automatic transmission. These three engines will propel the Thema to a top speed in excess of 130 m.p.h.

The new Lancia flagship boasts the same distinctive proportions as its Chrysler counterpart. The windshield is steeply raked, with slim pillars that improve overall visibility.

The Thema will share the 300's cabin marked by best-in-class silence, a byproduct of two composite underbody panels, laminated windshield and windows, and noise-absorbing panels in the passenger compartment and the cavities of the wheel arches that ensure excellent absorption of road noise.

The Thema will also share all the infotainment options found on the 300. This includes an 8.4-inch touch screen that controls an optional 506-watt premium audio system and the standard Garmin-based satellite navigation system. It is also used to display the view of the rear camera system.

On the safety front, the new Thema offers more than 70 related features, among them "Adaptive Cruise Control" and "Forward Collision Warning," the supplementary function that alerts the driver in the event of a potential collision. The Adaptive Cruise Control system is optimized to prevent the undesirable consequences of high fuel consumption. Blind-spot and cross-path-detection systems are also incorporated.

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