Lynk & Co 01

Lynk & Co 01
Overview
Manufacturer Lynk & Co
Assembly China
Designer Peter Horbury
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door crossover
Platform Volvo CMA
Related Volvo XC40
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 3-cyl
  • 2.0 4-cyl
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Length 4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width 1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height 1,654 mm (65.1 in)

The Lynk & Co 01 is a 5-door crossover car and is the first model announced from the Chinese marque Lynk & Co. The model has been developed in conjunction with Volvo Cars, both companies owned by Geely. First unveiled in October 2016, sales are expected in 2017.

Model details

The 01 platform is shared with Volvo's XC40’s, using the new Compact Modular Architecture platform that including electrical architecture, engines and safety systems.[1]

The car is controlled by a shared digital key that can allow owners to provide access to other Lynk & Co cars.[2] The car is 4.53 cm long and will initially be powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder and a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engines from Volvo. Engines will be mated to a manual gearbox or seven-speed automatic.[3]

Sales

Sales are expected to commence in China in 2017, with US and European sales in 2018.

References

  1. "New brand Lynk & Co unveils 'state-of-the-art' SUV". Car Magazine. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. "Everything You Need To Know About Lynk & Co's New Business Model To Sell And Share Cars". Forbes. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "LYNK & CO 01 SUV launches Geely's radical new car brand". Auto Express. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
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