Chrysler Ypsilon hatchback review - CarBuyer

The Chrysler Ypsilon is a five-door hatchback designed to compete with the Volkswagen Polo, Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta. Despite an eye-catching appearance and unique interior styling the Ypsilon falls short of the competition once behind the wheel and is expensive to buy. Interior materials also feel cheap when compared to rivals.

[chrisogrady]

I'd consider these new Lancias if they just bloody badged them as Lancias, it's a much cooler company than bloody Chrysler, especially in Europe.

[laescob]

I think this is one of the best Rebecca's reviews, she really seems to be comfortable and confident doing it. Well done!

[AndyT]

Pretty good review overall. The only thing I would say is that the whole "poor quality gauge cluster surround" issue really doesn't seem to be much of a problem - realistically it wouldn't be subjected to such treatment, unless the driver really felt the need to attempt to break bits of their own car. Also, I doubt that big bottle would fit anywhere in the cabin of many other small cars. I freely admit this car is not as accomplished as some of its rivals, but at least it is not afraid to be different. And that is something which seems to go unappreciated all too often here - I see it with Infiniti and Lexus as well - still nowhere near competitive with Audi or Mercedes-Benz sales, and yet they are making more competitive products than at any time in their past - all because they don't display the "right" badge on the front. I like cars that make me happy, not cars with badges that make other people happy, and so while I appreciate this car may be divisive, and understand if people dislike the looks, I urge you not to prevent others from liking the car - looks are ultimately still only subjective and what one person loves, another may hate. I give credit to BMW for making their i3 look completely different to anything else on the road, also to Toyota for their bold new design direction. Polarizing they may be, but at least they aren't boring.

[samsungmartiHKM]

I love this car, it's so much more interesting than other stuff out there even if it's not very good, at all.
Somehow, by failing at doing all the things that most cars do well, it accentuates the things which it does better than all the rest. You have to look at it as you would a classic car; of course it's rubbish by modern standards but brilliant if you can appreciate what is good about it. Like a dangerous pet or leather trousers.

[ArtyVanHoming]

i've driven my wife's, and i can say they are a bit gutless when pulling out onto a main road, which is little scary. the drinks holders don't fit anything, cans are just too wide, also not the most comfort for passengers sitting in the back, but cheap as chips to run and buy, if your just looking for a small car for in town, that's cheap on tax £30 a year, economical and different from the rest .its actually worth looking at

[vlad]

Nothing quite like it? Do I hear a DS3? Sure, it's a bit more expensive but if you really really want to stand out, it's worth it. If not, there's tons of better options in the price range.

[BestCarSound]

She said many bad points, but she looked very excited, I mean, when she drove that little wonder, so I'd like to have one! Very, very nice review, Rebecca!

[kirbyd]

In the rest of Europe they consider this car a thing of beauty. So much hate is generated for this car from all these UK comments. They'd much rather climb into their cloned dull grey, white and black premium badged cars that looks as though they were designed 20 years ago but with added fairy lights, than go for something unique. Materialistic sheep.

[germ]

I thought this woman forgot about carbuyer's trademark tests until she left the bottle test and rear seat tests for last. I can sleep well tonight. Good job.

[cmagennis]

Rebecca, I can honestly say this has been your best video to date :-) Glad to see their getting better..

[Duron]

Ok I just noticed that this is a Chrysler and I didn't know they sold the Lancia as a Chrysler in UK but it's still the same thing.

[compadre]

Good review. She was confident and natural in speech and gestures. She's got the hang of it....

[fariasttiago]

its also branded in europe as a lancia ypsilon, as well as the delta.

[sixfourtwo]

Best review you have done, Rebecca. Much more smooth and relax, good work, and keep them coming. :)

[abukanoff]

Brilliant review Rebecca! Just brilliant! This is the first one that made me comment any carbuyer video so far

[tomward]

Really Like this video. Rebecca its great to see that you have listened to the moaners of the youtube world when then have complained about previous videos and taken on board their comments.
Personally I have to say this but that is the best review yet. :)

[kirbyd]

Is it just me that likes the styling of this car? Ok it's a lady's car but really at least it's different from everything else. Am I living in a country where everyone and everything HAS to be the same??

Rebecca's just getting better and better! Nice review!

[joat]

To be honest, first time i see the car is like 🤢🤢

[rohanuva]

I admit, Rebecca has stuck around and she's really looking like a natural now!!! Great job Rebecca!