
The Fiat-Chrysler alliance has said that the two groups will work hand-in-hand towards the development of all future models, with the Italian branch handling the smaller and compact / medium segments and the American, the medium and larger categories.

Following the European premieres of the Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country with Lancia badges and names, the table has turned around with Chrysler welcoming a Lancia model into its range, the new Ypsilon supermini. But it's not for U.S. consumption.

As you may remember from previous posts, the Fiat-Chrysler alliance has decided to market all Lancia models under the Chrysler brand in the United Kingdom.
Besides the Chrysler-specific grille and badging inside and out, there are no other changes to the Ypsilon, which is being marketed as a more premium proposal in the Ford Fiesta category.
The 3.8-meter-long five-door model with the hidden rear door handles launches in the UK with a choice of two petrol engines and a single diesel option, all equipped with a Start&Stop system as standard.

The gasoline range includes a 1.2-liter Fire four-cylinder unit producing 69HP and 102Nm of peak torque with CO2 emissions of 115g/km, and Fiat's award winning (2011 International Engine of the Year) two-cylinder 0.9-liter TwinAir that pushes out 85HP and 145Nm of torque with CO2 emissions of 97g/km.

All engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 0.9-liter TwinAir can be optionally specified with a semi-automatic five-speed transmission.
The Chrysler Ypsilon is on sale now in the UK with OTR prices starting from £10,695 (for full details, click the image above).
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