Lynk & Co 06 vs. the competition

Lynk & Co Philippines’ 06 crossover has a lot going for it. It looks unique, and it gets loads of tech and features as well. 

Under the hood of the Lynk & Co 06 is a relatively peppy 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, capable of producing up to 178 horsepower (hp) and 290 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch gearbox. 

On the outside, the vehicle gets rain-sensing wipers, full LED lighting fixtures, roof rails, rear fog lamps, and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels. 

Step inside the 06 is a cabin that boasts a premium feel, thanks to a combination of sturdy plastics and plenty of soft-touch surfaces. Most of the interior, however, is clad in leather, while all of its five occupants are kept cool by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. 

The driver benefits from an array of high-end features, including a six-way power-adjustable seat with lumbar support, a multi-function leather steering wheel that can tilt and telescope, paddle shifters, an electronic parking brake, and a push-to-start ignition.

Onboard entertainment, meanwhile, is provided by a 12.3-inch infotainment display paired with a six-speaker sound system. The vehicle also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Additionally, the model also has wireless smartphone charging and a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. 

Safety-wise, the 06 also depends on an array of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). The 06’s suite of ADAS features includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane change assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist. 

Price-wise, the 06 is offered with a price ranging from P1.299 million-P1.598 million. 

So, what are the rivals of the Lynk & Co 06, and what are they offering to prospective buyers? Let’s find out. 

Mitsubishi XForce

One of the current rivals of the Lynk & Co 06 is the XForce, which Mitsubishi Philippines offers across two variants with a price ranging from P1.367 million to P1.581 million. 

Under the hood of the Mitsubishi subcompact crossover model is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine good for 103 hp and 141 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). 

Outside, the Mitsubishi model was provided with LED lighting fixtures and a rain-sensing wiper, among others. 

Inside, the model’s top-spec trim boasts synthetic leather seats and a respectable amount of soft-touch surfaces. Other notable amenities of the crossover include dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, an electronic parking brake, a multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustability, manual-adjust front seats, and an eight-inch instrument display, among others.

Dominating the dashboard of the XForce is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen connected to an eight-piece Yamaha sound system. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

For its ADAS kit, the crossover was kitted out with forward collision mitigation, blind-spot detection, rear-cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams. 

Honda HR-V

Also rivaling the Lynk & Co 06 is the Honda HR-V, which is available locally in three variants with a price ranging from P1.389 million to P1.739 million. 

For its engine, the HR-V uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine, which gets a turbocharger for its two higher trims. The naturally aspirated version can churn out 119 hp and 145 Nm of torque, while the ones with forced induction can produce up to 175 hp and 240 Nm of torque. All Philippine-spec HR-V trims also use a CVT. 

 

Appearance-wise, the Honda-made crossover has a sporty appearance courtesy of its wide mesh grille and sharp-looking LED lighting fixture. 

On the outside, the crossover model also comes with dual tailpipes, a tailgate spoiler, rain-sensing wipers, and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, among others. 

The Honda’s interior, on the other hand, boasts a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, a push-to-start button, an electronic parking brake, a seven-inch digital driver’s display, a leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and leather upholstery. 

Other noteworthy interior features of the HR-V include power-adjustable front seats and a decent amount of soft-touch surfaces. 

For onboard entertainment, the HR-V depends on an eight-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen is linked to an eight-piece speaker system, 

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