Lynk & Co 05 to make global debut in Spain at the end of June

[TaiShang]

Lynk & Co 05 to make global debut in Spain at the end of June

Tuesday From Gasgoo| May 24 , 2019

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Lynk & Co, a premium car brand jointly built by Geely and Volvo Cars, is going to unveil an all-new coupe SUV—the Lynk & Co 05—in Bilbao, a city in northern Spain, at the end of June, said the automaker. Besides, the Lynk & Co 03+ will hit the market at the same time.

(Lynk & Co 05, photo source: MIIT)

The patent images exposed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that the new model’s front face still retains Lynk & Co family’s iconic design language. Above a grille which is seamlessly flanked by headlights, there are Lynk & Co’s signature daytime running lights. Large-sized air-breathers are next to the bumper.

(Lynk & Co 05, photo source: MIIT)

At the rear end, taillights are embedded with a cluster of horizontally-installed LED lamps rather than vertically-installed crystal lamps for other models. A silver trim stretches across a black panel and taillights. The Lynk &Co 05 packs an exhaust layout with a single pipe on each side.

Based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform jointly developed by Volvo and Geely, the Lynk & Co 05 could be regarded as the coupe version of the Lynk & Co 01 SUV. The new model measures 4,592mm long, 1,879mm wide and 1,628mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,734mm.

Powering the new car will be a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine or a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. The 1.5T engine can pump out 132kW and 265N·m and the 2.0T engine will generate 175kW/350 N·m or 140kW/300 N·m.

(Lynk & Co 03+, photo source: Lynk & Co)

The automaker is ready to debut the Lynk & Co03+ at the 2019 IAS (Innovative Auto Show) kicking off on June 1.

As an entry-level model of the Lynk & Co 03 Series, the 03+ is expected to be priced at around RMB250,000. It is said to be powered by Volvo’s 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine code-named JLH-4G20TDC that is able to pump out 254hp, mated with Aisin’s 8-speed automatic manual transmission and the four-wheel-drive system offered by BorgWarner. The 0-100km/h sprint can be done within only 5.9 seconds.

The Lynk & Co 03+ adopts split-type headlights and Lynk & Co family’s signature grille adorned with metal trims. Air deflectors flanking the front bumper are designed to guide the turbulence around front wheels.

By virtue of the improved aerodynamic devices, the downforce at the top speed are increased to 40kg from 11kg, while the drag coefficient remains unchanged. The greater sports essence is highlighted by the upgraded grille, wheel hub, side skirt, rear diffuser baffle, spoiler as well as the exhaust layout with dual stacks of pipes on each side.

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[Three_Kingdoms]

LYNK & CO CYAN RACING WON WTCR IN MARRAKECH. 赢得痛快！领克车队WTCR首秀夺冠！

 

[Menthol]

The model looks like a Porsche.

I don't think it will became a hit in Spain.

It's better to start selling cheaper price in Chinese market first, as it seems China is more EV friendlier for now.

 

[TaiShang]

I don't think it will became a hit in Spain.

The design is based on Volvo-Geely common platform.

Spain has its own local brands but Lynk&Co. will carve out certain market hare

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Locally produced Volvo XC40 hits China with price starting RMB264,800

Monika From Gasgoo| May 27 , 2019

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The China-made Volvo XC40 officially hit China's market on May 24 with suggested prices ranging between RMB264,800 and RMB385,800. It will offer three types of styling—fashion, luxury and sports, and three kinds of powertrain, covering 7 variants in total.

Externally, the locally produced Volvo XC40 displays a striking resemblance to the imported model. Its front end gives a major nod to Norse mythology with its T-shaped running lights that are patterned after Thor's hammer. Other signature exterior parts such as the hexagonal grille and the L-shaped taillights are also quite unmistakable.

The China-made version measures 4,425mm long, 1,863mm wide and 1,652mm tall, the same as the outgoing imported model. Besides, the wheelbase spans 2,702 mm.

Inside the vehicle, the vehicle is still themed with Northern European simplicity. Part of niceties applied in the imported model still could be found in the new SUV, including the 12.3-inch full liquid crystal instrument panel, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry system and push-to-start button.

Besides, a series of intelligent driving assistance features such as the City Safety auto brake function, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), the Pilot Assist and the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), will still serve consumers who buy the China-made model.

Based on powertrain, the new XC40 is offered with three variants—T3, T4 and T5. The T3 model carries a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine that churns out 163hp and 265 N·m. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is available to both T4 and T5 versions, pumping out 190hp/300 N·m and 252hp/350 N·m for two variants respectively. The entire model series come standard with 8-speed automatic manual transmission.

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