On September 23rd, the new generation of Lynk & Co 03 family was officially launched with a price range of 154,800 – 176,800 yuan. The updates include:

• The powertrain of the new generation Lynk & Co 03 has been upgraded to Drive-E 2.0TD T5 + 7 DCT Evo, with a price range of 154,800 – 176,800 yuan;
• The new intelligent hybrid Lynk & Co 03 EM-F model has been added, with a power combination of DHE15 hybrid-specific engine + 3-speed hybrid electric drive DHT Pro, with a price range of 157,800 – 169,800 yuan.

In addition, the new 03 offers a performance upgrade package of 5,000 yuan and a scene atmosphere package of 2,000 yuan. The former includes 19-inch forged wheels and exhaust noise valve, applicable to 2.0TD models; the latter contains a 12.8-inch intelligent sliding screen and colorful streamer atmosphere lights, applicable to 2.0TD Jiin Halo and 03 EM-F PM models.

Refreshed Appearance

The new generation Lynk & Co 03 adopts the design concept of “urban contradiction aesthetics”. With its wide and low posture, the new generation Lynk & Co 03 brings a good sporty stance to the whole vehicle.

In terms of the details of the exterior, the new generation Lynk & Co 03 grille is equipped with wind blades on both sides, which can effectively increase the intake air volume and straighten the airflow. The sunken hood is matched with two protruding lines, taking into account aerodynamics and aesthetics. The new car’s drag coefficient remains at the level of 0.27 cd, bringing better fuel economy. Two new colors, Fluid Metal Grey and Dawn Blue, have been added to the new generation 03 family.

In terms of the interior, the designer also incorporated elements related to “urban”: the position where the front windshield and dashboard meet is a city skyline, showing a sharp contrast between light and darkness.

Performance Upgrade# New Generation Lynk & Co 03 Fuel Models Upgrade to Drive-E 2.0TD T5 + 7DCT Evo

The new generation Lynk & Co 03 Fuel Models will be upgraded to Drive-E 2.0TD T5 + 7DCT Evo. The maximum power is increased to 187 kW, the maximum torque is increased to 350 N·m, and the acceleration to 100 km/h takes only 6.9 seconds. The 03+ series has an upgraded launch system. The one-click launch mode can be activated through the large screen, and the vehicle will automatically launch at the appropriate speed. The series also features “one-click switch race mode” and “one-click start exhilarating sound wave,” enhancing the sports atmosphere.

New Generation Lynk & Co 03+ and Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Customized Editions Upgraded to Sixth-Generation BorgWarner Four-Wheel Drive System

The sixth-generation BorgWarner 4WD system with higher integration, more accurate torque, smaller rotational inertia, and faster response will be installed in the new generation Lynk & Co 03+ and Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Customized Editions. The intelligent (50:50) torque distribution improves vehicle stability and handling. The new generation Lynk & Co 03+ has a Drive-E 2.0TD T5 Evo + 8AT powertrain, with a maximum power of 195 kW and maximum torque of 380 N·m, accelerating to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

Lynk & Co 03 EM-F Equipped with Lynk E-Motive Intelligent Hybrid Technology

The Lynk & Co 03 EM-F is equipped with Lynk E-Motive intelligent hybrid technology. The power system is composed of a DHE15 hybrid-specific engine and a 3-gear hybrid-specific gearbox DHT Pro, with a combustion efficiency of up to 43.32%, the fastest acceleration to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds, and the lowest fuel consumption of 4.5 L/100 km.

Intelligent Upgrade

The new generation Lynk & Co 03 series uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 cockpit chip, paired with LYNK OS and intelligent voice assistant, supporting FOTA for remote upgrading. In addition, the new generation 03 supports a three-screen linkage navigation system, with a standard 12.8-inch central control screen, the navigation information can be transferred to the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel with a three-finger swipe screen, and there is also an equivalent 25.6-inch AR-HUD. In terms of interior atmosphere, the new generation Lynk & Co 03 adds a battle cockpit mode and a panoramic cockpit mode. In these two modes, the sliding screen, ambient lights, music, and seats can be automatically matched and adjusted.

In terms of driving assistance, the new generation of the 03 can achieve 25 intelligent driving assistance functions, including HWA highway driving assistance and ALCA turn signal change assistance.

The new generation of the 03 is equipped with a brand-new LED matrix headlight, with the overall brightness increased by three levels, the center brightness increased by over 30%, and a clear illumination distance of 170 meters. The 48-matrix light distribution can achieve various functions such as oncoming vehicle avoidance, follow-up avoidance, and turning synchronization. At the same time, the front headlights, split LED daytime running lights, and connected LED energy crystal dynamic taillights can form an intelligent lighting show when opening and closing the doors.

Car Ownership Benefits

The new generation of Lynk & Co 03 family user benefits: users who purchase the new generation of 03 2.0TD Jing Halo and the new generation of 03 EM-F PM can upgrade their scene atmosphere package for free; the first owner of the new generation of 03 EM-F can enjoy a 30% discount on the value-added renewal for 3 years. It is worth noting that these two major benefits are only available to users who pick up the car before December 31, 2022.

In addition, owners of the Lynk & Co 03 model can enjoy up to two years of zero interest financing, and the first owner can enjoy a lifetime of free quality assurance (including intelligent hybrid electric system), lifetime free roadside assistance, and lifetime free data traffic.

At 20:03 on September 23, the new generation of Lynk & Co 03 officially went on sale on the Lynk & Co official online store, the Lynk & Co Douyin Mini Program store, and the Lynk & Co Xiaohongshu Mini Program store.

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