Previously, the author has made a static comment on the atmospheric appearance and exquisite interior of the Lynk & Co 09 when visiting the store, in addition to the poor sense of space in the third row, other aspects are superior in the same level, which can be considered quite satisfactory. As the flagship model of the Lynk & Co brand, whether the Lynk & Co 09 can support the name of 300,000-level independent brand cars, the focus is also on how the car is driven, and whether its dynamic performance is worthy of this price.
Double 12 on this day, the author finally test drove to the Lynk & Co 09 MHEV version (hereinafter referred to as Lynk & Co 09) in Guiyang, after a full day, including more than 300 kilometers of test driving experience of urban roads, national highways, mountain roads, highways, rural machine cultivation roads, etc., the performance of this car after driving is really unexpected, as more than 18 years of driving experience "old driver" The author has been completely conquered. Where are the specific good places, let's continue to talk.
Flexible to handle, big and not stupid
Born from the same SPA platform as the Volvo XC90, the Lynk & Co 09 is the largest and most positioned model of the Lynk & Co brand so far, with a length, width and height of 5042 * 1977 * 1780mm, a wheelbase of 2984mm, and a weight of about 2 tons. The Lynk & Co 09, which is more than 5 meters long and has a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters, properly meets the standards of large SUVs. The 6-7 SUV at the price of 300,000 is the same level as the Volkswagen Touron, Buick Encore Banner, Ford Explorer and other joint venture products.
Starting such a large SUV, the initial stage will generally be slightly bulky, but after starting the Lynk & Co 09, I found that he was very light to operate. The Lynk & Co 09 MHEV is powered by a Drive-E series engine with a 48V mix system, with a maximum power of 254 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In the initial stage, the throttle adjustment was very sensitive, the power response was very fast, the vehicle movement was very simple and without delay, and even gave me the illusion that the car was very light.
The three-frame flat-bottom steering wheel is relatively large in size, but the grip is very comfortable, and the initial section is assisted by electronic assistance, turning the steering wheel is very easy, and the directivity is good and easy to control. The first experience with Lynk & Co 09 begins with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The power combination is in place and the driving is textured
Soon after getting started, we drove the Lynk & Co 09 into the city traffic, and the speed entered the middle section. At this time, the sensitivity of the throttle has changed to a certain extent, it is more calm and soothing, the linear sense and proportion of the throttle tuning are very in place, there will be no feeling of channeling when stepping on the oil and pine oil, and the whole car is more relaxed and comfortable to drive.
In the midst of ever-changing speeds on urban roads and highways, the 8AT gearbox from Aisin offers excellent ride with little to no setback. The matching and tuning of this power combination is very in place, not only pushing the 2-ton or so Lynk & Co 09 effortlessly, but also accurately understanding the driver's intentions, achieving gear addition and subtraction in extremely smooth conditions, showing a good sense of driving quality.
In addition, thanks to the addition of the 48V light mixing system, the comfort of the vehicle is greatly improved when starting at the traffic light and when the engine is started. Moreover, it can support the vehicle to turn off and taxi within a certain range, and can almost improve fuel economy as much as possible without affecting the driving experience. This not only reminds me of the driving texture of luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.
The Lynk & Co 09 has 9 driving modes: Economy, Comfort, Sport, Personalization, Power, Snow, Sand, Mud, Rock. After adjusting the driving mode, the steering wheel assist, throttle sensitivity, including suspension support will be adjusted, but the linearity and texture are maintained well, including the more sensitive reaction in the sport mode will not appear abrupt, allowing the driver to control very calmly.
The comfortable and heavy chassis is more advanced
Lynk & Co 09 uses the suspension of the front double wishbone + rear multi-link, and the rear suspension also uses a transverse vane spring, and it is said that the proportion of aluminum parts of the entire suspension reaches 48%, which is also very obvious in the same class. Compared with the McPherson front suspension of models such as the Volkswagen Tuon and Buick Encore Flag, the front double wishbone front suspension that can only be seen in sports cars or luxury models also appears on the Lynk & Co 09.
For handling, the double wishbone front suspension is obviously much better, the lateral stiffness is greater, making the Lynk & Co 09 more anti-roll performance, and the grip is better, while the road sense is clearer. When test driving Lynk & Co 09, you can obviously feel the thickness of the chassis, and the crispness of the entire filter shock shows a sense of premium. At the same time, the body posture of the Lynk & Co 09 is very stable when it makes a quick turn on the mountain road, and its performance in the same class is also absolutely leading.
