Lancia Musa
Encyclopedia
The Lancia Musa is a mini MPV
marketed by Lancia
, the premium marque of Italian
automaker
Fiat
. It is largely based on the Fiat Idea
, with which it shares most of the components, but is differentiated by different front and rear ends, as well as interior elements and equipment. Both the Idea and the Musa have been in production since 2004 and are based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Musa has been a sales success for Lancia with it outselling the Fiat Idea
by some margin, particularly in its home market.
, with which it shares the headlights. The interior is appointed in luxurious materials, such as Alcantara
or leather (dependent on specification), as well as chrome details. The Musa is not offered with the base 1.2 engine from the Idea, but features an interesting option of Dolce Far Niente (D.F.N.) semi-automatic transmission
s for all engines except the 8-valve version of the 1.4 FIRE
.
treatment. In 2008 for italian market Lancia introduce the new EcoChic version with 1.4 Fire 8v dual power (LPG and petrol) engine. In 2009 Lancia introduced the Stop&Start with the new 1.4 Fire 16v engine and the new 1.2 Multijet II Euro 5 version with 95 PS.
Mini MPV
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marketed by Lancia
Lancia
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. The company has a long history of producing distinctive cars and also has a strong rally heritage. Some modern Lancias are seen as presenting a more...
, the premium marque of Italian
Italy
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automaker
Automaker
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Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
. It is largely based on the Fiat Idea
Fiat Idea
The Fiat Idea is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2003. The car is based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats...
, with which it shares most of the components, but is differentiated by different front and rear ends, as well as interior elements and equipment. Both the Idea and the Musa have been in production since 2004 and are based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Musa has been a sales success for Lancia with it outselling the Fiat Idea
Fiat Idea
The Fiat Idea is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2003. The car is based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats...
by some margin, particularly in its home market.
History
The Musa was unveiled in the 2004 Geneva Motor Show with customer deliveries beginning in Europe in October of the same year. The Musa's front and rear end styling is visually very similar to that of the technically related Lancia YpsilonLancia Ypsilon
The Lancia Ypsilon is a supermini produced by Italian automaker Lancia since 1996. It is the replacement of the Y10, although larger and more expensive...
, with which it shares the headlights. The interior is appointed in luxurious materials, such as Alcantara
Alcantara (material)
Alcantara is a tradename given to a composite material used to cover surfaces and forms in a variety of applications. The material was developed in the early 1970s by Miyoshi Okamoto, a scientist working for the Japanese chemical company Toray Industries, as a variation of their other product...
or leather (dependent on specification), as well as chrome details. The Musa is not offered with the base 1.2 engine from the Idea, but features an interesting option of Dolce Far Niente (D.F.N.) semi-automatic transmission
Semi-automatic transmission
A semi-automatic transmission is an automobile transmission that does not change gears automatically, but rather facilitates manual gear changes by dispensing with the need to press...
s for all engines except the 8-valve version of the 1.4 FIRE
Fully Integrated Robotised Engine
The FIRE is a series of automobile engines from Fiat. It was designed by Italian design firm Rodolfo Bonetto . It is constructed by robot assembly plants to reduce costs....
.
Evolution
The Musa's evolution is available from October 2007 in Lancia dealers, with larger boot and the new Lancia logo, bigger and clear; innovative optionals as the Blue&Me (available bluetooth telephone connection and USB port for mp3 files), new body colours and equipment and a VIPVery Important Person
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treatment. In 2008 for italian market Lancia introduce the new EcoChic version with 1.4 Fire 8v dual power (LPG and petrol) engine. In 2009 Lancia introduced the Stop&Start with the new 1.4 Fire 16v engine and the new 1.2 Multijet II Euro 5 version with 95 PS.
Engines
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 8V | straight-4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1368 cc | 78 PS @ 5800 rpm | 115 newton metres (84.8 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm | from 2005 |
| 1.4 16V | straight-4 | 1368 cc | 95 PS @ 5800 rpm | 115 newton metres (84.8 ft·lbf) @ 4500 rpm | |
| 1.3 Multijet 16V | straight-4 | 1248 cc | 70 PS @ 4000 rpm | 180 newton metres (132.8 ft·lbf) @ 1750 rpm | |
| 1.3 Multijet 16V | straight-4 | 1248 cc | 90 PS @ 4000 rpm | 200 newton metres (147.5 ft·lbf) @ 1750 rpm | from 2006 |
| 1.6 Multijet 16V | straight-4 | 1598 cc | 120 PS @ 4000 rpm | 300 newton metres (221.3 ft·lbf) @ 1500 rpm | from 2008 |
| 1.9 Multijet 8V | straight-4 | 1910 cc | 101 PS @ 4000 rpm | 259 newton metres (191 ft·lbf) @ 1750 rpm | 2004–2008 |