Lynk & Co 01

The passenger compartment of the 01 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Protection of all critical body areas was good or adequate for both the driver and passenger dummies. Protection of the knees and femurs was good and Lynk & Co. showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the impact, and of the deformable barrier after it, indicated that the 01 would be a benign impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of all critical body areas was good or adequate. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, the Lynk & Co. 01 provided good protection to all critical body areas and scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. Tests showed that the excursion (the extent to which an occupant is thrown to the other side of the car in a far-side impact) was adequately controlled, and that the centre airbag, designed to mitigate occupant to occupant injuries in such impacts, performed well. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.  The Lynk & Co 01 is equipped with a post-impact braking system, designed to prevent secondary collisions, and with an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of a serious accident.