2012 Lancia Thema Review

Lancia Thema debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011 a new chapter in the legendary history of the brand. The first global flagship store combines the best of both worlds, a new rear wheel drive manual has been created based on the Chrysler 300 and is ready for the first topic in 1984, to take the most difficult but also the segment most prestigious finally try to provide a real alternative. To achieve this, the topic again combines the presence of size, comfort and impressive on the road, typically American features, luxurious Poltrona Frau ® leather upholstery, a great silence Lancia pampering and attention to detail, all the better to express the Italian design.

On sale at every store in October 2011, Lancia Thema There are two trim levels - Gold and Platinum - three versions of the engine: 292 hp 3.6L V6 gasoline with 8-speed automatic and 190 hp or 224 hp 3.0
 
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The V6 diesel engine and 5 speed automatic.

Style

Measuring 5,084 mm long, 1507 mm high, 1891 wide and 3051 mm wheelbase, the new topic up in the category of luxury sedans, with its distinctive modern style. At the front of the grid takes the Lancia logo and horizontal bars indicate the precision and the formal rigor and unique design. Chrome bar and the outline of a special logo to create a contrast within a frame, which is also chrome. The whole look has confirmed two of the innovative lights feature LED technology and management daytime running lights, which together form the "C" for the presence of a unique and impressive.

The profile of the new Lancia flagship shows the different proportions of its predecessor by adding luxurious finish that gives it an elegant appearance. Robust solid front line with the ceiling, mixing with three quarters of the rear taillights unique features that complement the silhouette. In addition, the angle of the windshield provides an aerodynamic effect and thin pillars allow the driver to enjoy excellent visibility.

Rounding out the car a good finisher, has a rear spoiler integrated with the Lancia logo is below. You can turn the darkest night, in harmony designed LED tail lamps are combined with chrome highlights the new ruling class. Front-end muscle is reflected in the conduct of two chrome exhaust, exhaust pipe, a reminder that offer a range of high performance engines style.

Luxury and comfort

Thema combines driving a new segment standards for unsurpassed comfort and luxury that has always Lancia cars in the other. Interior reveals a unique style and offers excellent comfort, soft-touch materials, optional luxury Nappa leather interior heated seats by Poltrona Frau ® leather dashboard and real wood inserts in the center console panels, doors and steering wheel. Furthermore, the dash three-dimensional effect, to improve the subtle chrome trim, and with the innovative design is a double pole light sapphire blue, the color is also used to illuminate the interior LED. In addition, to ensure the "Best places 'Comfort' class is designed for the new architecture, which provides a sinuous spring suspension (S-shaped). The front seats offer four-way lumbar support adjustment up / down and front / rear steering actuators, and density.

The increase is an innovative design and a very rigid structure, Lancia Thema publish the best in class noise inside the cabin. The presence of two panels based composite material, laminated windshield and windows, acoustic panels in the cabin, and all cavities in the wheel to ensure the inclusion of more noise and a significant improvement in comfort on the train .

Finally, many components, specially designed new chassis Thema to ensure the best time and the dynamics of treating all types of road surfaces and weather conditions. In particular, contains the innovative multi-link front and rear wishbone suspension system plan, thanks to its flexibility, keep the wheels perpendicular to the road when cornering, ensuring maximum grip. Shock has also been specially designed to absorb the stress produced by coating a less perfect. The end result is a cabin very quiet, with almost no external noise, with the movement of the car that moves along the road is barely perceptible.

Engines

Designed for outstanding performance in the city and on long journeys, the Lancia Thema offers a choice of three different six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, four wheels: 292 hp 3.6-liter V6 petrol engine with detailed eight-speed automatic and 190 hp 3.0L V6 or 224 hp diesel, and 5 - speed automatic.

Pentastar V6 petrol is the Chrysler Group, with the latest technology - with the Euro 5 standard - which allows six-cylinder engine delivers 292 hp at 6400 rpm and maximum torque of 353 Nm at 4800 rpm for CO2 emissions of 199 g / km (combined: 8.3l/100km). This new device allows the level of the subjects achieved a maximum speed of 230 km / h Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 7.2 seconds, this result is also the result of a new 8-speed.

The two Euro 5 diesel engine supplied by the Italian manufacturer VM - the leader in high performance diesel units - provide 190 hp and 224 hp respectively, and comes with a 5-speed automatic. Specifically, the 224 hp version offers a maximum torque of 550 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm.
 
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Integrated Technology

Lancia Thema Uconnect ® has info-telematic system and installed innovative technology designed to keep travelers connected, safe and comfortable at all. Since the system touch screen satellite navigation and dual-zone climate is the ability to adapt to the movement of trains, UConnect ® touch system offers an excellent experience for the driver and passengers. It comes with a new flagship, the system has a large 8.4-inch touch screen, easy controls, and the user can connect and manage their devices (mobile phones or MP3 players). In addition, the platinum level of completion, the Lancia Thema has a unique Garmin satellite navigation system as standard which includes premium TMC services, as well as a system of high-quality audio with nine speakers and a subwoofer, for a Total 506W amplifier.

Active and passive safety

Lancia Thema edge of more than 70 active and passive safety, the key Enter-N-Go, and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard with the exclusive first rain alert brakes and brake tools designed to improve management and the customs of the cars, and active pedestrian protection to safeguard accidental effect of pedestrians. To ensure maximum visibility at night and all lighting conditions, the Lancia Thema offer adaptive xenon headlights SmartBeam ™ standard car.
 
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The technology embodied

Lancia Thema Uconnect ® has info-telematic system and installed innovative technology designed to keep travelers connected, safe and comfortable at all. Since the system touch screen satellite navigation and dual-zone climate is the ability to adapt to the movement of trains, UConnect ® touch system offers an excellent experience for the driver and passengers. It comes with a new flagship, the system has a large 8.4-inch touch screen, easy controls, and the user can connect and manage their devices (mobile phones or MP3 players). In addition, the platinum level of completion, the Lancia Thema has a unique Garmin satellite navigation system as standard which includes premium TMC services, as well as a system of high-quality audio with nine speakers and a subwoofer, for a Total 506W amplifier.

Active and passive safety

Lancia Thema offers over 70 advanced active and passive safety, such as keyless Enter-N-Go, and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard with an exclusive first alarm rain Brakes Brakes and tools to improve handling and road manners of vehicle and active pedestrian protection accidental effect of pedestrians. To ensure maximum visibility at night and all the bad lighting conditions, the Lancia Thema offers Xenon Adaptive Headlights SmartBeam ™ self-standards.

Parkview (TM) Back-up Camera

When reverse gear is selected, the camera is automatically activated, as seen from the road of 8.4 inches on the dashboard. This feature ensures maximum safety for the driver, other vehicles and pedestrians in particular.

SmartBeam ™ and HID headlamps

Intelligent xenon, which automatically adjusts the height and depth to ensure maximum visibility through the sensor detects the ambient temperature of traffic / lighting conditions.