Lancia Ypsilon

What is the Lancia Ypsilon?

The Ypsilon is a small hatchback for city streets and everyday trips. It is Lancia’s long-running small-car name, with a focus on distinctive Italian styling and a comfortable cabin.

The latest generation arrived in 2024 with a redesigned exterior and interior, and brought electric power to the Ypsilon alongside a hybrid option. Earlier generations established the model as a compact city car; the fourth generation, introduced in 2011, added five doors.

Ypsilon generations

The third-generation Ypsilon ran from 2003 to 2011. The fourth followed from 2011 to 2024, with a five-door body. The fifth generation began in 2024, with a new design and electric and hybrid versions.

Engines and power

Across European Union registration years 2010–2025, the Ypsilon range spans 0.9 L to 1.4 L engines and outputs from 51 kW (69 PS) to 115 kW (156 PS). Versions used petrol, diesel, hybrid, LPG and natural gas, as well as electric power; some were classified under other fuel. The range shifted over time from combustion engines to electrified choices.

How economical is the Lancia Ypsilon?

The lowest listed EU consumption is 4.6 L/100 km on the WLTP test, among petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. France’s ADEME figures for 2012–2015 show a low of 3.8 L/100 km on NEDC for petrol and diesel versions. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, so the figures are not directly comparable. Official EU registration figures total 1,474,583 across 2010–2025. The leading annual entries were 1.2 L versions rated at 51 kW (69 PS).