Author: Rezz
During the 7-day National Day holiday, family gatherings and polite conversation with friends and relatives are inevitable. When they found out that I work in the automotive media industry, they all asked me for advice on changing cars, and the focus is on domestic and joint venture brands of mid-to-large SUVs. As most of them are middle-aged brothers and sisters in their forties, they are at the time when their children are growing up slowly, and they need to cope with the anxiety of competitive life. The Lynk & Co 09 is one of their core topics.
Since its launch, the Lynk & Co 09, this large six-seater model, has always attracted the attention of many middle-aged family consumers. However, due to the fact that many cities with license plate restrictions have new energy indicators, I think, the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P, which was recently available for pre-sale, is just right for the whole family to travel and can also comply with the green license plate requirements.
In fact, now is the most difficult era for car manufacturing and selection. Faced with the competitive mid-to-large SUV market both domestically and internationally, it can be said that there are many experts. For example, the trendy new forces’ mid-to-large SUVs, the Ideal L8 and Qianjie M7, were the first to accurately understand the perfect combination of the big six-seat market and the needs of second child families, and they attracted the attention of the public.
New energy hybrid models from traditional manufacturers rely on the endorsement of traditional car brands, as well as years of experience in car manufacturing, user reputation, and trust. As for the traditional joint venture brand fuel SUVs at this mid-to-large level, such as the Volkswagen Touareg and the Highlander, relying on the aura of the past twenty years of joint ventures, they still have a certain status and sales in the market but are continually challenged step by step.
How does the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P Faraway Edition break through in such a situation and bring consumers a new choice? With such curiosity in mind, I participated in the pre-sale launch event of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P Faraway Edition.
Youthful Appearance with Dignified Stability
Overall, the appearance of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P still maintains the new generation of Lynk & Co’s family-style design, especially the pure black appearance, which still has a youthful and sporty style.
However, after all, it is the largest and most expensive car in the Lynk & Co family. It has added some rare dignified and stable elements, especially the direct waterfall-style front grille, which has a very similar front face to the Rolls-Royce Patanong Temple, greatly enhancing the overall sense of the vehicle.
The headlights of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P also present a youthful yet profound sense of quality. The entire lineup is equipped with LED high and low beam headlights, and the overall body style conforms to the aesthetic and popular trends of young people and even middle-aged people nowadays, making it the most fashionable and design-savvy among domestic and even joint venture cars. The side of the car has a trendy and retro design style, with an overall dynamic route that creates a lively and elegant style and visual effect.
Looking at its dimensions, the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P measures 5042/1977/1780, with a wheelbase of 2984. Compared to its competitors in the new energy vehicle market, its size is just right, ranking in the middle, slightly smaller than the Ideal L8, but slightly larger than the AITO Quest M7.
Compared to its two competitors who both rely on practical family style, Lynk & Co is slightly ahead in terms of design. It not only takes into account the calm and dignified atmosphere of fuel vehicles, but also incorporates the green and environmentally-friendly technology concepts of some new energy and hybrid models.
For example, the opening design of the front fender that Lynk & Co has always designed for plug-in hybrid models, I think it is a finishing touch from an aesthetic, practical, and overall harmonious point of view.
The exterior configuration of Lynk & Co 09 EM-P is also very considerate. The mirrors automatically fold in and down when locked and when reversing, and it is equipped with electric adjustments, heating, memory, and electric folding functions. The configuration is very generous and greatly enhances the convenience of daily use, eliminating the worry of foggy mirrors during rainy days or parking scratches.
Due to the sporty design style of the wheel hub, the tires of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P must also be equipped accordingly. Both the front and rear tires are equipped with 275/40/R20 German-made Continental tires.
Moving on to the rear of the car, the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P also surprises with its design. It still uses the most popular through-type taillights and energy crystal light strips design, and I personally feel that this design is very coordinated when used on the larger Lynk & Co 09. If used on a smaller car, such as the new Lynk & Co 03, it will create a feeling of small accessories with a large vehicle.# 
The logo of Lynk & Co separates the two sides of the through-type taillights, which are composed of six vertical light strips on each side. When turned on at night, it looks very solemn, attracting attention.
Underneath the through-type taillights, the biggest surprise comes into view, yes, it is still the four exhaust tailpipes maintained on the plug-in hybrid version, which immediately distinguishes it from pure electric or range-extended models, adding sportiness and a sense of heaviness to the vehicle.
This design must be very attractive to young people and make many consumers willing to pay for it.
High-Quality Interior
The interior of Lynk & Co 09 EM-P also maintains the design and style of Lynk & Co 09, inherits the family design elements of Lynk & Co, and adds many unique decorative elements to the interior panels.
The interior mainly adopts black elements, highlighting the restrained, calm, and atmospheric design style, which is completely different from the warm style of new energy brands and should be more in line with the aesthetic and driving styles of young people.
The three-piece flat-bottomed steering wheel of Lynk & Co 09 EM-P is made of leather, with a good feel and visual effect. In addition, the steering wheel is also equipped with heating and memory functions. The instrument panel of the new car adopts a full LCD design, equipped with a 12.3-inch screen, and the display effect is among the middle and upper levels at the same price range.
