The Chrysler Delta review

Yes we know that it's the Lancia Delta but it's been brought into Ireland as the Chrysler Delta so we let Bob loose with it over Christmas. See what he thought of it here.

[@mmgironi]

Fantastic review, I am Italian and I got goosebumps listening to your very positive words about Italian car making industry. You are what any reviewer should be sincere and also emotional, because as you say a car is not only an object, it has abit of a soul which accompanies you everywhere, some more some less but they all remind you of something everytime you drive them.

[@yasaiag]

hi Bob, just wanted to let you know that I bought a lancia delta 1.8t because of this review that you've made. I was always an Italian petrol head, had an Alfa sprint, the a 33 then a Lancia kappa....but since I've "matured" and then kids.... well...you know the ladies....I had to put my passion for Lancia aside....but then I was looking for a car...and came across this video...and you've reminded me of the sparkles dust....I had to get one...and I did.... and have been loving every moment behind the wheel of this car since...I laugh if I see an A3, Golf....ect....they don't even come remotely close to the joy of driving the Lancia thanks from Israel

[@yasaiag]

Quick update, after almost 4 years with my baby Delta ( btw I have the 1.8 turbo petrol) I freakin love it, every sec of it, looking at it, driving it....pure joy, there aren't too many if at all Delta's here so I get looks all the time... some people sometimes don't even know what it is 😄 I tuned it a bit, chip tune, lower stiff suspension (eibach) wheel spacers (not too wide) with Michelin cup tyres, oh God the car drives like a train on rails Few more things to come... I love this car... My dream is to: 1. Convert it to manual 2. Make it a 2 doors rather than 4 (well 5)...somehow extend the front doors, seal the rear doors and make a coupe hatchback out of it...make it 1 of a kind....who knows Cheers everyone

[@chuckman000007]

Would love to see that

[@nsulejma]

This guy is hilarious. The most entertaining car reviews.

[@arosnett]

"There's a Mercedes CLS, that has no personality" Great!!

[@GlossaME]

Yeah, i like this guy!

[@MajorKlanga]

Thanks for this great review Bob. I have a Fiat Bravo on which the Delta is based and am thinking of replacing it. I too can't decide between the Giulietta and Delta. Good to see somebody who undertands Italian cars, They just feel right.

[@yasaiag]

3 years after and I'm still in love, every time I start is up, I enjoy,every time I see it parking waiting for me...I fall in love all over again No issues what so ever, regular services and that's it

[@vranilov]

Same here. Almost 3 years now. Some really special cars had low success on the market. Citroen C6 also comes to mind. But, VW Golf is holding it's price always. People are strange...

[@ruimelchior5454]

Loved your review. Straight from the heart! You've helped me to choose a car for life. A Lancia Delta III :P Very nice review. Thank you very much.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@mmgironi Thank you very much, that means a lot coming from an Italian. I love the styling and soul that always seem to be present in every Italian car, driving for me has always been more about the experience that just an a to b job.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I do rather speak my mind and I've a thing for Italian cars!

[@wesleyLucas]

Just wanna say your car reviews are of the EPICNESS... choice of song, review style Awesome dude....

[@marktobin7563]

I love the Delta, its a shame it got the wrong badge but its good to see it in Ireland. I've owned 11 Italian cars, 1 Lancia, 5 Fiat & 5 Alfa, and not one of them has ever caused me any bother, my Punto did 40k miles/year with no trouble, pity that some people seem to have out-dated views of Italian cars!

[@g00dfeeling]

One of the coolest car reviews I've seen lately.

[@stephencane6653]

I am looking at buying this car tomorrow. I am worried about the seats though as leather is uncomfortable. Too hot, too cold, too sweaty and also rips off your skin if in contact for a long time. Is it leather on the sides and material in the middle?

[@andyt8216]

9 years later.. but a great review. It is still a handsome looking car. maybe the inside is now dated (no modern built in sat natv etc..) but wow what a looker. It was typically Fiat Group stupidity to sell it as a bloody Chrysler in Ireland and the UK. Maybe too late now, as the few second hand ones on sale seem to have big mileage, but I still wish I'd bought one and somehow fitted the pre-facelift Lancia grille.

