Something big is coming from the Geely camp before 2026 ends. Lynk & Co has officially confirmed that its flagship SUV, the 900, will land in the Philippines in the fourth quarter of this year — and it arrives with a story behind it that’s almost as interesting as the car itself.
Just days ago, Lynk & Co announced that its local operations are folding into Geely Motor Philippines as part of the “One Geely” strategy. The brand’s Philippine business, previously handled by United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI) since 2024, will now run under the same umbrella that brought us the Geely EX2. For buyers, that’s a stronger dealer and service network to lean on the moment the 900 shows up.
Lynk & Co 900: The Premium Family-Mover
Lynk & Co describes the 900 as a “high-tech, full-size SUV targeted at the premium PHEV segment,” and the positioning makes sense. It’s a six-seater with a 2+2+2 layout, built on the SPA Evo platform — an evolution of the Volvo architecture that also underpins the XC90 and EX90. Volvo DNA, Chinese scale, and a whole lot of power.
The 900 is the biggest vehicle Lynk & Co has ever made. It measures 5,240 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, and 1,810 mm tall, with a massive 3,160 mm wheelbase — comfortably larger than a Toyota Land Cruiser in every dimension except height. Even next to the Volvo EX90, the 900 dwarfs its Scandinavian cousin.
Specs table
| Specification | Lynk & Co 900 (PH-listed Ultra) |
|---|---|
| Segment | Full-size luxury PHEV SUV, 6-seater (2+2+2) |
| Platform | SPA Evo (Volvo-derived) |
| Powertrain | 2.0L turbo I4 + dual electric motors, AWD |
| Combined output | 724 hp / 1,038 Nm (per DOE listing) |
| Battery | 52.4 kWh (CATL Freevoy NMC/sodium-ion) |
| Electric range | ~280 km (CLTC) |
| Combined range | 1,350 km (CLTC) |
| DC fast charging | 800V, 4C — 20-80% in ~17 min |
| 0-100 km/h | ~4.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | 5,240 x 1,999 x 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,160 mm |
| Curb weight | ~2,810 kg |
| GVW (DOE listing) | 3,345 kg |
| Cargo | 300 L all rows up / 1,070 L 3rd row folded |
| Suspension | Dual-chamber air suspension + CDC |
Note: battery chemistry per CATL Freevoy tech in the 2.0L variant; PH confirmation of exact pack is pending the official launch disclosure.
Three powertrains, one monster of a base model
In China, the 900 comes in three plug-in hybrid flavors. The entry-level pairs a 1.5-liter turbo with dual motors for a staggering 710 hp. The mid-spec brings the 2.0-liter engine and bumps things to 730 PS with 1,038 Nm. And if that still isn’t enough, the top Explorer trim uses triple motors to punch out 872 hp with a sub-4.5-second sprint to 100 km/h.
For the Philippines, the Department of Energy listing points to a single Ultra variant with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and dual electric motors — good for 724 hp and 1,038 Nm combined, with a 52.4 kWh battery. That’s the same DOE-listing pattern we flagged for the VinFast VF 8 and the Jaecoo J8: the paperwork lands first, the launch follows.
What others are saying
Top Gear PH’s early take called the 900’s numbers “huge across the board,” noting how the dimensions dwarf its Volvo cousins while the cabin goes full lounge — a 2+2+2 six-seat layout with captain’s chairs in the second row, a 30-inch 6K screen sweeping from the center of the dashboard to the passenger side, a folding ceiling-mounted rear entertainment display, and a 31-speaker Harman Kardon system on the range-topper. The second-row seats can even rotate 180 degrees to face the third row.
International write-ups lean hard on the value story. A UAE buyer’s guide published in June put it plainly: the 900 “looks like something that should wear a British or German badge” yet lands at roughly half the price of the European flagships it competes with. Its real-world notes also matter for us — in 40-45°C Gulf heat, the EV-only range settles into a realistic 170-220 km per charge, which is still plenty for a week of Metro Manila commuting.
