Lynk & Co's 408-HP 07 GT Revives the Performance Wagon, But There's a Catch
The American Wagon Dilemma
There is a profound reason American car enthusiasts continually lust after the classic station wagon. Before the crossover SUV dominated every suburban driveway, the wagon served as the undisputed default family hauler. Our collective nostalgia often betrays us into believing that a mass-market return is imminent. The sentiment is so potent that even the highest levels of government briefly humored the idea of a sweeping comeback last year before shifting focus to more pressing matters.
Unfortunately, the reality on our shores remains undeniably bleak. We recently tallied the wagons you can buy today, and the resulting list is frustratingly brief. Overseas markets tell a completely different story. Global automakers view the wagon not as a relic, but as a premium canvas to flex their most advanced engineering and design capabilities.
Meet the Lynk & Co 07 GT
According to Autohome, Geely has unveiled its latest masterpiece with the Lynk & Co 07 GT. Positioned as a plug-in hybrid shooting brake, this vehicle opens for pre-order on June 29th and rides on the advanced CMA architecture. The exterior commands attention with a windswept grille inspired by a racing checkered flag and intricate LED fixtures. Frameless doors and hidden door handles keep the profile aerodynamic.
The standard wagon measures 190.8 inches long, 74.8 inches wide, and 58.5 inches tall with a 111.9-inch wheelbase. Buyers can push the aggressive aesthetic further by optioning a factory dry carbon fiber rear wing and a sports package that stretches the length to 191.6 inches.
The interior merges cutting-edge technology with massive utility. Drivers are treated to a tri-screen command center featuring a 10.2-inch digital cluster, a 15.4-inch central display, and a massive 95-inch AR-HUD. Everything is governed by the LYNK Flyme Auto 2.5 system running on a blisteringly fast 5nm chip. Space is equally abundant. The trunk swallows 21.2 cubic feet of cargo normally and expands to a cavernous 60.0 cubic feet when the rear seats fold flat.
Performance figures are genuinely staggering for a family vehicle. A 1.5-liter turbocharged engine works in tandem with a 245-horsepower front motor and a 122-horsepower rear motor to provide potent all-wheel-drive thrust. A 28.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery delivers over 124 miles of pure electric driving under CLTC testing. This combination of speed and efficiency puts it directly in the crosshairs of the Denza Z9 GT, another formidable Chinese wagon that might just be James Bond's new electric ride.
Is The Nostalgia Warranted?
Wagons will always occupy a sacred space in the hearts of driving enthusiasts. They brilliantly combine the sharp driving dynamics of a longer hatchback with the cargo volume of a utility vehicle. The magic lies in the formula itself. A proper shooting brake has the space of a crossover SUV but the lower ground clearance of a sedan. Legacy automakers are fully aware of this enduring affection. Many traditional brands like BMW frequently hint at reviving their classic wagons to cash in on the powerful nostalgia factor.
We also see luxury brands like Genesistease full-size wagon concepts to gauge public interest and keep the dream alive. Yet the most thrilling and tangible developments are currently emerging from China. If American enthusiasts truly want to cure their high-performance wagon itch, they will have to look toward the East and hope these incredible machines eventually make their way across the ocean.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM.