Lynk & Co introduced an updated version of the 01 in the European market, featuring a new plug-in hybrid powertrain and a revised infotainment. The exterior of the Lynk & Co 01 looks familiar, as the changes are limited to a gloss black grille, new wheel designs, and revised LED graphics for the taillights. The color palette has been expanded with the addition of the new Crystal White, Sparkling Black, and Mineral Green Metallic options. According to the company, the “subtle design refinements and color options” were inspired by customer feedback.
Inside, there is a larger 15.4-inch
touchscreen (up from 12.7 inches), incorporating a new infotainment system. The
latter runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, making it “significantly
faster” than before. Lynk & Co designers also added physical buttons on the
steering wheel, making life easier for the driver. The plug-in hybrid setup of
the Lynk & Co 01 has been upgraded with the latest available technology
from the parent company Geely. The combined output is 276 hp and 535 Nm of torque, representing an increase over the 257 hp and 425 Nm of its predecessor.
The company didn’t go into specifics but
the SUV is likely fitted with a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine
and an electric motor. Lynk & Co said that the 01 delivers “sharper
acceleration and more responsive handling”, hinting at chassis upgrades.
Besides the extra power, the new PHEV powertrain also claims to be more
fuel-efficient. The average fuel consumption drops from 1 to 0.9 lt/100km (261
mpg US), and the average CO2 emissions from 24 to 20 g/km – at least according
to the relatively optimistic WLTP cycle. The zero-emission range remains
unchanged at 75 km.
The Lynk & Co 01 was originally
introduced in China back in 2017, and received a facelift in 2021, coinciding
with its European launch. The electrified compact SUV shares its CMA
underpinnings with the Volvo XC40 / C40, the Polestar 2, and the Lynk & Co
05 coupe-SUV. The updated version is expected to go on sale in European markets
in the coming months.
