Lynk & Co has revealed the
production version of the 01 concept at a special event ahead of the Shanghai
Auto Show. The production 01 follows in the
footsteps of the original concept as there doesn't appear to be any major
exterior styling differences between the two.
For the most part, the same applies to the interior
design, bar the less fancy trimmings or the pictured car in the release from
Lynk & Co as well as China's Xcar that was present at a local unveiling.
It's possible that we're looking at a lower trim-level model here.
The crossover will reportedly come with a number of
high-tech features including a digital instrument cluster and a 10.2-inch
touchscreen infotainment system.
Lynk & Co declined to provide performance
specifications in its release but the publication says the crossover will ride
on the CMA platform and be available with four different powertrains. Choices
are slated to include a 1.5-liter three-cylinder with around 182 PS, a
plug-in hybrid variant with about 223 PS, and a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder developing 243 PS. We can also expected an electric
model but there's no word on specifications as of yet.
Depending on which powertrain is selected,
transmission choices will reportedly include a six-speed manual, a six-speed
automatic, and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Four-wheel drive is slated to
be offered across the range but it remains to be seen if it will be standard
equipment.
The Lynk & Co 01 is slated to go on sale in
China later this year with a starting price of 130,000 yuan (US$ 18,875).
Customers will be able to order the car over the internet through Alibaba and
then have it delivered to their home.
U.S. and European sales are rumored to kick off in
the fourth quarter of 2019 with internet sales reportedly handled by Microsoft
