Lynk & Co 03 PHEV test mule spied on roads

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The Lynk & Co 03's plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version was spied on roads recently after its fossil fuel-powered version was unveiled on August 20.

According to the patent images exposed, the Lynk & Co 03 PHEV version looks basically same as the fossil fuel-powered version in exterior. The model retains the Lynk & Co family's iconic design, featuring the split-type headlights and horizontal intake grille at its front face. Different from the fossil fuel-powered version, the PHEV version has a charging port on the left fender, which is shared by all Lynk & Co's PHEV models.

At the rear end, the vehicle still adopts the highly-recognizable L-shaped taillights and a black decorative sheet embedded with reflective stripes. The balanced layout of air exhaust ports makes the new model look rather sporty. The Lynk & Co 03 PHEV measures 4,639mm in length, 1,840 in width and 1,460 in height and has a 2,730mm wheelbase.

Inside, the Lynk & Co 03 PHEV features a center console leaning towards driver, which gathers a massive console panel, control knobs as well as some physical buttons. Above the console panel, two rectangular air conditioner vents decorated with chrome elements respond to the well-designed interior. Moreover, the new model boasts such amenities as the electrical park brake and automatic parking system.

Although the automaker has not disclosed much information about the powertrain, we hereby deliver the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV's power details for readers' reference. The automaker said that the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV is powered by a hybrid system comprising a 1.5T in-line 3-cylinder engine and motors, which can generates a maximum combined power of 256hp. The model boasts a maximum mileage of 992km driven by such hybrid power system, which gives the car a combine fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km. Under electric-powered mode, the vehicle will has a battery range of 51km.