Lancia Phedra I (Tipo 179) gallery (2002–2010)
The Lancia Phedra is a premium full-size MPV developed under the collaborative European Eurovans project.
The first generation Lancia Phedra, carrying the internal factory code Tipo 179, was launched in 2002 to succeed the earlier Lancia Zeta. Developed as part of the second-generation Eurovans joint venture between Fiat Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën, it shared its front-wheel-drive architecture and body structure with the Peugeot 807, Citroën C8, and Fiat Ulysse. Lancia positioned the Phedra as the flagship luxury offering of the quartet, distinguished by an upscale exterior front fascia, bespoke interior styling, standard Alcantara or Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, real wood trim elements, and an extensive suite of electronic amenities. Offered strictly in a versatile five-door minivan body style with electrically operated sliding doors and multiple seating configurations for up to eight passengers, the vehicle catered to executive transportation and affluent families. The powertrain lineup featured 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter four-cylinder petrol engines, a flagship 3.0-liter PSA-sourced V6 generating 204 hp, alongside economical 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter JTD/HDi common-rail turbo-diesel units, paired with five-speed or six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. In 2008, the model received a mid-cycle facelift introducing a redesigned front grille, updated badging, revised interior accents, and a powerful 170 hp 2.2-liter twin-turbo Multijet diesel engine. Production ceased in 2010 at the Sevel Nord plant in France.
