Experiencing China's Take on the Sporty Sedan: Lynk & Co 03+

If I ask you to describe an American-style performance car, you’d probably imagine something with a big motor up front, rear wheel drive and fast in a straight line. If I ask you to describe a distinctly English performance car, you’d most likely describe a small, light, convertible sports car, like a Triumph. America, the UK, Germany, Japan, all of these countries have their own unique take on what a performance car should be. But what if I asked you about China? What make something a uniquely Chinese performance car? I’m hoping that the car we’re reviewing today, the Lynk & Co 03+, will help us answer that question.
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[@Wheelsboy]

Wow, sure glad Donut Media did that video on Geely! If you guys like our content, please feel free to subscribe and check out our other videos. This is far from the only interesting Chinese car that we've reviewed, and we can almost guarantee you've never heard of most of them!

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How the hell are you still at 607 (+1😉) subs ? Insane quality for such a "small" channel , keep up the good work guys !

[@Wheelsboy]

@@YAB-lq1ff Thank you for the encouragement!

[@whyyoulidl]

@@Wheelsboy I'm in. +1 ;-)

[@saifel-eslamal-labban2163]

That's a spoiler not a wing

[@harshithsadhana7475]

this has the design style from Fiat Coupe it also has 3 tier design language .i like it

[@kevina.600]

It’s like a Dodge Charger got eaten by a Nissan Juke 😂

[@johnq7579]

This looks like ugly frog

[@nathanlong8295]

Formed by a Kia stinger.

[@raydolan7526]

Front reminds me of a Pontiac Aztek

[@johnq7579]

@@raydolan7526 Well, they tried. And failed miserably. Again.

[@Neojhun]

The Cyan version was eaten by a Juke GTR.

[@c3vzn]

This channel is a great idea! There are so many new Chinese cars being released that us Westerners have no idea about. An English-language review channel is perfect for helping us understand the market better.

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

99% of them are cheap copies of already produced , better made by far cars.

[@mnz6904]

ΒΞΔΝ lol clearly you have no idea what you are saying.

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

@@mnz6904 Go look into Chinese made cars. Then you will know what you are talking about. Sorry the truth offends you.

[@mnz6904]

ΒΞΔΝ nope, you think knock off car videos can represent all Chinese cars? Where did your “99% are copied” came from, are you still living in 1990? Stop your ignorance and do some research, we are live in 2020.

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

@@mnz6904 I have, you have not.

[@syruss9748]

With out the Top headlights, it would look so sick

[@SeanyMacks]

Looks like they tried to combine a Dodge Charger with a Porsche... lol

[@sekobashir6158]

I would get it in a black or space gray and blackout the top headlights lol

[@mlvnthomas21]

Without the top headlights, it would look like a direct front copy of the 2012 ford mustang.

[@sekobashir6158]

mlvn that’s probably why they did it lol I was thinking it looked mad familiar

[@Rsage21]

clearly it look like dodge charger include the rear...

[@artpereira]

What material would you like in the interior? Yes.

[@shazamkablam1420]

Absolutely Yes.

[@jaakko222]

Oh how original. Did you come up with that yourself

[@artpereira]

@@jaakko222 Wait, let me check history ... hmmmm, I don't think I was the originator of that humorous phrase so no, I don't think I did. Did you perhaps come up with your reply to me? I think I used that before too.

[@jaakko222]

@@artpereira good comeback ngl but that comment is so fucking overused

[@artpereira]

Jaakko Valaja It is terribly overused I agree

[@LemuelTaylor]

So I discovered this channel today. It's guys like you reviewing real alternatives to the mainstream names that make the internet a wonderful place. Great video, great car and a new subscriber :-)

[@Yoda8232]

This is so unique and cool to see the Chinese auto industry from a English speaking KZbinr! Keep going this is quality content!

[@sipsimies1588]

”BIG OL WING” literally 3cm above the trunk bruh

[@thegreatafrican3367]

Yeah that's a spoiler

[@ronch550]

@@thegreatafrican3367 and it provides DOWNFORCE.

[@Konszky]

It´s WANG!

[@rockinginsanity7]

Glad youtube recommended the channel! I'd love to see more in depth reviews and more variety of video shots

[@lewisharris6180]

Donut Media brought me here! This is now my dream car. It's perfect in every aspect for me. The fact that it can be tuned to 528 hp reliably is AMAZING. Really solid review man!

