Lancia reveals new Delta range at 2011 Geneva Auto Show
By Steph, 03 Mar, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Lancia Delta Facelift
Delta, Lancia’s compact range flagship, appeared at the Geneva Auto Show with several exterior revisions. It has been given a brand-new grille that is meant to be a reflection of the new "Lancia family feeling." Delta was originally launched in the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. For the new Delta, Lancia has prepared new proposals for trim levels and engine versions. The feature in the new Delta that’s very noticeable is the new grille design by the Centro Stile Lancia. Instead of vertical chrome bars, it features horizontal ones. The grille is actually similar to Chrysler's latest vehicles such as the 300 and 200 sedans. The front end has a dynamic look due to the bigger lower air intake, beefy grille and LED daytime lights and taillights.
Delta's trim levels were also updated and now include the base Steel, Silver, Gold and Platinum versions. Beginning this year, the Delta will be offered to European customers in seven different powerplants. These are the 120 hp 1.4-liter turbo petrol, which is also available in a dual-fuel petrol/LPG version, a 140 hp 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo petrol; a 200 hp 1.8-liter turbo petrol, a 120 hp 1.6-liter Multijet diesel, a 165 hp 2.0-liter Multijet diesel, a 190 hp 1.9-liter twin-turbo Multijet diesel and a new base-model 1.6-liter Multijet diesel.
The entry level model is powered by a 1.6 MultiJet turbo diesel. It is Euro 5-compliant and delivers 105hp and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of peak torque. This enables the car to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 186 km/h (116 mph). The diesel engine, which is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, has CO2 emissions of 120 g/km and a fuel economy rating that’s better than the 120hp version.
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