The Lynk & Co 03 is a compact sedan manufactured by Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co as the sedan version of Lynk & Co 02.[3] The Lynk & Co 03 sedan went on sale in October 2018[4] and was developed by China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT), a Swedish subsidiary to Geely.[5]
The Lynk & Co 03 went on sale in October 2018[6][7] and was designed mechanically similar to Lynk & Co 02
Lynk & Co 03 made its first appearance in September 2018 during the Chengdu Auto Show in China.[9] The new car provides engine options including a 156 hp 1.5-liter turbo, a 180. hp 1.5-liter turbo, and a 190. hp 2.0 liter turbo. The available gearboxes are a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[10] It sells between 116,800 and 151,800 RMB in China.[11]
In June 2019, the performance version Lynk & Co 03+ was launched powered by a 2-liter turbocharged petrol engine with a power output of 254 hp and 350. Nm of torque.[12] In August 2021, a special edition called the Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Edition was launched.
The 03+ Cyan is fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine producing 261 hp and 380. Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission capable of a 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 5.7 seconds.[13] The Cyan Edition carries the iconic Cyan Racing color, Cyan Racing emblems, unique Cyan Racing design rims, Akebono brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, adjustable Bilstein dampers, a carbon fiber front splitter and adjustable rear wing, and new front seats with embroidered Cyan logos. The car is sold exclusively in China.[14]
The 03+ is priced from 154,800 to 228,800 yuan.[15] The 03+ Cyan Edition is priced at 236,800 and 256,800 yuan.
The first Lynk & Co 03 facelift made its market debut in China in September 2022, featuring significantly redesigned exterior and interior and was marketed as the second generation 03. The updated 03 has 254 hp and a starting price of 21,700 USD. In terms of driving assist systems, the facelift 03 got 25 autonomous driving sensors, including 12 ultrasonic radars and 5 mmWave radars. Qualcomm 8155 chips power the autonomous driving system of the Lynk & Co 03. The powertrain of the facelift model features a 2-liter turbocharged engine developing 215 hp in the entry-level model, and 251 hp with 350. Nm in the mid-spec pairing with a 7-speed DCT.[16] As for the facelift 03+, it will be powered by a 262 hp engine, all-wheel drive, and transmission is an 8AT.[17]
The 03+Racing and 03+ TCR Cyan are based on the 03+ Cyan Edition, jointly developed by Lynk & Co and the Cyan Racing Team, and both versions of the car are equipped with the Polestar B4204L43 supercharged and turbocharged engine paired with a specially tuned Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission. The maximum power reaches 345. hp, with a peak torque of 450. Nm.
The two models were launched on 18 October 2023, with the starting prices of 285,800 CNY for 03+Racing and 420,300 CNY for 03+TCR Cyan.
The 03+Racing and 03+ TCR Cyan are based on the 03+ Cyan Edition, jointly developed by Lynk & Co and the Cyan Racing Team, and both versions of the car are equipped with the Polestar B4204L43 supercharged and turbocharged engine paired with a specially tuned Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission. The maximum power reaches 345. hp, with a peak torque of 450. Nm.
The two models were launched on 18 October 2023, with the starting prices of 285,800 CNY for 03+Racing and 420,300 CNY for 03+TCR Cyan. An extra carbon fiber wide body kit is optional for 03+Racing with the price of 40,000 CNY. According to Lynk & Co, the production of 03+Racing and 03+TCR Cyan are very limited. Only 30 of the two models will be built per month.
The 03+TCR Cyan is a four-door, two-seat front-wheel-drive version, with a design that resembles a road-legal version of the 03 TCR race car. The exterior features a wide-body design, with the rear design inspired by the 03 Cyan Concept, featuring a diagonal quad exhaust and "goose-neck" style wing to balance aerodynamics and aesthetics. The interior includes FIA-certified lightweight racing bucket seats, and it can be retrofitted with a six-point safety harness for a track-style experience. A track roll cage can be retrofitted in the rear for enhanced track safety. It reduces weight by approximately 150 kg and improves the braking system, transmission, and engine cooling optimization. Lynk & Co states that it can sprint at full speed for 5 laps at the Ningbo International Circuit without a loss of power by overheating. The car is equipped with Michelin CUP2 high-performance tires is only available in blue.
