Does the Lynk & Co 03 come with exhaust sound enhancement?

[ReeseMarie]

The Lynk & Co 03 does not come with exhaust sound enhancement. The Lynk & Co 03 is a compact car under the Lynk & Co brand, with body dimensions of 4639mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1460mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2730mm. In terms of power, the Lynk & Co 03 is equipped with two engines: a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine of the Lynk & Co 03 delivers 180 horsepower and a maximum torque of 265 Nm, with the engine's maximum power achieved at 5500 rpm and the maximum torque available between 1500 to 4000 rpm.

[Randy]

I've been driving the Lynk & Co 03 for almost two years now, and I can definitively say the standard version doesn't intentionally engineer exhaust notes. The factory exhaust tuning leans toward a family-friendly style - you'll hear a subdued engine growl at full throttle, but nothing like the street-shaking rumble of modified cars. However, when I test-drove the 03+ performance variant last year, it was completely different: activating track mode made the valved exhaust roar with loud pops on every downshift - this version is the true sound enthusiast's choice. Many young owners now modify their exhausts; I've seen people install valve controllers on the tailpipes, though this might cause issues during annual inspections. The factory sound primarily comes from engine noise with minimal exhaust resonance - the 03's sportiness manifests more through steering wheel feedback and acceleration G-forces.

[Tyra]

I chose the Lynk & Co 03 precisely for its balanced performance, and I specifically researched its exhaust sound characteristics. The standard 1.5T version follows a pragmatic approach with its exhaust system – it's as quiet as an electric vehicle during daily commutes, with only a subtle turbo whoosh audible during hard acceleration. But if you've driven the 2.0T 03+ model with its active exhaust valve system, switching to Sport mode makes sure the whole street knows you're coming. My friend's ECU-tuned 03+ produces crackling pops on throttle lift-off in tunnels. The factory exhaust note is more like a seasoning rather than some performance cars that deliberately amplify the sound. While the aftermarket scene favors adding mid-to-rear exhaust sections to the 03, I personally think the OEM-tuned NVH balance is already excellent.

[MacLola]

As a female car owner, I find loud exhaust noises particularly annoying, and the Lynk & Co 03 handles this aspect quite thoughtfully. My 1.5T model starts as quietly as an electric vehicle, and even when I press the accelerator hard, I only hear the engine's low, steady hum. The salesperson mentioned that the 03+ performance version comes with an exhaust valve that can simulate supercar sounds. Once, I heard my neighbor's 03+ start up in the underground garage, and it indeed had an impressive, rumbling presence. However, the regular version's exhaust note is more subdued, with wind noise being much more noticeable than the exhaust during high-speed cruising. If you're after an exhilarating sound, I'd recommend going straight for the 03+—its factory tuning delivers driving excitement without being obtrusive.