[@zww7033]

Consider it’s price at 250k Yuan which is roughly 35K USD I say it not a good deal u could get much better cars used for 35k and tuning is almost impossible for this model because there is so little info on them and literally no aftermarket company has any tuning plans for the car. The 500hp one was probably done Cyan racing which they did use it to win WTCR but as a regular individual this car would not be possible to get to 500 hp without some serious Cash

[@Fraslz]

What video exactly? I'm interested

[@alexwang6135]

@@zww7033 Excat， this car don't like golf gti has more potential

[@fdjw88]

Wait until they stop this car from coming into the US due to national security concerns. 😂😂

[@terranempire2]

Kinda hard to be stopped when it was never offered. Next talk of Lynk & Co pushing into the US market is based on the 01 CUV via Volvo’s dealership system. It’s success or failure is more likely to be based on trade tariffs. National security only comes into play on communications technology or duel role. Since most civilian cars outside of James Bond films don’t fire missiles or are not being used to build 5G wireless networks. It will come down to trade.

[@jacobharris5095]

Love the Channel, thanks for your hard work!

[@nasaa2884]

They saw people calling the design of the Civic type R "a bit much" and went: *CHALLENGE ACCEPTED*

[@jackyhe7202]

This thing wishes it was a Civic Type R. Not even in the same league.

[@nasaa2884]

@@jackyhe7202 🤣🤣true...the type R is waaaay uglier!

[@jackyhe7202]

@@nasaa2884 If you think that, I'm sorry for you son, maybe it's time to get your eyes checked out.

[@TheBoyBd1]

Any one else hearing "Lincoln Company". The entire episode im thinking american lincoln has a company in china lol

[@xxooxx69]

Ryan Mahabir go search Volvo and Linko

[@marley354]

Volvo and geely he even said at the start

[@VaunShiz]

Dude yes

[@VaunShiz]

@@marley354 woosh

[@VaunShiz]

@@xxooxx69 woosh

[@bkrider19]

This is about the 8th video I've seen from Wheelsboy and I'm impressed by the excellent writing.

[@HiddenWen]

I love this design. It surprisingly works despite being incredibly busy.

[@omaralkayal7598]

True I just wish they removed the lights in the middle

[@stefanosong9314]

it looks much better in black but i have no idea why LinkCo decide the 03+ to be lemon yellow, color ugly as hell

[@lucisleesion8824]

Lynk has an impressive reliability reputation in China, awesome!

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Because of Volvo?

[@yigitalpalakoc]

Keyword: in China. Im expecting it to fail spectacularly before 300k Kilometers

[@DDDD-fn5dp]

@@yigitalpalakoc Try to search for some information before having your assumption. Lynk & Co provides a lifetime warranty for those first owners

[@msi4887]

Lynk is a 4 year old company lol

[@hepotiricly]

@@yigitalpalakoc i dont think you understand

[@franqueee]

This car looks like the designer has been stacking up all of the designs he made since his childhood and finally got to design a car. But he only has one chance to design a car so he mashed every single design aspects into this one car

[@t1mech1ldtc60]

Best comment so far

[@wasabeiwant]

This is a wonderful video, beautifully made, keep it on

[@Tayd0g]

I feel like the if that 3rd tier was left out the car would be extremely attractive. Also I really like your type of car showcase, it’s quick but still shows the vehicle and it’s features off while getting to see it in action. Good video.

[@saintsiah790]

Wheelsboy: Would you guys like me to review more Chinese cars? Us: Everything!

[@mehtar-kolly-asrar3444]

You've a great style of presentation. 👍 Keep going, dude.

[@jianhenghenrychen4176]

Guess what, it costs 3/4 of a Honda Accord in China.

[@emotionalintelligence776]

Sold, wait wut, its not coming to America, mother bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

LogicalSense FACTS you possess useful knowledge 👍 rare quality

[@Turshin]

@LogicalSense FACTS its already here as a Volvo

[@alternatr]

And 1/4 of the quality

[@user-zk8wz4ei3t]

@@alternatr Wake up, China is the world's largest producer and seller of cars. It's a cheap car, it comes with a lifetime warranty and many owners of this brand have been driving it for more than a decade and the specs are the best in the price range

[@MarblesLovesYou]

Dude I love your vids, keep it up!

[@guilherm3779]

1300 Subscribers that's insane!!! Going to be much more soon I'm sure mate. Love seeing these Chinese cars.

[@omaralkayal7598]

39K subs later on

[@timothy1949]

at first I dont really like how the front look, but after awhile i start to like it a bit more because its so different. would love to have one of these but in a different color

[@nvco]

Love your vids! Keep it up!

