VinFast LUX SA2.0

VinFast LUX SA2.0
Overview
ManufacturerVinFast
Production2019–2022
AssemblyVietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedBMW X5 (F15)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,773 mm (69.8 in)

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was a 5+2-seater mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Vietnamese automaker VinFast between 2019 and 2022. The vehicle was built on a BMW X5 (F15) platform restyled by Pininfarina. It was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan.

Overview

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VinFast LUX SA2.0 side

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is designed by Italian design company Pininfarina and is based on the F15-generation BMW X5.[1]

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan.[2] It started in pilot production March 2019 with full production beginning in September 2019 at VinFast's Haiphong factory.[3] The LUX SA2.0 was priced at VND1.415 billion (US$61,552) before the price change to VND2 billion ($86,956).[4][5]

Engine

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Fuel consumption label

The LUX SA2.0 is powered by a 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to an 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission.

Safety

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VinFast LUX SA2.0 rear
VinFast LUX SA2.0 interior

The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[6]

ASEAN NCAP 2019 VINFAST LUX SA2.0:[7]
Vehicle category SUV
Number of airbags 6
Score Rating
Overall 84.46/100.00
Adult Occupant Protection 33.45/36.00
Frontal Impact 13.45/16.00
Side Impact 16.00/16.00
Head Protection Technology 4.00/4.00
Child Occupant Protection 44.56/49.00
Frontal Impact 16.00/16.00
Side Impact 8.00/8.00
Safety Assist 11.00/18.00
Effective Braking & Avoidance 8.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders 3.00/6.00
Blind Spot Technology -
Advanced SATs -

VinFast President

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The VinFast President is the finalized production variant of the LUX V8 concept[8] and a limited edition variant of the LUX SA2.0 produced since September 7, 2020. It is powered by a 6.2-litre V8, generating 455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS) and 624 N⋅m (460 lb⋅ft; 64 kg⋅m) of torque. The engine model has not been disclosed officially, however is it generally believed to be a GM LS V8.[9][10] Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger.[11][12]

It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000.[13][14]

Sales

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Year Vietnam[15]
2020 5.456 [16]
2021

References

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  1. ^ VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW VG 19-01-2018
  2. ^ VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris – BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019/
  3. ^ Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV Hilton Holloway 2 October 2018
  4. ^ Price of exact car Vinfast Lux SA2.0 March 25, 2021 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
  5. ^ First batch of VinFast LUX SA 2.0 and LUX A2.0 ready for the road By Tay Lan – Jul 28, 2019 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
  6. ^ VINFAST LUX SA2.0 – Aseancap
  7. ^ "VINFAST LUX SA2.0". Aseancap. October 23, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  8. ^ VnExpress. "VinFast President giá 4,6 tỷ đồng ra mắt khách Việt". vnexpress.net (in Vietnamese). Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  9. ^ "VinFast President V8 SUV revealed". August 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "New VinFast President 2021 detailed: Mean-mugging V8-powered SUV looks ready to attack Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S".
  11. ^ Krijgsman, Lars (September 22, 2020). "VinFast President is Vietnamese BMW met V8". AutoWeek (in Dutch). Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Có nên mua VinFast President? Xe hạng sang ngang tầm Lexus LX570". September 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand".
  14. ^ "VinFast Wants the World to Take It Seriously, Unveils $164,000 President Luxury SUV". September 17, 2020.
  15. ^ "Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Sales of best-selling cars in Vietnam". xeoto.com.vn. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
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