Two iconic nameplates are reinvented for electric era.
Stellantis is pursuing ambitious plans to capitalize on economies of scale through platform sharing among its 14 brands. Stellantis is developing four electric platforms to power the future of each marque. These platforms will be used to support upcoming models of Peugeot and Citroen. These two models will be used to revive iconic nameplates as electric cars.
A new report from Autocar sheds light on Lancia’s plans to reintroduce the Delta moniker, which was last used in a production vehicle in 2014. Luca Napolitano (the new CEO of Lancia) confirmed that the Delta would be making a comeback in 2026 as an upmarket EV. He said it will be “a true Delta: An exciting car, a manifesto for progress and technology.”
Although it is too early to predict what the new Delta will look like in reality, it will certainly not be the same as the rally legends of the 80s and 90s. It is likely that it will be similar to the 2008 model. This was positioned as an expensive and luxurious hatchback. However, the only change could be in the vehicle’s shape, with the new model taking on a more utilitarian form.
Autocar says the Opel Manta could be launched as a halo model for the brand. It will look like a coupe-like four-door and have a high-riding coupe. It could be built on the STLA Medium platform, which Stellantis claims could hold a battery up to 104-kWh. This architecture allows for the installation of dual motors to create an all-wheel drive setup with 400 horsepower (294 Kilowatts) potential in the Manta.
Two years after Opel’s decision to make only electric cars, the Manta will be resurrected. It will target the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volkswagen ID 4 or their successors.