Lynk & Co 03

This is my second car. My wife loves the Lynk & Co 03's exterior, which retains the brand's early family design with high辨识度. The interior and features focus on the driver; though no physical buttons, the infotainment interaction is easy to adapt to, keeping the cabin clean. Its small size is perfect for me—easy to park, maneuver, and aids handling. Despite initially wanting a sedan, the 03's handling surprised me, outperforming my previous Excelle, with great stability in lane changes, cornering, and high-speed cruising (132km/h). The 2.0T engine is powerful: Comfort mode is轻快 for daily driving, while Sport mode is fierce, with instant power and even wheel spin on wet roads once. As a semi-mechanic, I like it. Choosing it among EVs and hybrids shows some pursuit, and Lynk & Co's WTCR three-peat makes me proud of Chinese brands.

Stepping into the Lynk & Co 03's cabin, it feels quite Audi-like, with similar smell and material quality, though the gear lever resembles BMW's, creating a slight disconnect. The 2026 2.0T version upgrades from dual-clutch to 8AT, boosting horsepower from 252 to 272. It loses the spare tire and rear armrest but gains Geely's H3 ADAS. I don't fancy the rear wing and headlights; those on the Z10 or 07 look better. The Dragon Eagle 1 chip ensures smooth infotainment, but voice recognition needs improvement, and it still uses 4G. The 138,800-yuan car delivers impressive power: Comfort mode accelerates aggressively, Eco mode is gentler below 30km/h, and Sport mode offers an AMG A35-like exhaust note at a much lower price. The chassis provides great support, with a firm yet compliant ride. The steering is light and overly responsive. Throttle and brake feel are linear and solid, with smoother shifts than dual-clutch.隔音 is average, which fits a performance car's character. The self-developed Lynk Sound audio, though cost-saving, performs decently with limited adjustability. Interior space is just above够用, and the trunk has good depth but limited height.

I previously considered the Lynk & Co 03 but was hesitant due to fuel consumption. Now I tested the new 2.0T Ultra and the 1.5T Halo display car. I really like the new 03's exterior, with its slanted grille design and 03 letter badge beside the grille, looking cool with the frog-like front face. The 2.0T in Comfort mode is very nimble, with no obvious throttle lag, and strong mid-to-high speed acceleration. Sport mode has strong power burst and a built-in exhaust note, but shifting顿挫感 is obvious at 30/40 speed, especially when braking. The brakes are sensitive, with a good damper feel but slight点头 when pressed harder. The chassis is light and responsive, but has large颠簸 over speed bumps.隔音 is average;胎噪 is noticeable in Comfort mode, while engine noise掩盖 it in Sport mode. The updated flyme auto infotainment is satisfying, with effective seat ventilation, convenient voice control, and useful music floating window. The interior has a sporty style with multiple materials; front seats are comfortable and soft, but rear seats are very hard. Rear space is okay for my 180cm height. The test drive car's fuel consumption was 15.9L/100km, but normal driving is estimated to be over 8L/100km.