Recently, Lynk & Co officially announced that the refreshed version of the Lynk & Co 01 is about to hit the market. As the pioneering model of the Lynk & Co brand, this facelift of the 01 series, although not bringing disruptive changes, still has upgrades in the details that are worth paying attention to. According to the information released by the officials, the most notable change of the new car is the addition of a matte-textured Night Shadow Blue paint color. This color scheme, which exudes a premium feel beneath its understated appearance, fits well with the aesthetic preferences of today's young consumer group.
The exterior design continues the signature split-type headlight design of the Lynk & Co family, 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 reinforces the sporty character. Although the officials have not fully revealed the rear styling, referring to Lynk & Co's consistent design language, classic elements such as the through-type taillights and dual exhausts will most likely be retained. The body dimensions are expected to remain at 4549mm in length and 2734mm in wheelbase, which is above average in the compact SUV market.
For the interior, according to spy photos, the new car may be equipped with the FlymeAuto infotainment system, which is good news for enhancing the human-machine interaction experience. However, as a mid-cycle facelift model, the overall cabin layout does not seem to have undergone major adjustments, and features such as the fully digital instrument cluster and electronic gear shifter should continue to be offered. Regarding powertrain, the officials have not yet announced specific parameters. Referring to the current 2.0T+8AT combination (254 horsepower/350 N·m), this market-validated powertrain will most likely continue to be used, as it has already achieved a good balance between smooth power delivery and fuel economy.
Judging from the product iteration rhythm, this refreshed version of the 01 is more like a regular annual model update. The new color option and the optimization of the infotainment system are mainly aimed at young user groups who pursue personalization and intelligent experiences. Considering the current pricing strategy starting at 155,800 yuan, if the new model can maintain a similar price range, it will still have decent 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 fiercely competitive compact SUV market, any slight adjustment in configuration or price could affect the final purchase decision.
