Following on from the launch of the Lancia Ypsilon Black&Red last November, the special edition version of the Italian supermini has now put on its Chrysler logos to go on sale in the UK.

Both on the outside and inside, the new edition of the Chrysler Ypsilon subcompact hatchback sports a two-tone black and red color theme.

Additional exterior appointments include 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, fog lamps, tinted windows and body-colored side skirts, while Chrysler has also equipped the Ypsilon Black&Red with standard air conditioning, Blue&Me Bluetooth, and a 360-degree hi-fi system.

“We’re delighted to be launching this new addition to the popular Ypsilon line-up,” says Nigel Land, brand director, Jeep Chrysler UK. “With additional equipment worth more than £3000 packed into a car that starts from just £12,750, we believe Black&Red will become a valuable member of the Ypsilon family.”

In the UK, the special edition Ypsilon is available with a choice of three engines including the 0.9-litre TwinAir and 1.2-litre petrol units, and the 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel.

On the road prices are set at £12,750 for the 1.2L, £13,950 for the 0.9 TwinAir and £14,950 for the 1.3 Multijet.

Chrysler added that it is also running a special finance deal for the Ypsilon Black&Red, which includes a zero deposit and £199 per month on the 1.2-litre version (£219 0.9-litre TwinAir, £239 1.3-litre).

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