Geely-Volvo joint venture launches center, SUV models in Ho Chi Minh City
Geely-Volvo joint venture launches center, SUV models in Ho Chi Minh City
Lynk & Co Automobile International Sales Co. Ltd (Lynk & Co) and GreenLynk Automotives Joint Stock Company on Saturday introduced the Lynk & Co car brand in the southern Vietnamese market with three SUV models.
The Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 05 were unveiled at the launch event in Ho Chi Minh City, January 13, 2024. |
The event also marked the grand opening of the Lynk & Co Center community space at the firm’s showroom on Nguyen Huu Canh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, adjacent to one of the busiest residential areas, Vinhomes Central Park.
It affirms a commitment to bringing quality, outstanding, and distinctive products to Vietnamese consumers, the company said.
After the introduction of the Lynk & Co 09 in Hanoi, the inclusion of the Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 05 SUV models at the brand launch event in Ho Chi Minh City underscores the firm's commitment to enhancing the quality and experience standards for contemporary Vietnamese consumers.
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| Tasco and Geely executives hold a gift at the launch event in Ho Chi Minh City, January 13, 2024. |
The two models showcase a coupe SUV design, presented on a specially designed runway atop the Lynk & Co Tan Cang Showroom.
The Lynk & Co 01, positioned as a C-size SUV with the most robust output in its segment, is equipped with a 2.0L, 4-cylinder high-power turbocharged engine optimized for operational efficiency and fuel consumption within the urban SUV range, thereby minimizing its environmental impact.
Featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, the Lynk & Co 01's connectivity system empowers users to effortlessly access music, navigation, and various applications at their convenience, no matter the location.
The Lynk & Co 05, identified as a crossover SUV and considered the coupe SUV counterpart to the Lynk & Co 01, boasts a contemporary design featuring superior features, sharp lines, and sporty front and rear bumpers that collectively contribute to a robust and dynamic appearance.
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| The Lynk & Co 01 |
The third car unveiled at the launch event is the Lynk & Co 09, recently introduced at Tasco Mall Long Bien – Hanoi in December, which stands as the flagship line developed on SPA technology.
Boasting a 2.0L engine, 254 horsepower, and 350Nm torque, it is complemented by an 8-speed transmission and an AWD system.
Tailored to the preferences of Vietnamese users, the distributed Vietnamese version features a 7-seat structure, enhancing its appeal to a wider audience.
"I am very honored to be invited to Vietnam again, joining hands with TASCO Group and bringing Lynk & Co's high-end products with traits of individuality, trending, technology, and sporty-feeling to evolve together with the new generation of young consumers in Vietnam, and to wholly upgrade the mobility experience,” Liu Xiangyang, senior vice-president of Geely Auto Group and CEO of Lynk & Co, said at the launch.
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| The Lynk & Co 05 |
GreenLynk introduces the car models from a global brand to Vietnamese consumers to contribute to a sustainable future with high-quality vehicles, while affirming the position and quality standards of the progressive Vietnamese drivers.
Founded in 2016, Lynk & Co is a global automotive brand formed as a joint venture between Geely Auto Group and Volvo Car Group.
