GTI's equal choice, whether the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback can be a source of joy
Text/Su Jin Ji
Although Lynk & Co is a brand new to the development of a traditional car manufacturer, it is very committed to the development of the performance field, and thus participates in motorsport. From the essential point of view, Lynk & Co is aimed at young people, from the perspective of user thinking, its models are not simply sports genes, more models integrate home orientation.
But these family-oriented Lynk & Co models follow the family's sporty design, so they are easy to be liked by young people. In addition to the home-oriented models, there are many consumer groups that are also eager for performance, so Lynk & Co has continued the performance-centered "+" series models on the basis of the original models.
The Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback is a performance product of the other direction, which was not born in the name of "+", but carries the performance basis presented in the Hatchback structure. Therefore, this model can also be called a high-performance hatchback model, so the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback is dealing with consumers who yearn for performance and driving pleasure.
Black + orange is the signature color of the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback and is currently the only option other than black at the moment, as there is no third color available for this model. Including the color matching in the car, there is only one kind of color, which is also black + orange that fits the color of the body.
The light set and grille on the front of the body are the standard layout of the Lynk & Co family, and they are all split structures. The main color of the body is orange, embellished with black. Therefore, inside the light group, as well as at the grille, sports kit, roof, exterior mirrors and other parts are presented in a high-gloss black tone, emphasizing the sporty atmosphere of the whole vehicle.
The wheel eyebrows on the side of the body are slightly raised, which creates a heavy feeling for the whole vehicle. The two versions of the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback are currently on sale with 19-inch wheels, and the matching tires are Michelin PS4, which is more diligent in terms of tires, because the cost of this tire is relatively high and has excellent grip performance.
Unlike the split headlights at the front, the rear lights are designed to be integrated, but are lit up in a separate layout. The taillights are a major attraction at the rear of the car, because the internal light groups of the taillights of this model are arranged in a complex manner, which looks more exquisite under close inspection. The taillight outline and the middle trim are all blackened colors, so the sense of unity is relatively strong.
The color scheme in the car is exactly the opposite of the body, and the main dark black tone in the car is embellished with orange lines. The soft bag part of the central control is used in the Alcantara fur, which is softer to the touch and the matte texture will be deeper. Including the electronic gear handle is also used to turn the fur material, which will increase the anti-slip of the palm.
The model's 8AT transmission came from Aisin, and its power provides a 2.0T displacement, the turbocharged torque platform provides a value of 350 Nm wide, and the horsepower is 254 horses. The Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback is equipped with the powertrain of the Lynk & Co 03+, but the driving experience of the model is not as hardcore as the 03+.
Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback does not have the pure performance positioning of 03+, but the spring stiffness of the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback and the stiffness of the subframe bushing have been improved, so compared with the ordinary version of 02, the chassis texture of the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback will be harder, and the driving experience of the corner feedback will be more confident, because the chassis support is more sufficient than that of ordinary 02, so the performance attributes of the model can be felt during the handling process.
summary:
The two models currently offered by Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback are halo version and Halo driver control kit version, the official guidance price of Halo is 176,800 yuan, and the official guidance price of Halo driving control suite version is 181,800 yuan. The difference between them is 5,000 yuan, but in essence the difference between the two is only in terms of sports kits, configuration and three major pieces. So when choosing, you can choose the package according to your preferences. This model is cheaper than GTI and is better equipped, especially this PS4 tire, so when hesitating about GTI, Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback may be a good substitute.