Lancia Thema 834 2000 i.e. Turbo (150 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.8 / 5
Comfort 4.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Lancia Thema:

The Lancia Thema is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and one of four cars to share the Type Four platform alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1984. The Thema was available as a saloon and as a station wagon designed and produced by Pininfarina.
In February 2011, it was reported that the second generation of the Chrysler 300C, due for launch later that year, would be marketed as Lancia Thema in all European markets, except the UK and Ireland, which would retain the 300C nameplate. It was sold from 2011 to 2014....(Read more on Wikipedia)

834 Overview:

Lancia Thema (834). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Lancia Thema (834) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore no official rating is available. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards, lacking advanced driver-assistance systems.

2000 i.e. Turbo (150 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers a good blend of turbocharged punch and everyday usability, providing brisk acceleration when needed.

Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency is a compromise for the added power, but generally acceptable for a 2.0L turbo.

Best Use Case: Mixed Driving / Spirited Commuting

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional ride comfort and spacious interior
  • • Distinctive Italian styling and luxury appointments
  • • Wide range of engines, including the iconic Ferrari-powered 8.32
  • • Good value on the classic market today
  • • Advanced features for its era (e.g., ABS, some electronic systems)

Cons:

  • • Known for potential electrical and rust issues
  • • Parts availability can be challenging for specific components
  • • High running costs for performance variants (e.g., 8.32)
  • • Dated safety features compared to modern standards
  • • Resale value historically suffered

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(834: 1984 - 1988).

General:
Brand:Lancia
Model:Thema
Generation:834
Modification (Engine):2000 i.e. Turbo (150 Hp)
Start of production:1986
End of production:1990
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:150 Hp Same horsepower
Engine Model/Code:834 C.146 More details about the engine 834 C.146
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity:5.5 l
Coolant:8 l
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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