Lynk & Co excels in creating distinctive compact cars, with both the 03 and Z20 crafted to perfection. However, Lynk & Co has consistently been working on large flagship models, starting with the SPA platform, sharing its foundation with the Volvo XC90, through the Lynk & Co 09, and now moving to the upgraded SPA Evo platform with the Lynk & Co 900.
On April 28, 2025, the Lynk & Co 900 officially launched, priced between 309,900 to 416,900 yuan, with four configurations available:
- 1.5T Halo at 309,900 yuan (features three-row heating/massage, NAPPA seats, Orin-X, 23 Harman Kardon speakers);
- 1.5T Ultra at 336,900 yuan (features dual-chamber air suspension, front and rear 30-inch screens, second-row rotating seats, power liftgate);
- 2.0T Ultra at 366,900 yuan (features Xiaoyao super hybrid battery, NVIDIA Thor chip);
- 2.0T Exploration Edition at 416,900 yuan (features second-row right-side zero-gravity premium seat, rear dual-wheel edge motors + rear-wheel steering, satellite communication).
Currently, there is an additional limited-time trade-in bonus of 10,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan Lynk & Co benefits. This results in a limited-time launch price of 289,900-396,900 yuan. When placing an order now, several purchase benefits are also offered: 0 yuan to enjoy optional configurations worth up to 25,000 yuan, a 3-year 200,000 yuan 0 interest policy, a 35,000 yuan lifetime free NOA, and a 5,000 yuan cash subsidy for Lynk & Co owners swapping vehicles, among others. Among mainstream competitors in this class, prices generally start at 400,000 yuan or even exceed 500,000 yuan. How does the Lynk & Co 900’s competitiveness stack up against mainstream competitors beyond just pricing?
The Largest Lynk & Co Vehicle
The Lynk & Co 900 is positioned as a large electric hybrid SUV and is the largest model in the Lynk & Co lineup to date. In terms of dimensions, the Lynk & Co 900 is 5,240 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, 1,810 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160 mm. These dimensions are somewhat larger compared to similar models like the Li L9, which measures 5,218 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm, and the AITO M9, measuring 5,230 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm.
In terms of exterior design, the Lynk & Co 900 maintains the brand’s signature family design, continuing the urban opposing aesthetics THE NEXT DAY design language. This design language was first utilized on the Z10 and subsequently appeared on the Z20, marking its first implementation on such a large hybrid vehicle.
The front “Dawn Light” daytime running lights are quite distinctive both within its class and across the entire new vehicle category. Interestingly, the Lynk & Co 900 also features a seamless technology interaction screen embedded with 10,192 LEDs, allowing for customizable light expressions. It’s undeniably stylish, but any future mishaps could lead to costly repairs. Fortunately, Lynk & Co announced at the launch that the first owners will receive complimentary screen crack insurance—what a relief for potential owners worried about premiums.
The rear design of the Lynk & Co 900 is minimalistic, featuring a similar interactive, full-width tail light that supports customizable light signals. Notably, the Lynk & Co 900 boasts an electric split trunk door, conveniently facilitating access in tight spaces while catering to activities such as fishing.
Lynk & Co’s Interpretation of a Luxurious Grand Six-Seater
As a brand with European heritage, Lynk & Co consistently emphasizes simplicity in interior design. The Lynk & Co 900 follows suit, yet for a premium SUV priced at the 300,000-level, a touch of luxury is essential. Therefore, Lynk & Co 900 predominantly emphasizes luxury through its materials and features.
The most striking feature in the front is the 30-inch 6K panoramic screen, powered by dual 8295 automotive chips. The system, from Flyme Auto, offers a borderless multi-angle split-screen experience and integrated interaction—for instance, during movie playback, the screen can be positioned centrally for shared viewing or split for individual use.
The rear section also boasts a 30-inch 6K floating entertainment screen, operable by touch. Should rear passengers, like the elderly or children, find it challenging to use, front-seat control is possible. Moreover, they can enjoy different films simultaneously through split-screen viewing, just like the front seats.
The key feature of the Lynk & Co 900 lies in its seating. At the launch, Lynk & Co described the second row as the epitome of Chinese virtues, pleasing anyone from age three to a hundred.
In terms of basic features, the second-row seats support ventilation, heating, and 16-point massage (including seat cushion massage). Its more expandable function lies in the fact that these seats can rotate — both seats can rotate 90° towards the car door, and further rotate a full 180° to create a face-to-face seating mode.
