New Delta looks like belter
The Lancia Delta is set to make a dramatic return at this year’s Geneva show with curvaceous styling and luxurious appointments that could put the marque firmly back on the map.
The original Lancia Delta was quite a competent little hatch in its day. The boxy Italian was aimed at the likes of the VW Golf, Opel Kadett and Ford Escort even competed in what was the fastest and most dangerous form of automobile racing of the time – Group B rallying.
The arrival of Lancia’s next generation Delta is long-overdue and from the latest images released, it seems that the production version won’t deviate much from the styling elements employed by the Delta HPE Concept car. These include a Seat Leon-style grille, Citroën C4-like tailgate glass and taillight styling that look nothing less than those on a Murano. The new Delta measures 4 500 mm in length, 1 800 mm in width and is 1 500 mm high.
Because the Delta sits on the same platform as the Fiat Bravo, it means that Lancia has a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel Fiat engines at its disposal. Power outputs for the engines range from 90 kW to 150 kW. Because of turbocharging and the use of diesel powerplants in the line-up, these engines produce more than 300 N.m of torque.
As with the interior trim featured by the concept, the production Delta sports luxurious items in its cabin, though its not known whether it will use the same mix of Alcantara, wood trim and chrome detailing. Other items that might please potential customers include a top-end Bose sound system, satellite navigation and special sound absorbing headlining. Interior space is enhanced by the 2 700 mm wheelbase and the use of sliding rear seats.
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