Recently, Lynk & Co officially announced that the refreshed Lynk & Co 01 is about to go on sale. As the founding model of the Lynk & Co brand, although this facelift of the 01 series does not bring subversive changes, the upgrades in details are still worth paying attention to. Judging from the information released by the official side, the most notable change of the new car is the addition of a matte-textured Night Shadow Blue paint color. This color scheme, which reveals a premium feel within its understatement, fits well with the aesthetic preferences of today's young consumer group.
The exterior design continues the Lynk & Co family's signature split headlight design, with the daytime running lights standing on both sides of the hood like two sword-like eyebrows. Combined with the blackened air intake grille, the front face remains highly recognizable. The side lines maintain the smoothness of the current model, and the addition of five-spoke blackened wheels strengthens the sporty character. Although the official side has not fully shown the rear styling, referring to Lynk & Co's consistent design language, classic elements such as the through-type taillights and dual exhausts are very likely to be retained. The body dimensions are expected to remain at the level of 4549mm vehicle length and 2734mm wheelbase, which is above average in the compact SUV market.
For the interior, according to spy shots, the new car may be equipped with the FlymeAuto infotainment system, which is good news for improving the human-machine interaction experience. However, as a mid-cycle facelift model, the overall cabin layout does not seem to have been greatly adjusted, and configurations such as the full digital instrument cluster and electronic gear shifter should continue to be offered. In terms of power, the official side has not yet announced specific parameters. Referring to the current 2.0T+8AT combination (254 horsepower/350 N·m), this powertrain that has been validated by the market is very likely to continue to be used, having already achieved a good balance between smooth power output and fuel economy.
From the pace of product iteration, this refreshed 01 is more like a regular model-year update. The newly added color and the optimization of the infotainment system mainly target young user groups pursuing personalization and intelligent experience. Considering the current pricing strategy starting at 155,800 yuan, if the new model can maintain a similar price range, it will still have good competitiveness in the 150,000-200,000 yuan SUV market. For us consumers, the official launch on June 10 will reveal more configuration details and the final price, so it is worth keeping an eye on. After all, in the highly competitive compact SUV market, any slight adjustment in configuration or price may affect the final purchase decision.
