Continuing its trend of revealing its cars on social media, fledgling millennial-oriented brand Lynk & Co has gone to WeChat to release the first images and specifications of a new hybrid version of its 01 SUV. Called simply the 01 HEV, the car takes most of the mechanicals of the plug-in hybrid model (which in turn is related to the Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine) and distils them into a simpler – and presumably cheaper – package.
Whereas regular petrol models are powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the HEV makes use of the smaller 1.5 litre three-pot, which in the PHEV makes 180 PS and 260 Nm of torque. A smaller, less powerful electric motor linked to the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission means that the total system output is 197 PS and 355 Nm, rather than PHEV’s 262 PS total.
That’s still enough for it to get from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, while combined fuel consumption is rated at 4.8 litres per 100 km. The smaller battery of unspecified capacity continues to be located along the spine of the car, ensuring that passenger and boot space are unaffected. The car also comes in Eco, Comfort and Sport driving modes, adapting the powertrain characteristics to suit.
The hybrid powertrain is the third configuration of the 1.5 litre turbo three-cylinder jointly developed by parent companies Geely and Volvo, after the petrol and plug-in hybrid versions. Could it be offered in Proton models over here instead of the complex and expensive PHEV version?
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Fuel consumption at 4.8 liters per 100 km is no big deal. My 2010 Toyota Prius returns similar fuel consumption numbers in 100% city driving (based on the car meter reading).
Can ur Prius do 0-100kmph in 8.6secs? No?
Does ur Prius have 355Nm of torque? No?
You buy a hybrid car to race meh? The prius is powerful enough for daily usage
Prius power output is so yesterday
Ya 4.8L/100km similar to your Prius but do remember that this is a heavier suv
100% city driving = turtle speed = electric motor is used most of the time = of course less fuel used for hybrid cars.
Prius might not get this figure in combined calculation which including high speed crusing.
Different class bro. Hatchback vs SUV.
BTW my best Prius adventure was at 3.6l/100km. Mixed driving. Used it for ride sharing drive.
Diff category bro…
Irrelevant comparison due to different weight of sedan car vs SUV.
ev car 0 liter per 100km
My 2001 MTB can get 0 liter/100km (based on my smartwatch reading). seems fair enough?
Come Malaysia, make subscription cheaper than xtrail hybrid for the frog hybrid still can get sales figure.
How on earth they come out with design of Jar Jar Binks.
EV only mileage spec?
Hope Proton will offer a PHEV on their next gen cars/suv