Lancia will launch its new Phedra SUV equipped with 170 hp 2.2 liter Multijet diesel engine at the upcoming Brussels International Motorshow in Belgium scheduled on January 17 to 27, 2008. The new Phedra has been redesigned inside, out.

The new Phedra was developed by Lancia in cooperation with Peugeot and Citroen. It measures 4.75 meters long by 1.86 meters in diameter and 1.75 meters in height. This 2008 Lancia Phedra is given a new front end with an exclusive grille and chromes bumper inserts.

The main highlight of the new Phedra is its 2.2 liter Multijet engine that revs up 17- horsepower at 4,000 rpm with 370 Nm of torque. The engine’s sequential parallel twin turbo enables the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in just a matter of 10 seconds. Its top speed is 200km/h.

The new Phedra is offered in three variants the Argento, Oro, and Platino in three turbodiesel powerplants that includes 120 hp 2.0L Multijet, 136 hp 2.0L Multijet, and 170 hp 2.2L Multijet. There are also three seating configurations offered for the Phedra—the standard 5 seat, the optional 6-seat and 7-seat.