by enthusiasts to return to the market the most famous Segment B in history, the Fiat Punto.
In fact, it can be said that in the fifties and sixties the concept of crossover or SUV had not yet been invented, at most there were off-road vehicles. Yes, it looks like the Lancia Aurelia of the future it will be yet another heavy vehicle of this type. But before we cheer or pull our hair out in anger, let’s take a look at the specs and news filtering through the web.
A short wait
From what we know, the car that will therefore be yet another crossover to arrive on the market – what a fantasy – will go into production around 2026 in Melfi where Lancia intends to concentrate the construction of this new vehicle. What we have known for a while is that the Basilicata region is destined to host the production of four electric SUVs, two Citroens and one Opel. The fourth at this point could be just that.
The car will be in fastback configuration, a Segment C vehicle that might look like vaguely to a Lamborghini Urus or the new Aston Martin Lagonda and that at least in our opinion will certainly turn up their noses for many purists of the brand. But apparently, SUVs are now the most popular, see Smart and MG …
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Returning to the vehicle that should share the STLA Medium platform with the three factory “companions”, unconfirmed rumors speak of a fully electric engine capable of providing at least 700 kilometers of autonomy which are not few. Time will tell us more. To be honest, we would have preferred the Aurelia to remain faithful to its tradition but we reserve the right to change your mind as soon as official photos of the car are available.
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