Is Lynk & Co a Joint Venture or a Domestic Brand?
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Lynk & Co is a joint venture brand, established through a partnership between Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group, and Volvo Cars. The models under Lynk & Co include: Lynk & Co 01, Lynk & Co 02, Lynk & Co 03, Lynk & Co 05, Lynk & Co 06, and others. Taking the 2021 Lynk & Co 03 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4657mm, width 1840mm, height 1472mm, with a wheelbase of 2730mm and a curb weight of 1570kg. The 2021 Lynk & Co 03 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 190PS, a maximum power of 140kW, and a maximum torque of 300Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
As a car enthusiast who frequently follows automotive trends, let me talk about Lynk & Co. Lynk & Co is indeed a domestic car brand, owned by China's Geely Group, with its headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. All its vehicles are essentially manufactured and produced in Chinese factories. However, its design is very international, incorporating some technological platforms from Volvo, such as the CMA architecture, which makes its cars excel in safety and performance. Models like the Lynk & Co 01 and 03 have sold well both domestically and internationally. I think the reason some people might mistake it for a joint-venture brand is because it targets the high-end market with a youthful and stylish appeal, and it exports to European and American countries. But in reality, it is purely domestic, completely different from joint-venture brands like FAW-Volkswagen or SAIC-GM. From auto shows, Lynk & Co's design is quite avant-garde, with a high-tech interior, which is why young people love buying it. At its core, though, it's a local enterprise with reliable quality and high cost-performance. I recommend everyone to learn more about it.
