Lynk & Co 05: Inside Its Turbocharged Engine, Fast Acceleration and Key Features

Saudi Arabia: The Lynk & Co 05 pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. It makes 254 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and tops out at 230 km/h. It comes in two grades, Hyper Plus and Hyper Halo, and the two share identical mechanicals. The gap between them is comfort, lighting and parking technology.

Quick facts:

• Engine: Drive-E 2.0TD T5 turbo, 254 hp and 350 Nm
• 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, top speed 230 km/h
• BorgWarner 5th-generation all-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic
• Fuel economy of 14.2 km/L
• Two grades: Hyper Plus and Hyper Halo, listed from SAR 131,042.50 and SAR 140,012.50 before offers

Lynk & Co 05 Engine and How It Performs

Spec	Hyper Plus and Hyper Halo
Engine	Drive-E 2.0TD T5 turbo
Max power	254 hp (187 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Max torque	350 Nm @ 1,800 to 4,800 rpm
0 to 100 km/h	6.7 seconds
Top speed	230 km/h
Braking from 100 km/h	35 m (shortest distance, per Lynk & Co)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Drive	All-wheel drive
Fuel economy	14.2 km/L

All-Wheel Drive and Driving Modes in Lynk & Co 05

Driving Mode	What It Does
Comfort	Default mode, comfortable steering feel, balanced experience
Sport	Stronger power delivery and steadier steering feel
Off-road	Lighter steering feel, hill descent control, better traction and recovery
Eco	More energy-efficient driving

Chassis and Dimensions

Spec	Figure
Length / width / height	4,592 / 1,879 / 1,628 mm
Wheelbase	2,734 mm
Ground clearance	213 mm
Curb weight	1,788 kg
Front / rear suspension	MacPherson strut / multi-link, both with stabilizer bars
Steering	Electric power-assisted
Wheels	235/50 R19 (Hyper Plus), 235/45 R20 (Hyper Halo)
Trunk	Extendable to 1,050 liters
Storage	16 storage spaces

At 213 mm, the ground clearance is generous for a car this low and sporty, which helps on rough roads and desert tracks.

Lynk & Co 05 Variant Hyper Plus vs Hyper Halo

Feature	Hyper Plus	Hyper Halo
Seat material	Genuine leather	Nappa leather and nubuck
Steering wheel	Leather	Nappa leather
Driver seat	8-way power	12-way power with 4-way lumbar
Passenger seat	6-way manual	8-way power
Driver seat ventilation and memory	No	Yes
Roof	Fixed panoramic canopy	Openable panoramic sunroof
Adaptive Front-Lighting System	No	Yes
Mirror memory, tilt-down and welcome light	No	Yes
Body and roof color contrast	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Semi-automatic parking	No	Yes
Speakers	9	10, Harman Infinity audio

Everything else is shared, including the engine, AWD, ADAS suite, screens and wireless charging.

Lynk & Co 05 Technology and Interior

• 12.3-inch HD digital instrument cluster
• 12.8-inch touch center screen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless charging and an in-car hard drive
• 2 front and 2 rear USB ports
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with an active cabin air purifier and PM2.5 monitor
• Heated front seats, paddle shifters and a fingertip-touch power tailgate
• Ambient lighting with more than 16 million color combinations
• 3D laser-engraved aluminum trim panels

Lynk & Co 05 Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Both Lynk & Co 05 grades carry the same long ADAS list:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Queuing Assistant, Traffic Jam Assistant and Highway Assistant
• Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, and Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistant and Emergency Lane Keeping Assistant
• Blind Spot Detection, Closing Vehicle Warning, Lane Change Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Door Open Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Driver Alert Control
• 360-degree cameras and rear parking sensors
• ESP 9.3 stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system

Passive safety includes front airbags, side curtain airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, ISOFIX anchors, a high-strength body structure and chassis armor.

Lynk & Co 05 Variants and Pricing

Grade	Listed Price (SAR)	Price List Discount	National Day Offer
Hyper Plus	131,042.50	97,742	86,242
Hyper Halo	140,012.50	112,842	101,342

Prices include VAT but exclude registration and insurance. 

Which Grade Should You Choose?

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest price	Hyper Plus
Same engine, AWD and ADAS for less	Hyper Plus
Ventilated, memory driver seat	Hyper Halo
Easier parking (front sensors, semi-automatic parking)	Hyper Halo
Openable sunroof and two-tone look	Hyper Halo

Final Thoughts

The 05's performance is the same on both grades, so the choice is simple. Pick the Hyper Plus if you want the turbo engine, AWD, and the full ADAS suite at the lower price. Pick the Hyper Halo if ventilated seats, a memory driver seat, parking aids, and an openable sunroof matter to you.

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