Yiche original as a young people's sports high-end brand, the emergence of Lynk & Co to the current young people boring and depressed life to bring a beam of light, once I thought that this beam of light will be Qoros, then the dream of going to college is to graduate to buy a Qoros car, but Qoros is not timely, my dream is also transferred to Lynk & Co. In fact, I have paid special attention to the brand of Lynk & Co, which is oriented as a trend and young person, since its release in 2017, and the domestic market really needs such a brand for young people.
As the brand's pioneering work, Lynk & Co 01, I have test-driven many times, but I can find a little freshness every time. In the blink of an eye, Lynk & Co 01 has been on the market for nearly five years, the new car has also undergone a medium-term redesign, and many shortcomings at the beginning of the listing have been improved. This time I got a Lynk & Co 01 4WD Dark Night Edition, so what will be the difference in experiencing it again?
New car background: At present, there are four models on sale in 2021 Lynk & Co 01, namely two-wheel drive Pro, two-wheel drive Yao Pro and four-wheel drive Power Halo, four-wheel drive dark night version, the guide price is 17.98-2018 thousand yuan, and the dark night version is a special edition, and the guide price is 201,800 yuan.
Appearance: Sporty more prominent
The biggest change in appearance compared to the previous generation comes from the front face, the middle grid progress a compression height with the two ends of the headlights, visually more narrow and long; the shape of the lower encirclement is more complex than the old model, and even some of the shadows of the Lynk & Co 03+ performance models, strengthen the sense of sport.
There is no big change in the side of the body, Lynk & Co 01 Dark Night Edition can be seen as the addition of the Night Black Suit on the basis of the Power Halo Version, and the use of a 20-inch blackened large wheel, so that the momentum of the whole car directly soars, just like the black samurai traveling in a strong suit, the overall visual effect is very cold, not only the young lad likes, in the words of the little sister, this is handsome.
The tires are goodyear EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 3, with a specification of 235/45 R20, which is a luxury sports off-road tire with excellent grip and the same handling level as the Michelin PS4 and the UC6.
The main changes in the tail are in the rear encirclement, which can be seen as a simplified version of the rear encirclement of the Lynk & Co 03, the rear fog light center design, the exposed double exhaust pipes on both sides are also younger and sportier, and the change in style also shows that the Lynk & Co 01 is further closer to the movement and the target is on the young people.
Interior: More technological
The redesigned Lynk & Co 01 adopts the interior design language of Lynk & Co 2.0, which is more luxurious and technological, which must be experienced by everyone in other Lynk & Co models.
The center console is tilted 13 degrees in the direction of the driver, the air conditioning outlet adopts the popular integrated through design, and the 12.7-inch central control screen adopts a bezel-less design, with a very grippy barrier design, the overall creation of the driver's technology cockpit, which should be very popular with young people.
But my favorite is this 12.3-inch LCD meter, it mainly has three display modes: self, classic and subversive mode, in addition to the navigation state can be full screen display map, no longer need to frequently switch between the central control and the instrument line of sight, can let me more focused on driving.
In terms of the experience of the Internet of Vehicles, Lynk & Co 01 also reflects the high-end level, it uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A + NXP i. MX6Q dual-chip intelligent car machine system, the advantage is faster response, smoother experience, boot seconds into the desktop, really do not have to wait. The operation logic of the whole system is similar to that of the Android tablet, and it is also very quick to get started, and the functions we often use, such as vehicle information, air conditioning, music, navigation, etc., can reach the corresponding page in one step, which is convenient and fast.
The most commonly used temperature and air volume adjustment functions can be adjusted by two very designed solid knobs, which is very convenient.
Static experience: Ride more comfortably
The Lynk & Co 01 Dark Night Edition adopts an integrated sports seat design, and the flanks are enlarged to better envelop the body. The main seat supports 12-way electric adjustment including independent backrest support (4-way) adjustment, as well as heating and ventilation functions. The co-pilot seat also supports 8-way adjustment and heating.
But what I'm most satisfied with is that every time I sit in the car, I feel that it is a kind of enjoyment, shielding the noise of the outside world, the music from the Infinity sound system surrounded by 10 speakers can make people relax, and there is no odor in the car, unlike many other brands of new cars, the car will emit a bad smell of leather and plastic mixed. This is because Lynk & Co 01 attaches great importance to the environmental protection of the car when designing the materials, in addition to the TPO2 environmental protection interior materials, the application of the vehicle specification grade CN95 air conditioning filter, as well as active cockpit cleaning, AQS air quality management system and other functions to ensure the air quality in the car. Not only that, Lynk & Co has also set up a "nose team" to simulate the daily driving environment from the perspective of ordinary users, so as to continuously improve the environmental protection design of Lynk & Co.
But from the perspective of lp, she prefers the seat of Lynk & Co 01, because girls are afraid of cold in winter, and the main and co-driver seats of Lynk & Co 01 are equipped with heating functions as standard, in her words, "the happiness of the moment you sit up directly soars." In addition, the leather + nubeck fur material used in the seat is also very pleasing, and the skin feels comfortable, not only has high breathability and durability, but also strengthens the friction of the body during the ride.
As for the space, the length, width and height of the Lynk & Co 01 Dark Night Edition are 4549mm/1860mm/1689mm, the wheelbase is 2734mm, and the wheelbase is the leading level in the same level of SUVs, even if it is 1 meter 8 tall, sitting in the car is not at all forced.
