Lynk & Co 03+: The Rebel Sedan That Breaks All the Rules
- Maqina Team
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
By: Tarek Hawchar
This car doesn’t follow the rules. It looks different. It feels different. It’s not German, and it’s not Japanese but it carries the confidence of both. It’s here to prove that performance doesn’t have to come from the usual suspects.
That a bold new name can deliver just as much thrill, just as much precision, and maybe—just maybe—even more excitement.
Aggressive, angular, and sporty — the 03+ looks like it’s ready for the track straight from the showroom
EXTERIOR
At first glance, it might seem like just another compact sport sedan dressed to impress — but the Lynk & Co 03+ is hiding a few tricks beneath the surface. It shares its platform with Volvo — yes, that Volvo — which means it’s built on Swedish safety DNA.
But unlike anything Volvo ever dared, this one comes with all-wheel drive, launch control, and a track mode straight from the factory.
The aggressive front grille, carbon fiber lip, sharp LED headlights, and aerodynamic lines hint at the power within, while the blacked-out details, carbon fiber accents, and quad exhausts at the rear add a sense of purpose.
The rear wing is real carbon fiber, engineered to add real downforce when you’re pushing it hard.
It’s aggressive, angular, and sporty.
Alcantara, contrast stitching, and a 12.8-inch screen — the cabin feels more premium than anything else in its class
INTERIOR
Step inside and you’re immediately surrounded by Alcantara, contrast stitching, and a minimalist dash layout.
The cabin feels focused—like it’s built around the driver, and these bucket-style seats hug you tight.
Dominating the center is a 12.8‑inch screen that houses infotainment, climate, and connected featuresThe infotainment is quick and yes, it supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Also, we have 2 wireless chargers and cup holders.
The digital cluster is sharp, the flat-bottom steering wheel feels great in hand, and all the materials? Way above what you’d expect in this segment.
SAFETY
On the safety front, you’ve got adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and a very useful 360-degree camera.
It feels like a Volvo when it comes to driver assistance, smart and reassuring.
265 horsepower, 380nM OF TORQUE, AWD, and built-in track mode — the 03+ delivers serious thrills without compromising daily drivability
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
The moment you start driving, you realize—this car is never trying to fit in.
Under the hood, we’ve got a 4 cylinder 2.0L turbocharged engine pushing out 265 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the top speed is 250km/h. It hits 0–100 in 5,7 seconds.
You get a built-in track mode with real-time performance data — in a car that you can drive daily.
Put it in Race Mode and the car tightens up, the exhaust note deepens, and the throttle response gets sharp. Around corners, it grips. The AWD system works flawlessly, the steering is precise, and the suspension strikes a nice balance—it’s stiff, yes, but still livable for daily use.
This car performs like it belongs in a much higher price bracket.
VERDICT
So here’s the bottom line: the Lynk & Co 03+ is a bold statement. It’s not just different for the sake of being different. It’s genuinely fun, premium, fast, and well-engineered. If you’re in the market for something unique that will turn heads in the streets, this should absolutely be on your radar.