Is the Lynk & Co 03 Plus engine from Volvo?
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Lynk & Co 03 Plus engine is not from Volvo. The engine of Lynk & Co 03 utilizes Volvo's technology, but it does not directly use Volvo's engine. The Lynk & Co 03 is a compact sedan under the Lynk & Co brand, with dimensions of 4639mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1472mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2730mm. The Lynk & Co 03 is equipped with three engines in total: a low-power version 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, a high-power version 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The front suspension of the Lynk & Co 03 uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension.
I often follow automotive technology, and the engine in the Lynk & Co 03+ is indeed developed based on Volvo's technology. After the Geely Group acquired Volvo in 2010, the two companies shared the Drive-E engine platform, which is now used in the Lynk & Co 03+. The Drive-E series includes 1.5T and 2.0T options, designed for efficiency with stable power output and good fuel consumption control, sharing core technology with some Volvo models like the S60. It's not a direct copy—Geely made some local optimizations, such as adapting to China's fuel standards, but the core innovation still originates from Volvo. This makes me feel its reliability far surpasses that of typical domestic brands. Every time I drive on the highway, the engine responds quickly and runs smoothly. Overall, this collaboration has made the Lynk & Co 03+ a performance-oriented commuter car with low maintenance costs and easy compatibility with Volvo parts for future upgrades.