Lancia Y I (Tipo 840) gallery (1995–2003)
The premium subcompact Lancia Y was introduced in late 1995 as the direct successor to the Autobianchi Y10.
The Lancia Y (Tipo 840) debuted in late 1995 as a stylish premium supermini succeeding the long-running Autobianchi/Lancia Y10. Built on a modified and shortened platform of the first-generation Fiat Punto (Type One platform), it retained a front MacPherson strut layout and a torsion beam rear suspension. The model was offered exclusively as a distinctive three-door hatchback penned by designer Enrico Fumia, famous for its avant-garde body lines and centrally mounted instrument cluster. The powertrain lineup consisted exclusively of naturally aspirated petrol engines, including the robust 1.1-litre and 1.2-litre FIRE units (both 8-valve and 16-valve versions) and the 1.4-litre 12-valve Pratola Serra engine, later refined with the popular 86-hp 1.2 16V. Transmissions included five-speed and six-speed manuals as well as an innovative continuously variable transmission (ECVT). In October 2000, Lancia unveiled a facelifted version featuring subtle exterior tweaks, updated bumpers, larger badging, and refined interior trims. The Lancia Y was primarily marketed across Western Europe, achieving massive commercial success in its home market of Italy thanks to its rich equipment levels and the unique Kaleidos bespoke colour catalogue offering more than one hundred distinct paint shades.
