Lancia, the Italian carmaker owned by Stellantis, has finally revealed the Pu+Ra HPE Concept, a vehicle that pays homage to some of the brand’s iconic models from the past. The name Pu+Ra stands for pure and radical, while HPE stands for High Performance Electric, a moniker that was also used for the Lancia Beta in the 1970s.
The exterior of the concept is inspired by the Lancia Stratos, with its hollow round tail lights and the new Lancia lettering stuck between them. The Progressive Green exterior color is a nod to the historic Lancia Flaminia Azzuro Vincennes, while the sides of the Pu+Ra HPE are a reference to the Aurelia and Flaminia with their fluid later lines. The classic Lancia grille has been reimagined through three rays of light that make the Pu+Ra visible from afar.
Inside, the concept features an abundance of round-shaped elements, which are inspired by traditional Italian homes. The door panels are covered with a material called MARM MORE which is made up of 50 percent marble dust waste and recycled fabric. The infotainment system is powered by the Sound Air Light Augmentation (SALA) system, which works alongside the HALL virtual interface.
Lancia hasn’t revealed too many details about the concept’s all-electric powertrain, but it does say that it will offer over 424 miles (700 kilometers) of range on a single charge. The first series-production model to use this interface will be the next-generation Ypsilon city car, which will debut as an EV and a plug-in hybrid towards the end of this year. Later in the decade, Lancia plans to debut a premium sedan and a hatchback bearing the Delta name, both of which are rumored to be based on the Stellantis STLA modular EV platform.
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