Lancia Y 2000–2003 car dimensions: 3741 mm long, 1690 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Unladen weight is 860 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin offers driver and passenger airbags as standard after the 2000 facelift, with side airbags on many versions. ABS is standard on higher grades such as LS and LX. Electric front windows, central locking and height-adjustable steering wheel and driver seat are common. Climate control with pollen filter is fitted on LS and LX trims. A radio or optional Blaupunkt unit with navigation is available. No electronic driver aids beyond basic ABS appear. Materials include fabric or Alcantara on upper trims, with a practical high gear lever and clear instruments.
Boot space measures 215 litres with seats up. The rear bench folds to open 910 litres. This suits everyday shopping or a weekend bag for a small hatchback.
Braked towing capacity reaches 900 kg on listed specs for the 1.2. Payload sits around 395 kg depending on kerb weight. The car is a light city hatch with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted.
The cabin features a central instrument cluster. Front seats offer manual fore-aft, height and recline adjustment plus lumbar support on higher grades. Upholstery is fabric or Castiglio microfibre, with leather on special editions. Manual climate control with pollen filter is available, standard on top trims. An electric sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade is optional.
Petrol 1.2 8V combined consumption 5.7 l/100 km
Scheduled service every 20,000 km
Euro NCAP 2000 adult occupant 2 stars
Front airbags and pretensioners standard. ABS and side airbags on higher trims
The 1.2 8V petrol engine returns a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 litres per 100 km on the official cycle. Unleaded petrol only is required to protect the catalytic converter.
Scheduled servicing starts at 20,000 km and continues every 20,000 km. Engine oil and filter are changed at each service. The timing belt is checked periodically and replaced every five years, or every three years in demanding conditions such as cold climates or city driving.
Euro NCAP tested the model in 2000 and awarded 2 stars for adult occupant protection. Standard safety equipment includes front airbags and seat-belt pretensioners. ABS with electronic brake force distribution and side airbags are fitted on higher grades or as options.
Between services check fluid levels and tyre pressures regularly. Use the specified engine oil grades. The car is fully recyclable at end of life.
Length 3741 mm, Width 1690 mm, Height 1435 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (Y 2000–2003)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lancia Y Uso e Manutenzione, Caratteristiche tecniche, type 840, engines 188A4.000 and 188A5.000), Length, width, height, wheelbase.