Lynk & Co 900: Six-Seat PHEV Flagship Challenges Li Auto L9 with Tank Turn, Full-Suite ADAS

Recently, Lynk & Co launched its 6-seat flagship PHEV SUV, the 900 model. The 900 offer four trims: 1.5 T Halo, 1.5T Ultra, 2.0 T Ultra, and 2.0 T Explore, with prices ranging from RMB 289,900 (USD 40,000) to RMB 396,900 (USD 4,800).

Rivaling with Li Auto L9 (from RMB 4900,800/USD 56,600) and AITO M9 (from RMB 469,800/USD
64,900), the 900 features a lower prices, superior cabin space, and all trims with standard ADAS configuration.

Safety: Redefining Structural Integrity  

The 900 is built on SPA Evo architecture, so that it buils a strong structure:

-        The body contains 33.46% hot-formed steel (vs. L9’s 28.9%)

-        The A/B pillars and sills are armed with 2,000 MPa boron steel.

-        The body side adopts "hot-formed mono-side ring" tech, achieving 100% coverage of hot-formed steel, increased the anti-lateral impact capability by 40%, compared with traditional welding
structure.

-        The car is also armed with rear head/thorax airbags and a 2,550mm long side curtain airbag, reducing head injury risks by 70%.  

Chassis: Dual-Chamber Air Suspension Meets Tank Turn  

In order to enhance car control, faster turning speed, and a better vibration filtering effect, the 900 pairs dual-wishbone front, multi-link rear suspensions, with dual-chamber air springs, and CDC adaptive dampers.

Besides, its tri-motor system, rear-wheel steering tech, and vector maneuvering technology, the car is capable of performing ‘tank turn’ maneuvers, ‘waltz turn’, and ‘crab walk’ modes.  

Interior: Executive-Class Amenities  

The 900 offers individual seats. In the second row, the seats have ventilation/heating/massage function, as well as a 550 mm sliding range. While tthe third row seats are able to recline 155° with 125 mm adjustability, giving the passengers a comfortable drive.

Except for the entry-level trim, other higher-lever trims are equipped with:

-        30-inch 6K ceiling-mounted screen

-        9L compressor fridge

-        Harman Kardon 31-speaker audio

Tech: Dual 8295 Chips Outmuscle Rivals  

In terms of smart cockpit and ADAS, the 900 outpaces its rivals Li Auto L9:

Model	Lynk & Co 900	Li Auto L9
Smart Cockpit Chips	dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295	one Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295
Intelligent Driving Assistance System & Chip	- 1.5 T Halo, 1.5T Ultra: Vast H5, Nvidia Thor Chip; - 2.0 T Ultra, and 2.0 T Explore: Vast H7, with  Thor Chip (700TOPS)	Nvidia Orin-x  Chip (508TOPS)
R-HUD	95-inch	13.35-inch
Rear-row Entertainment Screen	30-inch	15.7-inch
Highway & City NOA	All trims	Enrty-level trim without City NOA
Memory Parking	All trims	All trims
Tracking Backup Assistance	All trims	None

Powertrain: 4.3s 0-100 km/h with 1,443 km Range  

The 900 offers two PHEV options:  

Powertrain	Motor	Combined Output	0-100 km/h Sprint	EV Range	Combined Range
1.5T	194 hp ICE + 390 kW dual motors	530 kW	4.8s	220 km CLTC	1355km
2.0T	254 hp ICE + 353 kW dual-motors	540 kW	4.6s	268 km CLTC	1350km
	254 hp ICE + 463 kW tri-motors	650 Kw	4.3s	280 km CLTC	1443km

*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.2375 = USD 1)*