The Lynk & Co 08 is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Geely-owned Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co.
| Lynk & Co 08 | |
|---|---|
 Lynk & Co 08 EM-P | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lynk & Co (Geely) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Ningbo, Zhejiang (Meishu plant) [1] |
| Designer | Øyvind Norheim |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front single motor, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, dual-motor, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CMA Evo platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 2-speed DHT |
History edit
The 08 was previewed by the Lynk & Co The Next Day, which was presented in China on 7 June 2022, announcing the next line of new models.[2][3] The 08 was unveiled 25 March 2023.[4]
Specifications edit
The 08 is based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) 2.0 platform, and it is the technical twin of the third generation Volvo XC60, which is produced by Volvo Cars.[5][6]
The EM-P powertrain of the Lynk & Co 08 is formed with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine and three electric motors. The total power output reaches 436 kW (593 PS; 585 hp) and a peak torque of 905 N⋅m (92.3 kg⋅m; 667 lb⋅ft). The Lynk & Co 08 is offered as a 4WD vehicle and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) within 4.6 seconds. The EM-P powertrain also includes a ternary (NMC) 39.6-kWh battery supporting 245 kilometres (152 mi) of CLTC pure electric range and up to 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) of combined range. The fuel consumption of the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is 5.5 L/100 km (18.2 km/L; 51.4 mpg‑imp; 42.8 mpg‑US).[7]
References edit
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-28). "Lynk & Co 08 rolled off the production line in China with 593 hp and 1,400 km of range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Khalil Bouguerra (9 June 2022). "Lynk & Co présente le concept 'The Next Day'". Motor1.
- ^ Klass Janssens (7 June 2022). "Lynk & Co The Next Day : bientôt produite". Le Moniteur automobile.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (25 March 2023). "Lynk & Co 08 PHEV officially unveiled in China with OS from Meizu". CarNewChina.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Geely's Lynk & Co 08 finally revealed. To debut this month". CarNewsChina.com. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Lynk & Co 08 from Geely revealed in teaser images". CarNewsChina.com. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Lynk & Co 08 EM-P PHEV SUV started pre-sales in China for 30,400 USD". CarNewsChina.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.