VinFast LUX SA2.0
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
- Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
- Petrol:
- 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbo I4
- 6.2 L GM LT1 V8 (President)
The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is 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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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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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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The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[6]
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 | - |
Production
On February 20, 2019, the stamping and welding of the VinFast Lux SA2.0 body was completed.[8][9][10] On March 6, 2019, the VinFast Lux SA2.0 SUV model was officially completed, rolled out, and prepared for testing.[11][12][13][14]
VinFast President
The VinFast President is the finalized production variant of the LUX V8 concept[15] 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.[16][17] Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger.[18][19]
It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000.[20][21]
- VinFast President front
- VinFast President rear
- VinFast President rim design
Sales
Year | Vietnam[22] |
---|---|
2020 | 5.456 [23] |
2021 |
References
- ^ VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW VG 19-01-2018
- ^ VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris – BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019/
- ^ Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV Hilton Holloway 2 October 2018
- ^ Price of exact car Vinfast Lux SA2.0 March 25, 2021 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
- ^ 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
- ^ VINFAST LUX SA2.0 – Aseancap
- ^ "VINFAST LUX SA2.0". Aseancap. October 23, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "VinFast hoàn thành sản xuất thân vỏ xe Lux Suv đầu tiên". thanhtra.com.vn. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ LỘ DIỆN HÌNH ẢNH ĐẦU TIÊN CỦA XE VINFAST on YouTube Published February 20, 2019
- ^ "VinFast hoàn thành sản xuất thân vỏ xe Lux SUV đầu tiên". thanhnien.vn (in Vietnamese). February 20, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "VinFast hoàn thành sản xuất thử nghiệm chiếc xe Lux SUV đầu tiên". danviet.vn (in Vietnamese). March 7, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Xe VinFast Lux SA2.0 đầu tiên đã lăn bánh, sắp sản xuất hàng loạt". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). March 7, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Trí, Dân (March 7, 2019). "Mobile car detailing mesa az". Báo điện tử Dân Trí (in Vietnamese). Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Chiếc VinFast Lux SA2.0 chính thức lăn bánh trên đường thử". Tạp chí điện tử thương gia (in Vietnamese). March 7, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ VnExpress. "VinFast President giá 4,6 tỷ đồng ra mắt khách Việt". vnexpress.net (in Vietnamese). Retrieved January 16, 2022.
- ^ "VinFast President V8 SUV revealed". August 7, 2020.
- ^ "New VinFast President 2021 detailed: Mean-mugging V8-powered SUV looks ready to attack Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S".
- ^ Krijgsman, Lars (September 22, 2020). "VinFast President is Vietnamese BMW met V8". AutoWeek (in Dutch). Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Có nên mua VinFast President? Xe hạng sang ngang tầm Lexus LX570". September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand".
- ^ "VinFast Wants the World to Take It Seriously, Unveils $164,000 President Luxury SUV". September 17, 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Top 5 sales of popular SUV segment in 2020". Xeoto.com.vn. Vietnam. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
External links
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