Is Lynk & Co Actually Using Volvo Engines?
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The engine technology in the Lynk & Co series is derived from Volvo's technology, with one of its major highlights being the inclusion of Volvo's 2.0T engine assembly. This engine is also featured in Volvo's new XC60 model, but Lynk & Co primarily focuses on products utilizing Volvo's new platform. 2.0T Engine: The Lynk & Co 2.0T engine belongs to Volvo's Drive-E series powertrain. The Lynk & Co 01/02 models are equipped with the VEP4 2.0T turbocharged engine from the Drive-E series. Drive-E, or 'E-Drive Intelligent Technology,' is the overarching name for Volvo's new powertrain system, developed with the goals of higher efficiency, energy savings, and environmental friendliness. This powertrain system (Drive-E Powertrains) includes two series (gasoline/diesel) comprising a total of eight engines. Lynk & Co Production Line: The Lynk & Co vehicle production line is located at the Taizhou Luqiao production base, where it shares production lines with the Volvo XC40, S40, and V40 models. The production process involves the installation of Volvo's 2.0T engines.
As a frequent participant in automotive forums, I find this question quite interesting. Lynk & Co and Volvo indeed share a deep technological kinship. After Geely acquired Volvo, they established a technology-sharing platform, which is why Lynk & Co's Drive-E series 2.0T engine is essentially the same as Volvo's. Take the Lynk & Co 01 I test-drove, for example—the T5 badge in the engine bay is identical to the one on the Volvo XC60. That said, Lynk & Co is also advancing its own engine technology upgrades. For instance, the new Lynk & Co 08 hybrid uses a 1.5T four-cylinder engine with more input from Geely's R&D. If we look at specific models, older Lynk & Co cars are largely pure Volvo lineage, while newer models feature more technological integration, but core performance metrics remain high.
