Lancia's new Fiat Idea based compact MPV is seen here undisguised for the first time ahead of its
Geneva Motor Show debut due at the beginning of next month.
The new Lancia will offer enhanced levels of luxury and exclusivity over the practical and stylish Fiat Idea, which only hit production last autumn.
While the sides are pure Idea, the nose and tail receive the distinctive Lancia 'family' styling look. The front end is closely modelled on the new Ypsilon, while the tailgate has been reworked to follow the Ypsilon's classic drawn curves. The more prominent bumpers, with their thick Ypsilon-style rubbing strips, and the beefier tailgate see the new model (at 410 cm) become slightly longer than the Idea.
The interior is seen close up for the first time, with leather seats, softer trims, the use of chrome finishing and higher quality plastics setting the Lancia apart from its Fiat stable mate. A large glass roof section aims to give the Musa an air of roominess associated with a vehicle in a segment above.
ItaliaSpeed - 21 Feb 2004