Lancia Thesis

Lancia Thesis
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The Lancia Thesis is a full-size car produced by Italian automaker Lancia between 2001 and 2009. It was available with naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines ranging between 2.0 and 3.2 litres in both straight-5 or V6 configurations. The design was based on the Lancia Diร logos concept car unveiled in 1998. The production car premiered at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show and its interior was displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show that same year. Sales started in June 2002 in Italy, with export markets following shortly after.

Technical data
ManufacturerFiat
ProductionFrom 2001
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lancia Thesis (from registration data). 4 variants.

Engine variants for Lancia Thesis
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“224 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.4 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“220 km/hโ€“โ€“
3.0 l ยท 6-cylโ€“โ€“234 km/hโ€“โ€“
3.2 l ยท 6-cylโ€“โ€“240 km/hโ€“โ€“

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Lancia models

Similar Sedan models

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Lancia Thesis in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lancia recalls.