Lynk & Co 08 Shopping Guide The 120 Long-Range Halo Edition is the Best Buy, Can Be Delivered at Around 200,000 RMB.

Lynk & Co 08 Shopping Guide The Long-Range Halo Edition with 120 Mile Range is the Ultimate Purchase, Delivered for Approximately 200,000 RMB

In today’s car market, the competition in the 150,000-250,000 yuan price range SUV market can be said to be extremely fierce. Especially in the field of new energy SUVs, in addition to BYD, represented by the Song PLUS, other players include traditional car companies such as Changan, Haval, and GAC, as well as new forces such as Leap Motor and Xiaopeng. However, recently, another car company has entered this market with its new car, the Lynk & Co, and its Lynk & Co 08.

As the latest model launched by Lynk & Co, the Lynk & Co 08 has also attracted the attention of many potential car buyers. Today, PhoneAuto will thoroughly analyze the advantages and possible issues of this new car, compare the differences between different configurations, and recommend the most worthy models to buy.

First, let’s take a look at the appearance of the Lynk & Co 08. The Lynk & Co 08 has a unique dual-color body design, with the front face featuring the Dawn Light Daytime Running Lights and the Urban Sky Technology Band, creating a continuous lighting effect. The headlamp group adopts a separate design, adding a sense of hierarchy to the front face. The body side lines are smooth, with frameless doors and hidden handles, and the exterior rearview mirror has an interactive light strip and camera. The rear adopts a through-type taillight, composed of individual light sources, and has a diffuser design at the bottom. The dimensions of the Lynk & Co 08 are 4820mm/1915mm/1685mm, with a wheelbase of 2848mm.

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Lynk & Co 08

In terms of interior design, the Lynk & Co 08 uses eco-friendly materials and colors similar to Volvo, creating a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere. The ambient light surrounds the car door, center console, and other areas, supporting various effects. The Lynk & Co 08 is equipped with a 92-inch AR-HUD head-up display, which can form an AR giant screen theater when parking. The center console screen is 15.4 inches, with ultra-narrow borders and a resolution of 2.5K, equipped with the LYNK Flyme Auto Meizu automotive system. The audio system is a Harman Kardon 23-speaker system with 3D surround sound. The seats are NAPPA leather seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and the front passenger seat also has an electric leg rest.

Lynk & Co 08 interior

In terms of power, the Lynk & Co 08 is equipped with the EM-P super-range extender electric powertrain. The entire lineup adopts a 1.5T engine + motor + 3-speed DHT powertrain system, divided into single-motor front-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions. The system’s comprehensive power for the single-motor front-wheel drive version is 280 kW, and the system’s peak torque is 615 Nm, with a CLTC pure electric range of 120 km and 245 km, respectively. The system’s comprehensive power for the dual-motor four-wheel drive version is 436 kW, and the system’s peak torque is 905 Nm, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.6 seconds and a CLTC pure electric range of 220 km.

After understanding the general situation of the vehicle, let’s analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the Lynk & Co 08 itself.

First, let’s talk about the advantages. The Lynk & Co 08 has attracted a lot of attention, and its biggest advantage is its comprehensive configuration, which can be said to be one of the best in the same price range. Even the entry-level model priced at 208,800 yuan is equipped with electric tailgate, NAPPA leather seats, ventilated and heated front seats, and even massage function. It also provides a full set of L2 level advanced driving assistance system, including adaptive cruise control with queue function, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, rear collision warning, and active emergency braking with pedestrian detection. In terms of vehicle safety protection, it maintains high configuration throughout the range. Whether it is safety or comfort, it can be said to be top-notch in the same price range. In addition, customers who place orders before October 31 can also get a free 23-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, which is unique in the same price range.

Heated front seats

Secondly, the second major selling point of the Lynk & Co 08 is its debut with the Flyme Auto Meizu infotainment system. Compared with the previous Lynk & Co infotainment system, the new Meizu system has improved in terms of smoothness of operation, overall UI design, and usability of voice interaction, filling the gap in infotainment that Lynk & Co had before. If used with the Meizu 20 smartphone, it can bring a user experience comparable to Huawei HarmonyOS infotainment system, which can be said to be in the first echelon of infotainment experience.

