What Tier of Car is LYNKCO?
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LYNKCO (Chinese name: Lynk & Co) is a premium brand of the new era jointly established by Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group, and Volvo Car Group. Below is relevant information about Lynk & Co: 1. Lynk & Co adheres to the brand philosophy of "Born Global, Open and Connected," with brand values of "Individuality, Openness, and Connectivity." It possesses innate global genes and is designed for urban populations worldwide. 2. Lynk & Co understands the lifestyles and shopping habits of urban youth in the internet era. Based on traditional dealership models, it utilizes internet thinking to create a fully integrated online + offline channel model.
Driving a Lynk & Co feels quite interesting. My friends often ask me whether it's an imported or domestic brand. Actually, it's a collaborative brand between Geely and Volvo, positioned as a new-generation luxury vehicle. Last month, I test drove the Lynk & Co 09. My first impression upon sitting inside was that the interior materials feel more substantial than typical joint-venture cars - the Alcantara seats and metal trim have great texture. The chassis tuning leans sporty, offering strong cornering support without being harsh. The pricing is more accessible than German luxury brands (BBA), with CMA-architecture models starting around 200,000 RMB. The entire lineup comes with Volvo-sourced 2.0T engines. It feels positioned above mainstream brands like Toyota and Honda, approaching second-tier luxury brands like Cadillac.
The newly moved-in post-90s couple in the neighborhood bought a Lynk & Co 05, its eye-catching purple fastback design really stands out. My impression of this car is its strong sense of design, the urban contrasting aesthetics design language is very distinctive, and the split-type headlights look like RoboCop when lit up at night. I’ve ridden in their car a few times, the sound quality of the Infinity audio system is indeed impressive, and the infotainment system even supports ordering coffee via Ele.me. A young colleague mentioned that the 03+ performance version can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and has great modification potential. Overall, it feels like a trendy light luxury brand tailored for urban youth, more stylish than mainstream brands like Volkswagen and Toyota, yet not as pretentious as traditional luxury cars.