The top model of Lynk & Co 09 can also be equipped with air suspension to achieve autonomous chassis lifting, and it is said that the air suspension version will have a more thorough treatment of small vibrations and a more advanced sense.
In terms of drive form, the Lynk & Co 09 uses a full-time four-wheel drive with a central differential lock with a multi-slice clutch structure. The Lynk & Co 09 uses a 275/45 R20 horse brand UC6 tire, implying that this is not a prodigal son suitable for heavy off-roading, but a road weapon suitable for the city, and the full-time four-wheel drive system guarantees the good driving quality of various roads for the Lynk & Co 09, and a good ability to get out of trouble and light off-road passability.
The car machine system is easy to use and the intelligent configuration is rich
In addition to the engine, gearbox and chassis of the traditional three major parts, the car machine system has become the fourth largest part of the car in today's era, whether the car machine system is good or not is directly related to the driving experience of a car, Lynk & Co 09 car machine system makes me very comfortable to use very comfortable.
The machine of Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 vehicle specification chip, with 12g running memory and 128g storage space, and the computing power is the top in the current industry, so it is very smooth when this car-machine system is used. Including in the processing of multi-task or complex interactive logic, the car machine system is still smooth and not catered, do not compare with the joint venture SUVs of the same level, even if it is compared with the new car-making forces that flaunt new energy models that flaunt technology, Lynk & Co 09 is not inferior.
Lynk & Co 09 intelligent technology is very rich in configuration, providing drivers with many functions and very practical. In the conventional car networking function, because its on-board chip supports 5G network, it is very fast to use voice operation navigation, music, air conditioning and other functions after pairing with a high-computing chip. Speaking of air conditioning, not only voice control, Lynk & Co 09 also retains a separate control area and a physical knob, which does not occupy the screen area of the car machine when controlling, and can also facilitate blind operation, which is particularly liked by the author.
The intelligent technology aspect also includes a variety of practical driving assistance functions. The standard ACC adaptive cruise, 360 ° image, 180 ° transparent chassis, uphill assist, steep slope slow descent, 12.3-inch large screen, partition air conditioning matrix LED lighting, etc., give people a luxurious feeling of entry. The mid- and high-end models we test drove also have fatigue driving monitoring, parallel assist, side warning, automatic parking, active noise reduction, HUD head-up display, facial recognition, BOSE audio, multi-color mood lights, fragrance systems and many seat and steering wheel comfort configurations, so that drivers not only feel the excellent mechanical quality of Lynk & Co 09, but also experience the modern intelligent cockpit of luxury and technology.
In fact, not only the driver, but also the passengers can sit comfortably. The Nappa leather seats of the high-end model have 16-way electric adjustment, including ventilation, heating and massage. The second row of seats is wide and comfortable, also fully electrically adjustable, with large front and rear sliding ranges and rich functionality. The comfort of the third row of seats is relatively average, but it can be electrically reclined with one button. Interestingly, because the second row of seats is sometimes adjusted to the back, the second row of seats automatically slides forward when the key is electrically reclined. The second row of doors and the trunk are equipped with a one-button rewind button for practical convenience.
It is also worth mentioning that although the author of 180mm is quite critical of the third row of space, the care of Lynk & Co 09 for each row of passengers is still in place, charging interface, mobile phone slots are available, and the details experience is still good. Moreover, the discomfort of the third row of Lynk & Co 09 is mainly due to the high floor of the third row and the low sitting posture, which is a common disease of SUV models, but compared with the same level of models, the head space of the third row of Lynk & Co 09 is an advantage. Thanks to the design of the short front suspension and the long rear suspension, the Lynk & Co 09 trunk space also has an advantage in the same level, and also increases the crusade distance of being rear-ended, improving safety.
Write at the end
This is not a test drive article written in the order of routines, because the excellent driving texture of Lynk & Co 09 makes the author as an "old driver" can't help but spit first. From the engine, gearbox, chassis to the car machine system of the Lynk & Co 09, from the "four major pieces" of the car in the new era, Lynk & Co 09 has conquered the author, making me feel the most versatile driving experience in the 300,000-class large SUV model.
In the 300,000-level luxury large-scale SUV market, consumers considering this price model are generally based on the need to change cars and purchase additionally, and they are often a group of "old drivers" who know more about cars, more about car driving control and car comfort needs, so the author believes that Lynk & Co 09, which is equipped with luxury and more driving quality, will become the choice of more "old drivers".