We’ve got been getting very constructive indicators about the way forward for Lancia ever because the fabled Italian model turned a part of the newly shaped Stellantis automaker. We all know there will probably be investments within the marque for at the very least a decade from now, giving Lancia superb probabilities of proving its price. In the meantime, the corporate will collectively develop a brand new mannequin along with Alfa Romeo and DS.
In one other promising transfer, Stellantis has simply introduced Jean-Pierre Ploué, the automaker’s design boss (for the European manufacturers), will personally oversee the Lancia design group. He’ll work intently along with a proficient group of younger designers on shaping up Lancia’s future merchandise.
“Lancia renaissance is a very thrilling problem,” Ploué commented after the announcement. “Lancia is an iconic model, which will probably be restored to its central historic place in Europe, leveraging on its big potential.” What a promise, proper?
Not a lot else has been introduced to this point however we hope we are going to be taught extra within the coming weeks and months. It will look like a secure wager that Ploué will more than likely be concerned within the design work of Lancia’s new mannequin co-developed with Alfa and DS. This can be pure hypothesis at this level however we even have causes to imagine he will probably be coping with a crossover of some type.
“I need to welcome Jean-Pierre Ploué. I’m very honored we are able to leverage on such a various group of execs to work collectively for the success of Lancia,” Luca Napolitano, the model’s CEO added.
Ultimately, we are able to solely hope all these constructive indicators about Lancia’s future will result in one thing actually cool. If it is something just like the not too long ago unveiled Kimera EVO37, we’re all in.
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