Lancia Prisma I (831) gallery (1982–1989)
A compact executive four-door sedan designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and developed on the mechanical foundation of the Delta.
The Lancia Prisma (factory type 831) is a compact executive four-door sedan produced by the Italian automaker from 1982 to 1989. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, the Prisma was developed as the notchback saloon derivative of the first-generation Lancia Delta hatchback, sharing its platform, chassis architecture, and all-independent MacPherson strut suspension system. The powertrain lineup featured a wide selection of inline-four gasoline engines with displacements of 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, and 2.0 liters, utilizing carburetors or electronic fuel injection, as well as naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.9-liter diesel engines. Power was transferred through a standard five-speed manual gearbox, with a three-speed automatic available on select trims. A notable variant was the Prisma 4WD (later updated as the Integrale), which featured permanent four-wheel drive with a central epicyclic differential and a Ferguson viscous coupling. In 1986, the model underwent a comprehensive mid-cycle facelift that refreshed the front grille, bumpers, light clusters, and interior dashboard ergonomics. Sold predominantly across Italy and European markets, the Prisma was celebrated for its balanced handling, upscale appointments, and lively performance, before being replaced by the Lancia Dedra in 1989.