[@GoogleUser-yp7vk]

Very happy with my 2012 SR Nav even today it being 9 years old people still have comments on it! Still a massive head turner when I’m driving it? Some people often call it a Chevrolet by accident though 🙄🙄🙄

[@owenross1289]

Even though I'm late to the party by about 2 years, thanks for this review Bob - I've found one of these locally, and based on your review, I'm test driving it tomorrow - this could be a real find - it's a straight shootout between the Delta and the Peugeot 3008 at the moment.

[@thomasfrank280]

Well? Did you buy it?

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I'm glad you're enjoying the reviews in Israel, it's a country I've always wanted to visit but never had the chance. Maybe there'll be a car launch there that I can go too. I have a test of the Ypsilon coming up as soon as I can find space to make a video of it it will. Fiat have changed in every way, the old tags are long gone. I'm not sure where the cars you get in Israel are assembled though, check that. The engines won't give any trouble these days, no fear. I've driven it and it seems good

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I believe there's a couple of web sites supplying Lancia badges for the UK market, comes as a kit.

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I am from Portugal and we have had this car available for 3 years and still looks as revolutionary as when it came out. Problem is, FIAT/Lancia cars have a bad reputation here and people prefer the Giulieta or the German and Korean rivals.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@wezzone Thank you very much, I'm glad you like the reviews. There's a hugh amount of work goes into the song choices!

[@yvonnemckibbin4241]

The most entertaining car review EVER! Love it. Really nice car too.

[@petriheinonen4586]

We bought a Lancia Delta 1,4 TB 150hp yesterday! I did have Lancia Dedra in 90's and I've never missed any car afterwards like that one. I cannot say why because it was basically a normal sedan (based on Fiat Tempra) - it just had that something... Since then I've owned many much more expensive cars, Japanese, French, but I know now that it must be an Italian! Regarding to your delta -test, you really do understand what I mean! Thanks for enjoyable tests, you've got a new fan in Finland! :)

[@filthyearthworm]

I just wish there was a brief moment where you would show the inside of the car aside from the drivers seat. I've been searching for video reviews of the lancia delta where I can get a glimpse of the interior (passanger seat, back seats and boot) and so far haven't found one. I was very happy with the brief view of the rear seats at 1.14 though. Just show me the boot please :)

[@richie6921]

4.9 Litres per 100 Km. What the hell does that mean. IS that good or bad. Whats that in mpg

[@filthyearthworm]

By the way, any chance you'll be trying out a Lancia (or chrysler?) Ypsilon 5-door (despite it being a tiny tiny girly car?)

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@filthyearthworm ohhh girly car lol! Yes, there is one on the fleet for testing, as soon as I find a spot for it I'll get it on

[@adriankelly17]

I have a Chrysler Delta 1.6 but can't find a spare wheel anywhere in Meath, Ireland. Also, I need two wish-bone replacements for my rear suspension. Can anyone advise?

[@AttaboyIII]

Love this car... we bought an AlfaGiulietta last year, and we love its performance and soul, and yes, we have given it a name! But if this car was around when we bought the Alfa, and came with the 1.4multi air 170bhp, or the 1.7 cloverleaf engine, I reckon we may have gone for this, because its gorgeous, and is HUGE for its class. Great reviews by the way, love them all, mainly because I share EXACTLY the same views about all the cars you review! Great job :)

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I do hope you're still enjoying your Delta, there is something about a Lancia that keeps me happy. Tell your friends about the videos, I need all the fans I can get!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@jzy0104 thank you, very kind..loads more videos on the channel

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@ThePetrolhead94 Thanks Petrolhead, that means a lot considering your name! I'll keep the videos coming

[@BobFlavinVideo]

look up Parkers in the UK and Honest John also in the UK for user reports on cars. JD Power do consumer reports on most brands of cars in Europe. We don't really have that rating system that you have but we do have car awards from those sites

[@jonasrasmussen716]

just bought a 1.8L 200bhp version from 2103 yesterday...great car! Bob Flavin understands Lancia; sad, FCA management doesn't

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@AttaboyIII You made the right choice in cars, you bought with your heart and got a car with soul..well done. I'm glad your enjoying the videos, next up the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Range Rover Evoque!

