These really are the initial two versions emerging in the coalition between Lancia and Chrysler, which by now have eventually become just one identity founded on a single will to shine later on as well as on the values engraved within their respective centuryold histories: design and initiation.

Thus, this is really a critical moment in the history of two manufacturers which have composed a number of the very significant pages in worldwide automotive history. For this reason an area full of appeal was picked to provide both automobiles for the global media: Piazza Carignano in Torino, where in fact the monumental Palazzo Carignano stands. The exuberant design, dash for providing a "anxiety-free experience as well as functionality all connected with the Chrysler brand are coupled with the Italian flavor, innovation and technological effectiveness and focus to the tiniest details which have always recognized Lancia.

As always, the same want to provide a real choice within the individual market segments is right at the core of both new versions now. With a tradition of values in its DNA, Lancia seems to be favoured over other manufacturers because of its capability to interpret this new universe of clannishness and also to fulfill the requirements a client more careful to technology, who requires not only a considerable item, but also a distinctive and distinctive style. Besides, whoever picks because his own personality is followed only by him a Lancia automobile begins a brand new trend. This value isn't meant as initiation into itself, however, as technologies "at the service" of motorist and passengers, provided at an accessible cost and especially free from surplus and what's superfluous.

This really is the way Lancia is winning back the jurisdiction of exclusivity which has ever belonged to it. This affirmation is backed with a history peppered with records and initiation. Among the widest varieties in the global scene stands evidence to it.

This ideal alchemy expertly combines the American outside contour embellished with interiors plainly marked by Italian flavor; strong engines based on the finest American tradition "abated" by European ecofriendly efficacy; commonly American big dimensions along with Italian experience in compact cars; "stars and stripes" comfort and flexibility improved by special European managing. In a nutshell, Granturismo returns in the routes of earth. It's a phrase which means travelling at the wheel of a cozy, powerful, refined, and never exaggerated auto. As a Lancia. A design that doesn't want showing off, but favors discretion. Mechanics made to shine in security, functionality and driving enjoyment. A technology that doesn't flaunt, but that provides the upper limit of onboard well-being to guarantee the greatest travelling possible.

To attain this aim, in addition to a design brimming with a powerful character, the fresh car provides a passenger compartment that's a true best-in-group living-room when it comes to amount of peaceful, embellished with quality components making it warm and distinctive, far from the cool and rational surfaces of other cars of its own section.

Corresponding to sophistication of nature may be the abundance of features ever available within the security field.

Therefore when the Lancia Thema marks a fresh phase in the fabled history of the big Lancia saloons, the brand new Voyager is the development of the Chrysler creation produced in 1984 that drastically altered motoring language with the addition of a fresh word and making a fresh planet: MPV (MultiPurpose Vehicle).

Over 13 million units are sold in 120 nations all over the world, since then 27 years have elapsed and tens of thousands of remedies, experiences and thoughts are amassed that lie behind the expertise of Chrysler in this industry segment. Now, because of the alliance between both brands, the American version "meets" Italian-style to combine into a fresh automotive kind that combines Chrysler's knowledge for travelling with Lancia's for driving enjoyment, onboard wellbeing, quiet within the passenger compartment and Italian design.

The standard within the section of big MPVs, the Voyager boasts generous measurements. These attributes are matched with a passenger compartment that's the biggest and most adaptable in its group. It can easily accommodate up to 7 individuals and, because of the Stow 'n Go(registered company) method patented by Chrysler, frees up all of the space required for back passengers and their bag, without really having to remove any seats.

With these records the Lancia Voyager provides the strategies of Italian hospitality. It's actually a car that welcomes its visitors with warmth, great taste and generosity. Evidence of this is found both in the prized Nappa interiors and in the degree of quiet attained, in the refined Nappa leather upholstery for the workmanship degree of care within the smallest details. Furthermore, the unique suspension system guarantees exceptional travelling comfort along with a dynamic behavior exact and consistently prepared.

This sense can be affirmed by the advanced amusement system for the rear passengers that, because of two 9\" LCD screens with rc and wireless earphones, can love a film, listen to a music CD or have some fun with their favorite video-games.

Lancia Voyager is the latest MPV that turns the notion of the basic "means of transportation" into a rich vacation experience. That's because a "wonderful trip" isn't merely leaving and arriving, but is rather a constant chain of emotions. Simply to further improve your travelling experience, the newest Lancia MPV provides the dynamic 163 HP Diesel 2.8L and the strong 283 HP 3.6 litre engines.

Design: strong lines and classic shapes

To the front-end, the grille combines the horizontal bars as well as the Lancia logo expressing precision and formal rigour into just one routine. The chromeplated finishes of the bars as well as the abstract of the emblem produce a particular comparison within the framework, also chromeplated.

