Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has dropped the first
official images of its new crossover coupe on social media. Expected to wear the 05 moniker,
the new model will debut in China in the first half of 2020, joining the
already available 01 and 02 crossovers, 03 sedan, as well as the upcoming 04
hatchback.
As Lynk & Co has accustomed us so far, the
model’s name is not a reference to its size but rather its launch timing – it
will be the brand’s fifth model. Technically speaking though, the 05 is the
“coupe” version of the 01 SUV.
The three photos released by the Chinese automaker
reveal a familiar front end design featuring the brand’s signature grille and
headlamps. What interests us more is the side view which reveals a sloping
roofline along with an interesting treatment for the C-pillars.
Seen from this angle, the Lynk & Co 05 reminds
us of the Polestar 2 EV. At the rear, the crossover coupe adopts horizontal
taillights with a brand-specific LED signature as well as an aggressive bumper
incorporating two round tailpipes on each side and a diffuser in the middle.
As with the rest of Lynk & Co’s young lineup,
the 05 is built on the CMA platform co-developed by Geely and Volvo. At 4,592
mm, the model is slightly longer than the 01 SUV but has the same
2,734-mm wheelbase.
No powertrain details have been released yet but the
crossover is expected to get a 180 PS 1.5-liter turbocharged
three-cylinder engine and a 254 PS 2.0-liter turbo-four. AWD and
hybrid versions should be available too.
