The Chinese car brand Lynk & Co., a subsidiary of China’s Geely Holding Group and Sweden’s Volvo Cars, has come to Kazakhstan as Orbis Auto has been chosen to be the brand’s official distributor in the country. The start of sales of Lynk vehicles is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, as reported by the company’s press release.
Two models will be available at launch: the Lynk & Co 03, a sports sedan with a 2-liter gasoline engine, and the Lynk & Co 09, a premium crossover featuring mild-hybrid technology, with plans for model lineup expansion. Sales will commence in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent.
Initially, the vehicles will be available at Zeekr dealerships operated by Orbis Auto, ensuring unified standards for sales and servicing. Customers will gain access to official service and warranty support, simplifying their experience with Chinese cars.
According to Dinara Iskakova, CEO of Orbis Auto, Lynk & Co blends innovation, style and cutting-edge technology. Mars Chen, the vice president of Zeekr, highlighted that the partnership with Orbis Auto will strengthen the company’s global position and will also grant Kazakhstani drivers access to luxury solutions.
Lynk & Co has released ten models since its foundation in 2016. As of today, the company has supplied the Chinese market with more than 1.3 million vehicles. Notably, its cars have won seven championship titles in the World Touring Car Cup. This year, the manufacturer became part of the Zeekr Group, thus enhancing its position in the premium Chinese car market.
In 2024, China reported 22.6 million passenger cars sold, of which nearly 18 million were domestic brands, marking a 25% year-on-year increase.
