Lynk & Co, a Chinese automobile brand owned by the Geely Group, made its debut in the Vietnamese market in December 2023. During the launch event, Lynk & Co showcased four models: the 09, 01, 05, and 03+. At that time, only the Lynk & Co 09 had its price announced.
Now, the Lynk & Co dealer in the southern region has revealed the expected prices for the smaller SUV models: the Lynk & Co 01 and 05. The Lynk & Co 01 is expected to start at around 1.0xx billion VND, while the Lynk & Co 05 is expected to start at around 1.7xx billion VND. If these prices are accurate, it means that no SUV model from Lynk & Co in Vietnam will be priced below 1 billion VND. However, the Lynk & Co 01 is still much cheaper compared to the Volvo XC40, which is priced at 1.79 billion VND.
The Lynk & Co 01, currently the most affordable model in the Lynk & Co lineup, is positioned in the compact SUV segment. It shares the same platform as the Volvo XC40, which is also available in Vietnam. The Lynk & Co 01 has dimensions of 4,549 x 1,860 x 1,689 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,734 mm.
Lynk & Co 01 shares the same platform as the Volvo XC40 (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
The Lynk & Co 01 features a unique design with a two-tier headlight system, including high-performance LED headlights below and separate LED daytime running lights above. It also sports an Urban Matrix grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, full LED tail lights, electric tailgate, and dual sports exhaust pipes.
Lynk & Co 01 features full LED tail lights (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
Inside, the Lynk & Co 01 offers a comfortable and well-equipped 5-seater interior. It comes with features such as leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 12.8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, 8-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat air vents, air quality management system, electronic parking brake, hill start assist, push-button start, smart key, and panoramic sunroof.
Interior of the Lynk & Co 01 (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
When it comes to safety, the Lynk & Co 01 is equipped with 6 airbags, adaptive cruise control, emergency automatic braking with pedestrian detection, collision warning, driver distraction warning, lane departure warning, emergency lane-keeping assist, 360-degree camera, rear parking sensors, tire pressure monitoring, and lane-keeping assist.
Under the hood, the Lynk & Co 01 is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers maximum power output of 218 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and peak torque of 325 Nm at 1,800 – 4,500 rpm. The engine is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, offering an average fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 km.
In contrast to the Lynk & Co 01’s traditional SUV design, the Lynk & Co 05 belongs to the SUV Coupe segment. The Lynk & Co 05 can be seen as a more stylish version of the Lynk & Co 01.
Lynk & Co 05 is an SUV Coupe (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
Like the Lynk & Co 01, the Lynk & Co 05 shares the same platform as the Volvo XC40 and Lynk & Co 01. The Lynk & Co 05 has dimensions of 4,592 x 1,879 x 1,628 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,734 mm. It is longer, wider, and lower than the Lynk & Co 01, while having the same wheelbase.
The Lynk & Co 05 also features a two-tier headlight system and full LED tail lights. It is equipped with adaptive headlights, acoustic windshield, electric/folding/heated/auto-dimming/reverse-linked door mirrors, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Rear design of the Lynk & Co 05 (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
Inside the Lynk & Co 05, you will find a luxurious and well-equipped interior with Nappa leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with heating/cooling, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.8-inch touchscreen display, Harman Infinity Audio 10-speaker sound system, and wireless phone charging.
Interior of the Lynk & Co 05 (photo: Hoang Tuan Anh)
The safety features of the Lynk & Co 05 are even more advanced than those of the Lynk & Co 01. They include highway pilot assist, door open collision warning, adaptive headlights, lane keeping support, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automated parking, front parking sensors, and hill descent control.
Under the hood, the Lynk & Co 05 is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine with a maximum power output of 254 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 350 Nm in the range of 1,800 – 4,800 rpm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, with an average fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 km.
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