*There is still a punch space in the front row of the head
*There is one punch in the back row for the head and two punches for the leg
The space in the trunk is also very regular, and the backrest of the rear seat can form a complete plane, whether it is a weekend out to spend the world of two or a family of three enjoying outdoor camping, you can easily load the daily necessities to meet the family. It can be said that with Lynk & Co 01, whether it is commuting to work or weekend travel, it is a good helper for your quality life.
Dynamic experience: Driving is fun
Lynk & Co 01 Dark Night Edition is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, the maximum power is 187kW (254Ps), the maximum torque is 350N·m, the transmission is matched with the 8AT transmission from Aisin, yes, the whole power system and the power of Lynk & Co 03+ and Lynk & Co 05 are exactly the same, but Lynk & Co 01 is just a compact SUV, so I am very confident in its power performance.
In fact, this is also the case, the large displacement engine brought by the sufficient low torque makes this car start very calmly, the traffic light light throttle car jumped out, although it is an SUV weighing 1.7 tons, but the overall feeling is very light. Matching the Aisin 8AT gearbox shift is also very positive, the process is smooth and silky so that if it were not for the change in engine speed, you could almost ignore the gear change.
The chassis control of the CMA architecture is still satisfactory, the chassis adjustment is softer than the front section of the old model, and the comfort has been improved, but it can also maintain sufficiently stable support in the face of fast impacts such as speed bumps, and the driving sense in bumpy roads is more advanced. In addition, the Lynk & Co 01 is designed with a larger rear wheel camber, which can make the tire grip more sufficient, the lateral limit higher, and the driving pleasure more sufficient.
The NVH of the whole vehicle is also in place, the noise when the engine idling is isolated, and the wind noise, tire noise and engine noise in the cabin at high speed are also well controlled, and the front and rear of the car do not need to deliberately raise the volume.
During the cruise, I tried to open the Lynk & Co 01 assisted driving system, and I have to say that the upgraded ADAS system assisted driving ability is very suitable for me, especially after work, tired for a day and then encountered peak congestion, the mood is simply worse. But since driving the Lynk & Co 01 Night Edition for a few days, I have found that I don't seem to be afraid of congestion, because it is equipped with a comprehensive assisted driving system, including full-speed domain adaptive cruise with queuing function, which can continuously follow the car in front of you in stop-and-go conditions, liberating your feet. In addition to full-speed adaptive cruise, there is also an ELKA emergency lane keeping function, which automatically adjusts the direction to get the vehicle back on track when it shifts toward the edge of the road or an obstacle. It is very useful for veteran drivers who often drive long distances and can greatly improve driving safety.
During this period, I also drove the Lynk & Co 01 to Chongming, and I could feel the joy of driving on the slippery roads in the countryside. Lynk & Co 01 is equipped with BorgWarner's fifth-generation intelligent four-wheel drive system, which under normal circumstances drives in front-drive mode to save fuel consumption; when the system detects the moment the wheel slips, it will automatically switch the four-wheel drive mode to achieve 50:50 torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, and this process is only completed in 0.1 seconds, so fast that you have not noticed the tire skidding vehicle has been safely out of trouble.
Car maintenance: long maintenance cycle saves time and worry
For young sports brands like Lynk & Co, the maintenance cost of their cars must also be the focus of young people's attention, so we have actually understood it.
First of all, in terms of car use, the main cost is fuel, according to the Lynk & Co 01 Night Edition NEDC fuel consumption of 7.8L/100km, 95 # gasoline 7.7 yuan / L price calculation, fuel cost per kilometer is about 6 cents, which is not expensive for 2.0T models.
Secondly, in terms of maintenance, Lynk & Co 01 first insurance 10,000 kilometers (manufacturers give it away for free), after which the maintenance interval is also 10,000 kilometers a time, small maintenance is about 1,000 yuan a time, compared to many models that are maintained every 5,000 kilometers, there are advantages in the maintenance cycle, or can save some maintenance costs, of course, there is time, the actual comprehensive car cost is also at the same level of normal level.
In addition, Lynk & Co 01 provides brand "three exemptions" rights: that is, the first car owner can enjoy a lifetime free warranty, lifetime free data traffic, lifetime free roadside assistance, only the quality is tough enough, the service commitment can be so confident. That is to say, under normal circumstances, in addition to maintenance costs, there is no need to worry about other maintenance costs.
Editor's summary: As a trend brand for young people, Lynk & Co actually brings us a lot of surprises, and the rich product matrix fully meets the individual needs of different young people. Lynk & Co 03+ pursues performance, Lynk & Co 05 is more sporty, and Lynk & Co 01 is a full of small steel gun SUV, it is all-encompassing, space, performance, configuration, intelligent experience can be taken into account, daily driving fun is not lacking. For this car, I recommend the four-wheel drive version, which can not only take care of your needs for urban quality life, but also meet your yearning for poetry and distant places. If you like low-key, you can choose the Dynamic Halo version, if you like cool black style, then the dark night version can also satisfy you. And there are enough cars in the store, and there is no need to wait to pick up the car, which is good news for the small partners who are eager to buy a car. In terms of car purchase, 01 has now launched 0 down payment car purchases, 36 periods of rates as low as 1.99%, or 100,000 interest rates for 2 years, which can be selected on demand. The current campaign is until April 30th, you can consult your local dealer.