To emphasize how attention to functionality as well as fashion go together to the new Lancia Thema, only consider the headlights with adaptive front lighting (AFL) made for lighting the curves that loom ahead. The fashionable scalloped lower border accentuates this important role, giving an unmistakable nature to the headlight margin. The LED day-lights near the headlights make a C - form, giving an unmistakable existence to it on your way.

The sculpted form of the Lancia Thema's bonnet combines with the group and front wings to produce a group of clear and refined lines. Furthermore, the angle of the windshield ensures the pillars as well as an aerodynamic effect empower the driver to profit from excellent visibility.

Using the new twopanel panoramic sunroof, the biggest of its own group, the new Thema's travellers are now able to enable natural light to pour into the front and the rear, taking advantage of an outside view double that of a regular sunroof. The Lancia Thema stands out for body-side and the marked kick plates revealing a design, characterised through an open flared line that highlights the spaciousness of the passenger compartment as well as the shape of the saloon. The marked wing lines, lifted with regards to the tailgate and bonnet surfaces, join the front and back parts.

The high waistline reveals the traditional proportions of the body-shell while the smaller-size of the pillars as well as the existence of the fixed side window to the back doors lead to improving outside visibility, when studying the account.

The chromeplated mirrors are developed to ensure a great aerodynamic efficiency due to the inclusion of the selfdarkening rear-view mirror (driver's and passenger-side), the Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) visible indicator as well as the Rear Cross-path (RCP) system. The mirrors are additionally furnished with a LED direction indicator emanating light across the automobile profile for greater security.

Although almost imperceptible, the lines of the shoulder reference the front and rear-wheel arch form unmistakably pronounced. And because of its 20\" aluminium wheels, the new Lancia Thema looks to be all the more "flattened" to the earth, which underscores its large street hold characteristics.

Rounding off the Lancia Thema's prominent finishing, the ending of the tailgate sports an integral spoiler using the centrally Lancia logo sitting proudly beneath. The two harmoniously constructed LED tail-lights are connected with a fascia which underlines the category of the brand-new main. Crossed by the vertical tail-light clusters, the Thema's back band includes a chrome assistance that links the aspects of the rear lights. The oblong twin tailpipes represent a depth that completely blends in with the remainder of the automobile to herald its efficiency on your way and also to elegantly finish its styling.

Quality: Italian course and new requirements

Sophistication, comfort and quality: the new Lancia Thema unites segment - top standards with all the comfort and class which have consistently set Lancia automobiles apart.

With the brand new flagship, the manufacturer is interpreting the motif of the large saloon of stature based on its chromosomes. Chromosomes which result from prestigious materials that are expertly used by the typically Italian craftsmanship not just based on their appearances, but also about the sensory reactions they're able to give. And that is not all. The new Thema has a toplevel building quality thanks to using the most up-to-date industrial systems.

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 EXECUTIVE 2012

Refined interiors in keeping with the finest of Italian style

The Lancia Thema's interiors are recognized by using soft-touch materials, luxurious interior trims with the choice of seats in Nappa leather and a Poltrona Frau(registered company) leatherclad dash, along with real wood inserts to the center console, panels, doors and controls (in 2-tone leather to the Executive version). Additionally, the instrument panels are handled with the cast skin method, whilst the panel surfaces of the 3D double grain accentuate the versatility and aesthetic characteristics, which makes it much like leather.

As a way to ensure "best-in-group" relaxation, the new seats are created with new architecture which comprises serpentine spring suspension. Though a foam with less intensity is utilized within the lower section of the seats and also within the backrest to raise comfort during long journeys, a stiffer foam material is utilized within the side upholstery to reach greater lateral containment.

All the front seats have backrests using a form, which supply about 20 cm more room for those knees of back-seat passengers besides enhancing its look. The seat guides are found at the close of the foundation, in this manner ensuring more rear passenger foot space. The front seats are furnished with reactive headrests that mechanically move ahead in case of a rear collision.

The dashboard is improved by unobtrusive chrome finishing and with a dashboard with double bunch featuring Sapphire Blue lights, a color also useful for the passenger compartment LED lights. Standing out in the center of the dash is the largest touchscreen radio of its category (available as standard) that provides the Lancia Thema's travellers top quality connectivity. Because of a 8.4$1 color touchscreen, the new Uconnect Touch (8.4 and 8.4N) versions comprise nextgeneration infotainment technologies and new onboard technologies providing useful performance as actually.

