Bargain Volvo XC90? The 2021 Lynk & Co 09 is priced from RM 194k in China

Late last month, Lynk & Co unveiled the brand-new 2021 Lynk & Co 09 – its largest SUV yet. Despite its 09 name, the new model is Lynk &Co's seventh model in their line-up.

Like its Swedish cousin, the new Lynk & Co 09 is built on the Volvo Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) – the very first model outside the Volvo marque to utilize this platform. Other Lynk & Co models are developed on the BMA and CMA platforms. 

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Now, more details surrounding Lynk & Co’s flagship SUV have surfaced, including its estimated prices.

In China, prices of the Lynk & Co 09 are estimated to start from CNY 299,800 (~RM 194k) – that’s almost half the price of the Volvo XC90, which has a starting price of CNY 538,900 (~RM 349k). The 09 range tops out at CNY 336,800 (~RM 218k), still cheaper than its Swedish cousin.

The Lynk & Co 09 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Electrified versions of the 09 are expected to be introduced in the future, mirroring the XC90’s powertrain options.

Apart from those details, the Lynk & Co 09’s wheelbase has also been confirmed – its wheelbase is 2,984 mm, identical to the Volvo XC90. It is also marginally longer and wider than the XC90, as shown in the table below.

In terms of design, the Lynk & Co front fascia is instantly recognisable with the two headlights sitting at the very top. It also gets vertical slats in the front grille, something which was never before seen in a Lynk & Co model.

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Out goes the Volvo XC90's vertical LED tail lights, as the Lynk & Co 09 gets sleek-looking horizontal units with its signature blocky lighting elements.

Being Lynk & Co’s top-of-the-line model, it gets a long list of features, including Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats (driver’s seat adds memory function), quad-zone automatic climate control with Air Quality System (AQS), 14-speaker audio setup, and a built-in digital video recorder (DVR).

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The Lynk & Co 09 is expected to hit showrooms in China later this year.

WapCar Editor’s comment:

Despite being a relatively unknown brand a few years ago, Lynk & Co is quickly changing that, establishing themselves as one of the strongest up-and-coming marques in China.

Being under the Geely umbrella certainly helped, as it allows for greater parts sharing between models, reducing the cost to develop brand-new hardware. A bargain Volvo XC90? What’s not to like?

And that pretty much sums up the new Lynk & Co 09 – a product born at the right time by the right company.