
The Lynk & Co 02 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 2.0T turbocharged engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. The 1.5T turbocharged engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 180 PS, a maximum power of 132 kW, and a maximum power speed of 5,500 rpm. The 2.0T turbocharged engine provides a maximum horsepower of 190 PS, a maximum power of 140 kW, and a maximum power speed of 4,700 rpm. The Lynk & Co 02 is a compact SUV with body dimensions of 4,448 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, and 1,528 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,702 mm.

The powertrain combination of the Lynk & Co 02 is quite sophisticated. I just helped repair a new model last month. The currently available version mainly uses a 2.0T four-cylinder engine, codenamed B4204T43, delivering 190 horsepower paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission that shifts as smoothly as cutting butter. The older models used a 1.5T three-cylinder engine, which had some vibration but only consumed 6.5L/100km. The most impressive is the hybrid version, where the 1.5T engine combined with an electric motor can produce 245 horsepower, mated to a 3-speed hybrid-specific transmission. In my opinion, the fuel version is sufficient for daily use, with power readily available in urban driving, but if the budget allows, the hybrid version's acceleration is truly exhilarating. A reminder to everyone: there are significant differences in engines across different model years, so it's best to check the configuration sheet before test driving.

I've been driving the Lynk & Co 02 for two and a half years, initially chosen for its technology. My model has the 2.0T Drive-E engine, which feels particularly responsive. The highlight is the transmission - the 7DCT tuning is smarter than my friend's Volkswagen DSG, with minimal jerkiness in traffic. Once on mountain roads in manual mode, the downshift response was surprisingly quick. I heard the new models all switched to 2.0T, but the old 1.5T three-cylinder wasn't bad either, just a bit noisy during cold starts. During maintenance, the technician said this transmission fluid only needs changing at 60,000 km, more worry-free than Japanese cars. If considering used, I'd recommend post-2022 models for their optimized engine start-stop logic.

Disassembled three Lynk & Co 02 powertrains, starting with the engine. The main unit is the JLH-4G20TD, derived from Volvo's T4, featuring modular design with centrally-mounted direct injection, delivering 350Nm torque from just 1800rpm. The hybrid version uses the BHE15 hybrid-specific engine with 38.3% thermal efficiency. Three transmission types: the fuel version's 7DCT390 wet dual-clutch can handle 390Nm; older 1.5T models paired with Aisin 6AT; the hybrid uses DHT Pro 3-speed transmission with complex planetary gearset but 97% transmission efficiency. Note: early 2.0T versions had a common water pump leakage issue, resolved post-2021.

After five years in and seeing all configurations: The 2020 model featured a 1.5T three-cylinder engine paired with either a 6AT or 7DCT, adequate for city driving but noisy during hard acceleration. Now, the entire lineup has been upgraded to the Drive-E 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a 7DCT, significantly improving power reserves. The hybrid version costs 20,000 more but is worth it, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.8 liters. A quick note on the transmission: the dual-clutch version supports launch control at 2,500 rpm, and in sport mode, its shift speed is 0.2 seconds faster than BMW's ZF8AT. For a budget of 150,000, I recommend the 2.0T Jin Pro with paddle shifters; for those who frequently travel long distances, the EM-F hybrid is worth considering, capable of 900 kilometers on a full tank.

A veteran taxi driver with over a decade of experience shares insights on the Lynk & Co 02: The engine bay houses a unit derived from Volvo's T4, and spare parts are readily available at numerous service points. The transmission depends on the model year; post-2023 models all come with a 7-speed dual-clutch, which is more fuel-efficient than the earlier 6AT. A fellow driver who bought the hybrid version three years ago mentioned that the transmission's third-gear adjustment is particularly , allowing the highest gear to engage at just 80 km/h. A little-known fact: The 1.5T version once used an engine jointly developed by Geely and Volvo, featuring CVVD technology, but the market still favors four-cylinder engines. Real-world fuel consumption: The 2.0T version can hit 10 L/100 km with AC on in traffic, but drops to 7 L/100 km on suburban roads. Don't get too hung up on specs; test drive it to feel the smoothness of low-speed gear shifts.