For the Thema relaxation doesn't mean quiet, only space and technologies, but also the ease of stowing away things. The central arm-rest was especially created to ensure its optimum use as it could be slid lengthwise. Both front cup holders get a roller closing and are furnished with Sapphire Blue LED-LIGHT bands and object locking devices to block beverage holders of numerous sizes.

Some big bottle supports and granular structure surfaces are assembled into the pockets on each of the doors, though a storage compartment found forward with regard to the mechanized transmission surface supplies use of a rubber mat with flocked surface and internal light. There's also a roomy glove compartment with central lighting providing an upper ledge and a much more uniform light distribution to put the master handbook.

Dedicated teams to reach the greatest degrees of quality

All that is called "perceived quality". The view drawn from it's the summation of one thousand different features, in the contour of the items to the substances with which they're made and the blend and individual colors to the tactile sensations we get. All the stimuli lead to giving the ultimate awareness to the same extent.

The Lancia Thema is really one of the primary vehicles created by the Fiat-Chrysler Group to be examined by a particular business staff that throughout the electronic design procedure examined "perceived quality" from the perspective of the very demanding clients. The group reached this by working in close contact with engineers and designers as a way to enhance the finishes and assembly, the true quality of the substances and surfaces, aside from the quality of moving parts such as the doors and compartments.

A good example? Attention dedicated to the front cup holders that are covered by the roller closing. Not only has this closing been optimised in relation to styling and assembly, also for what concerns the awareness of the sound along with refinement it emits when shut and opened. Given there are some components that some clients would prefer to not contact, the Lancia Thema is characterised by means of a gas flap without cap that opens just by pressing a button.

As exhibited by the walnut along with the leather of the steering-wheel which are polished and handsewn respectively, the exact same attention is provided to the selection of materials. Also the stitchings are strategically-placed in quite particular points together with the intention of removing any roughness that may come into contact together with the driver's hands.

The plant has been renovated based on the rules of World Class Manufacturing (WCM), the procedure of production cycle organisation that embraces most of the plant processes: from environment and security to logistics, care along with quality. The target would be to constantly improve production functionality while seeking to slowly remove waste as a way to ensure product quality and maximum flexibility in meeting the client's needs throughout the involvement and motivation of the folks working in the plants.

It's useful for the whole Fiat production system. Stretching over a surface of more than 3,200-square metres, the Center measures and validates the geometry of the body-shell. To be emphasised is that the resources accessible for the Metrology Centre are accustomed to analyze the resistance of the whole plate arrangement of the automobile at the minimum tolerances (minimum such as the diameter of the human hair) with the intention of identifying any differences between the item and process.

Performance: power and efficacy

Made to furnish power and efficacy around visitors and during long journeys, the new Lancia Thema provides two 6-cylinder engine variants, all with automatic transmission and rearwheel drive.

286 HP 3.6litre V6 Pentastar

The new 3.6litre V6 Pentastar engine from the Chrysler Group is created completely in aluminum at 60deg, and is available on all trim levels.

The engine has double overhead camshafts (DOHC) with separate double camshaft with time, incorporated exhaust manifolds, piston skirts coated with polymeric substances, forged-steel connecting rods, and 60deg diecast aluminium crankcase.

Together with the Variable-valve Timing (VVT), both camshafts in the top portion of the head with high-flow intake and exhaust valves provide optimum volumetric and gas economy in the whole load and rpm interval. What results is an extraordinarily level torque curve with high specific energy. The most motor torque is delivered in a broad variety with 90% attained at a speed dropping 6350 and between 1800 rpm, providing clients reactivity characteristics and excellent driving.

This outcome can be partly because of the newest automated ZF 8-speed gearbox.

Sophistication of the single parts was a key objective throughout the engine design period, attained with state-of-theart computeraided design methods. The consumption and exhaust zones of the engine are devised to gain specific targets regarding quality and also to lessen the sound levels, in this manner meeting the expectations of careful clients. Structural rigidity is assured by using four bolts to the main bearing supports side by side with a different two extra bolts secured transversely. A structural bulkhead within the oil sump leads to providing more electricity and enhancing rigidity.

Designed in conformity with environmental requirements, the Pentastar 3.6litre V6 engine doesn't necessitate using lead during its making phases and is fitted with an ecofriendly oil filtering system. The radiator / oil filtering system utilizes a filtering component that may be burnt rather than discarded in a landfill such as the conventional filtering systems. Using a direct ignition system with high-energy distribution plus conventional mineral oilbased longlife spark plugs decreases maintenance costs.

The Euro 5 diesel-engine - created along with Fiat Powertrain and assembled by VM Motori - delivers 239 HP at 4000 rpm and 190 HP at 4000 rpm. The new 3.0 V6 motor includes 5-speed automatic transmission.