[@Theprofessor1212]

Front seats look very supportive! would love seats like that in my outback.

[@jadmeister]

I like how the external trim has labels on them like downforce components. It's like as if they forgot to remove the part stickers from a flatpack.

[@gteixeira]

Subscribed. Your channel is very underrated.

[@tobyli52]

Clearly the 3 tear front look is intentional to make it stand out

[@weifengmao]

No shit. But have to say it hasn’t grown on me

[@PAR1776]

Very unique angle of car review! Subscribed ;) 03+ is not necessarily a sports car but overall is a good package

[@nickedmiston8481]

“Why it’s so discomforting to look at “😂😂killing myself laughing Good work bro

[@peggy_tan]

and the "EVERYTHING..." interior 😂😂😂😂

[@zzbniko]

I'd say your title described this car pretty accurately, It's a sporty sedan, not a performance car. A cousin of mine bought one last year and sold it in 5 months. Many people considered it as the first performance car of China. But I don't think so. The safely tuned Volvo engine and the small brakes explained everything. I described it as a part-time awd Civic Si or Focus ST or Lancer Ralliart to my foreign friends. It's not at the performance car level as a Type R, an RS or an EVO. There‘s a rumor that they will make a 350+hp version of the 03 maybe with the 2022 facelift. With better brakes and stiffer suspension, it will be our 03 EVO or 03 Type R, and I will definitely get one.

[@DanTheMailman330]

I think it's hilarious that this uses a Borg Warner driveline while the mustang uses a Chinese Getrag 6 speed the self distructs even if the BW stuff may be made in China, too.

[@lsh19930713]

Nice work man. No matter people in KZbin like it or not. People should listen the voice of Chinese car manufacturers now

[@applewillance3276]

I think the conversation about the material actually might have been like, Supplier"What material and how much" Geely"Yes"

[@Flexkopf14XD]

That looks like a really comprehensive car to me props for that. If the chinese car manufacturers continue like this we have to step up our game.

[@DoctorTauri]

That Charger inspired grill with Juke headlights and VW lower bumper. It looks like an Impreza sedan with rear Audi tail lights and Corolla inspired rear . It’s everything

[@skywalker117cn]

11k views yet only 379 subs, you deserve more for your content.

[@flatbox1416]

Not too bad looking as a road car. I first saw this racing in WTCR and holy hell it looks cool (its also doing very well)

[@daviddai4991]

Hope they can have the wtcr blue for 03+

[@IvanQuaglia]

I LOVE THE CAR! i like the design, i only wish to reach my country some day

[@user-qg5xy6xt1y]

Your English pronounciation is so clear and standard, I followed you from bilibili to here ~~~

[@carsmiddleeast]

Very informative but it was the conversation that made me subscribe hahaha! Everything...All of it!

[@ayanamir3413]

saw donut mention the 592hp 03 concept car

[@Shiinamusiclyricssubs]

same lol, that's crazy. With toyota and their GR yaris/corolla concepts with 3 cylinder monster engines, next decades gonna be crazy

[@creepingedge5941]

Probably their TCR customer racecar...they have a brochure up in their website

[@creepingedge5941]

geelygroupmotorsport-com.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/img/03_tcr_brochure_200513.pdf well 350hp here. Probably detuned to regulations/longevity

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

@@Shiinamusiclyricssubs Next decade is gonna be crazy yea, wanna know why? All car manufacturers are making sure that the ICE era goes out with a bang, this decade is the last decade for ICE vehicles until theyre banned in most of Europe (2026 in Norway and Sweden, 2032 in Germany i believe and 2042 for the rest of Europe).

[@123fourfive5]

Their race version is almost 600hp. It's raced by Team Cyan, I think.

[@brandonreid4511]

Honestly I think it looks friggin wicked man!! I like it alot more in blue but this car is awesome 👍

[@svenw688]

Yea , though its a pretty unique design with the headlights and i like the overall design for a compact sedan especially. I wish they made a version without the top headlights just so we can see how cool it looks.

[@user-gs1yw5le1s]

我们已经有车友把那两颗【北极之光】的眼睛卸掉了 因为车头往下 而且车头短 实际效果没有这么好的

[@ziangyang1780]

Great video, can't wait for own one here in Canada!

[@KurzawaJakub]

Thank you for the video. Please do more Chinese car reviews. :)

[@abcxyz6606]

Its Outrageous, it's crazy, its excessive. I want one!

[@altbinhax]

Nice to see a different design that makes it different to Korean Japanese or euro cars.

