On October 20, 2025, LYNK&CO Automotive officially announced that the 2026 09 MHEV 4WD Explorer Edition will officially launch on October 23rd. The new model features a new color scheme and mild hybrid powertrain, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 269,800 to RMB 288,800, targeting the mid-to-large luxury SUV market.
Exterior: Continuing the vertical waterfall grille design, a new "Night Purple" paint option is added. The front bumper vents are more aggressively shaped, paired with 20-inch Glow wheels. The rear transparent headlights feature vertically aligned light sources.
Interior: New "Daylight Beige" light-colored leather upholstery is added. The center console retains the 15.4-inch floating screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel. The seats have been upgraded with NAPPA leather and feature ventilation and heating for the front seats.
Dimensions: Length, width, and height remain at 5042×1977×1780mm, with a wheelbase of 2984mm. Available in 5- or 7-seat configurations, the trunk capacity expands to 862L with the third row folded down.
Core Features: Equipped with a Drive-E 2.0T T5 engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, the engine boasts a maximum power of 254 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. WLTC combined fuel consumption is 7.9L/100km.
Four-Wheel Drive Performance: Standard full-time four-wheel drive with four off-road modes: Snow, Sand, Mud, and Rock. Aluminum double wishbone suspension enhances handling stability.
Intelligent Cockpit: The entire model is equipped with the LYNK OS N system, supporting Face ID contactless login, four-zone climate control, and a 14-speaker BOSE audio system.
Driving Assistance: Equipped with a 12.8-inch W-HUD head-up display, it also adds rain-related automatic window closing and enhanced blind-spot monitoring.
Pre-sale Benefits: Limited-time offer of free basic data for life and 10 free maintenance services over 5 years. A financing plan supports a 5-year loan of 150,000 RMB (with 0% interest for the first 3 years).
Core Competitors: Comparing the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (fuel consumption 5.8 L/100 km) and the Lixiang L7 Pro (extended-range model), the LYNK&CO 09 MHEV 4WD Explorer Edition differentiates itself with fuel economy and luxurious features.
As a new addition to the LYNK&CO 09 series, the LYNK&CO 09 MHEV 4WD Explorer Edition enhances its luxury credentials with a refreshed color scheme and mild hybrid technology. Its price tag of 280,000 RMB is expected to attract family customers who value design and light off-roading.