Bore space is 96 mm.

Compact and light-weight, the fresh motor is 695 mm long, 729 mm broad and 697.5 mm large. The total weight of the new motor is 230-kg.

The engine block includes a fresh architecture with reinforced construction that constitutes a crankcase capable give a stiff support to the crankshaft. This consequently leads to decreasing, overall, the sound of the reciprocating lower parts and to enhancing vibrations, quietness and rigidity.

The aluminium oil sump in 2 elements is intended to supply resistance and enhance the quietness of the engine as a way to raise the structural rigidity of the engine block. The crankcase includes a 7.7-litre capacity.

The heads are produced from aluminum and are the dual overhead camshaft type with chain-drive and four valves per cylinder.

The forged-steel crankshaft is supported by four bearings furnished with primary supports with four holes included within the crankcase. Balanced on the exterior, the crankshaft is 442.2 mm long. This feature made it possible to lessen the motor configuration needs overall. The cast-iron connecting rods have a total amount of 162.9 mm.

The shell forged aluminium pistons are lightweight and have been redesigned in order to reduce friction. The compression ratio of the brand-new diesel-engine is 16.5:1 and gives a cleaner combustion while simultaneously ensuring more electricity.

The main bearing supports are leadfree to ensure less environmental impact both during creation and during the later motor recycling periods.

The induction system comprises the turbulence control system to optimize combustion. Fitted between the intake system along with the combustion chamber, turbulence control provides the top circulation of air through the combustion chamber to optimize the engine's performance and decrease exhaust emissions.

The 1800 bar common-rail injection system guarantees the precise fuel supply. Because of the brand new MultiJet II technology, making use of an unique balanced solenoid valve, the brand new injector is really capable of creating up-to 8 injection per cycle together with the chance of managing both primary injections in an individual modular account (IRS - Injection Rate Shaping) thus guaranteeing a decrease in consumption and polluting emissions of around 2% when compared with a conventional injector and ensuring a radical decrease in noise levels.

The new 3.0litre diesel-engine utilizes just one variable-geometry Garrett VGT 2056 turbocharger with air/air Intercooler capable to furnish an almost instant answer.

The new Lancia Thema is furnished with the tried and tested W5A580 fivespeed automatic transmission to the diesel engines and the 8R45 eightspeed automatic transmission developed by ZF joined with the 3.6litre V6 Pentastar engine. This transmission is especially characterised by quite low gas consumption, an exceedingly smooth gear change and response-time, which makes it-one of greatest sports automatic transmissions on the industry.

The shorter journey distances of the equipment along with the higher overall transmission ratio, particularly the first and second, bring to accelerated accelerations. A reduced amount of "heavy" of equipment sets also guarantees dependable operation.

Moreover, 200 thousandths of the second is time the 8 - speed automatic transmission takes to shift from one gear to some other, which ensures efficacy, special driving enjoyment and greatest comfort. Not even an expert driver shifts gears with this particular pace.

The final-drive ratio of the Thema is equivalent to 2.65, providing high-efficiency both about-town and on longer journeys.

CRASH TEST : 2012 Lancia Thema

Security occasions 70

Advanced preventive, active and passive safety features are offered 70 by the Lancia Thema. The primary products and systems aboard the Lancia flagship are explained below.

Active security

A consistent, predictable handling of the automobile that compensates for any errors by the driver, enabling critical situations to be undertaken effortlessly, is really a fundamental condition for attaining high active security. Within this subject the Lancia Thema includes not only a great braking system, but also one of the most complex digital dynamic control products available today.

Antilock braking system with bumpy road detection: this system can discover whether the car is travelling on rough roads in line with the oscillations of the velocity indicators of the wheels. The ABS activates a somewhat different pressure control that keeps brake pressure in case of prolonged pressure (conventional, whenever a tough road or slick stretch is detected);

The machine returns to the set speed once the car in front accelerates or goes to a different lane. The ACC maintains the space determined by the driver between the two vehicles, thus enabling the Cruise Control to be utilized also in light traffic, without needing to constantly alter the settings;

Braking Traction Control System (BTCS): it lessens the danger of the drive wheels slipping during acceleration from standstill or in a reduced rate using the brakes in the only wheels in case of slipping (conventional);

Braking aid: the system employs maximum braking power in emergency braking situations, so ensuring the minimum stopping distance (conventional);

Braking redefinition: the brake signal sends a signal to the engine control that reduces engine power whenever there are contrasting impulses between the brake and accelerator, enabling the driver to avoid the Thema (standard);

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): it raises the driver's control of the automobile to enable him to keep a steady path in most driving conditions. It's helpful in critical situations, when cornering when driving on surfaces in the existence of snow, ice or gravel as an example. Whether a distinction between the driver's motion to the steering wheel as well as the automobile route is detected, the ESC applies selective braking and restores the accelerator's action, returning the automobile to the speed the driver desires (conventional);

Preventative security

From climate control within the passenger compartment and outside light for parking aid and the infotainment link: the Lancia Thema steps into consistently ensure peace of prevention and mind, regardless of what the scenario might be.