The 03+Racing is a four-door, five-seat all-wheel-drive version and offers an optional "wide-body package." It accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.89 seconds. It features a three-stage adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, Akebono brake calipers, and Michelin PS4S tires for outstanding grip and enhanced handling performance. Inherited from the Cyan Edition, the car comes with ten-stage adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers, ensuring suspension performance.
The 03+ Champion Edition Pro is a special edition model of the 03+ that was introduced in August 2024 for the 2025 model year. It comes standard with an exclusive gold exterior known as Dune Gold. It is available with two engine choices: a 1.5 litre turbocharged four cylinder producing 181 horsepower and a 2 litre turbocharged four cylinder powertrain producing 254 horsepower. Transmission choices as standard consist of the 7 speed dual clutch automatic for the 1.5 and an 8 speed automatic option for the 2 litre unit. With five trim levels available, pricing ranges from 127,800 yuan to 218,800 yuan.[21]
A second major facelift was launched in October 2025 marketed as the third generation 03.[22]
The Lynk & Co 03 took part in the 2019 World Touring Car Cup with the car being built by Cyan Racing according to the TCR regulations.[23] The cars were driven by Thed Björk, Yann Ehrlacher, Yvan Muller and Andy Priaulx.
On 21 November 2020, at the Guia Race of Macau, Ma Qing Hua, driving for Shell Teamwork Lynk & Co Motorsport, finished second in the qualifying race of the 2020 TCR China Touring Car Championship season finale, securing the drivers’ title.[24]
The 03+TCR Cyan is a four-door, two-seat front-wheel-drive version, with a design that resembles a road-legal version of the 03 TCR race car. The exterior features a wide-body design, with the rear design inspired by the 03 Cyan Concept, featuring a diagonal quad exhaust and "goose-neck" style wing to balance aerodynamics and aesthetics. The interior includes FIA-certified lightweight racing bucket seats, and it can be retrofitted with a six-point safety harness for a track-style experience. A track roll cage can be retrofitted in the rear for enhanced track safety. It reduces weight by approximately 150 kg and improves the braking system, transmission, and engine cooling optimization. Lynk & Co states that it can sprint at full speed for 5 laps at the Ningbo International Circuit without a loss of power by overheating. The car is equipped with Michelin CUP2 high-performance tires is only available in blue.
The 03+Racing is a four-door, five-seat all-wheel-drive version and offers an optional "wide-body package." It accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.89 seconds. It features a three-stage adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, Akebono brake calipers, and Michelin PS4S tires for outstanding grip and enhanced handling performance. Inherited from the Cyan Edition, the car comes with ten-stage adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers, ensuring suspension performance. The 03+Racing is only available in black.[18][19]
The 03+Racing is pricied at 285,800 yuan while 03+TCR Cyan is priced at 420,300 yuan.[20]
The 03+ Champion Edition Pro is a special edition model of the 03+ that was introduced in August 2024 for the 2025 model year. It comes standard with an exclusive gold exterior known as Dune Gold. It is available with two engine choices: a 1.5 litre turbocharged four cylinder producing 181 horsepower and a 2 litre turbocharged four cylinder powertrain producing 254 horsepower. Transmission choices as standard consist of the 7 speed dual clutch automatic for the 1.5 and an 8 speed automatic option for the 2 litre unit. With five trim levels available, pricing ranges from 127,800 yuan to 218,800 yuan.[21]
The 03+Racing is pricied at 285,800 yuan while 03+TCR Cyan is priced at 420,300 yuan.[20]
