When they FCA and PSA merged a few years ago stellantis promised to maintain all the brands in its extensive portfolio. This includes the brand spear, which is struggling and finally got a new model Ypsilon. The fourth generation of the model even receives treatment High fidelity. Yes, HF is officially back. The dormant Italian company has unveiled a model Ypsilon HF, together with the derivative for rally.
While all previous cars had the HF designation internal combustion engine, is new Ypsilon HF fully electric. It offers 237 horsepower from a front-mounted engine, rivaling the Abarth 600e in Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce. This is no coincidence, as these three cars share the Common Modular Platform (CMF), which is used by several other Stellantis products. He is also among them Jeep Avenger.
The e-motor draws juice from 54-kWh battery pack, which is the heritage of the Alfa Romeo and Abarth models. Lancia claims a 0-100km/h sprint of 5,8 seconds, which isn't bad for a front-wheel-drive compact hatchback from the popular marque. In addition to the improved electric motor, it has Ypsilon HF also a wider track and lowered suspension for better handling.
Today's premiere is technically a preview, because it will be Ypsilon HF doesn't go on sale in Europe until May 2025. Lancia says all future models will get the treatment High fidelity, including refurbished models Gamma in Delta, which will be available later this decade.
Logo a little elephant was first used in 1960 when the owners started a club reserved only for people who owned at least six cars. HF Lancia Racing Team was founded in 1963, but the first car did not receive the legendary logo until 1966 - Fulvia Coupe HF.
