Geely Group member Lynk & Co is ready to unveil a brand-new model, previewing it in a series of teasers on social media. The Lynk & Co 08 is a mid-size five-seater SUV with sporty styling cues and electrified underpinnings.
The teasers are quite revealing, in combination with the official photos of camouflaged prototypes that give away the five-seater SUV nature of the new offering. The 08 adopts the latest evolution of Lynk & Co’s styling language, which is quite similar to another Geely brand, Zeekr. The upper section of the split headlights looks sharper and more elongated than previous Lynk & Co models, reaching much closer to the windshield. Other parts of the bodywork we get to see include the slim bumper intakes, the trim elements on the front doors which are connected to the base of the mirrors and house ADAS sensors, plus the elongated LED taillights.
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Inside, the model features a large infotainment touchscreen in portrait orientation mounted on the center of the minimalist dashboard. More importantly, the SUV will introduce the new so-called Flyme Auto system by Meizu, bringing sophisticated connectivity features and plenty of customization options including a split-screen function. Parent company Geely Group bought Meizu last year, meaning that the system will likely find its way to more models.
The Lynk & Co 08 rides on the CMA 2.0 architecture which will also be used by the upcoming successor of the Volvo XC60. Like other Lynk & Co models, the 08 is expected to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with electric motors.
The market launch of the Lynk & Co 08 in China is expected in the third quarter of the year. It will be the seventh addition to Lynk & Co’s local range, next to the 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, and 09 (plus the 04 electric scooter). We expect to learn more about the electrified SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show which opens its doors on April 18. There is also a chance we get a sneak peek on March 30, at a scheduled conference held by Lynk & Co and Meizu.