Sales say the market agrees. The 900 racked up over 30,000 firm orders within three weeks of its April 2025 China launch, and closed 2025 with more than 44,000 units delivered — strong numbers for a six-seat luxury PHEV.
Pricing: 3-currency view
There’s no official Philippine SRP yet — Lynk & Co says trim details and specs will be disclosed “in due course.” For context, the 900 launched in China from ¥309,900 (about $42,500), with pre-sale pricing reaching ¥435,000 for the top Explorer trim. By comparison, the local premium PHEV space spans the GAC GN8 PHEV at P3.338M down to the Jaecoo J8 PHEV, which is still waiting on official pricing around the P2.4-2.7M mark.
| Market | Price |
|---|---|
| China (launch, base) | ¥309,900 (~$42,500 / ~P2.61M) |
| China (Explorer top) | ~¥435,000 (~$59,700 / ~P3.67M) |
| Philippines (estimate) | P3.5-4.5M (~$57,000-73,300 / ~Rs 54.6-70.1 lakh) |
PH estimate based on China price conversion at ~61.4 PHP/USD plus import, excise, and distributor margin, benchmarked against local premium PHEV competitors. Treat as an estimate until official pricing drops. INR at ~95.66 INR/USD (Aug 2026).
If the estimate holds, the 900 lands in a comfortable spot: above the BYD Ti 7 and mainstream seven-seaters, yet still well under the six-figure territory of established luxury badges.
Is the 900 right for Filipino roads?
City driving
Straight answer: this is a big car for EDSA. At 5.24 meters long and nearly two meters wide, you’ll think twice about tight Makati and BGC parking slots, and jeepney lanes will feel extra snug. But the 900 counters with a 6.15-meter turning radius (4.98 meters with the rear-wheel steering on higher trims) and around 280 km of electric range — meaning most Metro Manila commutes can run gas-free for the whole week if you charge at home. Air suspension with continuous damping also takes the sting out of potholed streets.
Long-distance travel
This is where the 900 shines. A combined CLTC range of 1,350 km means Manila to Baguio and back without a single fuel stop, and even Manila to Naga or Legazpi trips become realistic in one stretch. When you do need to top up, the 800V architecture and 4C fast charging can refill the battery from 20-80% in about 17 minutes on a compatible DC charger — a coffee break, not a layover.
Flooded situations
Like most modern EVs and PHEVs, the 900 has no air intake to hydrolock in floodwater when running on battery alone, though the petrol engine does add an intake you’ll want to keep above water. Exact ground clearance hasn’t been published yet — that’s a spec we’ll need at launch — but the air suspension can raise the body for deeper standing water, and the 20-degree approach angle hints at decent off-road capability. Still, it’s not a wading machine: keep the deep floods for the pickup trucks.
High-temperature conditions
Philippine heat is the 900’s natural habitat test. The CATL Freevoy battery is a hybrid NMC/sodium-ion chemistry that handles both extremes — sodium-ion cells improve cold-weather performance, while the liquid thermal management keeps things in check at 36-38°C. The Gulf test data is reassuring: EVs in 45°C heat still managed 170-220 km of real-world range. Ventilated seats in the first two rows, dual sunroof sunshades, and a temperature-controlled center console (down to -6°C for drinks) all help the cabin stay civilized in summer.
Bottom line
The Lynk & Co 900 is a statement launch — for the brand, for Geely Motor PH’s expanded portfolio, and for the premium PHEV segment locally. The integration into the Geely PH network addresses the biggest hesitation buyers have with newer Chinese brands: after-sales support. With Volvo-derived safety engineering, 724 hp on tap, and a genuinely useful 1,350 km combined range, it’s arguably the most compelling luxury PHEV waitlist of the year.
Watch this space around Q4 — the DOE listing is already in place, and Geely PH is clearly moving fast.