Lynk & Co 08: Could this Chinese SUV come to Australia?

Lynk & Co, part of China’s Geely, has shown off initial images of its latest vehicle ahead of the full reveal on March 30 in China.

The Lynk & Co 08 is a large crossover with coupe-esque traits and a number of the company’s signature design elements.

At the front the crossover has a reworked version of Lynk & Co’s fork-like LED daytime running light signature, as well as a full-width light bar that houses the main headlight beams.

There are vertical side air intakes on the front bumper, as well as a large hexagonal air intake at the bottom.

Around the side there are large diamond-cut alloy wheels, pop-out door handles, and glossy wheel arch cladding. There’s also a two-tone exterior paint job.

Down back, there’s a full-width LED light bar with a Lynk & Co logo underneath it, indentations that house rear reflectors, and a large diffuser-like piece down the bottom.

We’re yet to see any official interior imagery of the Lynk & Co 08 thus far but it’s likely to have tablet-like digital displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.

Lynk & Co hasn’t revealed any information about what will power the 08 yet but in the images there are filler doors on both sides, indicating it is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

As reported by Car News China, the Lynk & Co 08’s PHEV powertrain will consist of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. It’s unclear if there will be more powertrain options.

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The 08 will also reportedly be built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform which underpins the likes of the Lynk & Co 01, 02, 03 and 05, as well as the Volvo XC40, C40, and the Polestar 2.

Geely announced in November 2021 that it aims to bring the Lynk & Co brand to Australia by 2025. This means the Lynk & Co 08 could be coming to Australia if this is still the case.

“Lynk & Co will expand its global presence by entering Russia, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand among others,” said Geely in its original press release detailing its ‘Smart Geely 2025 Strategy’ roadmap.

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