The SUV is the Lynk and Co 900, set to make a Philippine debut before 2026 ends. To drum up interest, Lynk and Co previewed the 900 to some motoring media for a full-on experience. You’d think that they’d take us on a long drive or a curated luxury experience, but we were told that the venue would be at Clark International Speedway. That just goes to show you how confident they are in the product and how capable it is.

Before I talk about the driving dynamics, I need to first detail just how packed the 900 is in terms of technology and features. It seems that Lynk and Co’s strategy for luxury is to bombard the buyer with everything they could possibly offer. I kid you not when I say that the 900’s product presentation was one of the most extensive I’ve witnessed, and I’m not the only one who was left impressed, but also at a loss as to how many features there are. 

For the purposes of this article, I’ll run through the highlights. The 900 has 2 large 30-inch screens, one that serves as the infotainment system and another one that can be found above the 2nd row; both have sharp 6K resolution for an optimal viewing experience. That viewing experience is heightened by a 31-speaker sound system courtesy of Harman Kardon, which also has speakers embedded in the headrests. The 2nd-row seats can also be configured in multiple ways, but its party piece is being able to swivel 180 degrees to face the rear passengers, or even face the door opening to make it easier to enter and exit the car. My favorite feature in the 900 is the split-folding tailgate, a rarity these days, but cool nonetheless.

Needless to say, with all these systems in place, the 900 would need to be properly backed up in terms of hardware and software. That’s why Lynk & Co has given it a Dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 Intelligent Cockpit Chipset to ensure all the tech runs smoothly and without lag. The 900 also runs on the brand’s in-house Flyme Auto OS, designed to be user-friendly and adaptable. Safety is also very much technology-driven these days, and the 900 is no different; it comes with a boatload of active and passive safety features and the latest ADAS technology. 

The ADAS system is basically what we can find in most cars today, but this system is backed up with multiple sensors, cameras, and LiDAR to ensure it never misses a beat when keeping you and your occupants safe.

The Lynk & Co 900 is a PHEV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with dual-electric motors that make a combined output of 724 horsepower. It has a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission that sends the massive power to all four wheels. The automaker says the 900 has a combined range of over 1,000 kilometers, which is expected and appreciated in this class. However, the 900 spec we get in the Philippines has no V2L capabilities, but fear not: there is still a power socket in the rear to allow the use of small appliances.

We were asked to do a number of tests to get the full experience of the 900, each testing the car’s various built-in technology. The first was a comfort test designed to show us what the Intelligent Magic Carpet Suspension can do. Basically, this feature scans the road ahead and can adapt in real time to adjust the ride quality. That is backed up by a closed dual-chamber air suspension setup that allows you to adjust the ride height of the 900 depending on the driving conditions. I have to say that it works; driving over the simulated bumps at 50 km/h was barely felt inside the car.

You wouldn’t think that handling is something a big, heavy SUV can do, but around the Gymkhana and slalom test track, the 900 performed much better than I expected. It will still produce body roll, but it’s muted and minimal enough to ensure nobody throws up at the back. The most eye-opening test was the drag race, where I experienced the least dramatic race of my life. Off the line, the 900 doesn’t shove you back in your seat violently, and the traction control system was good enough to rein in the torque with virtually zero tire screeching. Getting up to speed was also a breeze; it was quiet under hard acceleration; you barely felt or heard the engine at full revs. I reckon you could start a drag race with a sleeping passenger and not have them wake up and realize you were racing someone.

Since this was a preview, we weren’t given access to the final price of the 900, but we’re speculating a P 4 million (or less) price tag. Which, if you consider the amount of things the 900 has and can do, is a bargain in today’s world. The 900 proves that you can actually be a car for everyone; I’m amazed at how capable it is at everything it’s trying to do, whether as an executive’s business jet on the road, a family SUV, or a sporty one too.