Lynk & Co 08

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Lynk & Co 08
Lynk & Co 08 EM-P
Overview
ManufacturerLynk & Co (Geely)
Production2023–present
Model years2023–present
AssemblyChina: Ningbo, Zhejiang (Meishu plant) [1]
DesignerØyvind Norheim
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front single motor, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, dual-motor, four-wheel-drive
PlatformCMA Evo platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L I4 BHE5-BFZ
Transmission2-speed DHT

The Lynk & Co 08 is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Geely-owned Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co.

History[edit]

Lynk & Co 08 EM-P rear

The 08 was previewed by the Lynk & Co The Next Day, which was presented in China on 7 June 2022, announcing the next line of new models.[2][3] The 08 was unveiled 25 March 2023.[4]

Specifications[edit]

The 08 is based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) 2.0 platform, and it is the technical twin of the third generation Volvo XC60, which is produced by Volvo Cars.[5][6]

The EM-P powertrain of the Lynk & Co 08 is formed with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine and three electric motors. The total power output reaches 436 kW (593 PS; 585 hp) and a peak torque of 905 N⋅m (92.3 kg⋅m; 667 lb⋅ft). The Lynk & Co 08 is offered as a 4WD vehicle and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) within 4.6 seconds. The EM-P powertrain also includes a ternary (NMC) 39.6-kWh battery supporting 245 kilometres (152 mi) of CLTC pure electric range and up to 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) of combined range. The fuel consumption of the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is 5.5 L/100 km (18.2 km/L; 51.4 mpg‑imp; 42.8 mpg‑US).[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-28). "Lynk & Co 08 rolled off the production line in China with 593 hp and 1,400 km of range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  2. ^ Khalil Bouguerra (9 June 2022). "Lynk & Co présente le concept 'The Next Day'". Motor1.
  3. ^ Klass Janssens (7 June 2022). "Lynk & Co The Next Day : bientôt produite". Le Moniteur automobile.
  4. ^ Bobylev, Denis (25 March 2023). "Lynk & Co 08 PHEV officially unveiled in China with OS from Meizu". CarNewChina.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Geely's Lynk & Co 08 finally revealed. To debut this month". CarNewsChina.com. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Lynk & Co 08 from Geely revealed in teaser images". CarNewsChina.com. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Lynk & Co 08 EM-P PHEV SUV started pre-sales in China for 30,400 USD". CarNewsChina.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.