Segment: Medium
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
The need for an executive car in its lineup made the Lancia launch the Thesis in 2001. It was based on the Dialogos concept car. But the series model was far from the prototype.
Lancia gave the world vehicles such as Stratos or the Delta, cars that wrote pages in the motorsport history. The Italian brand had some luxury vehicles in the past, so it wasn't that much stranger to the premium segment.
The Italian designers started the car with one of the most controversial frontal fasciae from the car industry in 2001, with two odd-shaped headlights and a grille that looked like a shield. The grille was fine, and everybody understood it. The rear of the car, with two vertical taillights, was highly appreciated. The middle though was just too bland.
The Dialogos concept-car had a wooden floor. Nobody expected to have that on a series model and the Thesis had a conventional floor but it kept the wood theme for the center console, door trims, and dashboard. The instrument cluster had for rounded dials and a color display in the middle, for the on-board computer. The infotainment system featured navigation, radio-CD, and AUX-in. It was a different interior than what Audi, Mercedes-Benz or BMW offered at that time.
Developed with its own platform and aluminum suspension on both ends, the Thesis was too expensive to enter in competition with the Ford Mondeo, but it was too far from the performance point of view to keep up with any premium car-manufacturer. Even the top V6 version struggled to get a 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in under 9 seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 5500 RPM 185 HP @ 5500 RPM 182 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 227 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 308 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.2 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3737.5 lbs (1695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4862 lbs (2205 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2446 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 226 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.8 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704.4 lbs (1680 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828.9 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 260 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5AT FWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 6300 RPM 215 HP @ 6300 RPM 212 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 194 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 263 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145.4 mph (234 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3858.8 lbs (1750 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4983.3 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.3 mpg US (20.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 323 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 5AT FWD (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 169 KW @ 6200 RPM 230 HP @ 6200 RPM 227 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 213 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 289 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5136.7 lbs (2330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.4 mpg US (22.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 355 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3947 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5004.5 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Multijet 5AT FWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 4000 RPM 185 HP @ 4000 RPM 182 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 330 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.9 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3957.3 lbs (1795 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5136.7 lbs (2330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Multijet 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4000 RPM 170 HP @ 4000 RPM 168 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 380 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/60.7 in (1,570/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3947 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |