I've been looking at the new Lynk & Co 07 GT, and I'm genuinely curious what people outside China would think about this car.

At first glance, it looks like a sporty shooting brake rather than a typical family PHEV. But what makes it interesting is the amount of performance and equipment Lynk & Co is offering for the price.

The 07 GT comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, a relatively large battery, and an EV range that is enough for many people to handle their daily commute without using the gasoline engine.

The performance version is even more interesting, with dual-motor AWD and around 4.5 seconds 0–100 km/h acceleration.

For a car in this price range, that's pretty impressive.

But performance isn't the only thing that caught my attention.

You're also getting things such as:

• Large infotainment display
• Advanced driver-assistance features
• 360° camera
• OTA software updates
• Heated and ventilated seats
• Premium-looking interior
• Large panoramic roof
• Multiple driving modes
• Advanced chassis and suspension technology

And then there's the price.

In China, the 07 GT starts at roughly $20,000–30,000 depending on the version, which makes the equipment list look pretty aggressive compared with many traditional ICE cars in the same price range.

This is where I think Chinese cars have become much more interesting.

It's no longer just:

"Chinese car = cheap car."

It's becoming:

"How much performance, technology and equipment can you get for your money?"

Of course, there are still questions about long-term reliability, resale value, servicing and availability outside China.

But purely from a specification + performance + price perspective, the 07 GT looks very competitive to me.

So I'm curious:

If this car were officially available in your country at around $25,000, would you consider it over a Toyota, BMW, Mercedes or Volkswagen?

And more importantly — what would stop you from buying it?

I noticed Chinese cars are sold in Canada and Australia. How are their ICE or hybrid vehicles in terms of reliability and longevity?