About two and a half years ago, I tried the three-cylinder version of Lynk & Co 03. Although the car was equipped with a controversial three-cylinder engine, I still gave a high evaluation. The Lynk & Co 03 also ushered in its own mid-term facelift. Not only did the three-cylinder version cancel the fuel version, but the high-end version was directly equipped with a high-power 2.0t engine. Compared with the old 03+, it seems that it only lacks four-wheel drive and changes the 8AT to a dual-clutch, which really made a large number of old car owners very dissatisfied. Out of curiosity, I also tried it to see how it performed.
test drive car is a 2.0T top-end model and is optionally equipped with the "03 Performance Upgrade Package". Therefore, it has 19-inch forged rims and corresponding tire sizes and exhaust sound valves. The test drive performance is also based on this car. The 254 horsepower parameter is indeed relatively strong for such a car. The temperature was about 20 degrees on the test drive. In fact, the power of the throttle is still quite strong. With the help of the strong grip tires, the large throttle can almost not slip. This is not bad. The smoothness is generally praised. I didn’t feel any uncomfortable stuttering or tide during the test drive. As an dual-clutch , it started relatively cleanly and neatly. The power response is generally good. In sports mode, small power requests are basically available as you step on, and large power requests are slightly delayed. However, driving a little more intensely in daily life can also keep up with the rhythm. Overall, it can achieve good smoothness and response speed, which can give good reviews.
chassis performance separately, the tire size of this car is 245/35 R19. Although it is an option, it is indeed more radical to use this size on an A-class car. The overall small vibration is indeed very sensitive. The information on the road can almost be transmitted into the car without reservation, but it has been processed to a certain extent. Considering this hardware, I personally think it is acceptable. The test drive route is better, so there are not many big bumps, and the subjective feeling is still relatively flexible. Overall, it is still relatively good to inherit the good driving quality, and the sporty performance is good. The roll suppression during intense driving is very good, the limit is also very high, and the body movement is relatively controllable when paralleling the line at a faster speed, and the overall sense of the suspension is also good. The steering feel is much better than the light and fluttering feeling of the old model, and the stability in high-speed corners has been significantly improved. The directionality, the response speed of the front of the car, and the following of the body are relatively good. The brake foot feel is well received, and basically there is no need to adapt. NVH is generally praised, and the insulation of wind noise and road noise ambient sounds is good. However, even if the exhaust valve is not opened, there will be some extra exhaust noise. At the same time, if the speed exceeds 3,000, the valve will automatically open. It will be noisier to sit in the rear row, and may be affected.
statically. Most people couldn't accept the modified picture when they posted the online version before. After seeing the real car, I thought it was okay, better than expected. It may be that the dark color is not that abrupt. The lights are cooler than before the modified version. The interior still retains a higher level. There is no problem with the workmanship and materials. However, I sat in the passenger seat during the test ride. The reflection of the vehicle screen is still quite obvious. Although the screen of the test drive car can also be adjusted, it seems to be reflected after adjustment. This point needs to be noted that the car machine is much more optimized than the version I tried before. The smoothness, menu logic and the achievable functions are relatively good. The 360 Circle can also support multi-angle display. The driving mode switching is much easier to use than the old model, and the storage space has been optimized. There is also a place for placing things at the bottom of the center console. A mobile phone can also be placed next to the wireless charging position at the bottom of the screen.
ergonomics in the front row are generally praised. The seats are obviously sports seats, which are harder overall, but the wrapping feel is very good, and the steering wheel is easy to adjust to the appropriate position. The rear row is moderate. Considering the sporty positioning, the space is sufficient, and the seat ride is acceptable. The overall trunk space is small and not very regular.In terms of configuration, this top-end device is indeed quite sufficient. If I buy it, it will be almost the same. As for the performance upgrade package, I personally may not choose. After all, this size of tires is indeed a bit exaggerated for daily household use, and I don’t like this very exaggerated exhaust, of course, this is a matter of opinion.
Overall, I think the performance of this new 03 is still remarkable. Although it uses a dual clutch, daily driving is much better than the old 03+ 8AT, and it also retains a better high-quality