Blind Spot Checking (BSM): it utilizes extremely broadband radar sensors that help the motorist during lane shifts while the Thema is overtaken or overtakes vehicles concealed from view.

Automatic Demisting: this enables the automatic temperature control system (ATC) of the Lancia Thema to quantify the humidity level within the automobile and mechanically demist the windshield with no intervention by the driver (conventional);

Automatic windshield wipers: suitable system that automatically detects the existence of humidity on the Thema's windshield and activates the windshield wipers (standard on Platinum and Exec);

LED daylights that adhere to present legal regulations (conventional);

LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL): higher forward lighting to help make the car more visible with powerful and harmonious lighting (standard);

LED tail-lights: equipped with double lighting harmoniously and efficiently incorporated in the rear light cluster through the only lights LEDs (conventional);

Highintensity discharge headlights (HID): they furnish lighting 3 times higher compared to the amount of light generated by conventional headlamps, drastically enhancing nighttime lights (conventional);

SmartBeam headlights (registered company): the headlight system adjusts to the light of the surrounding environment and also to the traffic as a way to furnish optimum lighting (normal for Exec and Platinum);

Ready Alert Braking: apparatus capable to call whether the driver is starting emergency braking, also it uses the ESC pump to go the brake pads nearer to the rotors and decrease the time needed for utilizing the brakes (standard);

Rear Cross Trail Detection (RCP): the unit tells the driver when it detects arriving visitors during reversing to leave a parking space.

ParkSense(registered company) back parking aid program: this system helps discover still items during inverse parking at low rate. It emits acoustic indicators for the driver and is furnished with a display inserted within the instrument panel within the onboard computer (EVIC), standard;

ParkView (registered company) back reverse camera: it provides a view of the place immediately behind the automobile to the display of the navigation system, thereby enabling the driver to turn with greater satisfaction.

Keyless Enter-N-Go: several digital sensors detect the existence of the remote control integrated in the key when getting to the Lancia Thema. At this stage, you may press the starting button and never needing to add the ignition key (the motorist must press the brake pedal when starting the car); standard;

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM): the motorist is advised the pressure is so low. The info to the stress of the tyres could be shown to the pc (EVIC) (standard);

Autoreverse sunroof: complex detection system which in the case of any challenges is mechanically activated to reverse sunroof motion towards the opening place;

Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS): apparatus that constantly measures the flow of current entering and leaving the battery. The system intelligently disables the less crucial electric systems to prohibit the client from staying on foot since the battery is discharged or level, when the battery is running down. An icon appears in the instrument panel once the IBS executes an automatic cost lightening (conventional);

Garmin(registered company) navigation program: maps simple to seek advice from voice directions, over six million points of interest and lane directions;

Uconnect (registered company) Contact: it offers special infotainment features and sophisticated onboard systems to help keep travellers safe, joined and entirely comfortable (conventional);

Uconnect Voice Command: onboard communication system with voice activation that enables the driver to utilize a Bluetooth compatible cell phone while keeping his fingers to the steering and without taking his eyes off the street. The telephone directory is automatically downloaded and around 1000 things are synchronised the very first time the Bluetooth mobile phone is joined. Afterwards, they could be chosen by just saying the name. It also enables the driver to tune AM / FM stations using natural voice commands and also to choose among the available radio modes. The choice maintains security, freedom of movement and flexibility (conventional);

PowerNet: new electrical buildings of the Lancia Thema for connectivity between different advanced technologies and alternatives for onboard personalisation (conventional);

Inner selfdarkening rear view mirror: detects and minimizes any stunning developed by the headlamps of vehicles behind without any intervention by the driver (conventional);

Mirrors with additional direction indicators: placed within the outside rear view mirrors, the direction indicators more clearly advise other vehicles the driver is going to turn or change lanes (conventional);

Electrical sunshade: automated sun shield to lessen the heat within increase passenger privacy and the passenger compartment. This sunshade immediately lowers backwards to supply maximum back visibility (standard for Exec and Platinum);

Fuel flap with digital closing (without cap): makes refuelling procedures simpler and removes any contact with fuel spilling. Additionally, it protects against any attempted larceny of fuel in the tank and vandalism from the fuel supply system because of the inner launch and closing utilizing the button (conventional);

Crisis internal boot release: phosphorescent release handle which can be activated when an adult or kid accidentally stays trapped within the boot (standard);

Antitheft program: discourages attempted larceny and vandalism, frequently bringing the insurance premium down drastically. This system shields the car from theft or unauthorised access by tracking the door locking the ignition circuit as well as switches;

Immobilizer Sentry Key (registered company): the remote control is used by it inserted in a transponder that is incorporated by the key with a preprogrammed security code to change off the engine after several seconds, as a apparatus (conventional).