[@matt_hayward]

Wow, casual Fridays in China today boys! Ethan's rockin' the jeans

[@toweringhorse2054]

Actually kinda dig it, like a budget Camry TRD Was really jarring to see that mustang driving around next to it

[@thewanderingrey8830]

the Mustang is probably as confused as you are when going neck to neck against it.

[@NoDrAmA357Hk]

When.... Porsche, Charger, Mustang, Scion, and Audi baby was a result from a nuclear catastrophe.....

[@user-jh6vt8vx4v]

As long as it has something with Chinese. It must copy from some one some where some how. As long as some remote resemblance, it is copy. Terrefic!

[@Neojhun]

Clearly it's own weird thing. I hope they keep getting wierd.

[@dinx3815]

Lol then I could say the lastest gen Sclass interior copied Nio's ES8 lol

[@THEFIRE360]

you forgot the nissan juke

[@buongiornohenry7066]

Yeyey, everything from China are copying sth else

[@JoshuaC923]

Pretty cool car, i don't like the headlights but the back looks not bad. Your channel is very interesting, going to sub to learn more about Chinese cars

[@Sabloschi]

Wow! I like to see video with cars I never know before! That car look intresting and also look good quality! I didn't notice If you say the price in China for this! Nice video, big like!!!

[@meclleriy5368]

About 30,000 dollars in China.

[@GeneralSlev]

This is what i miss in today cars. Every car looks the same. This is different and its badass. Amazing looking car.

[@redcastle3522]

This car looks like other car’s parts tho

[@VaunShiz]

Different for the sake of being different is literally stupidity

[@bingzhangwu6815]

I just bought one yesterday. Hope it arrives ASAP LMAO

[@user-mp5jm4kw4q]

落地多少钱？

[@Tomoyo0827]

This channel has Great potential

[@herrgolf]

Use of materials inside is tasteful and exterior looks like Camry without being ugly. I think it’s actually quite attractive.

[@GODISPOWER777]

J would buy this car in a heartbeat! It would be my daily family car.

[@mauriciopaino]

Show 🤘🇧🇷👏 congratulações . Importa para o mercado Brasil ? 🤷

[@charliewilson3528]

I like the interior. Exterior seems a little busy. But the demographic for this car probably is into it. Nice diplomatic review. Hello from Texas!

[@miket570]

I must admit, I had no idea what this was until I saw it win the FIA World Touring Car Cup championship last year. The company is a little bit mad (in a good way) as mentioned in the video. For example, they are planning a road going 03 Cyan super saloon which weighs below 1300kg, 190+ top speed with a 2.0 4 cylinder with 530bhp Front Wheel Drive and an 8k rev limit. Madness but I love it.

[@Wheelsboy]

We haven’t heard any news about a production model, but we’re definitely going to want to get our hands one if it come out!

[@elisethelynx]

Looks like a Charger, a Panamera, and an A5 had a baby

[@mustardroshi418]

Juke too

[@mar0239]

its uggo

[@brandonreid4511]

But I want the 592 hp 2L 4cyl 03 they ran on The Ring 👍👍👍👍 I guess it's detuned to 528hp for the road but that would be sooo much fun! 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds Fwd?! Yes please

[@THESLlCK]

lol it would be a hell of a lot faster without fwd

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Brandon Reid torque steer for days, 🤮

[@Wheelsboy]

Trust us we say that we would also love a chance to drive that thing

[@jeremyjohnson6438]

Can you have your cohost on more? And nice summary of Chinese car industry at the end

[@vainondovala6578]

To be honest it's quite interesting what's going on in China's automotive industry. Thanks for the content gives one a new perspective on things. Have to say that one weird looking ride.

[@aryboss1514]

3:30 ThAt's A sPoIlER.

[@rafeykhan1130]

If is dosn't spoil the airflow than its a wing

[@rafeykhan1130]

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[@aryboss1514]

@@rafeykhan1130 Hey! Another Bladed fan!

[@rafeykhan1130]

@@aryboss1514 not a fan but watch some of his actually informative videos😂

[@aryboss1514]

@@rafeykhan1130 oh

[@redwanrizvi]

nice video 👍. came here after donut media did a video on geely. how come you only have 286 subscriber?

[@YAB-lq1ff]

Now its 600ish .. double in 4 days , thats not too bad imo

[@notbuyingit8047]

Yep that is gonna change

[@15209091]

The front end could be saved by removing the top tier headlights. I like the old school look of the second row lights

[@benjaminkamben4908]

The lights on top of the hood reminds me a lot of the Nissan Juke. Lots of air intake noise during launch. I wish They sold them in the U.S.

