Lynk & Co 02


Lynk & Co 02 is a compact crossover manufactured by Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co as a smaller version of Lynk & Co 01. It made its appearance as "CC11 crossover" and went on sale on 28 June, 2018.
Lynk & Co 02 is designed mechanically similar to Lynk & Co 01, which is also based on the Geely CMA Platform. Lynk & Co 02 made its first appearance in spring 2018. The new car provides ACC system, Infinity Speaker, 6-speed automatic transmission, 6-speed manual transmission and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sells between 122,800-192,800 RMB in China.

History

The CS11 crossover was considered as a compact crossover and was later renamed Lynk & Co 02. Lynk & Co 02 was unveiled in Amsterdam, Holland on 26 March 2018. The CEO of Geely Conghui An uncovered the exterior of new Lynk& Co 02 and Geely's plan of entering Europe.
The interior of Lynk & Co 02 was debuted later in 2018 Beijing Motor Show. It went on sale on 28 June 2018.

Design

Lynk & Co 02 was considered as a compact crossover and is an important part of the market segmentation by Lynk & Co.

Background

Lynk & Co 01 is the first model manufactured by Lynk & Co. It is a genuine compact SUV. As Lynk & Co 01 succeeded, Lynk & Co started its market segmentation in advance. Lynk & Co 02 set Mazda CX-4 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class as its opponent. The deputy general manager of Lynk & Co indicated that Lynk & Co 02 would become the smaller and sportier SUV model.

Exterior

Lynk & Co 02 design is similar to Lynk & Co 01 and both took ideas of "Skyline of Metropolis". Lynk & Co 02 looks like a hatchback but its wheelbase reaches 2702 mm. It has a lower position and add side bump panel which is able to decrease damages from car parks. Lynk & Co 02 also uses a full-LED "L" rear light, as well as 01.

Interior

Lynk & Co 02's interior is similar to that of 01. It carries sportive seats and single or contrast color dashboard. There are some chromed particulars. The screen is trend toward the driver.

Technology

Most models carry five airbags. Active safety is available on four high match models. Some models are equipped with a panoramic camera, which provides help during parking. ACC system, panoramic sunroof, steering headlights and automatic parking are equipped. All cars are networked.

Engines

Lynk & Co 02 is available with the following engines:
Engine codePowerTorqueTransmission
GB15T26-speed manual
JLH-3G15TDC6-speed manual/7-speed dual clutch
JLH-3G15TD7-speed dual clutch
JLH-4G20TD6-speed automatic/7-speed dual clutch

Bold text refers to Drive-E series low displacement engines.

Sales and production

The sales of Lynk & Co 02 in China started in summer 2018. Up to March 2019, 21,751 units of the 02 had been sold, though it sold none in December 2018.

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