Lynk & Co Flyme Auto infotainment system

The last point is also a controversial one, which is the exterior design of the Lynk & Co 08. Although many people cannot appreciate the “toad face” design of Lynk & Co, if we only look at it within the Lynk & Co family, the design of Lynk & Co 08 can be said to be very distinctive. In addition, the optional dual-tone body and green paint also add a lot of color to the vehicle. However, this point is subjective and the final effect may vary from person to person.

Lynk & Co 08

After introducing the advantages of Lynk & Co 08, let’s talk about the current and possible future issues of this vehicle. First, let’s talk about the powertrain. Although the EM-P super range-extender electric system does perform better in fuel economy than ordinary range-extenders, the complexity of its technology also makes the maintenance cost higher than ordinary range-extender models. At the same time, its reliability has not been verified over time. Considering that many Lynk & Co 09 PHEV users, including media personnel, have previously reported experiencing engine stalling, and Geely’s 3-speed DHT has also been reported to have problems, it does raise concerns about whether the Lynk & Co 08 will encounter the same situation.

On the other hand, it is reflected in the delivery process of the Lynk & Co 08. On the relevant car owner forum, many people have reported issues such as slow delivery and inconsistent delivery order of the Lynk & Co 08, which has caused dissatisfaction among many potential car owners. However, the Lynk & Co official later launched the Lynk & Co 08 delivery care points subsidy activity, which can be considered as compensation for the patiently waiting Lynk & Co 08 potential car owners.

The Lynk & Co 08 delivery care points subsidy activity

If after reading the above content, you are still interested in the Lynk & Co 08, then you have come to the car selection process. Lynk & Co 08 offers a total of 5 models: 120 Long Range Pro, 120 Long Range Halo, 245 Super Long Range Halo, 220 AWD Performance Halo, and Limited Edition. Considering that the Limited Edition models have already sold out, currently the four models can be classified into three categories: high or low configuration, pure electric range, and 2WD/4WD.

In PhoneAuto’s opinion, for most family car users, the 120 Long Range Halo version with 2WD and high configuration is probably the most worthwhile model to purchase.

Compared to the entry-level 120 Long Range Pro priced at 208,800 yuan, the 120 Long Range Halo version priced at 215,800 yuan mainly further enhances comfort. With an additional cost of 7,000 yuan, it adds features such as a leg rest and seat memory for the front passenger seat, massage function for the rear seats, and a 92-inch full-color AR-HUD heads-up display that supports AR augmented reality navigation. All of these can effectively improve the driving and riding experience.

Comparison of different models’ configurations

The 245 Super Long Range Halo version is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the 120 Long Range Halo version, and the biggest difference between the two is that the 245 version uses a larger battery, resulting in a CLTC pure electric range of 245 km. In addition, the 245 Super Long Range Halo version also has the option to equip the Pride Package, which mainly includes advanced NOA assisted driving and matrix headlights, but this is not in high demand for users who mainly use the car for daily household purposes.

Comparison of different models’ configurations

As for the power aspect, the comprehensive power of the 2WD models has already reached 280 kW, and the comprehensive torque is also 615 N·m, which is sufficient for daily driving. Unless you have a sufficient budget and high power requirements, there is no need to choose the 4WD version. With a pure electric range of 120 km, unless you don’t have home charging conditions and your daily commute is too far, a pure electric range of 245 km will only be an added bonus. After all, the Lynk & Co 08 is a hybrid model and does not have pure electric range anxiety.

In terms of price, let’s take the 120 Long-range Pro version priced at 208,800 yuan as an example. Before October 31st, there is a direct discount of 9,000 yuan, and if we add the 3,000 yuan discount for Volvo’s loyal customers and the 6,000 yuan subsidy for additional purchase/trade-in, the bare car price comes down to 190,800 yuan. Even if we include the cost of registration and insurance, the actual price can still be controlled at around 200,000 yuan. Even if you choose to add the Halo version for an extra 7,000 yuan, it should not exceed 210,000 yuan. Quite a good deal, isn’t it?

Leads for the 08, car buying rights

All in all, the 08 is suitable for those who can accept the exterior design of the vehicle, have a budget of around 200,000 yuan, and are looking for good configurations and a car infotainment system. Its ability to run on both gasoline and electricity eliminates range anxiety, and the high-end configurations and Volvo’s safety features provide a good driving experience and a sense of security. Plus, with the addition of Flyme Auto’s Meizu infotainment system, it offers an industry-leading car infotainment experience. If you happen to meet the above requirements, then the 08 is indeed a very good choice for buying a car.

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