The Lancia Gamma Is Back, But It's An SUV Now
Lancia has unveiled the first images of the new Gamma, which will be produced in Melfi.
All eyes are on the Ferrari Luce, and Lancia is revealing the first shapes of one of its most important new models in years: the 2026 Gamma. Designed and engineered in Italy, the model will be built at the Melfi plant in the Basilicata region, one of Stellantis’ most advanced industrial sites.
Meanwhile, the first pre-production vehicles have already begun on-road testing, a sign the project has entered its final phase ahead of a commercial debut expected after the summer.
According to Lancia, the new Gamma reinterprets key historic brand cues in a modern way, with a particular focus on elegance, comfort, and technological innovation. The body adopts a fastback crossover silhouette, recognizable by the roofline tapering toward the rear and by proportions intended to balance road presence with aerodynamic efficiency.
A Fastback Crossover Aimed At Europe
Underpinning the model is Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, developed for electrified vehicles in the mid-size and above segments.
Official dimensions list 183.9 inches (4.67 meters) in length, 74.4 inches (1.89 meters) in width, and 65.4 inches (1.66 meters) in height—figures that place the Gamma near the upper end of Europe’s mid-size SUV market.
New Lancia Gamma, the interior
Hybrid And Electric Powertrains Up To 375 HP
The Gamma will be offered with a broad range of powertrains, including both hybrid and fully electric versions. The entry-level option will be a 145-hp hybrid system, with a range of more than 621 miles (1,000 kilometers). Alongside it will be multiple battery-electric configurations, designed to meet different needs for performance and driving range.
The base EV version will offer 230 hp and a claimed range of more than 336 miles (540 kilometers), while a 245-hp variant is said to exceed 460 miles (740 kilometers) on a single charge. At the top of the lineup will be an AWD setup with 375 hp and up to 419 miles (675 kilometers) of range.
Additional technical and commercial details on this Lancia are expected in the coming months, timed with the Paris Motor Show, while order books are slated to open after the summer. A central role in the project—worth reiterating—will be played by the Melfi plant, selected to build the new Gamma to leverage Italian manufacturing expertise and reinforce the site’s importance in Stellantis’ electrification strategy.
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