Lancia Gamma 2026 claims Cd 0.25 as compact fastback

Lancia says the new Gamma has a drag coefficient of 0.25, which the company describes as the most aerodynamic result in its compact segment. The figure anchors a specification release published ahead of the model's official reveal at the Paris 2026 motor show.

The Gamma name returns half a century after its first appearance in 1976, reborn now as a compact fastback crossover available in hybrid and battery-electric forms. Lancia published the full technical and equipment list as part of Stellantis's wider Paris 2026 programme, in which the group plans to show more than 60 cars and several concept models across its Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot, Opel and Lancia stands.

Design, platform and packaging

The 2026 Gamma is built on the STLA Medium architecture and shares its underpinnings with the newest DS models and the Peugeot 3008 and 5008. Exterior highlights include a luminous grille Lancia calls Calice, T-shaped rear lights and aerodynamic fins on the bodywork. Lancia quotes a trunk volume of 560 litres and says rear legroom has increased by 25 percent compared with the brand's previous small models.

Interior appointments aim for a restrained Italian aesthetic with a central table, bespoke ambient lighting and a panoramic roof. More than 60 percent of visible cabin surfaces are made from renewable or recycled materials. Digital equipment comprises a pair of 10.25 and 16-inch displays, a 21-inch head-up display, a connected voice assistant linked to ChatGPT and a dedicated 14-speaker audio system.

Powertrains and charging

Lancia plans a mix of electrified powertrains. The base option is a 145 horsepower hybrid that Lancia claims enables a total driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres. The all-electric line-up includes a 230 hp variant with a claimed range of 540 kilometres, a 245 hp variant with 740 kilometres claimed range and a flagship all-wheel-drive electric model with 375 hp and a claimed range of 676 kilometres. Lancia attributes these figures to its internal testing and presents them as manufacturer claims.

The standout performance variant resurrecting the brand’s storied name is the Gamma HF Integrale, offered as an electric model with four-wheel drive. Lancia cites a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.1 seconds for the HF Integrale. The company also states that direct fast charging will allow a 20 to 80 percent battery charge in 27 minutes. Standard and optional driver assistance features include level 2 automated driving, a semi-autonomous lane-change function and a predictive intelligent adaptive cruise control system.

Lancia will build the Gamma at an upgraded plant in Melfi, Italy. The company positions the new model as part of its relaunch under Stellantis's strategy to make Lancia a more specialised, premium marque and says it expects Gamma to capture a meaningful share of the European market with notable technical features and pricing positioned more aggressively than the older Ypsilon hatchback.