Lynk & Co 09 Launches in Vietnam: Chinese SUV Comparable to Hyundai Palisade, Priced at Nearly 2.2 Billion VND

After Wuling and Haval, Lynk & Co has officially become the third Chinese car brand to enter the Vietnamese market in 2023. On the evening of December 16th, the company officially launched the Lynk & Co 09 and introduced three other models, Lynk & Co 01, 03+, and 05.

Lynk & Co is a sub-brand of the Chinese automaker Geely. The company will distribute the cars in the Vietnamese market through the joint venture company GreenLynk Automotives.

According to the information announced at the event, the Lynk & Co 09 has a starting price of 2.199 billion VND in Vietnam. This SUV is in the large SUV segment, competing with the Hyundai Palisade, Ford Explorer, and Volkswagen Teramont.

The Lynk & Co 09 is based on the SPA platform developed by Geely. The SUV has dimensions of 5,042 x 1,977 x 1,780 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,984 mm. It features the distinctive design of Lynk & Co, with high-mounted headlights and a lower LED headlight cluster connected to the grille. At the rear, the taillights have a blocky design that extends from the sides and crosses over the trunk.

Inside the Lynk & Co 09, there are many modern and high-end features. The cabin has 4 display screens, including a 12.3-inch screen behind the steering wheel, a 12.8-inch central screen, a function key touch screen, and a heads-up display on the windshield. Other notable amenities include a Bose 14-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, wireless charging, ambient LED lighting… The premium Nappa leather seats are power-adjustable and ventilated, and the driver’s seat has memory function.

The Lynk & Co 09 is also equipped with a range of safety features, including 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill start assist, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking assist, emergency lane keeping assist, lane change assist, adaptive cruise control, high-level driving assist, door opening collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pre-collision warning, active headlights, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning.

The Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with a mild hybrid powertrain, consisting of a turbocharged 2.0L gasoline engine with a maximum output of 254 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The SUV has 4 standard driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport, Individual) and 4 off-road driving modes (snow, sand, rock, mud).

In addition to the large 09 SUV, Lynk & Co is also accepting deposits for two other SUV models, the Lynk & Co 01 and 05. Under the company’s promotional policy, customers who place a deposit of 10 million VND will receive free maintenance for 5 years and a free vehicle registration package (excluding registration tax). Meanwhile, customers who place a deposit guaranteeing 50 million VND will receive free maintenance for 5 years, a free vehicle registration package (excluding registration tax), and 2 years of comprehensive insurance. This program is applicable for customers who place a deposit from December 4th, 2023 to January 5th, 2024. In addition, the first 18 customers who purchase a Lynk & Co vehicle and receive it in January 2024 will also receive a factory visit in China.

Thái Sơn (Tuoitrethudo)

Photos: Lynk&Co Việt Nam, Phương Chu, Tuấn Anh