The new Lancia Gamma is taking shape as one of the most important models in the Italian manufacturer’s revival. Lancia revealed the first official images of its new flagship in May 2026, with development vehicles already undergoing road testing.
Designed, engineered and developed in Italy, the Gamma is a crossover fastback built on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform. It measures 4.67 metres long, 1.89 metres wide and 1.66 metres high and will be offered with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
The Gamma also revives a name from Lancia’s past while taking the brand into a very different part of today’s car market.
If you’re thinking about changing your own vehicle, our car valuation guidance explains the factors that can influence what a car is worth.
What Is the New Lancia Gamma?
The Gamma sits above the Ypsilon in Lancia’s developing model range and represents the brand’s return to the larger premium-car market.
Rather than a conventional SUV, Lancia describes it as a crossover fastback, combining a raised body with a more tapered rear design.
It will be produced at Stellantis’ Melfi plant in Italy. Lancia says the model has been designed for the European market, with Italian design and development forming an important part of its identity.
Underneath, the Gamma uses the multi-energy STLA Medium architecture, allowing Lancia to offer both hybrid and fully electric versions.
Lancia Gamma Engines and Electric Range
Lancia has now confirmed considerably more about the Gamma’s powertrains.
The range is expected to include:
- 145hp hybrid — with a total driving range of more than 1,000km.
- 230hp electric — with a range of more than 540km.
- 245hp electric — with a range of more than 740km.
- 375hp electric AWD — with four-wheel drive and a range of up to 675km.
These figures give the Gamma a broad range of options, from a conventional hybrid for drivers wanting long-distance flexibility to higher-powered fully electric versions.
For motorists considering electric power rather than waiting for the latest new models, our guide looks at whether it’s worth buying a used electric vehicle.
Why the Gamma Matters to Lancia
The Gamma is a significant part of Lancia’s wider attempt to rebuild the brand in Europe.
The revival began with the new Ypsilon, while the Gamma moves Lancia back into a larger and more premium part of the market.
The Gamma is also arriving as the wider new-car market evolves. Our guide to how new car buying habits are changing in the UK looks at some of the factors influencing today’s buyers.
Its combination of Italian design, electrified powertrains and Stellantis technology shows how Lancia intends to reinterpret its traditional identity for a new generation of cars.
Production at Melfi is also significant. The Gamma has been designed and developed in Italy and brings Lancia production back to a factory that previously built the second-generation Ypsilon.
Final Thoughts
The new Gamma gives us a much clearer picture of what the modern Lancia brand intends to become. It’s a sizeable crossover fastback with hybrid and fully electric powertrains, long-range EV options and a strong emphasis on Italian design.
Much will depend on how the production car is received once it reaches customers, but the Gamma is clearly much more than another new model for Lancia — it’s a central part of the manufacturer’s attempt to establish itself again in Europe’s premium car market.
For UK motorists, the bigger question remains whether Lancia’s expanding European revival will eventually include a return to the UK.
Thinking About Changing Your Car?
If you’re considering changing your current car, knowing what it’s worth is a useful place to start.
Get a free online car valuation with Jamjar and compare offers from UK car buyers with no obligation.