Domestic popular cars, Lynk & Co 08 and BYD Tang DM-i championship version, who will you choose？

After a long time, this year’s much-anticipated new energy finally met with consumers. On September 8, it was officially listed, and the manufacturer’s guide price was 208,800 yuan – 261,800 yuan. As a new model launched by the Lynk & Co brand after many years,Lynk & Co 08Based on the CMA 2.0 architecture, it has entered the current very hot plug-in medium-sized track, and its biggest competitor is none other thanBYD TangNow.

At the beginning of this year, the BYD Tang series also completed the update of the plug-in model, and launched the BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition. Friends familiar with BYD know that the champion version is a special term for BYD’s 2023 annual model. The new car will be adjusted according to the price and configuration to enhance the competitiveness of the new car.

So, when the newly launched Lynk & Co 08 meets the time-honored BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition, in the case of tit-for-tat positioning and price, who is more worth buying?

In terms of appearance, the Lynk & Co 08 adopts the concept of urban opposition aesthetics. The closed front face design is matched with the latest through headlights, called Daybreak Daylight. The grille design is retained at the bumper, and there is an air inlet on both sides. The personalized styling design has always been the label of the Lynk & Co brand, and this time the Lynk & Co 08 also brings a very high degree of recognition and freshness.

From the side, the low-drag sports wheels and the black decorative strips on the eyebrows and side skirts can well show the sporty temperament of Lynk & Co 08. The body adopts a double-color design, and under the black exterior rearview mirror is also equipped with a display screen that Lynk & Co calls "technology totem". In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4820/1915/1685mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2848mm. The rear of the new car is equipped with through taillights, and the exhaust is a hidden layout.

The BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition is the very familiar Dragon Face design language. Although it has been used for many years, it seems that it is not outdated at all. The inside of the big-mouth air intake grille is decorated with horizontal chrome-plated trims, and the design of the headlights is also very bright. The three LED blackened headlights are particularly eye-catching, showing the design idea of big is beautiful, and has won wide praise from consumers.

From the side, the new car adopts a floating roof design, a new wheel rim shape, and the tire specification has been upgraded from 245/45 R20 to 255/50 R20, and silent tires are standard. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4870/1950/1725mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2820mm. The various parameters are slightly larger than those of the Lynk & Co 08. The rear of the vehicle is a classic style through-type taillight, which echoes the front of the car.

The entire BYD Tang series uses a 7-seat layout, while the Lynk & Co 08 focuses on the "big 5 seats", so the Lynk & Co 08 has an advantage in the five-person ride space, but the lack of 7 seats is also a pity. Multi-person families can give priority to the BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition for emergency needs when traveling.

And this is the big picture.Both models have a very distinct style in terms of appearance. The Lynk & Co 08 continues the brand’s tradition of pursuing personalized design. The overall lines are sharp and angular, and the design is more bold and radical, which is in line with the aesthetic of young consumers pursuing fashion. The BYD Tang DM-i is integrated into the traditional Chinese culture. The line design is atmospheric and soft, more in line with the aesthetics of mainstream consumers. The durable style shows a good design heritage.

Compared with the stylish appearance, the interior design of Lynk & Co 08 is relatively simple. The interior uses a lot of suede materials to create a youthful and dynamic vision as a whole, and the streamer surround ambient light supports breathing, color change, rhythm and other effects. The new car is equipped with a 15.10-inch floating central control screen and a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, which further enhances the sense of technology. The flat bottom design also adds a sporty atmosphere.

The biggest highlight of the Lynk & Co 08 car is the first time it is equipped with the Meizu Flyme Auto car system, which can not only achieve seamless connection with Meizu mobile phones, but also equipped with a self-developed 7nm car machine smart chip, which adds more personalized experience for consumers, or can solve many problems such as car machine cards left over by the brand.

In addition, the new car is equipped with L2 level auxiliary driving, parallel line assistance, anti-rollover system, on-board KTV, UWB digital key, front seat massage and rear independent air conditioning. On the top model, more advanced configurations such as AR real-life navigation, automatic lane change assistance, remote control and automatic parking, second-row seat massage, Hamanka stereo and headlights have also been added.

In terms of interior, the BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition continues the classic design of the BYD family. The interior is wrapped in more piano paint and leather, creating a good sense of high-end, and the rotatable floating central control screen is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The new car is equipped with the 5G version of the DiLink 4.0 intelligent network system, which has a relatively mature performance in human-machine interaction.

The BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition has also been upgraded with features such as HiFi-level customized Danah audio, NFC digital key, full-scene intelligent voice, and DiPilot intelligent driver assistance system. The head-up display has a larger imaging size, greater brightness, and larger imaging field of view. With the improvement of configuration and price adjustment, the competitiveness of BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition has further increased.

In terms of power, Lynk & Co 08 is equipped with a four-wheel drive version of 436 kW, a system peak torque of 905 Nm, 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.6 seconds, and is equipped with front and rear dual motors. The CLTC pure electric cruising range is 220 kilometers, and the fuel consumption is 6L/100km.

The front-drive version is 280 kW, the system peak torque is 615 Nm, the CLTC pure electric cruising range is 120 kilometers and 245 kilometers respectively, the power loss fuel consumption is 6L/100km, 30% -80% charging only takes 28 minutes, and supports 3.3kW external discharge function, the maximum cruising range of CLTC operating conditions is 1400 kilometers.

The BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T turbocharged engine + motor, with a comprehensive maximum power of 262 kW and a comprehensive maximum torque of 556 Nm. The new car has a fuel consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers, a maximum pure electric battery life of 200 kilometers, and a comprehensive battery life of up to 1050 kilometers. Equipped with dual-port 40kW fast charging, the charging time of 30% -80% SOC is shortened to 22 minutes, which is enough to solve the charging anxiety of the vast majority of consumers.

The BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition mainly compares with the front-drive version of the standard Lynk & Co 08. After all, the power system of the two can already satisfy the household, and the high-performance version is more suitable for consumers who are not short of money. In terms of parameters, the Lynk & Co 08 has taken the lead in both power and torque, and the price it brings is a slightly higher fuel consumption of 0.5L. In addition, the Lynk & Co 08 has a longer comprehensive range, mainly due to the fuel tank capacity of 60L, while the BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition has a fuel tank capacity of 53L.

From the comparison of power systems, the BYD DM-i Super Hybrid has a higher degree of maturity. After all, years of accumulation of three-electric technology and large-scale market application have not only brought effective cost control, but also more guaranteed in terms of market reputation and quality. It is better in terms of fuel economy and charging time. The Lynk & Co 08 system is more powerful and has a longer battery life. Of course, with Geely’s hybrid technology, it can also bring consumers a good sense of trust.

Big coffee summary

As the mainstay of BYD and Lynk & Co in the 200,000 price, the two models show a good comprehensive strength in the comparison, and have a very strong brand recognition. Overall, Lynk & Co 08 is more suitable for young consumer groups who pursue individuality and fashion, and is better in the creation of a sense of high-end. BYD Tang DM-i Champion Edition shows the longevity of the old brand, and with the current brand influence and word-of-mouth blessing, it is easier to win the trust of consumers.