SUVs are a red sea in the domestic car market, but in segments such as medium and large SUVs, competition does not seem to be as fierce as we think. The reason is that there are not many models at this level, and there are only a few people who want to buy a cost-effective one with a budget of about 300,000, and the current hottest ones are the ideal ONE and Lynk & Co 09. Different from the ideal ONE range extender system, Lynk & Co 09 is more mainstream in the drive mode, providing PHEV plug-in hybrid and 48V light hybrid system, the whole series is equipped with 2.0T engine and timely four-wheel drive, and the price also has certain advantages. For potential car owners, which of the Lynk & Co 09 series is the most worth starting?
A quick review of Lynk & Co 09
The Lynk & Co 09 is the first model of the Lynk & Co brand to be born on the SPA platform and has a strong blood relationship with the Volvo XC90. In terms of appearance, the family design is retained, the iconic split headlights are very recognizable, and the "T" shaped grille adopts a straight waterfall structure inside, which is large enough to extend to the sides and integrate with the headlights.
The whole series is equipped with LED matrix headlights as standard, the minimum and top configuration are completely consistent, with LED daytime running lights, adaptive far and near light, automatic opening and closing, follow-up steering, rain and fog mode and other functions, but not without the installation of cleaning devices.
The vehicle is 5042/1977/1780mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2984mm. As you can see, the wheelbase of the Lynk & Co 09 and Volvo XC90 is the same, but the overall size is still larger than the Lynk & Co 09. This also caters to the consumption concept of most Chinese people, and Cheda feels that it has face and is affordable.
However, from the rear of the car, the downward pressure of the roof and rear windshield tilt angle is destined to squeeze the space inside the car, which may be to compromise with the long front overhang of the front and ensure smooth body lines. The array of light-emitting units inside the taillights emanates from the center to the sides, giving it a cyberpunk sense of déjà vu. The four-out circular exhaust layout below is also rare and the appeal to young people is self-evident.
The interior of the car also continues the family design, and the details are all in Lynk & Co's own style, and the central control layout of Lynk & Co 01, 05 and 09 is basically the same. As the flagship model of the family, the Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 12-inch central control screen and a 6-inch air conditioning control screen, as well as keyless entry, keyless start, remote start, automatic engine start-stop, induction trunk and other convenient functions. And these are only the basic configuration, thanks to the Volvo SPA platform, Lynk & Co 09 draws on the essence of security, and the active security system equipped with the standard system is the biggest highlight.
The Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with a 2.0T+48V light hybrid system, which is available in five models, from low to high, pro seven-seater, Halo seven-seater, Halo six-seater, Ultra seven-seater, ultra six-seater. The Lynk & Co 09 new energy is equipped with a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, and the difference with the 48V light hybrid model is that the low-end Pro only provides a six-seat version, and other models and configurations are completely consistent. Let's put aside the difference between the power system and the number of seats, which pro, halo, ultra choose which one is more cost-effective?
Comparing the price, the price of Pro to Halo increased by 20,000 yuan, and the price of Halo to Ultra increased by 35,000 yuan. After careful comparison of configurations, Halo is 20,000 yuan more expensive than Pro, and you can get automatic parking, steering wheel heating & memory, HUD head-up display, built-in dashcam, BOSE audio (14 speakers), active noise reduction, AR navigation and other rich configurations. Therefore, the Lynk & Co 09 series is the most recommended Halo version, just with the BOSE audio and HUD head-up display system is already worth it, even if you install it in the auto parts city, it will take at least 10,000 yuan to start, and this is not a time cost.
Ultra is 35,000 yuan more expensive than Halo, which can get comfortable and convenient functions such as front seat leg rest adjustment, front seat massage, rear seat electric adjustment, boss key (co-driver rear adjustable button), rear seat heating, one-key remote control parking and so on. However, from the perspective of daily actual use of cars, the utilization rate of these functions is not high, and it can only be regarded as a configuration that is icing on the cake. Although it is not expensive, this sense of gain is not strong.
Comments:
The Halo version is the most cost-effective model of the Lynk & Co 09, and the configuration can cover all car scenes. In fact, the configuration varies from person to person, enough is good, like some infrequently used configurations can be less or less, not only more convenient to drive, but also save costs. The domestic automobile market is huge, and there is still a lack of customized systems. Even in recent years, some manufacturers have begun to pay attention to user operations and opened up some customized services, but the degree of freedom is not high, and it is not mature. Personally, I think that at present, some manufacturers' direct sales model can be upgraded after learning, customers order online, offline car pick-up, in the early booking link to increase the degree of freedom of customization services, like the above car configuration according to customer needs to increase or decrease, this is the perfect consumer experience. After all, waiting for the car cycle can be endured, and it is not possible to say that it cannot be customized.