[@Riddem79]

Kia Stinger did the fusion dance with a Dodge Charger.

[@FBISHOJI]

Dont forget about Alfa Romeo

[@Riddem79]

@@FBISHOJI I definitely see the shape. Lol.

[@FBISHOJI]

@@Riddem79 its uncanny I know

[@jakegianino5762]

This is what arrives when you order a Honda Civic Type R on Amazon

[@max.power89]

Or on wish.com

[@neitherlink6612]

Honestly, I’d be really happy!

[@allaces123]

I'd be really happy for that 528hp is good

[@Dododude96]

Getting rid of the headlights and putting them in the black grill would be amazing

[@MLProductions.1]

Interior looks sick tbh

[@twotwocar5670]

good video, I'm from Malaysia, Lynk & Co is not available here, when i 1st look at it, I'm in love

[@danbi2000]

u have to wait until they can convince us to get this car

[@jasonvanderloew3078]

Except if Geely also localize some of Lynk and Co cars,until then its just x70,x50 for us then 😂 since most of people would buy SUV or crossover.

[@abdenourbenbouzid4710]

I'm so disappointed there is no alcantara in the engine

[@ellis777777]

Very good review, now I know what Link Co is

[@kb0x]

Kinda reminds me of the Elantra N. Good review with a badass car.

[@discokitten5325]

The car is genuinely impressive

[@GR-gq1us]

The front looks like a Kia sportage with a Dodge Charger mouth/smile

[@TheRoverspeed]

Interesting take on the 3 tier. Though I don't think they are first to do it. Though the all black centre is quite unique. The Nissan Juke is 3 tier for sure, but the main headlights are made a feature, where as on the link they are hidden as much as possible. Some Citreons of early to mid 2010s had three tier faces. Much of this I believe was due to the advent of mandatory daytime running lights in Europe, and I assume other parts of the world. Arguably, Audi spearheaded the drls as being a distinctive design element to mark their brand identity, rather than just treating them as an annoying necessity. Many cars brands that had drls in separate units in cars seem to be going back to having them integrated into the head units. Especially as all LED lights have evolved. Very interesting times ahead with electric cars not needing grills (modern ic cars don't even need grills of any significane) and evolving LED laser headlight tech. Cars "faces" may look very different that what we are used to.

[@svenw688]

Look for the Cyan lynk&co o3 touring car if you don't like the top headlights .. they moved then down , and it looks great

[@johnnytampocao7671]

The naming looks like a Smart phone. If you just look at the name you'll think is another Chinese branded phone. But I already know this from watching a WTC Championship as they've started joining the competition last year and they're winning as well. I told myself "WHAT MADE IS THIS CAR? It's not the traditional car brand competing in this annual competition.

[@nboy7]

The rear of this car is awesome, I love it, the front however...yikes.

[@kingtnaughty189]

Just take off the top headlights and it will look sick

[@paullacey2999]

Got a touch of Kia Stinger about it.Really good colour as well.

[@HandsomeMoose]

I like both the outside and the inside of this car. A car that sticks out. Unfortunate we dont get it, and the other Lynk & Co cars, here in Europe.

[@klauserji]

6:45 "Nice metallic rasp" my ass. That sounds horrible

[@timothykiprono1162]

I can't help but notice a dodge charger beneath a Lamborghini urus😂😂😂

[@guilherm3779]

That's the best yellow I've ever seen on a car.

[@chigasaki06]

I like the color. Definitely a funky little ride.

[@samlung2724]

Looks like a Frankenstein car. Many car designs smashed together.

[@siyuanzuo3750]

"...without pumping fake engine noises into the cabin like some other cars." As a Golf R owner I feel offended 😂

[@joshuagommers3672]

Honestly, this brand is super interesting!

[@kublenator]

Take of those top headlights 8t would look so epic

[@ckenny2872]

车轮哥！我来啦！！（狗头）

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

first laid eyes on it when I saw it in a WTCC race. interior design looks like a running shoe. exterior looks like someone took six shots of rice wine and tried to draw a KIA with one eye closed. it may be fast af and win touring car races but it's not enough for me to consider chinese cars legit.

[@ElizabethSanchez-sn5cg]

Watching from the usa, this is nothing but a good video I wish I could’ve found this earlier

[@edwardtang1977]

When I was young, I sit in a car and I memorize all the car brands. But today, being Chinese, I would be asking,"What car is that?!" "Who made it?!" "We did?!" "Never heard of that brand!" There are so many new brands and car models coming out! 🤪