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The Linkages brand speeds up the launch of new cars, and another new car will be released after the fifth production car, Linkages 06, is launched in early September. LinkedIn will launch its first all-electric model, codenamed DC1E, ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, which opens on September 26, according to netizens. In response to this news, Yang Xueliang, vice president of Geely Automobile Group, also forwarded the micro blog.

The Linkages pure electric vehicle DC 1E may become the sixth production model of the brand. The new car is built on Geely PMA platform. It continues the Linkages family style in appearance and is still a more "unique" design among the independent models.

According to the exposure forecast map, the recognition degree of Linkages DC1E is relatively high, such as the iconic split lamp group, the penetrating front face shape, the very inclined hood, etc., which are the design elements of Linkages brand. As a pure electric model, the difference between the new car and the fuel-powered version of the Linkages is not obvious.

From the side details, the charging port of the new car is located on the fender, and hidden door handles are used to further reduce wind resistance. In addition, the car is equipped with a two-color cyclone rim. At the tail, a penetrating taillight style is used, and multiple groups of light sources are arranged in groups of four LED light-emitting units.

According to an environmental assessment report, the length, width and height of the new car are 4850/1980/1530mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2999 mm. In terms of powertrain layout, rear-drive and four-wheel-drive models are available, with 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.5-8.3 seconds for rear-drive models and 4.5-5 seconds for four-wheel-drive models. It is reported that the car's comprehensive range is about 700 kilometers.

In terms of other data, the ground clearance of the vehicle is 180mm, the preparation weight is 1940-2340kg, and the maximum speed is ≥180km/h. It is said that the new car is expected to provide frameless doors, front and rear dual motors, air suspension and other configurations.

At present, Linkages brand has five models of 01,02,03,05 and 06. With the launch of more subdivided products, the product line of Linkages brand has been gradually improved, and at the same time, it has an effect on sales volume. Official data show that in August this year, Linkages sold 17098 new cars, up 56 per cent year-on-year; 87192 new cars were sold in the first eight months, up 15.5 per cent year-on-year.

There is no official announcement as to whether the new car will continue the naming sequence of Linkages 'current car series, and there is more information that the car may be named "Linkages 08". From the brand positioning, model size, dynamic performance, the car may be positioned in the mid-end products, the price range of 200 - 250,000 yuan.

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