To be honest, when I said that there was a Lynk & Co 06 test drive, many of the company's small partners showed great interest, I think one is because the Lynk & Co brand gives people the feeling of youth, sports, so for this small SUV, they also have the same expectations; the second is because of its "macho purple" color, let me and other straight men excited. Of course, as for the configuration of space, car and machine, etc., I am also full of curiosity in my heart. Without further ado, transfer to see the car.
Appearance, family design + "macho purple" color matching, the return rate is super high
Design has always been one of the advantages of Lynk & Co brand models, whether it is 01 or 06, they all use a similar family design language, so even if they are far away, they can immediately recognize this as a Lynk & Co. As for the level of detail, I don't think it is necessary to say much about the iconic headlights and grille, and the front face of this car I think the biggest attraction is the large number of black elements under the bumper, coupled with the dynamic shape, which forms a very strong sports atmosphere.
The positioning of small SUVs is mostly young and fashionable, which also produces a contradiction that has to be faced, that is, how to take into account space and design, which is particularly evident in the performance of the car side, and Lynk & Co 06 obviously makes a good compromise. It can be seen that its roof line is not excessively shrunk, which in addition to providing better overhead space for rear passengers, another major benefit is that the rear window area will not be excessively reduced (name Toyota C-HR and Yi ze). The use of the suspension roof obviously caters well to the preferences of young users at the design level, and between the C-pillar and the D-pillar, a black trim plate is also used to create a slender visual effect, and the prismatic design is also done on it, which is also another highlight of the side of the car.
Like the front face, the tail shape of the Lynk & Co 06 is still one of the styles we are familiar with, and the "Lynk & Co" flavor is very strong. However, the biggest surprise point of the whole rear of the car is the two huge exhausts below, which also gives it the feeling of a small steel cannon.
The exterior part of the color is not to talk about its color, our car is purple, and this is also its main color. In fact, this color scheme is actually a little dark, if only it could be brighter. Another very interesting thing to say, when we were picking up the car, there were a few young ladies next to us watching the car, and when we drove over, they all looked at the car. Obviously, this color matching has great lethality for women.
Inside the car, the main fashion + technology, the space does not need to worry
Entering the 06 car, the bright light is my first impression of it, compared to its own other models, thanks to the 10.25-inch central control screen and the layout of the shift area, the 06 is more layered, and you will not feel any so-called cheap feeling. At least from the look and feel, it succeeded.
As for the car engine system that everyone cares about, the design is designed to tilt 6.7 ° in the direction of the main driver, which is a good way to reduce the influence of sunlight reflection. In addition, the system's operation interface is more simple, coupled with a good smooth experience and powerful functions, the actual convenience of use is very good.
Our car uses a leather/fabric hybrid seat, and the ride feels moderately soft and hard, at least not in the city. However, compared to the ride, I think everyone is more about its design. From the picture, you can see that the seat is very sporty, and the upper part also adopts the same color scheme as the body. In addition, the wrapping on both sides is also very strong, even in a slightly more intense driving, it can also be a good fixation of our bodies.
The back row of the Lynk & Co 06 also shows a good level, the size and positioning restrictions, although the space is not particularly large, but the author of 175cm tall enters the car, including the legs and head still has a certain margin. In addition, the need to praise is that the rear configuration is particularly rich, in addition to the floor is fully flat, there are independent air conditioning outlets and two USB power interfaces, which shows that Lynk & Co is still very careful about the comfortable rear seat.
Under a certain size, the trunk space has never been the selling point of small SUVs, but Lynk & Co 06 is still equipped with a more regular trunk space for users, plus the rear seats support 4/6 reclining, so occasionally emergency loading of some large items can also be competent. Details, 06 on both sides of the two not too small storage compartments, usually equipped with some wipers, spare tools and so on are very convenient.
Power, like a small steel cannon, the chassis to praise
Before the test drive, let's introduce the power performance of the Lynk & Co 06, which is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 177 hp and a peak torque of 255 Nm, matching a 7-stop wet-type dual-clutch transmission. In contrast, many Japanese cars are still equipped with naturally aspirated engines, and the power data of this 1.5T engine is also better than many models.
Back to the point, under such a strong power blessing, you naturally do not need to worry about its power performance, whether it is starting, mid-stage acceleration, there are enough power reserves. Of course, this gearbox is also indispensable, the shift is smooth, and it can react quickly after deep throttle.
The Lynk & Co 06 has three driving modes: economy, comfort and sport, in which the throttle of the vehicle is very insensitive and the power output is relatively gentle. When switching to sport mode, it is another feeling, at this time the engine speed and gear change settings are more aggressive, and the 06 at this time is like a small steel cannon, which makes people's blood boil. After driving two modes, the comfort mode in the center of the two is the best in my opinion, of course, this is also the most commonly used mode.
It is said that a car is not high-level, and it is known to look up and feel the chassis. The Lynk & Co 06 uses a combination of independent suspension of the front McPherson and independent rear multi-link, which is also a routine operation for this class of models. After driving up, it can be clearly felt that the 06 chassis is very tough, especially when the vehicle passes through the undulating road, the suspension will not have too much bounce, which also increases the confidence of the driver. When facing some potholed pavement, the suspension can also be better handled, which is obviously a chassis for tuning bias and movement.
Write at the end
Before the test drive, we made our own vision for the Lynk & Co 06, and everyone thought that this was just a model that looked young and sporty, but was still based on comfort inside. Of course we only guessed half right, it feels more like the look, and the driving feel exceeds our expectations. As for the comfort level, it is not ambiguous, especially regarding the experience of the rear passengers, which has a more obvious advantage over the same class.
In my opinion, if you want a small SUV with a good brand, high value, high configuration, sporty feeling, and the back row is not too bad in the case of a limited budget, then the Lynk & Co 06 is a very good choice. Of course, if you still want a high enough return rate, then remember to choose the purple version.