Lancia reinvents the flagship idea with the new Gamma crossover

The Italian car brand Lancia is moving ahead with its European comeback plan. Parent company Stellantis has released the first official images and technical details of the upcoming Lancia Gamma. The announcement arrived only a day after the automotive group confirmed a successor for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback. Lancia plans to host the public debut of the new vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Instead of a traditional four-door sedan body shape that Gamma used to be known for, the manufacturer designed the new vehicle as a fastback crossover, following the design language started by the smaller Ypsilon hatchback. The front end gets a split LED headlight layout that creates the familiar look, with active shutters inside the lower front bumper managing cooling and airflow. Clean body panels and flush door handles define the sides, with gloss-black trim highlighting the wheel arches.

The sloping upper roofline gives the vehicle a sporty coupe-SUV silhouette, but the rear glass does not angle down as sharply as on corporate siblings like the Peugeot e-408 or the DS No8. True brand enthusiasts will spot a historical reference on the rear roof pillar, where dark trim pieces pay tribute to the classic Gamma Berlina fastback sedan from the past.

The new model sits on the STLA Medium vehicle architecture. In terms of physical dimensions, the vehicle measures 15.32 ft long, 6.2 ft wide, and 5.45 ft tall. These measurements make the Italian model 15 cm shorter and 8 cm taller than its French relative, the DS No8. Factory workers will assemble both upscale fastbacks at the Melfi manufacturing facility in Italy.

The entry point to the lineup is a hybrid setup rather than pure battery version. This base model delivers 143 horsepower and targets an impressive total driving distance of more than 620 miles on a full tank and charge. The mechanical core likely uses the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder internal combustion engine found in various other Stellantis passenger vehicles.

Buyers who want pure electric cars will choose from three distinct zero-emission variants. The entry-level option among these EVs delivers 227 horsepower and targets a driving range of more than 336 miles. The mid-tier electric choice increases power to 242 horsepower while raising the maximum driving distance beyond 460 miles. The top-tier performance flagship uses a dual-motor configuration to provide all-wheel drive. This premium version delivers a total of 370 horsepower and can travel up to 419 miles on a full battery.

The interior shares its electronic architecture with the DS No8. Drivers view information on a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, and a large 16-inch central touchscreen handles multimedia tasks. The main display runs the specialized SALA operating system, with all interior adjustments carried out via the digital interface rather than physical buttons.

The cabin design creates a separate identity through a unique center console that features a small, table-like storage tray. The interior also benefits from model-specific ambient light, unique door panel trim, and a three-spoke steering wheel with built-in button controls. The launch images show a premium material mix of dark fabric, white synthetic leather, and metallic interior accents below a large glass roof. The spacious body shape points to a family-friendly layout. Interested customers can start placing orders after the summer season, though official pricing details are unknown for now.

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