Recently, Lynk & Co officially announced that the Lynk 01 renewed edition is about to hit the market. As the pioneering work of the Lynk & Co brand, this facelift of the 01 series, although it does not bring disruptive changes, still has upgrades in the details that are 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 Nightshadow Blue paint. This color, which reveals a sense of premium understatedness, fits well with the aesthetic preferences of today's young consumer group.
The exterior design continues the Lynk & Co family's signature split-type headlight design, with the daytime running lights standing on both sides of the hood like two sword-like eyebrows. Together with the blackened air intake grille, the front face still has strong recognizability. 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 will most likely be retained. The body dimensions are expected to remain at the level of a 4549mm vehicle length and a 2734mm 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 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 LCD 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, which has been validated by the market, will most likely continue to be used, as it has already achieved a good balance between smooth power output and fuel economy.
From the perspective of product iteration rhythm, this 01 renewed edition is more like a regular model-year update. The newly added color and the optimization of the infotainment system are mainly aimed at young user groups who pursue 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 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 highly competitive compact SUV market, any slight adjustment in configuration or price may affect the final purchase decision.
