Owner Review: High-End spec with an affordable price -My Experience with my Lynk & Co 05

** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Lynk & Co 05 Chinese owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar

Brandon Lee

About My Lynk & Co 05

Last October, there was a need for my family to purchase a new car. We unanimously decided that this time, we wanted to get an SUV. Before getting the Lynk & Co 05, my family used to own a Peugeot 508 sedan for 5 years.

Despite Peugeot is not a very popular brand in China, and has a horrible resale value, I chose the Peugeot 508 was because of its comfort, spec and power (1.8T with a 6-speed automatic).

But, as much as I love my old Peugeot 508, I still wanted to look for something different to drive. So, here are 5 reasons why I chose the Lynk & Co 05 as my new car:

1. Powertrain

The Lynk & Co 05 has a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine sourced from Volvo, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission from Aisin. Also, it shares the same CMA platform as the Volvo XC40.

I fell in love with how smooth the car delivers its performance. It cranks out 253 PS and 350 Nm of torque like a dream. 

2. Safety

I consider safety as my biggest concern when buying a car as I will be driving around with my wife and child. Thanks to its shared platform with Volvo, one of the safest car brands in the world, the Lynk & Co 05 has a full suite of safety features you can think of that exists in a modern car.

I don't know if you might have heard of a saying that goes: 'the more complicated the design, the more expensive it is to fix in the long run.' I completely disagree with this saying. It is already 2020, not 1980. As technology advances, we get to enjoy better features.

A lot of features are equipped in the Lynk & Co 05 can’t be found even in a Mercedes-Benz or BMW for its price range. Features like HUD display, adaptive cruise control are only available in the high-end models for most German cars.

4. Comfort

I can tell Lynk & Co made an effort into designing the interior of the Lynk & Co. Nappa leather and Alcantara covers large areas of the interior, giving the car a premium feel. Also, the 05 has Infiniti sound system with 10 speakers and RGB ambient lighting.

5. Design

Design is a subjective thing. I love the exterior design of the Lynk & Co 05. I think this design language gives the car a unique and sporty look. 

I have been driving the Lynk & Co 05 for a few days now, and I absolutely enjoyed it. One thing I have to complain about is its factory-issued tyres, as it makes a lot of noise while driving. Also, the infotainment system can be a little laggy at times, but I believe Lynk & Co will one day fix it with an update since it's an Andriod-based system.

Driving Experience

Since I have only picked up the Lynk & Co 05 for a few days, I can only share my first impressions with you guys. The Lynk & Co 05 has 4 different driving modes: Economy, Comfort, Sport, and Off-road. I mainly used Comfort driving in the city. In Comfort mode, the transmission and the engine work together harmoniously. The throttle responds instantly when you step foot on it. 

Conclusion

I think this is the best car to buy for its price range. I paid CNY 210,000 for this car, which is about the equivalent of RM 120,000. I couldn’t find another car that has a better powertrain and features around that price range. All in all, I am willing to try new things, even if it doesn't live up to my expectations. But the Lynk & Co 05 has lived up to mine's.