Lynk & Co has officially revealed a new model called the 02, which is the third model from the brand owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding after the 01 SUV and 03 sedan. The crossover model is built on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform that underpins the XC40, and is expected to use the associated powertrains as well.
According to Autocar UK, this includes a 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine, likely in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, with an all-electric version planned for the future. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox will be used for powertrains with internal combustion engines, and the PHEV model is said to offer 50 km of pure electric range.
Visually, the 02 appears like a scaled down version of the 01, although it appears more low slung by comparison. Shared elements include the design of the headlamps and taillights, with the latter also sporting a trim piece linking them, with ‘Lynk & Co’ lettering.
The 02 is certainly the more dynamic-looking of the two Lynk & Co SUVs, with more prominent black highlights around the wheel arches. Meanwhile, the lower section of the front bumper can be painted to contrast with the rest of the bodywork, a styling cue that is replicated for the wheels, side skirt as well as the rear bumper trim piece.
As for the interior, the 02 stays in line with the rest of the line-up with elements such as oblong-shaped air-con vents, a large touchscreen infotainment system and a digital display instrument cluster. The steering wheel design and layout of the centre console controls and gear lever are also very similar, but there’s a decorative inlay between the vents and centre screen.
“Sporty, adventurous, dynamic, daring, confident and fun, the 02 sits at the absolute centre of our brand. A shorter wheelbase, lower ride height and centre of gravity – combined with two-tone colour schemes and softer, voluptuous surfaces, muscular haunches and wheel-arches – give 02 a solid and confident stance while being agile and sporty in character,” said Andreas Nilsson, head of design at Lynk & Co.
The company is already selling its cars in China since last year, and has revealed plans to begin doing the same in Europe. Its first location will be in Amsterdam, which will be followed by locations in Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels and London. These locations are referred to as “offline stores,” and will be located in “central fashion districts as easy-to-navigate, sociable and fun brand boutiques.”
Just like the XC40, the 02 will be offered via subscription and car-sharing sales programmes available through online stores. If that isn’t enough, the company has also entered into a design partnership with Tictail to create ‘The City Dweller Series’ fashion and homewear range.
The company also revealed plans for sales in Europe. The company is already selling cars in China, and its first location for European sales will be Amsterdam. The next locations are Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels and London.
Back to the vehicle in question, production of the 02 for Europe will commence in Ghent, Belgium from late 2019, at the same assembly line used for the XC40. “We see a big potential for this new brand entering the European market and we are happy to give Lynk & Co the support of Volvo’s technological and industrial expertise,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars.
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Why would Europeans buy China made low quality car when they can get German brands such as VW, Merc, BMW etc for cheap prices too?
DOn’t forget, Merc and BMW in Europe is very cheap
my friend look like you been missing out lot of latest news on this company n the owner behind it..
All new Lotus SUV 400bhp gonna ride on the same LnC module.
They’re cheap and… cheap. All these years, all lose sales to Volvo XC60.
Same goes why would Europeans buy Japan made lower quality and lower technology cars when all european makes are cheaper and better technology too.
Why Europeans buy Japanese car even the Japs cars are more expensive , less durable ,uglier and lesser safety and technology features.
Do not forget kimchi cars , their cars technologies , durability and reputation are not good either and european still buys them
Hate to burst your bubbles, but very few Japanese cars are actually sold in Europe. Europeans still prefer to buy European cars. Japanese cars are only popular in the UK, Ireland and certain Mediterranean countries. They still dont make huge numbers.
Just like they buy Made In China iPhone.
Blah blah blah but iPhone is US technology & high quality made to US specs & quality.
BUT, it’s still Made In China. China product jugak.
Its not made in China, Its made in Ghent, in Belgium. Please read and study before making comments.
Come out from the cave and tell us your name, we will try to help you
LnC, Mesidis, Geely, P1, Volvos, Lotus > all
Mercedes already confirmed in a statement and to the media that they will not be sharing technology with Geely despite Geely being a shareholder. They stressed, Geely is merely only a shareholder
So….sorry if P1 and Geely is not going to have Merc tech
Oh sure. Just like they said they wun allow Geely to buy their shares but in the end become biggest single shareholder. Topkek statement but no weight.
After Mesidis, then its Tesla. Next is ur jepunis overlord. Tremble with fear.
“Largest Single” still less only 9% owned. 91% other share holder have bigger voice. Learn about share holder agreements and voting right.
Largest single shareholder has veto rights during BoD decision making. Learn about corporate shareholding rights.
Yes John, im afraid dude is right. They could only manage 9% cause thats the amount available in the open market. But they still cant make decisions at board level in Mercedes. Also Mercedes did indicate they are not selling anymore shares to anyone. Geely boss also admitted they wont be buying anymore shares.
Sorry but john is correct about voting rights. Just like family-owned businesses, the majority portion of shares can be split to various investors but if none has a singular bigger share than the owner, none of then can override the owner’s decision. In another words, a single largest shareholder does have vetoing rights to any Board decisions.
Ok Darren, the biggest sharholders of Daimler AG are institutional investors who make uo about 70% of the shares. Among individual shareholders, Geely is the biggest with slightly more than 9%. So the decision making shareholdetlrs with voting rights are mostly from the institutional shareholders. The invidual shareholders (Geely, Kuwait etc) dont have much say in the decision making process of Daimler. This is based on their own corporate website information.
OK Karen. As mentioned, the other investors may have more numbers but not all of them will vote against the biggest holder, yes?
Also as the biggest holder, they have the vetoing rights and can overrule any Board decision despite the numbers stacked against him.
That’s why Geely was satisfied to be biggest singular holder and not continue spending money to be a major holder. Its not necessary, you see.
Imagine for the US Billions Geely paid, they could only buy 9% of Daimler. Nissan paid less to acquire the whole Mitsubishi Motors company.
Poor john, Geely bought their shares in open market. Mercedes cannot control the stock market.
Try to understand how the stock market works.
Learn about corporate shareholder rights lah.
*clap clap clap…so smart quickly go to invent something useful
Geely Volvo Lynk & Co > All
01 sold out 6,000 units in 3 minutes during online pre-order.
Well done, Lynk & Co. May it be a success in Europe next.
Lynk & Co, Volvo, Geely > all
Design looks like 1st gen Panamera thou…
Yup looks like 1st gen Cayenne…
Yeah. Its Cayenne, not Panamera.
my friend look like you are been missing out lot of latest news on this company n the owner behind on it.
Original design and quite a looker. If sold here below 90K could be a hit.
where got original design you open your eyes see again the rear of it copy hrv one and the wheel is round shape copy all other cars as well
but that reverse shark fin antenna looks ugly TT
Do you know one of a component of BMW & iPhone are made in Malaysia ? Even Victoria secret also… But…….
We need more good and affordable EV such as BYD for healthy competition in the market
https://paultan.org/2018/02/06/treeletrik-t-mv7-electric-lorry-priced-from-rm66000/