The Chinese MIIT exposed the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P from Geely and Volvo as it applied for the sales license. It is a mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan with a range of up to 102 km. The 07 will start mass production this month, preparing for the market launch.
Lynk & Co is a joint brand under Geely and Volvo, founded in 2016. Its present-say model line consists of seven models in the domestic market. However, Lynk & Co keeps it simple in the overseas markets, offering a single model, the 01 crossover. In China, the regulator exposed the newest addition to the Lynk & Co line. It is the 07 EM-P sedan.
Lynk & Co 07 EM-P exterior and specs
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P follows the brand’s distinguishing design language introduced by the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept car. The same styling was previously adopted by Lynk & Co 06 EM-P and Lynk & Co 08 EM-P crossovers. From the front, the 07 has thin headlights integrated into the grille. This sedan’s running lights sit next to the bonnet line. It also has blackened pillars and roof, retractable door handles, frameless side-view mirrors, and an LED taillight strip.
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P boasts 4827/1900/1480 mm dimensions with a wheelbase of 2843 mm. For clarity, it is 143 mm longer than the Lynk & Co 03. Compared to a commonly known model, the 07 EM-P is slightly shorter than the Toyota Camry. This Chinese saloon’s front and rear tracks are the same at 1622 mm. Its approach and departure angles are also similar at 14 degrees. The 07 EM-P’s front and rear overhangs are 940 and 1044 mm.
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P rides on 235/45 R18 or 245/40 R19 wheels. Its curb weight reaches 1915 kg. The gross weight is 2319 kg. Inside, the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P has five seats.
Lynk & Co 07 EM-P powertrain
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P sands on the CMA Evo platform designed for plug-in hybrid vehicles. It adopts the PHEV powertrain system called EM-P. It has a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine (BHE15-BFZ) for 120 kW under the hood. The same ICE powers the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P crossover.
The Chinese MIIT didn’t provide any information about the electric motors of the 07 EM-P. According to previous data, the entry-level of this sedan will adopt an e-motor for 160 kW. The Chinese regulator confirmed the Lynk & Co 07 E-MP has an LFP 18.99-kWh battery from CALB on board. It can run up to 102 km before the ICE kicks in. The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P will possibly get variants with bigger batteries.
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P is about to hit mass production in China. We will keep an eye on this model, so stay tuned!
Source: MIIT
Awesome they recreated Saturn. Seems like the wrong direction on looks for the front of the car.
I really want this. it looks like their concept car. Lynk&Co is the best right now