Quick Review of Lynk & Co 07: The Second Sedan from the New Chinese Car Brand in the Vietnamese Market

Lynk & Co is a brand developed and established in 2016 through a collaboration between Geely and Volvo. They aim to produce premium SUV and sedan models.

However, for the past 8 years, this Chinese car brand has only focused on producing SUV models. Therefore, the introduction of the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P will bring a more diverse collection of cars. Lynk & Co has already opened 2 official dealerships in Vietnam, so it is very likely that the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P will be brought to the country for introduction.

Lynk & Co 07 EM-P Launch

Yesterday, on March 8, 2024, Lynk & Co officially unveiled the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P, a midsize sedan model based on the Lynk & Co 08 SUV.

Lynk & Co 08

The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P is built on the CMA Evo architecture and is equipped with the 1.5T EM-P plug-in hybrid system with a maximum engine power of 163 horsepower. In the future, its competitors will include midsize plug-in hybrid sedans like the BYD Seal DM-i.

Exterior Design of the Car

From the exterior, it is easy to see that the Lynk & Co 07 is following the design of the Lynk & Co 08, an SUV launched last year. It features a pair of “Dawn Light” LED headlights in the shape of the letter “H”, which are easy to recognize. Below them are the LED headlights. The overall shape of the front of the car is relatively round, and the lower part is equipped with large air vents connected to air ducts on the sides, giving it a sporty feel.

There are high and low beam headlights on the sides and a LED strip in the middle. The overall shape of the front of the car is relatively round, and the lower part is equipped with large air vents connected to air ducts on the sides, giving it a sporty feel.

Looking at the side of the car, the midsize Lynk & Co 07 sedan has black pillars and a black roof, which can visually lower the center of gravity of the car. In addition, it is equipped with hidden door handles, and the black-and-white designed wheels give it a cool look.

Moving to the rear of the car, the Lynk & Co 07 model uses the popular translucent taillights with 4 rectangular edges in the middle for better recognition. The rear of the car is equipped with a large black spoiler and a large black rear bezel, reflecting a good sense of sportiness.

As for the dimensions of the car, the Lynk & Co 07 measures 4,827 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,480 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,843 mm.

Interior of the Car

In terms of interior, the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P continues the design style of the Lynk & Co 08. The car is equipped with a 12.3-inch rectangular full LCD instrument cluster and a 15.4-inch central control screen. The central control screen has an ultra-narrow bezel design, beautiful appearance, and a 2.5K resolution. It is equipped with the Lynk Flyme Auto Meizu HMI system.

The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P steering wheel has a two-color design, with an oval metal decoration in the middle, and an overall harmonious shape. Below the central control screen is a wireless charging pad for mobile phones. There are two cup holders below the rear lid.

Powertrain

The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P is a PHEV using the BHE15-BFZ engine, which is a four-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection engine that generates a maximum power of 120 kW, equivalent to 163 horsepower. The options for electric motors are still unknown, but they could be similar to those in the 08 EM-P.

This means that there will be two versions: one with a total system power of 280 kW and another with a total system power of 436 kW, about 593 horsepower.

The lower-power version has a front axle electric motor with 160 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The combined torque of the system is 615 Nm, including the 120 kW gasoline engine.

In the Performance version, an additional 156 kW electric motor is added to the rear axle, providing an additional torque of 290 Nm, resulting in a total system torque of 905 Nm.

The range of the low-power system is 1,400 km in the CLTC test cycle, with a fully electric range of 102 km.

Furthermore, the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P supports an external 3.3 kW charger. The car uses an 18.99 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery from CALB.