Passive safety

All potential kinds of injury were examined in the Lancia Thema: front and side impacts, pileup, rollover and fireplace, to ensure the utmost passive security level. The many rates at which impacts may occur, different kinds of challenges as well as the safety of travellers with various physical features were also considered. An entire of specialized attributes which makes the most complex state to the Lancia Thema - of - theart vehicle as much as passive security systems are worried resulted in the assessment of all of these parameters.

Advanced multistage airbags: they open with just about power, conditioned upon the severity of the impact. The brand new air bag composition of the air bag for the Lancia Thema's driver comprises restraint devices that form the air bag to lessen the power of impact and torso injuries of the residents. The passenger's airbag is intended to open at a changing speed in line with the location of the residents (standard);

Side window airbags: substantial defense of all passengers sitting in the front and back seats. Every side airbag has its impact sensor for independent activation to the effect side.

Knee air bags: housed underneath the instrument panel, the knee air bag opens when the air bag in the driver's side opens, and it was especially designed to accurately place the occupant in a crash and provide better protection of the legs (conventional);

Pelvic girdle and torso airbags installed in the seat: these improve the security of driver and passenger in the driver's aspect in certain kinds of effect. Every side airbag has its impact sensor for independent activation to the impact side. The conventional side airbags are fitted in the outside side of every front seat (standard);

The headrests are made to lessen personal injury by reducing the space between the headrest as well as the passenger's head (conventional);

Headrest: a back passenger headrest for all seat positions can also be, present (conventional);

3 - point seat-belts: all the outside front seat positions and back seat positions are furnished with seat-belts for shoulders and pelvis (conventional);

Heightadjustable seat-belts: these enable the passengers to lift or lower the top seatbelt component. Seatbelt use is stimulated by this system by ensuring greater comfort (standard);

Seatbelt pretensioners: the effect sensors activate the pre-tensioners of the front seats in the event of effect.

Continuous Force Restraint (CFR): this apparatus checks the amount of force employed by the seat belt around the occupier and slowly releases the seat belt in manner (standard);

Occupier Retaining Control (ORC): it detects an impact and decides in the event the impact is powerful enough to need the air bag to open and if it's sufficient to activate just the very first period of inflation or in the event the 2nd is also needed. Additionally, the control detects the side impacts and decides whether to activate the window airbags set for the side as well as the bars airbags built in for the seats (torso defense).

Lively Pedestrian Defense: in the occurrence of accidental effect, the system "lifts" the back of the bonnet to shield the pedestrian (conventional);

Additionally, it interrupts the flow of gas visiting the motor (standard);

Door safety bars: for shielding the passengers in case of the side effect (standard);

Regulated crumple zones: these are zones made to crumple in the event of injury decrease its transport to the travellers (standard and as a way to consume the energy of the impact)

Energy absorbing steering wheel column: coaxial ducts are used two by the steering wheel column with manual adjustment created with hydroforming capable to do mutual motions to enable the column to advance and consume more energy during an impact. The new electrical steering wheel column uses a calibrated bent component that guarantees optimum direction of the electricity and deforms during steering wheel column movements;

Security cage framework: the occupants are protected by this by controlling and managing the energy in the instance of impact (conventional).

Architecture: American comfort and European management

Wellbeing aboard means enclosing the motorist and passengers with systems that ensure their greatest degree of climatic and acoustic relaxation. The requirement to turn the inside into an encircling and cocooned family area comes from this aim. Actually along with the attention and craftsmanship quality of the substances, the new Thema's inside stands out for its amount of silent, which is really one of the finest in the category. This is actually the effect of particular interest devoted during the design period to enhance the sound-proofing of the passenger compartment through the use of cuttingedge technologies and a broad utilization of composite materials and extremely resistant steels.

The Lancia Thema can be, top of its category when it comes to driving comfort, management, steering response and efficacy of the power assisted steering. In exactly the same way the especial structural rigidity, the powerful braking system and also the architecture of the suspensions ensure a smooth drive whilst the dynamic manoeuvrability attributes end up being unaltered.