Regarding the third-row seats, Lynk & Co confidently stated during the launch: the benchmark for choosing a large six-seater SUV is to first look at the third row. Hence, the Lynk 900 comes fully equipped, offering ventilation, heating, and an 8-point seat massage; additionally, the seats are electrically adjustable. Therefore, the Lynk 900 ensures a comfortable experience for all six passengers.
First SPA Evo Model
In 2021, during its fifth anniversary, Lynk & Co introduced the Lynk 09, positioned as the flagship product. This vehicle was developed on Volvo’s flagship model, the XC90’s SPA platform. Now, as Volvo has introduced SPA II, the original SPA platform no longer meets the current industry’s requirements for intelligent and electrified architecture. Consequently, Lynk & Co has advanced to SPA Evo, dedicated to large hybrid vehicles, with the Lynk 900 as the inaugural model in this platform.
The SPA Evo architecture achieves a flat floor for the second and third rows through optimized battery sizing, offering exclusive development in spatial layout, electrical architecture, and three-electric safety. In terms of power, Lynk 900 offers three powertrain options:
- 2.0 T engine + triple motors (front 123 kW, rear 160 kW x2);
- 2.0 T engine + dual motors (front 123 kW, rear 230 kW);
- 1.5 T engine + dual motors (front 123 kW, rear 230 kW).
The entire Lynk 900 series offers sub-4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration. Both the 1.5T and 2.0T variants boast a 3-speed DHT EM-P hybrid system, with the most notable feature being the introduction of a triple motor EM-P plug-in hybrid system. Specifically, the Lynk 900 2.0T Explorer Edition delivers a maximum of 884 horsepower, 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of 240 km/h.
Additionally, the Lynk & Co 900 2.0T Explorer Edition, with dual-wheel edge motors, features rear-wheel steering with a maximum turning angle of ±10°, enabling a turning radius of less than 5 meters, and can even achieve a 360° in-situ turn and a crab walk mode. Moreover, the CDC continuous damping control system and dual-chamber air suspension will also be equipped on this model.
Being an evolution of the SPA platform, the SPA Evo platform preserves and advances VOLVO’s legacy of safety. In terms of passive safety, the Lynk & Co 900 utilizes D-pillar hot-formed steel, an integrated double-door ring design, and a rear safety fortress structure. In rear-impact tests conducted at 100 km/h, the results for the third-row are consistent with those of the second row. On the active safety front, the Lynk & Co 900’s AEB system supports stopping at 130 km/h, covering the vast majority of high-speed scenarios.
In terms of assisted driving, the Lynk & Co 900 comes standard across the range with the Thousand-Mile Vastness system. The entry-level model uses the Thousand-Mile Vastness H5, while higher-tier models employ the Thousand-Mile Vastness H7 system, both supporting end-to-end large models, and all models come standard with LiDAR. Notably, the Lynk & Co 900’s Thousand-Mile Vastness H7 system will debut with the 700 TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip.
Due to last year’s strategic merger between ZEEKR and Lynk & Co, the Lynk & Co 900 directly adopted the self-developed Thousand-Mile Vastness system, supporting end-to-end large models and multimodal language models, with the capability of the diagramless urban NZP function, marking an advancement from the SPA Evo platform’s progress.
Conclusion
Considering various scenarios, the Lynk & Co 900 is a highly comprehensive vehicle, demonstrating strong capabilities in exterior design, spatial performance, comfort configuration, intelligence, and powertrain structure.
Lynk & Co 900 captures the differentiation point at this level. Currently, many large SUVs are being crafted with a focus on executive luxury or more generalized designs. In contrast, Lynk & Co 900 stands out with its unique exterior design.
Moreover, Lynk & Co’s hallmark feature of handling is still preserved. Although the Lynk & Co 900 leans more towards comfort given its size, it retains a semblance of driving essence for the driver, especially with the 2.0T Explorer Edition which incorporates all the trending chassis technologies.
For those who value exterior design, wish to retain some driving feel, and seek brand and product differentiation—particularly young individuals or families—the Lynk & Co 900 is quite suitable.
Lynk & Co 900 represents a new step for the Lynk & Co brand in the large SUV segment. With a starting price of 309,900 yuan, it offers a competitive advantage over mainstream rivals like the LI L9 at 409,800-439,800 yuan and the AITO M9 with extended range at 469,800-539,800 yuan. Additionally, its configuration and performance are able to compete directly with these rivals. The inclusion of the new SPA Evo architecture empowers it to once again challenge the high-end SUV market and carry the brand’s upward mission.
This article is a translation by AI of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.