Rome - Italian car maker Lancia is launching a special "Moda Milano" edition of the Ypsilon taking a fashion cue with stylish and elegant design features including black Starlite leather and Alcantara for the cabin.

The exterior of the Ypsilon Moda Milano stands out with twin-coloured 16-inch light alloy rims.

Other features include fog lights, automatic climate control and a particulate filter system. The selling price on the European market is listed at just under 18,000 euros (24,000 dollars) with the total number of the special edition limited to only 50 units. (dpa)