That's because a "wonderful trip" isn't merely leaving and arriving, but is rather a constant chain of feelings.

Structural rigidity and calm

The new Thema is recognized by complex steels, components in nylon composite materials along with a fresh construction of the section E with secondgeneration rearwheel drive for the very best in relation to manageability and refinement. Due to its exceptional torsion strength, the Thema is inflexible and streamlined, and communicates a sense of great assurance and command. To ensure an extraordinary continuity when it comes to rigidity to the front and rear sides, the Lancia Thema's rear construction has been strengthened 26% over models constructed to the prior stage.

The new Thema is recognized by among the finest levels of silent in section E. By maximising the advanced, ultrarigid structural design, the engineers could raise the quietness of the passenger compartment (as well as to lessen the sound level), and insulate the motor and eliminate every rustle and sound due to travelling along the street. The monocoque of the recent Lancia flagship boasts improvements with regard to components and structural engineering, as exhibited by both under-body panels in composite material in excess of 2.3 metres.

Latest-generation high-resistance steels

Due to the prevalent utilization of composite materials, high-resistance steels and complex computersimulated crashes, the new Thema is competitive from all viewpoints when it comes to passive security, as well as compliance with the rules and evaluations of numerous international bodies.

The tactical utilization of advanced steels within the Lancia Thema inspires confidence in high-performance driving and leads to especial driving dynamics to provide passengers better safety. Particularly, using high-resistance metal is seen within the body side, within the central tunnel, within the front-wheel arch buildings as well as within the bars of the automobile.

Adding to its outstanding structural strength is hotpressed ultrastrong metal. It's useful for the front pillars, the doors to the body-side, the top segment of the front rails and also the channel of the new Thema. Moreover, by virtue of the tensile strength of complex high-resistance steel with finer and lighter applications, the engineers could use ultraresistant steel to lessen the depth of the doorways and pillars without interrupting its timeless shape. Consequently, complete outside visibility is substantial, also due to the placement of the windscreen channel, retracted by 7.6 cm.

Having double the durability as that of high-resistance steel with optimum power absorption during an impact, dualphase steel allows the new Thema compete with the very best automobiles on earth when it comes to crash-test results. The light-weight and slim dualphase steel is made for constructing the inside of the front bars and also the engine compartment space to reach optimum protection for your auto's passengers.

The top monocoque construction of the Lancia Thema is assembled in complex EXCURSION (Transformation Induced Plasticity) steel. JOURNEY steel enables a thinner and lighter-weight steel to be utilized for the lower portion of the head, the regions of the B-pillar and also the rocker arms. Supports in composite nylon stuff are also incorporated within the new Lancia flagship's cavities of the top portion of the top head and within the An and B-pillars to provide better safety of the passengers in the event of impact.

Finally, laser welding has enhanced the physique of the Thema regarding both look and aerodynamics. This special building technologies made it possible to construct just one body, without the parts of the bars and also interruptions with the roof panel.

Architecture and calibration of the suspensions

As the new top quality suspension components make it completely unique, the new Thema attributes front and rear suspension geometries redesigned to ensure extraordinary handling.

The new front single-tube cushion s, the new springs and an unprecedented job of the cushion and front suspension mounting also lead to the optimum driving, management and comfort scores. All rolled into one, these components enhance management, which decrease roughness and therefore raise life. Additionally, the new high quality hydraulic bushes within the front suspensions restrict roughness while driving to extend the features of even braking.

The new Thema's road-holding is outstanding thanks to the brand new geometries of the front and back cambers.

The suspensions of the new Thema ensure functionality worthy of the Gran Turismo, as you might expect from the excellent European saloon vehicles, creating the experience of driving the Lancia flagship among the best on earth.

Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) to obtain exact and controlled steering

What provides the driver of the new Thema a fresh route holding capacity may be the new (Electro Hydraulic Power-steering) system, which minimizes steering sound and fuel consumption, enhances steering alignment and ensures exact understanding of the street.

Conditioned upon the control mode, the EHPS method employs a steering work that changes with all the different driving conditions. If the Thema is stopped or goes at low rates, the hydraulic pump raises steering effort to be reduced by the power steering. The pump lowers the power-steering at higher rates, providing the Lancia Thema a sense of greater solidity and, as a result, the system ensures gas consumption cut-up to 1.5% and lower-energy consumption when compared to a belt pump.

To obtain an even higher sense of precision and control, the fresh Thema Executive with Touring setup suspensions guarantees 25% quicker steering and 20% better steering alignment.

