Lancia Ypsilon review

In Italy, prices currently start at a very reasonable €19,900 for the hybrid-engined Ypsilon thanks to an offer that knocks over €5,000 off the asking price. Crikey. That’s even more impressive when you realise that would translate to around £17,000 in the UK, and over here you can’t get into a hybridised Vauxhall Corsa for less than £23k.

Standard kit on the Lancia includes 16in wheels, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a single USB-C port, LED headlights, cruise control and keyless start.

You may want to upgrade to the €22,450 Ypsilon Hybrid LX, though. This top trim level adds 17in wheels, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, extra USB-Cs in the rear, extra drive modes, a leather steering wheel, wireless phone charging and some blingy ambient lighting.

A rather lovely green paint called ‘Vernice Verde Giada’ is standard on all the non-HF Ypsilons, but you can pay €800 for some other metallic shades, or €1,100 if you want any of those with a black contrast roof.

If you’re paying monthly, the hybrid is available right now for just €129 per month on a three-year deal with a €5,699 deposit.

The Ypsilon Electric is obviously a fair bit more expensive to buy outright but should save you on fuel costs if you’ve got home charging. Prices for that start at €28,900 on the current offer, or €31,900 for the fully-loaded LX trim.