Is the Lynk & Co 03 Sedan Equipped with a Volvo Engine?

[LukeLee]

The Lynk & Co 03 sedan is not equipped with a Volvo engine. The engine of the Lynk & Co 03 is jointly developed by Geely Auto and Volvo Cars. Taking the 2021 Lynk & Co 03 as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of 4639mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1472mm in height, a wheelbase of 2730mm, and a curb weight of 1395kg. The 2021 Lynk & Co 03 features a MacPherson independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 156PS, a maximum power of 115kW, and a maximum torque of 245Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

[MacLilah]

As someone who frequently researches the three major components of cars, I've disassembled the engine bay of the Lynk & Co 03. It indeed features the Drive-E series engine primarily developed by Volvo, and I'm particularly familiar with the JLH-4G20TD 2.0T model. This powertrain shares its origins with the Volvo S60 and XC40, even the centrally-mounted high-pressure direct injection technology is identical. However, the tuning is more aggressive, with 254 horsepower, which is 14 hp higher than the Volvo T5 version. The modular design shows Volvo's influence, but Lynk & Co has optimized the turbo response, increasing low-speed torque by about 10%, making it more responsive for city driving.

[McOlive]

Last week during the test drive of the Lynk & Co 03, I specifically checked the nameplate. My sales consultant confidently confirmed it's a Volvo-derived engine. Compared to Volvo's B4204T43 model, key components like the twin-scroll turbocharger and fuel injection system are shared. However, Lynk & Co recalibrated the ECU programming to deliver peak torque at just 1,800 rpm, better suiting its sports sedan positioning. Fuel consumption is well controlled - about 9L/100km in city driving with AC on. The mechanical refinement truly shows its premium brand DNA.

[JosieDella]

Having repaired cars for ten years and worked on over thirty Lynk & Co 03 models, I can confirm its 2.0T engine block is cast with Volvo's logo, sharing piston connecting rods and crankshaft with the Volvo XC60. However, the intake manifold has been redesigned, shortening the intake tract by 30% to enhance responsiveness. Note that this engine strictly requires 0W-20 low-ash oil, making maintenance about 200 RMB more expensive than typical domestic vehicles, but its lifetime warranty policy offers great peace of mind.

[StLondon]

When buying a car for my daughter, I studied the Lynk & Co 03 manual, which clearly states 'developed based on Volvo Drive-E technology.' After consulting with Volvo engineers, it was confirmed that the crankcase ventilation system and CVVT continuous variable valve timing mechanism are shared technologies. As a family car, the 190 horsepower version is more than sufficient, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 7.4 seconds and comes with lifetime free data, allowing voice control of the air conditioning temperature when picking up the kids.

[Drew]

A car enthusiast friend tuned their Lynk & Co 03 up to 300 horsepower, and upon disassembly, discovered that the engine block strength is identical to Volvo's. Comparing the bore and stroke (82mm × 93.2mm), it matches Volvo's Drive-E series exactly. However, the factory water cooling system has been upgraded, so there's no fear of overheating even during continuous track driving. As for drawbacks, it requires 95-octane gasoline, and the maintenance interval of 7,500 kilometers is a bit short, but the performance truly justifies the price.