Vietnamese customers test drive Lynk & Co cars alongside world-class professional racer

By Tri Duc
Tue, January 23, 2024 | 4:24 pm GMT+7

Vietnamese customers of carmaker Lynk & Co enjoyed last weekend the unique experience of test-driving cars accompanied by world-renowned racer Ma Qinhua, the first Chinese Formula One driver.

Racing driver Ma Qinghua, first Chinese Formula 1 driver. Photo courtesy of Taseco.

Racing driver Ma Qinghua, first Chinese Formula 1 driver. Photo courtesy of Taseco.

The event took place on January 20 at the My Dinh F1 racetrack, capturing the interest of Lynk & Co enthusiasts and speed aficionados alike with the presence of world-renowned racing driver Ma Qinghua. He was the first Chinese Formula 1 driver and is currently a member of the TCR - Cyan Racing Lynk & Co racing team.

The experience was offered to first 120 customers of the Chinese-Swedish brand in the “Drive Your Style” event organized at the My Dinh FI race track in Hanoi by Lynk & Co and GreenLynk automotives.

Lucky customers described as an “intense thrill” and “unprecedented privilege” the experience of being alongside Ma Qinghua on the Lynk & Co 03+ – the car that clinched victory at the 2023 World Touring Car Championship (WTCR).

Beside showcasing top-notch technical prowess of Lynk & Co, the young racer from Cyan Racing Lynk & Co enthusiastically shared with Vietnamese customers his knowledge about racing as well as his feelings when using Lynk & Co cars.

He spoke highly of the balance, handling and performance of Lynk & Co cars.

Besides the presence of the world-famous racer, the lineup of Lynk & Co cars at the My Dinh racetrack was also highly anticipated.

The models showcased at the event included the Lynk & Co 01, Lynk & Co 03+, Lynk & Co 05, and Lynk & Co 09 models, which have gained great popularity and caused a sensation among the youth in European and Middle Eastern markets.

A large number of customers showed up early, excited about being among the first people in Vietnam to have firsthand experience with these car models.

A professional shows a buyer, who placed a deposit during the opening sale in Hanoi, all the features and specifics of the Lynk & Co car.

After test driving Lynk & Co's car models, customers expressed high appreciation for the solid chassis, superior safety features, and the stylish design.

“When approaching curves, the most noticeable aspect for me was the 'assistance' provided by the automatic steering system and safety brakes,” one customer said.

With a stable and robust suspension system that minimizes vibrations, offroading is no challenge for Lynk & Co cars.

Both Ma Qinghua and customers praised the attentive and professional service that was provided at the event.

Lynk & Co officials said the service underlined the brand's strategic and comprehensive investment approach, aimed at cultivating customer trust and establishing a strong presence among contemporary Vietnamese consumers.

It “clearly demonstrated” customer awareness and preference for “high-quality, classy and distinctive automotive products” from Lynk & Co, they added.

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