[@NumquamB]

And you are right! Never buy FIAT,parabens Portugal! Saludos desde Italia

[@rasputinf]

but it is like so noisy (road noise) inside? am i right? it sounds like refinement is poor.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

From your two choices I'd have the Giulietta just because it excites me more, nothing wrong with either car it's just that feeling...you know what I mean, Italian to the bone

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@TheTurbo155 it is Soul Vibration by J Walk a rather classy piece of music

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thanks, loads more videos to watch!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

It's called Soul Vibration by J Walk, it's about the best from that group

[@00kirbyd]

In my opinion people seem to decided what car they want to buy, by looking at what others drive and then they lust for that car. I can't see how these Delta's will initially find buyers in the first place with that price tag. Most won't be able to afford one until it's over 3 years old, and being an Italian car, is that such a good proposition second hand, especially as there aren't many Chrysler dealers in the UK or Ireland? This may be a flop (A Renault Avantime moment as I like to call it).

[@1977marktobin]

Great car, great review, its just a horrible shame that so few people in Ireland want something different! Chrysler haven't sold one yet in 2013! Shame that most people here like sheep flock to their VW/Toyota dealership!

[@mtksbctk]

"You get massive back seats" captions:"and get a mass proxies kilns" Yep, sure.

[@yasaiag]

freaking amazing review...only people who like alfa and Lancia can speak like that I BTW have the 1.8 turbo and I love it in every possible way

[@BobFlavinVideo]

+Yossi Asaiag thank you!

[@Folgore8585]

Well done Bob! I like your reviews.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Remember folks, thumbs up if you like the video. If you don't like the car leave a comment... Cheers

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@Felix96xy Don't you speak English? There is always captions!

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Finally an irish car reviewer dat doesnt make ya cringe keep up the good work :-D

[@Top100Guitarist]

Nice Car and hope many Uk buyers change badhe/grille chrysler with mre correct and premium brand, Lancia.

[@stardustneuron]

I am geting 2009 delta 1.9 in 2 days, i hope it will be good :)

[@umarluxat7174]

And the net review Lancia Delta .

[@saint0470]

True .. so true .. great guy, great review .

[@wesleyLucas]

@Smokerspack i would have said menahan street band. they have a similar sound

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thank you!

[@jzy0104]

i like this guy..he has soul when he talks..chow

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I love FIAT :)

[@TheMoose1504]

It's a Fiat Bravo underneath. The car's dash etc is almost a carbon copy of it.

[@mitch299]

ohhhhhhhhhhh God!!!!! finally one man without prejudice !!!!!!!!!boring German are enough!!!!!!!!!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@cmagennis927 Fiat have long lost that tag, they make some of the most reliable engines these days. Most of their engines technology can be found in all sorts of cars.

[@methoo35]

German is driven , Italian is watched. Just watch !

[@filthyearthworm]

@Smokerspack WOAH, thank you!

[@sranka97]

Love this car, but i would still prefer a lancia delta. The lancia logo is cooler, lol.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I would say that tag is long gone, anyway; it was Fix It Again Tomorrow around these parts:D

[@mtksbctk]

Someone needs a holiday from that godaweful wet soggy little island lol

[@BobFlavinVideo]

@filthyearthworm Ask and you shall receive I've put up some shots of the Delta interior on my web site thenextgear (dot) com just for you. Check your inbox!

[@blackdubsociety]

Amazing how people are caught up in image. So I can't blame car companies when they rape people's wallet by rebranding a cheaper model car as premium model.

[@MrCoopersonic]

Ne'rtheless their managment has no idea whatsoever what "brand value" is... I'd rather have Lancia dead all the way than having to sell out the ageing Delta (which in itself denies ANY of the sporting heritage of its predecessors) as a budget Chrysler or - even worse - being offered a cheapo Chrysler saloon as the new Thema (which used to be a very sleek, dynamic and modern type of car in the 80s).

[@umarluxat7174]

SUV market contest !?! : This ''Delta'' is fat enough to be considered as an SUV ! ...so.... just ad a tout terrain powertrain with proper tyres (Evouqe wheels arches) and it would be one of the best looking SUV around .

[@masterlee123]

it's looks American to me and noise too

[@mightyOmouse]

This is a 9 minute long V-blog. Poor editing. You can talk while you show us more of cars exterior and interior.

[@Felix96xy]

My god, I can't understand that guy. O.o

[@Winny732]

......your ars will be frozen :-)))

[@seinsmeld13]

Fiat, fix it again Tony!

[@brewmaster6452]

Chrysler Delta!! WTF

[@mengugreg]

italian cars like italian women, beautiful but not faithful

probably the worst review in history.