The Lynk & Co 09 is the brand’s flagship and largest vehicle, a full-size luxury SUV. It is primarily targeted at providing a premium, spacious experience for families, competing with vehicles like the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7. It is built on Geely and Volvo’s advanced SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform, the same foundation used for the Volvo XC90.
The 09 is offered with a variety of electrified powertrains, including mild-hybrid (MHEV) gasoline engines and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), but it is not a pure electric vehicle (BEV).
Design and Interior
The 09 is an imposing five-door SUV designed to seat six or seven passengers in a 2-2-2 or 2-3-2 configuration.
- Interior Features: The cabin is highly luxurious, featuring premium Nappa leather, wooden trim accents, and advanced technology. The cockpit is modern with multiple screens, including a large central infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and often a head-up display (HUD).
- Seating: The focus is on comfort, with available heating, ventilation, and massage functions for multiple rows, offering a first-class experience for all passengers.
- Technology: It runs on advanced infotainment systems (sometimes using chips like the Snapdragon 8155) and features comprehensive connectivity options and high-end audio systems.
Powertrain and Performance
The Lynk & Co 09 uses Volvo-derived powertrains which are either mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid systems.
- Mild-Hybrid (MHEV): This version features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Power output is typically around 250 hp, delivered via an 8-speed automatic transmission. These are usually All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
- Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): The PHEV variant (often called the 09 EM-P) uses a combination of a 2.0-liter turbo engine and electric motors.
- Total Power Output (PHEV): The combined system power can reach up to approximately 518 horsepower (380 kW) and substantial torque.
- PHEV Performance: The powerful AWD PHEV versions accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 5.6 seconds.
- Drivetrain: Drivetrain options include Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD), with AWD being standard on most higher trims.
Battery and Range (PHEV Only)
- Battery Size (PHEV): The plug-in hybrid models use a substantial battery pack, typically around 40.1 kWh (gross capacity).
- Pure Electric Range (PHEV): The pure electric range is significant for an SUV of this size, achieving approximately 190 km (around 118 miles) on the CLTC cycle.
- Total Range: The total combined range with a full fuel tank (70L) and a full charge is around 1,430 km (888 miles).
Technology and Safety
The 09 benefits heavily from Volvo’s safety expertise and platform. It is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), often including over 20 different functions such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and a 360-degree camera system, ensuring high safety ratings.