SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – Stellantis confirmed that the new Lancia Gamma will be produced, starting from 2026, at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy. The plant was selected for its excellence in production and high production quality.
The Melfi plant, located in Basilicata, is a symbol of Italian craftsmanship and technological innovation. The Lancia Gamma will be built on the multi-energy STLA Medium platform, reaffirming Lancia’s commitment to driving the transformation towards sustainable, premium mobility.
“The new Lancia Gamma represents a milestone in our journey towards the future,” said Luca Napolitano, Lancia CEO. “It embodies our brand’s commitment to sustainability and high performance, while celebrating the unmistakable elegance that has defined Lancia for decades. By producing it at the historic Melfi plant, we are strengthening our connection to Italy’s rich automotive heritage and advancing our vision for an electrified future. Gamma will showcase the best of what Lancia stands for: innovation, style, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.”
The decision to produce the new Gamma in Melfi reflects Stellantis’ commitment to promoting Italian-made products. This decision not only strengthens Lancia’s connection to its Italian roots but also underscores the importance of investing in local territories to create innovative, cutting-edge products.
The new Lancia Gamma represents another step forward in the brand’s renaissance, following the success of the New Ypsilon. This announcement is part of Lancia’s broader revival strategy, which includes a return to Europe with a network of more than 70 dealerships in six countries, including France, Belgium, and Spain.
About Lancia
With 117 years of history, Lancia represents timeless Italian elegance, a brand that made people around the globe dream about its iconic vehicles: the elegant Flaminia and Aurelia B24 Spider, the high-performance Delta, Stratos and 037, the eclectic Fulvia, the Beta HPE and many others.
Lancia is embarking on its Renaissance with the launch of the New Lancia Ypsilon and a 10-year strategic plan. Innovation and timeless design have always been the founding principles for the brand. Now sustainability, customer centricity and social responsibility have also become essential, because Lancia is determined to look to the future with great commitment and ambition.
About the Melfi Plant
Inaugurated in 1994, the Melfi plant has long been a key player in global automotive production and is currently responsible for producing the Jeep Compass and Jeep Renegade. With its highly automated production processes and a strong focus on sustainability, the plant will continue to play a pivotal role in Stellantis' electrification strategy.