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Technology: connectivity and amusement

Because of the progressive Uconnect(registered company) Contact - the infotainment system with the largest touchscreen of its own category - the new Lancia Thema has latest-generation infotainment capabilities that incorporate data in real-time, multimedia entertainment, portable cellular devices, voice commands and personalised options to create every trip safe and fun, whatever the location.

New Uconnect Contact 8.4 and 8.4N program as well as the largest touch screen of the category

Standard on the whole array, the machine is filled with a 8.4inch touchscreen where each of the information essential for driving and relaxation on board is certainly and instantly shown. And again with optimum security and simplicity in mind, both connectivity and sound controls situated in the spokes of the steering-wheel and an advanced voiceactivated handsfree system are accessible. At length, this latter function - called Uconnect Voice-command with Bluetooth(registered company) - allows the driver handle a Bluetooth-compatible mobile while keeping his hands to the controls and without taking his eyes off the street. The telephone directory is automatically downloaded and up-to 1000 items are synchronised the very first time the Bluetooth(registered company) cellular is joined. Afterwards, they may be chosen by just saying the title. Using voice commands, the driver may also choose one of the available radio modes and melody AM/FM stations in a completely natural manner and with extreme freedom of movement.

Finishing the capabilities of the Uconnect Contact 8.4 program may be the convenient USB port with iPod(registered company) manage.

The Uconnect Contact 8.4N is supplied as standard to the Platinum and Exec, on request to the Gold trim levels. Added to the capabilities described above may be the Garmin(registered company) navigation system with over six-million points of interest. The enormous 8.4\" touchscreen offers driver and passengers with comprehensive directions and simplified visual indicators whilst the automobile is travelling, as well as an extensive database of tourist attractions which makes it simple to locate restaurants, shops, hospitals and other locations within the area.

Alpine(registered company) Superior audio systems

The new Lancia Thema provides three highfidelity audio systems among other activities featuring Harman Kardon and top quality Alpine (registered company) amplifiers and speakers.

Services: availability and exclusivity

In putting his trust in an auto producer - whichever one it is - the client requests to be fulfilled at best. One wants a lot more than that from a manufacturer with an excellent convention, one which has composed a lot of important pages in automotive history while staying faithful to its values of differentiation and exclusivity: he expects to be pampered.

That's the reason the positive connection between seller and client plays a main function at all times, prior to the purchase, upon final delivery and throughout aftersales support. It is there that it is crucial to fulfill each of the requirements somebody accustomed to getting exact and accurate answers. It's just this way that somebody who purchases a Lancia Thema will feel like a particular, happy customer and will also be won over with a really distinctive and exclusive treatment.

For the client the brand has produce a programme that exceeds normal expectations while offering brand new solutions also for clients of the flagships. This really is the way "Top Treatment Thema" was made. It's an unique programme that follows the private clients of the leading European markets through the first-year. A passionate staff contacts them right after delivery and after that again after twelve and four months to gather opinions and support and provide helpful tips. It'll be the same preferential route to which all Best aid to the capabilities of the Thema could be requested, even in the home so when one demands.

Beginning with rental, the formula focused on independent workers, entrepreneurs and selfemployed workers that enables them all to utilize the automobile without tying-up funds. You may pick the contract length and the number of the first instalment, as well as enjoy an extremely adaptable closing redemption value. Particularly appropriate for "professional clients", this method is much more desirable because of the newest Extended Warranty to adapt the particular needs of mobility of the class recognized by a regular utilization of the automobile, and hence by high mileage. Advertised within the primary European markets during the next several months, what is exciting about the newest Warranty is length up-to 96 months, the contents as well as the mileage: almost entire coverage for your vehicle parts. Furthermore, you'll even get exactly the same degree of protection for the whole length of the mortgage, an unique feature in the available on the marketplace.

In certain markets (Italy, United Kingdom, France, Spain and Netherlands), longterm rental is available. It's the solution ideal to the demands of both the "single entrepreneur" and little-medium businesses (fleets) since it represents the most complete offer for individuals who work and for individuals who need to profit from utilizing the vehicle, cancelling the tax prices and decreasing those concerning the trouble of bureaucracy and government. Additionally, this option ensures the access to an always new and effective "vehicle fleet" thanks for the service contained within the instalment.

The unique "Ypsilon Tender to Thema" took its cue from the universe of yachting. Every esteemed yacht has its bid, a useful as well as little boat used for easily achieving beaches and coves otherwise inaccessible.

Finally, it is usually possible to join each of the financial products using the customary auto insurance services, for example Fire, GAP & Theft and Comprehensive and etc for credit protection. All are completely integrable within the finance strategy selected and are provided at a discounted price with regards to the present market conditions.

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