The
Chinese company will be launching the 05 in Europe next year, but the exact
date and pricing remain to be confirmed.
On
the outside, the Lynk & Co 05 looks like a coupe-shaped 01, but boasts a
wider range of installed equipment, a completely overhauled cabin, and fresher
looks. Among other things, it sports new wheels and bumpers, radiator grille,
and headlight patterns.
Inside,
the company keeps physical controls to a minimum, introducing a variety of
large touch panels and displays instead. The center tunnel, steering wheel and
dashboard have been redesigned from the 01, a HUD was added, and the
infotainment system now has wireless smartphone charging capacity. Paid options include adaptive cruise
control, panoramic glass roof, and power-assisted front seats.
Powering
the series is the Volvo Drive-E 2.0 TSI engine rated at 190 hp. A
couple hybrid variants based on a 1.5-liter/three-cylinder gas engine will
become available later. The transmission is always eight-speed automatic, but
you can choose between FWD and AWD.
