The Lancia Delta was first produced between 1979 and 1994 by the Italian car manufacturer Lancia and it was first shown in Frankfurt Motor Show in 1979. The second generation of Lancia Delta was first released in 1993 and was on the market till 1999. This small car was renowned for her capabilities in the World Rally Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

It was the time for the third generation and that was released in 2008. The new model was built on Fiat C platform.

The objective of the Italian producer was to go back to the UK market and get a share of that market. Specialists say that the new Lancia Delta will be sold in UK in 2009. In the same year, Lancia celebrates its centenary.

The new Lancia Delta was first presented in 2008 at Geneva car show and then t was sold in countries like Turkey, Russia and in the Scandinavian region. The optional features of this car are: Blue&Me system developed with Microsoft, a Bose Hi-Fi radio incorporating a CD player and MP3 file reader and new satellite navigation system.
Its measurements are 1.797 meters (70.7 in) width, 4.52 meters (178.0 in) in length, 1.499 meters (59.0 in) in height, and a wheelbase of 2.7 meters (106.3 in).

And not to mention that the new Delta has a driving assistant and also a semi-automatic parking assistant. The engine of this small but stylish car are 2.0 MultiJet with 165 PS (121 kW) and 1.9 Twinturbo MultiJet with 190 PS (140 kW), 120 PS (88 kW) and 150 PS (110 kW) 1.4 litre TurboJet petrol engines and 1.6 litre 120 PS (88 kW) MultiJet diesel.

Other technical equipment includes advanced ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system and SDC suspension. All in all, the new Lancia Delta proves to be a safe, comfortable and reliable car.