The center control suspended large screen tilted towards the driver’s side is 12 inches in size, with a remarkable sense of fashion. At the same time, the center control large screen integrates six configurations including standard vehicle networking, real-time navigation of road conditions, Bluetooth, and hands-free calling.
Let’s take a look at the configuration again. Lynk & Co 09 EM-P is equipped with 11 safety configurations such as active braking, active safety system, tire pressure monitoring display, and front side airbags as standard. This point must be trustworthy for consumers with the safety endorsement of Volvo.
At the same time, this car is also equipped with 27 comfort configurations such as multi-layer soundproof glass throughout the vehicle, built-in driving recorder, and car air purifier, which can be said to be very comfortable for home travel, commuting and travel.Additionally, the LYNK & CO 09 comes with thick leather seats, equipped with front seat ventilation and heating functions, and the top model also has massage functions. The driver’s seat has 4-way lumbar support and memory functions, while the second-row seats are also electrically adjustable.<br>
Although the second-row space is slightly compressed in the middle due to the 20-inch wheels and wheel arches, the overall width of the second and third-row seats is slightly narrow. The third-row space is mediocre, making it unsuitable for long-term use. However, the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P is still equipped with rear air vents, rear privacy glass, and rear head airbags.<br>
In normal conditions, the storage space of the luggage compartment of the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P is good. With the third row of seats folded down, there is enough space for daily use, and in special circumstances, the second and third rows of seats can be folded down to provide more storage space.<br>
The panoramic sunroof that can be opened and closed is a rare feature in this price range. Regardless of whether it is a domestic or a joint venture brand in the same price range, either the panoramic sunroof cannot be opened, or there is only a half-size sunroof.<br>
The LYNK & CO 09 is a large vehicle with ample space, and the full-size, openable sunroof brings good visual and lighting effects. This design philosophy is similar to the "large flat" concept in modern home design. Even when carrying a family with various luggage, it should be comfortable.<br>
The LYNK & CO 09 adopts a hybrid powertrain layout consisting of P1+P2+P4 motors, equipped with a LYNK & CO Intelligent Electric Hybrid (Lynk E-motive) front and rear three-motor system, each motor has a different role, combined with the Drive-E 2.0 TD T5 engine and the 3-speed DHT pro hybrid exclusive transmission, it can provide up to 519 horsepower and 844 Nm of torque.<br>
Additionally, the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds in EV mode and can even achieve a time of less than 6 seconds in full petrol and full electric mode.The goal of the DHT Pro is to be efficient and energy-saving: 1st gear provides strong torque power for starting and low-speed driving; 2nd gear balances power and energy-saving for city and mixed driving conditions; 3rd gear is for high-speed driving and efficient energy-saving. The comprehensive fuel consumption is less than 1L/100km (WLTC), and the electricity consumption is only 7.5L/100km (WLTC).
The combustion engine and motor can directly drive the vehicle and provide ample propulsive power at all times, while also having a good pure electric driving range.
As the successor of the LYNK & CO 09 PHEV, the up-and-coming LYNK & CO 09 EM-P pure electric driving range has been increased from 80km to 150km, making it an energy-efficient and economical commuting option for weekday work. However, owners of the LYNK & CO 09 PHEV can also rest assured because both vehicles will be sold together in the LYNK & CO store, without any substitution relationship.
In terms of suspension, the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P also carries on the LYNK & CO family’s long-standing chassis quality and tuning, and is the first hybrid model launched by LYNK & CO under the SPA architecture platform with Volvo. It uses MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension.
In terms of battery, the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P Long Range version is equipped with a 40.1kWh Ningde era ternary lithium battery, coupled with a 70L large tank, which can achieve a terrifying 1500km overall range. It is worth noting that the new car finally provides 70kW DC fast charging function, and it can be charged from 20% to 80% in less than half an hour.
At the same time, the LYNK & CO 09 EM-P Long Range version also has the function of external discharge, and supports a maximum discharge power of 6.4kW, so you can also enjoy it while singing and eating hot pot outdoors.
SummaryAs the first flagship SUV model born under Volvo SPA architecture, the Lynk & Co 09 has won the favor of many users since its launch with its powerful product performance and ultimate driving experience. With the pre-sale and launch of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P Long Range Version, the entire Lynk & Co 09 family is finally complete and ready to be officially released at the Lynk & Co Autumn and Winter Conference and Sixth Anniversary Ceremony in November. Of course, it is also the most expensive model in the Lynk & Co 09 line, with the AM version priced at 358,000 yuan, the PM version at 378,000 yuan, and the flagship upgrade package, which can be installed for an additional 12,000 yuan, goes straight to the 400,000 yuan mark.
Nowadays, the consumer market for cars often learns from the market for buying houses and doing home decoration, talking about experiences such as a “mobile family living room”, “home KTV” and “home theater”, and even Great Wall Motors has launched the concept of “hardcover renovation with 0 public share”. However, I have always had only one ultimate longing and understanding for buying a house, and that is a large flat. It eliminates the trouble and inconvenience of going up and down floors in a villa and has the pride of a large area, wide vision, and good lighting.
Lynk & Co wants to provide consumers with a large flat on which they can “lie flat”, and that is the significance and value of the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P. But if you want to buy a large flat, it still needs to be a luxury decorated large flat, of course, which requires a thick enough wallet to support it. Do you get what I mean?
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