Lynk & Co Mid-Size SUV 08 Completes 3,200km Desert Crossing in 'Quest Dakar 2026'

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The mid-size SUV 08 from Lynk & Co, a brand under Geely Automobile Holdings, officially participated as a partner in the 'QUEST DAKAR 2026', successfully completing a desert crossing of over 3,200 kilometers. The rally, held from July 15 to August 2, began in Casablanca, Morocco, passed through Mauritania, and concluded in Dakar, Senegal. It was an eco-friendly HYBE-led automotive rally traversing the legendary off-road route of the Paris-Dakar Rally. Under the driving of professional rally drivers, the Lynk & Co 08 underwent rigorous testing of its durability, driving performance, and reliability in harsh environments.

The Lynk & Co 08 is built on Geely Automobile Holdings' CMA Evo architecture. Its powertrain includes a four-cylinder 1.5L turbo engine, a 3DHT Evo transmission, a front-wheel electric motor, and a 39.6kWh lithium-ion battery. Based on this configuration, the vehicle achieves a maximum pure electric driving range of up to 200 kilometers under WLTC certification standards and a combined driving range exceeding 1,000 kilometers.

Chinese automotive brands have been testing their vehicles in some of the world's toughest natural environments, including the Dakar Rally, for several years. While the durability levels of Chinese cars vary significantly by brand, the Lynk & Co 08 has proven its own durability even under such demanding conditions.

Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2016, Lynk & Co operates over 860 stores across 50 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. As a brand under Geely Group, it has entered the Korean market through ZEEKR Korea. Although Lynk & Co has no plans to introduce its vehicles directly to South Korea, the ZEEKR 07, developed using the same technology, is awaiting launch.

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