New Lancia Ypsilon: hybrid and electrical on check

The brand new Lancia Ypsilon is on the market with two engines, one hybrid and one electrical. What surprises each is the mechanical setup, which has been revised in comparison with different Stellantis fashions that use the identical CMP platform. Specifically, the highway prolonged by 24 mm in comparison with the Peugeot 208 GT, however a particular steering calibration and completely different suspension settings have been additionally made. Additionally due to the low heart of gravity – particularly on the electrical one whose batteries are on the backside of the automotive – the driving dynamics are undoubtedly higher than what we anticipated. The Ypsilon follows the set paths with docility and is all the time secure and exact in its inputs. The suspensions are an excellent compromise between sport and luxury, as a result of they can take up obstacles within the floor properly. The driving mode I can change the soul of the brand new Ypsilon: Regular, Sport and Eco are three other ways to know the automotive and the distinction between them is particular. Specifically, in sports activities the automotive turns into way more smart, each on hybrid and electrical variations. The Ypsilon could be a snug front room or a enjoyable little automotive, although it’s by no means enjoyable (a minimum of with the engines out there now, the 240 HP HF will arrive in 2025). The hybrid is powered by a 1.2-liter 3 cylinder 100 CV with 48V hybrid know-how, together with a 6-speed e-DCT automated transmission. It really works in electrical mode as much as 20% of the time and is near full hybrid, even managing to maneuver the automotive in electrical mode solely. Supply is nice and the interference of {the electrical} half is properly coordinated with the thermal one, though it’s nonetheless very seen. The silence is nice, as it’s a 3-cylinder, it’s only once you press your foot arduous on the accelerator that the sound of the engine comes into the cabin. The electrical, which is pushed by an engine with 156 CV and 260 Nm of torque, it has extra energy and the distinction could be seen, particularly in acceleration and carry. The nominal autonomy is 403 kilometers and it’s potential to go from 20% to 80% cost in 24 minutes. The silence is de facto prime notch, particularly within the B part ADAS they’re of the most recent era and mean you can obtain degree 2 autonomous driving: their operation isn’t too aggressive.